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a)

Summary Introduction

To define: Productivity

Introduction: Productivity is the measure of performance of a person, machine or an organization. It is computed by dividing the average output per period by the total cost incurred or resources used in the process.

b)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The usage of productivity measures.

Introduction: Productivity is the measure of performance of a person, machine or an organization. It is computed by dividing the average output per period by the total cost incurred or resources used in the process.

c)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The importance of productivity.

Introduction: Productivity is the measure of performance of a person, machine or an organization. It is computed by dividing the average output per period by the total cost incurred or resources used in the process.

d)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The unit in the organization which is primarily responsible for productivity.

Introduction: Productivity is the measure of performance of a person, machine or an organization. It is computed by dividing the average output per period by the total cost incurred or resources used in the process.

e)

Summary Introduction

To explain: The difference of productivity from efficiency.

Introduction: Productivity is the measure of performance of a person, machine or an organization. It is computed by dividing the average output per period by the total cost incurred or resources used in the process.

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