Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781478623069
Author: Steven Nahmias, Tava Lennon Olsen
Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc.
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Chapter 3.2, Problem 11P
Summary Introduction
Interpretation:
The KPI that will be easier for the employees to game in practice.
Concept Introduction:
A key performance indicator, often KPI is nothing but the measurable value that demonstrates how effectively an organization is achieving its key objectives. Organizations use KPIs technique at various levels to evaluate their success at achieving targets.
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Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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