International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management: Volume 60 Issue 4

A wage incentive plan for branch managers using the DEA methodology

The purpose of this paper is to propose a wage incentive plan for branch managers of multi‐branch firms. The incentive payment is calculated according to each branch's performance…

The use of performance measurement system in logistics change process: Proposal of a guide

The purpose of this paper is to analyze how performance measurement systems (PMSs) can be used to support the key elements of the logistics change process.

TFP growth, technological progress and efficiencies change: Empirical evidence from Canadian manufacturing industries

The purpose of this paper is to apply a stochastic Frontier production model to Canadian manufacturing industries, to investigate the sources of total factor productivity (TFP…

Railroad productivity analysis: case of the American Class I railroads

The purpose of this paper is to provide an economic assessment of the productivity growth and technical efficiency of US Class I railroads for the period of 2002‐2007.

Performance and risk management in strategic cooperation: A comparative study of business and military sectors

The purpose of this paper is to investigate if business practices for performance through risk control methods can be applied by defence forces in peace missions called for by the…

Workplace innovation for better jobs and performance

The purpose of this paper is to describe the need for workplace innovation policies and practices in Europe and evaluate programs that already have been developed.

India goes greener

Thank the gamers

If it is real, we would better do something

Events

Australian parents take their leave

… and so do India’s cars

Editorial

It is not rocket (or even medical) science

… And just to re-inforce that message