... in this field so far, the authors will deal with this topic. Neutrosophic numbers Data envelopment analysis (DEA) Safety performance Construction project Benchmarking Efficiency Construction operation, due to the pervasiveness, scope, variety of activities, risks and harmful factors in them...

...Andy Adcroft; Jon Teckman; Nikolai Böhlke; Leigh Robinson Purpose This paper aims to evaluate the applicability of the concept of benchmarking as a research tool for furthering understanding of the management of élite sport systems. Design/methodology/approach The research used semi‐structured...

... little systematic investigation that examines aspects associated with competitive benchmarking and the impact and effect that this has on strategy development. Thus despite the level of knowledge that has been accumulated over the years regarding the dynamics of competitive landscapes, our understanding...

...Sik Wah Fong; Eddie W.L. Cheng; Danny C.K. Ho This paper aims at introducing benchmarking to management practitioners. Emphases have been placed on the classification of benchmarking and the benchmarking process model. The former will help in identifying the sources of best practices as a result...

... business sense. Companies are failing to consider issues such as: © MCB UP Limited 1997 Activity‐based costing Benchmarking Core competences Make v. buy Partnership sourcing Purchasing The aim of this paper is to illustrate that the make or buy is a strategic decision and has...

...Andrew Chan Uses a case study to illustrate DHL International’s corporate culture, which may be used as a benchmark for other companies in the service industry sector. Suggests that the business success factors of this organization lie in its adoption of the culture and structural characteristics...

...R.C. Barker Describes a framework for analysis which is capable of measuring the value‐adding capability of the entire manufacturing chain. This provides a means of benchmarking organizational performance irrespective of market‐related profit margin. The method of analysis provides: a measure...

..., mission, process streams, core competences and capabilities. The final two points ‐“create a challenge” and “trigger enthusiasm” – relate to strategy implementation. They lead back to the first point, fulfilment of the fundamental purpose, through such things as: stretch, creative tension, benchmarking...

... that details might leak and adverse publicity result. IBM Canada was notable for development of a vision statement by the senior management groups which was communicated in company newsletters. This organization made a small profit in 1992 when the parent company made a major loss. Benchmarking Business...