Determining Managerial Methods of Productivity Measurement within Civil Engineering Design Units
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis is to determine a managerial method for productivity measurement within a large level Civil Engineering Design Section. Current methods of productivity measurement were reviewed and found to be deficient. A relatively new method, Constrained Facet Analysis, was chosen. Design section inputs and outputs were determined. A data set was generated to a predetermined efficiency result. The Constrained Facet Analysis model was run using the generated data, and its computer output was compared to the predetermined efficiency result. The comparison showed identical results for the computer model and the predetermined efficiencies. The authors concluded that the computerized Constrained Facet Analysis model is an accurate and valid method of determining productivity within a base level Civil Engineering Design Section. The limitations of this method of productivity measurement are discussed. Further research, using data from real design sections, is recommended before implementation of the model. The model should be used as a managerial aid to improve organizational performance. It should not be used to evaluate manager's performance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA146934
Entities
People
- Christopher D. Ruff
- Jared A. Astin
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology