data envelopment analysis (dea) measures the relative efficiency of a homogenous set of decision-making units (dmus) when multiple inputs and outputs are present. the deabased malmquist productivity index measuring the productivity change of dmus over time has proven itself to be a valid tool to compare group performance. however, in the previous models developed for this purpose, it was suppos...

This research paper investigates the cost efficiency and productivity of TEVETA institutes in Punjab, Pakistan using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) COST MALMQUIST INDEX. The study uses data from 2006-2018 to analyze impact reform 2011. objective is assess on production process. results indicate that reforms implemented Punjab have had a positive productivity. change, scale technical change all...

BACKGROUND Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) service delivery is complex and resource-intensive. In Kenya's context there is still paucity of information on resource use vis-à-vis outputs as programs scale up. Knowledge of technical efficiency, productivity and potential sources of constraints is desirable to improve decision-making. OBJECTIVE To evaluate technical efficiency and pro...

Data envelopment analysis (DEA) based productivity indexes models are widely applied to evaluate the of decision-making units over a period. This study proposes index for evaluating environmentally sensitive growth while excluding possibility spurious technical regress. innovative has been created by combining directional distance functions, sequential DEA, undesirable data, and concept interva...

abstract a great proportion of non-oil export in iran is related to tile and ceramic industry. so because of its main role in job creation, this industry is one of important industries in iran. in the recent years inefficiency in this industry caused an increase in expenses and a decrease in products quality and caused supply surplus crisis and a reduction in sales. therefore in this paper, the...

this study is conducted to measure the actual efficiency comparison of life insurance company between bangladesh and malaysia. total 15 life insurance companies’ were selected for the study where 10 conventional life insurance companies’ from bangladesh and 5 takaful lifeinsurance companies’ from malaysia. authors tried toindicate the problems and way to get exact solutions by using data envelo...

Abstract In the past few years, diversification has turned into a highly controversial issue amongst numerous managers in almost each and every business. It is contended by many that diversification is vitally important and highly effective especially when it comes to evaluating the financial performance. There are several studies about the relationship between diversification and financial per...