| The book concentrates on the DEA theory needed
by the end-users, key
model design issues, correct interpretation of DEA results, and advanced
concepts of
current DEA research. Case studies cover such areas as banking, tertiary
education,
property management, hospitality, health care, socially responsible
investments,
public transportation, pension funds, health insurance, and others.
The book
illustrates measurement of technical, cost, revenue and profit efficiencies,
and
distinguishes between technical efficiency and technological change.
The book also
details stochastic DEA, research designs to account for the impact
of the
environment on productivity, context-dependent DEA, incorporating value
judgements, and imprecise DEA. The last part of the book provides seminar
slides,
case studies, and assignments for teaching DEA in the classroom.
Those who will benefit from this book include
managers, administrators,
consultants, students and academics. Combined with its downloadable
data, the
book is equally suitable for DEA workshops. The 3rd edition benefits
from
contributions by Professors Cooper, Lovell, Zhu, Weyman-Jones, Liu,
Park, Fethi,
Tripe, Meng, Zhang, Morita, Paradi, Sarkis, Burley, and Meimand.
The following is an
extract from the foreword by Professor Tim Coelli:
“Overall, this is a very well set out book that should inspire readers
to ‘jump in and
get their hands dirty’ in constructing DEA models relevant to the
industries in which
they operate, allowing them to obtain a range of new insights so
as to help them
better measure and analyse performance in their organisations.”
This book is available from Dr
Avkiran direct (payment via AUD$ check only), or from Banxia Software's online
web shop (credit cards accepted).
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