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Benchmarking

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Benchmarking Definition

Benchmarking is a continuous, systematic process for evaluating the products, services and work processes of organisations that are recognised as representing best practices for the purpose of organisational improvement (Spendolini, 1992).

Benchmarking Description

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Benchmarking Implementation

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Benchmarking Strengths

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Benchmarking Value Focus

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Benchmarking Life Cycle

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Benchmarking References

  • Codling, S. (1995) Best Practice Benchmarking: A Management Guide, Aldershot, Gower.
  • Czarncki, M. T. (1999) Managing by Measuring: How to Improve Your Organisation's Performance Through Effective Benchmarking, Amacom, New York.
  • Parker, N. and Harrison, P. (1995) Benchmarking, The Institute of Management, Corby.
  • Spendolini, M. J. (1992) The Benchmarking Book, Amacom, New York.

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