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Designing Performance Measurement Systems

Theory and Practice of Key Performance Indicators

  • Provides a versatile guide to stimulate the design, analysis and benchmarking of performance measurement systems
  • Features a practical introduction to KPI development and refinement
  • Presents a large number of practical examples to help the reader learn quickly

Part of the book series: Management for Professionals (MANAGPROF)

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. Quality Management and Process Indicators

    • Fiorenzo Franceschini, Maurizio Galetto, Domenico Maisano
    Pages 1-20
  3. Use and Abuse of Indicators

    • Fiorenzo Franceschini, Maurizio Galetto, Domenico Maisano
    Pages 21-48
  4. From Measurement Theory to Indicator Theory

    • Fiorenzo Franceschini, Maurizio Galetto, Domenico Maisano
    Pages 49-83
  5. Properties of Indicators

    • Fiorenzo Franceschini, Maurizio Galetto, Domenico Maisano
    Pages 85-131
  6. Designing a Performance Measurement System

    • Fiorenzo Franceschini, Maurizio Galetto, Domenico Maisano
    Pages 133-205
  7. Back Matter

    Pages 207-211

About this book

Given our rapidly changing world, companies are virtually forced to engage in continuous performance monitoring. Though Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) may at times seem to be the real driving force behind social systems, economies and organizations, they can also have far-reaching normative effects, which can modify organizational behavior and influence key decisions – even to the point that organizations themselves tend to become what they measure!

Selecting the right performance indicators is hardly a simple undertaking. This book describes in detail the main characteristics of performance measurement systems and summarizes practical methods for defining KPIs, combining theoretical and practical aspects. These descriptions are supported by a wealth of practical examples. The book is intended for all academics, professionals and consultants involved in the analysis and management of KPIs. 




Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP), Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy

    Fiorenzo Franceschini, Maurizio Galetto, Domenico Maisano

About the authors

Fiorenzo Franceschini is Full Professor of Quality Engineering at Politecnico di Torino (Italy), Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP). He co-authored seven books and many publications on international journals and conference proceedings. His research interests are in the field of Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Servitization and Performance Measurement Systems. He is member of ASQ, the global leader in quality improvement and standards. 


Maurizio Galetto Ph.D. is Full Professor of Quality Engineering at Politecnico di Torino (Italy), Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP). He co-authored four books and many publications on international journals and conference proceedings. His research interests are in the field of Quality Engineering, Process Modeling and Surface Metrology. He is a member of CIRP, the international academy of production engineering. 


Domenico Maisano Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Quality Engineering at Politecnico di Torino (Italy), Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP). He co-authored three books and many publications on international journals and conference proceedings. His main scientific interests are in the field of Quality Engineering, Performance Metrics and Industrial Metrology. 


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eBook USD 59.99
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Hardcover Book USD 79.99
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