Jos L.T. Blank, Bart L. van Hulst, Patrick M. Koot and Ruud van der Aa
The purpose of this paper is to focus on the efficiency of Dutch secondary schools. In particular, the size of the schools' management is benchmarked.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to focus on the efficiency of Dutch secondary schools. In particular, the size of the schools' management is benchmarked.
Design/methodology/approach
The methodology used is an advanced micro‐econometric technique called stochastic frontier analysis.
Findings
The method used is applicable for identifying the optimum allocation, in particular the size of management. The overall result is that there is no systematic over or under allocation of management in Dutch secondary schools.
Practical implications
Each school received an individual benchmark. Schools can position themselves in respect with other schools and have information on how to adjust allocation of resources.
Originality/value
The paper contributes to the discussion about the size of management costs of Dutch secondary schools. The analysis is based on state‐of‐the‐art methodologies and has not been applied to the educational process.
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Pawan Budhwar, Andy Crane, Annette Davies, Rick Delbridge, Tim Edwards, Mahmoud Ezzamel, Lloyd Harris, Emmanuel Ogbonna and Robyn Thomas
Wonders whether companies actually have employees best interests at heart across physical, mental and spiritual spheres. Posits that most organizations ignore their workforce �…
Abstract
Wonders whether companies actually have employees best interests at heart across physical, mental and spiritual spheres. Posits that most organizations ignore their workforce – not even, in many cases, describing workers as assets! Describes many studies to back up this claim in theis work based on the 2002 Employment Research Unit Annual Conference, in Cardiff, Wales.