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EPSRC Reference:	GR/N27453/01
Title:	IMI MEASURING & ASSESSING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE THROUGH SELF-ASSESSMENT AND DECISION MODELLING
Principal Investigator:	Dale, Professor B
Other Investigators:	Yang, Professor J Greatbanks, Dr R Yang, Dr J
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Project Partners:	British Quality Foundation (The) Broadstock Office Furniture Cosalt plc Duckworth and Co Essences Ltd EUROPEAN FOUNDATION FOR QUALITY MANAGEME MARL International North West Water Norweb plc Severn Trent Plc Group Silcoms Ltd T Q M I Ltd Trafford Park Business Forum Vertex Data Science Ltd
Department:	Manchester School of Management
Organisation:	UMIST
Scheme:	Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts:	01 October 2000	Ends:	30 September 2002	Value (£):	111,397
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Manufact. Business Strategy
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Manufacturing Electronics Energy Water
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This project comprises an investigation of the self-assessment process used by organisations and the development of a knowledge-based decision model based on the EFQM model. Its purpose is to provide a greater understanding of the critical issues involved with self-assessment and generate a well structured knowledge base that can be used to improve business competitiveness. Amongst the project deliverables will be a methodology for identifying the most suitable approach for self-assessment, a knowledge-based decision model for measuring and assessing business performance of both a quantitative and qualitative nature, an integrative framework for linking self-assessment to the business planning process, along with a monitoring mechanics; and specifications for a computerised decision tool to materialise the methodologies and frameworks.EngProg\
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