The Productivity Performance Assessment System (PPAS) is a formulation of both qualitative and quantitative indicators to measure the effects of improvements in working conditions and productivity. This system will help entrepreneurs assess their present productivity performance, identify areas which need improvement and to continuously assess the impact of improvements implemented. The assessment system is practical and easy-to-use. There is a balance between qualitative and quantitative measurement indicators. It uses a checklist (enterprise performance indicators) and quantitative productivity formulas. The PPAS developed is also industry-specific (garments manufacturing, food processing, wood processing and metalworking). Concrete case studies are presented to show the strong and widely applicable aspect of the assessment tool through comparison of before-and-after the improvement situations.
The computerized database management system that is being developed is for easy storage and retrieval of data that would include: 1) an up-to-date inventory of low-cost improvements implemented by participating entrepreneurs; 2) a listing of the improvements to be implemented; and 3) baseline and post-exposure data on productivity indicators. Once operationalized, the different implementing regions can exchange and share information and the database will serve as reference for possible types/measures that may be recommended by WISE facilitators in specific enterprise situations. The owners and workers can also access the database for their action planning and improvements implementation sessions.
For more information on WISE, please contact Labor Standards Research Division, Bureau of Working Conditions,
3/F Department of Labor and Employment Building, Muralla Street, Intramuros, Manila.
Tel: +63.2.527.3473
or +63.2.527.5808 and Fax: +63.2.527.3478.
For further information, please contact the South-East Asia and the Pacific Multidisciplinary Advisory Team (SEAPAT) at
Tel: + 63.2.815.2354 or + 63.2.819.3614 and Fax: + 63.2.812.6143
E-mail:
seapat@ilo.org
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