Title: Comparison of the game performance efficiency on the 2014 World Championship for woman in Turkey. Objectives: Compare and describe the effectiveness of selected performance gaming indices in all matches played during the 2014 World Championship in Turkey. The partial aim of the thesis is to find out the relation of the game indicators and the result of the match, which has a difference of 10 or less points. Methods: The main method is the secondary analysis of data that was obtained by direct observation during a match. These data are available to the public on the fiba.com web site in clear tables. Their values were analyzed and subsequently described and evaluated. Results: Using quantitative data processing, we have confirmed the improved efficiency of winning cooperatives in most of the tracked gaming indicators. We also confirmed the inadequate interdependence between one game factor and the result in a match. Keywords: team game performance, indicators, shooting, success, comparison, individual game activities, shooting success, rebounds

The evolution of the airport business is demonstrated by airports that are adopting new business strategies and commercial models, which allow them to be, for example, service providers instead of real-estate managers, with the focus on cost reduction and increasing non-aeronautical (commercial) revenues. Information technology (IT) can be used by airports to achieve their business goals, such as enhancing performance by delivering cost reductions and generating additional revenue streams. Airports operate in an increasingly competitive and dynamic market, with the aim of attracting a larger share of hub traffic from neighbouring airports. Therefore, financial and operational performance will be key elements for airlines when choosing a new airport destination. The research shows that airports are more focused on passenger satisfaction, resulting in airport performance indicators that have the passenger at its operational core and performance targets (e.g. Airport Service Quality passenger satisfaction survey). IT plays an important role in increasing airport performance through the automation of processes such as the deployment of common-use check-in desks and self-service check-in kiosks. Studies of other industries have shown evidence that IT impacts firm performance, but there have been few studies related to the airport industry. Thus, the aim of this research is to assess the relationship between IT and airport performance, and it proposes a conceptual framework to assess the relationship between IT and airport performance by drawing from studies in other industries. Two methodologies were used in this research, the first one was the case study, and the second one was the online survey. The case studies consisted of 16 faceto- face interviews with senior staff representing two airports in Asia, one airport in Australia, and one airport in Europe. The case studies result show that there is a relationship between IT and airport performance ... [cont.].

[pt] Este trabalho analisou o desempenho de 31 fundos mútuos comportamentais atuantes nos EUA, Europa e Japão descritos em Santoni e Kelshiker (2010). Foram observados os desempenhos dos fundos e seus respectivos Benchmarks em quatro indicadores: Índice de Sharpe, Índice de Sortino, Medida Ômega e Medida de Desempenho Comportamental. O horizonte da análise foi de 10 anos (jan/04 a dez/14) dividido em intervalos de 6, 12, 36, 60 e 120 meses. A partir da consolidação dos indicadores os fundos foram ranqueados e classificados em três faixas de desempenho: superior, intermediário e inferior. No intervalo de 120 meses não houve, na média geral, diferença de desempenho significativa (a 5 por cento) entre os fundos e os Benchmarks. A análise por intervalos indicou que o desempenho dos fundos em relação aos Benchmarks piora conforme aumenta o prazo de aplicação. Nos intervalos mais curtos (6 e 12 meses) não houve, na média, diferença de desempenho significativa enquanto nos prazos mais longos (36 e 60 meses) o desempenho médio dos fundos foi significativamente inferior aos Benchmarks. Na média de todos os intervalos o desempenho médio dos fundos foi significativamente inferior aos Benchmarks. Dentre os indicadores utilizados, o índice de Sortino foi o que apresentou maior correlação com o desempenho geral dos fundos. / [en] This work has analyzed the performance of 31 behavioral mutual funds operating in USA, Europe and Japan, as described in Santoni and Kelshiker (2010). It has been observed the performance of the funds and their respective Benchmarks according to four measures: Sharpe Index, Sortino Index, Omega Measure and Behavioral Performance Measure. The analysis covered a 10-year period (jan-04 to dec-14) split into intervals of 6, 12, 36, 60 and 120 months. Based on the consolidation of the performance measures, the funds have been ranked and classified into three performance categories: upper, intermediate and lower. In the 120-month interval there has not been, on average, a significant difference (at 5 per cent) in performance between funds and Benchmarks. The analysis by intervals showed that the funds performance worsens in relation to the Benchmarks as the investment period increases. In shorter intervals (6 and 12 months) there has not been, on average, a significant difference in performance while in the longer intervals (36 and 60 months) the funds average performance was significantly lower than the Benchmarks. Computing the mean of all intervals, the funds average performance was significantly lower than the Benchmarks. Among the performance measures used, the Sortino Index presented the highest correlation with the general performance of the funds.

The master thesis deals with connection between results of using public procurement and performance indicators. First part of this thesis describes specifics of teaching hospitals, process of using public procurement and performance indicators used in healt care. The practical part contains an analysis of public procurement and an analysis of performance indicators.

This thesis addresses a new management approach - "Corporate Performance Management" (CPM). It sets forth the concept of this new approach as a business performance monitoring and strategic support tool, its assumptions, framework, components, relationship to business intelligence, and related methodologies. Particular focus is placed on "key performance indicators" (KPI), their characteristics, segmentation, methods for their selection, and implementation procedures. The theoretical part of this work is devoted to creating a methodology by which CPM can be effectively implemented on projects in the financial sector with an emphasis on the critical success factors of such a project as a whole. The primary elements of this methodology are the selection of the best possible metrics, the project's overall success and the development of efficient reporting. The practical part of this work initially introduces "Project KPI 2008", which ran in Komerční banka (Czech Commercial Bank), then pits it against the theoretical methodologies defined in the theoretical section. The entire project is then assessed based on the results of the comparison, and finally, conclusions and recommendations are made for the future of this project. The main asset of this thesis is its creation of the afore-mentioned management methodologies and the ideal, course to be taken in implementing a KPI-focused project. This work is valuable not only for investigating key performance indicators themselves, but also as an informative tool for managers who would like to acquaint themselves with or learn more about the CPM concepts in general.

This thesis is concerned with a discussion of advantages, disadvantages and potencial areas of usage of the Economic Value Added (EVA) as a measure of value based management. The coherency of EVA with key performance indicators as a tool of effective management is also analysed. Mentioned are also several alternative concepts. This thesis further analyses practical application of key performance indicators in mobile telecommunication company T-Mobile and evaluates the implemented concept of EVA as a central component of value based management.

This thesis aims to identify key performance indicators of private equity. At the beginning of the paper are defined both parts of private equity, criterias of each part and relationships among market participants. It is then outlined the history of the two main parts. In the next step is introduced global development with emphasis on the last 30 years. A larger space is then devoted to Europe, which will subsequently be a pivotal part of the work. Following this section is indicated methodology. In the next section is defined 7 countries, which are subsequently subjected to research. The fourth chapter is an empirical survey of individual States, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Poland, Sweden, Romania, Singapore and France, where are mentioned results of evaluated factors and also the defending of values. The last, fifth, is itself part of the evaluation and comments on results achieved.

This master thesis deals with the area of commercial bank's external audit in the Czech Republic. Its main goal is to highlight the different techniques and specific procedures which are used during statutory audit of commercial bank. Another goal of this master thesis is to investigate of a linear dependence between count of changes of auditors and selected commercial bank's performance indicators. In the first part we could find a general framework of the external audit with emphasis on legal aspects. The second part describes differences between bank and non-banking institution. The third part of this master thesis deals with a description of audit phases with emphasis on the interim audit phase at which the author of this master thesis was a part of audit providing team. The final part investigates the linear dependence between count of changes of auditors and selected commercial bank's performance indicators.

This study aims to identify the cost behavior related to debt and liquidity ratios of companies in the consumer staples sector and footwear subsector which are listed on the BM & FBovespa. The survey collected and analyzed multiple linear regression models for debt and liquidity ratios, and dependent variables such as: cost of production, selling expenses, administrative expenses, financial expenses and net income. Data was collected from Economática (March, 2009-December, 2013). Before regressions, statistical tests were performed to guarantee the validity of the models. Results showed that cost of production is explained by 75% of variations in debt and liquidity ratios. Selling expenses reached an explanatory power of 56%, administrative expenses got 58% compared to the model; and financial expensesshowed 69%. The net income analysis showed an explanatory power of 81% of variations. / El estudio muestra el comportamiento de los costos en relación a los índices de endeudamiento y liquidez en empresas de consumo masivo y del subsector de calzados, listadas en la BM&FBovespa, La investigación fue realizada por medio de recolección de datos y análisis de modelos de regresión lineal múltiple sobre indicadores de endeudamiento y liquidez, y variables dependientes: costo de producción, gastos de ventas, gastos administrativos, gastos financieros e ingresos netos. Los datos fueron tomados del Economática, entre marzo 2009 y diciembre 2013. Antes de realizar las regresiones, se realizaron pruebas estadísticas para garantizar la validez de los modelos. Los resultados evidencian que los costos deproducción pueden ser explicados por 75% de las variaciones ocurridas en los indicadores de endeudamiento y liquidez. Los gastos por ventas alcanzan un poder explicativo del 56%, los gastos administrativos presentaron el 58% en comparación con el modelo, y los gastos financieros presentaron el 69%. El análisis del ingreso neto mostró un poder explicativo del 81% de las variaciones. / O estudo identifica o comportamento dos custos em relação aos índices de endividamento e liquidez das empresas listadas na BM&FBovespa, setor de consumo cíclico, subsetor de calçados. A pesquisa é realizada por meio de levantamento e análise de regressão linear múltipla entre indicadores de endividamento e liquidez e as variáveis dependentes: custo de produção, despesas com vendas, despesas administrativas, despesas financeiras e lucro líquido. Os dados são coletados no Economática, entre 03/2009 e 12/2013. Antes de efetuar as regressões realizaram-se testes estatísticos que asseguraram a validade dos modelos. Os resultados evidenciam que os custos de produção podem ser explicados por 75% das variações ocorridas nos indicadores de endividamento e liquidez. As despesas com vendas atingem um poder de explicação de 56%, as despesas administrativas apresentaram 58% de relação com o modelo, e as despesas financeiras apresentaram 69%. A análise do lucro líquido demonstra poder explicativo de 81% das variações ocorridas.

Orientadores: Cristiano Morini, Antonio Carlos Moretti / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Ciências Aplicadas / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-27T12:25:10Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Mauricio_MatheusPereiraGaruti_M.pdf: 1836936 bytes, checksum: 30f682d5f201a7cba565279ba72bd66d (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015 / Resumo: O mundo tem passado por mudanças expressivas em relação ao comércio internacional, no qual as importações representam uma fatia importante da economia dos países. Neste sentido, a aduana (alfândega) presta um papel de controlar o fluxo de mercadorias, garantir um ambiente de concorrência leal e combater esforços criminosos associados. Porém, existem poucos métodos quantitativos específicos para avaliar o desempenho neste contexto, sendo um campo de estudos ainda pouco explorado. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo a aplicação do método da Análise Envoltória de Dados (DEA) para avaliar o desempenho aduaneiro brasileiro, a fim de verificar a necessidade de melhor alocação e aproveitamento de recursos públicos, por unidades da federação. Os modelos clássicos da literatura DEA (CCR e BCC) são aplicados para analisar as eficiências técnica e de escala da importação de mercadorias nos anos de 2012 e 2013, nas Regiões Fiscais da Receita Federal, órgão responsável pela administração tributária e aduaneira no Brasil. Os dados primários coletados foram obtidos por meio de consulta via Lei de Acesso à Informação. Os resultados apontam para alto desempenho na unidade 8 (correspondente ao estado de São Paulo), enquanto as regiões 6 e 10 apresentam desempenho distante da fronteira de eficiência, considerando inputs como número de funcionários e investimentos e outputs como valores de apreensões e fluidez nas importações. Este estudo é inédito, considerando a utilização da ferramenta DEA na área aduaneira no Brasil. A partir dos resultados encontrados são registradas sugestões para gestores, como forma de melhorar os níveis de eficiência relativos ao número de funcionários, planejamento de obras e níveis de fluxo de mercadorias. Para futuros estudos na área, recomenda-se a avaliação entre os desempenhos dos diferentes modais e a atuação da aduana, considerando parâmetros como tempo de desembaraço e mercadorias fiscalizadas por servidor, embora a coleta de dados nesta área seja um gargalo, pelo fato de que assuntos aduaneiros são considerados, em certa medida, de segurança nacional. Outra sugestão é a avaliação por métodos estatísticos aliados a DEA dos fatores que influenciam o desempenho das unidades avaliadas, utilizando modelos de duas fases como o proposto por Simar e Wilson (2000) / Abstract: The world is going through significant changes in relation to international trade, where imports account for a major share of countries¿ economies. In this sense, Customs provides the main role of controlling the flow of goods, securing a fair competitive environment and combating associated criminal efforts. However, there are few specific quantitative methods to assess performance in this context, representing a field of studies still barely explored. This project aims at applying the method of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to evaluate Brazilian customs performance on the Federative Units in order to verify the need of better allocation and use of public resources. The classic models of DEA literature (CCR and BCC) are applied to analyze technical and scale efficiencies for the years 2012 and 2013 in the Tax Regions of the Receita Federal do Brasil, the agency responsible for tax and customs administration in Brazil. The primary data collected were obtained through consultation using Information Access Law (LAI). Results show a high performance in unit 8 (corresponding to São Paulo state), while regions 6 and 10 presented performance distant from the efficient frontiers considering inputs such as number of employees and investments and outputs such as value of apprehensions and fluidity of imported goods. The study can be considered unprecedented regarding to the usage of DEA tool in the Brazilian customs area. Several suggestions are remarked for public managers concerning the number of employees, construction planning and the scale of imports in order to improve the relative efficiency levels. For future studies in the area, the evaluation of performance of Customs within different modes of transportation of goods is recommended. New parameters can be considered such as clearance times and trade goods inspected by fiscal, although data collection in those cases might be a bottleneck due to the fact that some Customs data are confidential and, to some extent, matter of national security. Another suggestion is the combination of statistical methods with the DEA to analyze the factors that can influence the performance of the evaluated units, using two-phase models such as those proposed by Simar and Wilson (2000) / Mestrado / Pesquisa Operacional / Mestre em Pesquisa Operacional