Planning and performance in state-owned enterprises: a multidimensional assessment

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The link between planning and performance in government-owned enterprises is investigated. Specifically, the planning-output effectiveness and planning-process effectiveness of 55 Greek state-owned firms are measured based on 12 planning variables identified from a statistical analysis of their levels of decentralization, formalism, depth of analysis, monitoring and planning coverage. The results disproved the notion that the development planning processes leads to healthier financial performance.

Business planning, Strategic planning (Business), Government business enterprises, Public enterprises

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Decision analysis interviews in environmental impact assessment

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The multiattribute decision analysis approach to conducting interviews for the environmental impact assessment of two water development projects in Finland is evaluated. The computer-supported interviews, were based on prioritizations within a value tree framework, sought to enhance stakeholders' participation in environmental planning and decision-making. Based on the results, the technique is suited for 'dealing with conflicting opinions.'

Multiple criteria decision making, Usage, Information management, Environmental impact analysis, Interviewing

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Planning of high school examinations in Denmark

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A microcomputer-based decision support system that is being used by the Danish Ministry of Education to plan high school examinations is introduced. The system, which employs heuristics, decomposes the combinatorial problem into four interrelated tasks. These pertain to the drafting of examination subjects, the scheduling of examinations and the assignment of censors to examinations.

Planning, Denmark, Education, Examinations, Educational tests, Central planning

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