Handbook of Management Scales/Comparative organizational performance

Comparative organizational performance (alpha = 0.87) Items Our profits have been generally above the industry average. Our return on assets have been generally above industry average. Our inventory turnover ratio has been generally higher than industry average. Source Bardi et al. (1994): Logistics Information Systems: The Strategic Role of Top Management. Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 71-85. Comments In general, particular attention needs to be paid to the measurement of performance. A review of the operationalization of organizational performance by Richard et al. (2009) highlights the limited effectiveness of commonly accepted measurement practices. Their article is strongly recommended for reading: Richard et al. (2009): Measuring Organizational Performance: Towards Methodological Best Practice. Journal of Management, Vol. 35, Nr. 5, pp. 718-804. Related Scales Cost performance, delivery performance, flexibility performance, and quality performance Firm's financial performance over the past 5 years Performance Organizational performance: liquidity, profitability, growth, stock market performance