The relationship between the output of an economic unit and the factor inputs that have gone into producing that output
the rate of accumulation of organic material in an ecosystem or the rate of change in the physical agricultural production of a unit of land, as described by yield (tonnes/ha) per year
the sum of technological change and change in economic efficiency. 'Total factor productivity' is the ratio of the index of all product outputs of production to the index of all inputs used to produce the same level of output.
The amount of output produced by a unit of input.
the amount of output produced in a certain period, using a certain amount of inputs.
The amount of output per hour of work.
producing the correct results in the most efficient means possible. It is measured by effectiveness ("Are we doing the right things?") and efficiency ("Are we doing things right?"). Productivity = Effectiveness X Efficiency.
A measure of the efficiency of manufacturing, determined by dividing the number of products manufactured by the time required to manufacture them.
the rate of organic matter production by organisms for maintenance; usually measured as the increase in growth or carbon content over a time interval
the relationship between the output of goods and services and the input of resources used to produce them. Productivity is usually measured by ratios of changes in inputs to changes in outputs using index numbers; for example, changes in labor productivity are measured by an index of man-hours divided into an index of output. index number geography : physical
The rate at which biomass is produced per unit area by any class of organisms.
The rate of increased output for a given level of input, with both output and input measured in constant currency. A decline in output for a given level of input is "negative" productivity.
Is defined as output per hour of work; increases can finance wage hikes.
The capability of a soil for producing a specified plant or sequence of plants under a specified system of management. Productivity is measured in terms of output, or harvest, in relation to input.
Measurement of output of a process
n., amount of production over a given period of time. Expressed as a rate such as g/m2 per day, kg/ha per year, etc.
output of goods and sevices. It can be measured in terms of labor productivity (output per worker, for example) or of capital.
An overall measure based on a quantity of output generated by a given quantity of input. Increased output as a result of the same amount of input such as labor hours) indicates more efficient use of a given set of resources due to process improvements or other achievements.
A measure of the capacity of a biological system. The efficiency with which a biological system converts energy into growth and production.
the average level of output per worker per hour
the quantity of output produced per unit of resource
The copier's actual copy output speed when completing certain types of jobs, expressed using the total time required and/or a speed rating in copiers per minute. This term can also be used more generally to take into account all the factors contributing to the copier's ability to reduce operator involvement.
(economics) the ratio of the quantity and quality of units produced to the labor per unit of time
The output of goods and services in the economy or in an industry from the effective use of various inputs (such as skilled workers, capital equipment, managerial know-how, technological innovation, and entrepreneurial activity) used to produce those goods and services.
A measurement of output for a given amount of input(s). In this document, labour productivity (value added per employee) is used as the measure of productivity. Increases in productivity are considered critical to raising living standards.
how efficiently something is produced. High productivity means that more of the product is produced at less cost. 12
Production per unit of a resource (usually labor) used in the production of goods and services, e.g.,. RGDP per capita.
prô-duk-'ti-vè-tê/ The output gained for a given amount of labor. A more productive business will produce more with the same amount of labor than a less productive business.
The rate of production, often measured in cases per labor hour. Whole-salers measure productivity to assess labor and operating expenses.
A measure of the amount of Source Lines of Code that can be delivered per person-month.
Productivity is a ratio of the value of an enterprise's output of goods and services to the cost of the various resources used to achieve that output.
The output of an organisation or individual in relation to the materials, labour, etc. it employs or consumes.
An overall measurement used to evaluate the ability to produce a good or service. It is the actual output of production compared to the actual input of resources. Productivity is a relative measure across time or common objects.
It measures how much output is produced relative to the inputs of labour, capital (plant and equipment) and technology. An increase in productivity implies that more output can be produced with the same (or less) inputs. Labour productivity measures output per worker. On an economy-wide basis, it is usually expressed as a ratio of real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to total employment. Multifactor productivity is a broader indicator that measures the productive efficiency of a combined set of two or more factor inputs, usually labour and capital. Production boundary. The boundary which delineates the types of activities which contribute to the current production of goods and services from those which do not. Activities which fall inside the production boundary are the ones that contribute to the current production and are therefore taken into account in the computation of national income estimates.
Productivity is the inverse of the labour rate, or rather, the number of size units that can be put through an activity with a given effort. In this document, productivity is measured as KLSOC/PH.
The ratio of the output of a process to the input, usually measured in the same units. It is frequently useful to compare the value added to a product by a process to the value of the input resources required (using fair market values for both input and output).
the quantity of organic matter (in the form of living matter, stored food, waste products, and material taken by consumers), or its equivalent in dry matter, carbon or energy content, which is accumulated during a given time period.
The primary definition here is annual dollar value of shipments per employee.
A measure of a biological system's ability to supply organisms with energy and resources to feed, grow, and survive.
The ratio of the quantity and quality of units produced or service provided to the resources applied. The relative efficiency of activity-that is, the amount of products or services produced compared to the amount of resources used to produce them.
The overall output of goods and services produced, divided by the inputs needed to generate that output.
relative measure of output per labour and/or machine output.
The amount of output per unit of input, such as the quantity of a product produced per hour of capital employed.
A ratio of output (goods and services) per unit of input (factors of production) per unit of time. View Capstone Lesson(s) that address this concept
The term is most frequently used as efficiency with which labour is employed, called labour productivity. It measures the amount of goods and services that can be produced with one unit of labour. An alternative measure, multi-factor productivity, estimates the efficiency with which all factors of production are utilized, including labour and capital.
Qualtity of production from a set of inputs. Productivity can be increased by improving the quality of the factors of production.
An expression of labour productivity based either on the ratio of grams of gold produced to the total number of employees or area mined (in square metres) to the total number of employees in underground mining operations.
The measure of output per unit of input. Labor productivity is most frequently reported as output per worker.
The transfer of energy and nutrients into living matter over time. Productivity is a function of both the growth rate and biomass of an organism and is expressed as a rate of change. For example, primary productivity is the rate of increase in plant material over a unit area and time e.g., grams Carbon/m2/yr. Secondary productivity applies to animals and is expressed in the same terms.
Output of goods and services per unit of input- for example, per unit of labor (labor productivity), per unit of energy (such as GNP per unit of energy use), or per unit of all production resources combined (see Chapter 2).
how much an average worker produces per hour, calculated by dividing real GDP by hours worked in the economy
A measure of effort per unit of time.
The ratio of output (goods and services) produced per unit of input (productive resources) over some period of time.
Output per unit of input, usually measured either by labor productivity or by total factor productivity.
The amount of output that is produced per unit of input; usually expressed in terms of output per unit of time.
The actual rate of output or production per unit of time worked.
A measurement of the efficiency of production.
The continuous productive capacity of a well. The Index is measured as volume produced (e.g. barrels per day) divided by the drop in pressure (p.s.i.) to achieve that flow rate starting with a "shut in" pressure.
efficiency with which goods and services are produced, as measured by the quantity produced per person per hour
The measure of output per hour, and one of the most critical indicators of an economy's long-term health. Unfortunately, it's also very tricky to measure, especially in the services industries. Growth in productivity allows wages to rise while prices remain stable. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes quarterly productivity figures eight times a year (including revisions).
a measurement of the output of labour in production
the measure of national production of goods and services.
In oceanography, it is the amount of carbon fixed by living organisms per unit area per unit time.
Output produced per unit of input. For example, labour productivity is measured as output per unit of labour (per employee, per hour's work etc).
an amount of goods and services produced (output) per units of resources used (input).
The amount of goods or services that can be produced with a given amount of input, such as labor, machinery and equipment, or dollars invested. Higher productivity leads to higher profits and/or wages.
A measuring of an operation''s efficiency, typically including a comparison of outputs to inputs.
In reference to vegetation, productivity is the measure of live and dead accumulated plant materials.
The relationship between production of an output and one, some, or all of the resource inputs used in accomplishing the assigned task. It is measured as a ratio of output per unit of input over time. It is a measure of efficiency and is usually considered as output per person-hour.
Usually measured in Passengers per Hour, this is a measure of how many riders board each bus during each hour of service.
1.) the amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide fixed into plant sugar (starch). 2.) the amount of plant matter accumulated in a given time.
The useful result, or output, that one gets from a given unit of a factor of production, or input. For example, labor gets more productive when workers produce more widgets in the same number of hours.
the amount of goods able to be created by the resources available in any given area
A measured relationship of quantity and quality of units produced and the labor per unit of time.
The production and accumulation of organic matter, usually measured over a certain period of time.
The rate of output per unit of input. The most common international comparison of productivity is that of labor — how much of a product a person can make in a unit of time. For example, the labor productivity of farmer might be measured in tons of grain produced per year.
a ratio of physical output (goods & services produced) to physical input (land, materials, plant, machines, tools, money, & labour). Page 280
Average real output per unit of input. Labor productivity is average real output per hour of labor. The growth of labor productivity is defined as the growth of real output that is not explained by the growth of labor input alone. Total factor productivity is average real output per unit of combined labor and capital inputs. The growth of total factor productivity is defined as the growth of real output that is not explained by the growth of labor and capital. Labor productivity and total factor productivity differ in that increases in capital per worker would raise labor productivity but not total factor productivity. (BLS)
Measures of efficiency, usually labor efficiency, calculated as cost of labor as a per cent of revenue or per production unit, or production units per direct employee.
Output per unit of input, conventionally either of land, labour, capital or some combination of these.
A measure of scheduling efficiency.
Rate of energy fixation or storage of biomass by plants. Usually expressed per unit area and time.
1. The potential rate of incorporation or generation of energy or organic matter by an individual, population or tropic unit per unit time per unit area or volume. 2. Often used loosely for the organic fertility or capacity of a given area or habitat.
A measure of the quantity and quality of work done, considering the cost of the resources it took to do the work.
An economic indicator that measures the output per hour of work for non-farm business production. Can be used in conjunction with the rate of change in GAP to determine whether economic growth is likely to be inflationary. A separate component measures unit labor costs, an important indicator of future inflation. Frequency: quarterly. Source: Labor Department.
An overall measure of the ability to produce a product or service. It is the actual output of production compared to the actual input of resources.
The quantity of goods and services produced from each hour of a worker's time.
Relative measure of output of labour hour or machine hour.
Broadly speaking, the efficiency with which people and capital are combined in the economy. This definition of productivity is called Total Factor Productivity. Another common measure of productivity is labour productivity or output (GDP) per worker. This is not a measure of how hard people work. A number of factors can cause labour productivity to change. For example, better education, training, management, equipment and technology will also tend to result in more production per worker.
The amount of physical output for each unit of productive input.
The amount of output per unit of input expressed in physical or value terms.
Relative measure of output of labor hour or machine hour.
In economics, productivity is the amount of output created (in terms of goods produced or services rendered) per unit input used. For instance, labour productivity is typically measured as output per worker or output per labour-hour. With respect to land, the "yield" is equivalent to "land productivity".