The Efficiency of Public Higher Education Institutions:  A Meta-Analysis

Mikušová, Pavla

doi:10.31577/ekoncas.2020.09.05

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“…In the context of the Web of Science or Scopus literature review, the authors noticed an incentive to focus on the technical efficiency to estimate the level of efficiency in public higher education institutions. Technical efficiency is understood as the ability of a production unit to secure the maximum volume of outputs using the given number of inputs, respectively to use the minimum volume of inputs in order to produce the given number of outputs [33]. On the other hand, Mikusova, based on his own literature research, stated that efficiency-the average efficiency score of public universities-is measured by the arithmetic mean.…”

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Application of Performance and Efficiency Indicators in Measuring the Level of Success of Public Universities in Poland

Multan,

Wójcik-Augustyniak,

Sobotka

et al. 2023

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Success can be interpreted and assessed in various ways. This article proposes evaluating university success through performance and efficiency indicators, inspired by the Positioning School of Strategy and New Public Management. This approach faces challenges, such as limited economic data for Polish public universities. The article aimed to identify factors and success levels for public universities in the higher education sector. The research question, “What are the measures and levels of success of public universities?”, was divided into three specific inquiries: key success factors, performance and efficiency indicators, and success levels for selected Polish public universities. The study involved analysing international and Polish university rankings, interviewing 53 public university experts in Poland, and examining efficiency indicators for 10 selected public universities. Critical success factors (research excellence, education excellence, international cooperation) and critical performance indicators were identified. Efficiency indicators demonstrated the good financial condition of selected institutions. Critical success factors and critical performance indicators were defined, and performance and efficiency measures were used to assess the success of Polish public higher education institutions. The authors acknowledge the need for parametric and non-parametric methods to fully evaluate success. The proposed performance-oriented measurement tool can assist public university leaders in making strategic decisions.

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“…Droj et al claimed that the most-common financial indicators are: ROE, ROA, solvency, and ROS [50]. In the context of meta-analyses, one the efficiency of public HEIs, Mikusova [33] claimed that "efficiency" means the average efficiency score of public higher education institutions.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Application of Performance and Efficiency Indicators in Measuring the Level of Success of Public Universities in Poland

Multan,

Wójcik-Augustyniak,

Sobotka

et al. 2023

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Efficiency metrics for performance measurement: a review in higher education of main methods and determinants

Rella,

Vitolla

2024

IJPPM

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PurposeThis study aims to provide an overview of the state-of-the-art in efficiency measurement within higher education (HE). Specifically, it seeks to gather all relevant articles on the topic and subsequently categorize these studies using a flowchart based on two core aspects of the topic.Design/methodology/approachThis study employs bibliometric and content analyses to conduct a systematic literature review. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review (PRISMA) framework is used to identify the search protocol, followed by analyses to classify and categorize articles.FindingsThe bibliometric analysis identifies prominent themes, methodologies and literature gaps. The content findings highlight key insights on higher educational institution (HEI) efficiency, including organizational structures, services and operational activities.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the existing knowledge by synthesizing global literature on HEI’s efficiency. Utilizing the flowchart developed by the authors, the study captures the state-of-the-art based on two critical aspects: methodologies and content. Insights from the analysis and subsequent classification of previous literature provide valuable directions for future research.

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The Impact of Strong Cultures on Organisational Performance in Public Organisations: The Case of the Greek Public Administration

2022

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Existing literature suggests that a strong culture is essential to the success of an organisation. However, some researchers have since disputed this claim, arguing that while some strong cultures lead to success, others fail. Examining several examples over time, the so-called “case for a strong culture” presents significant weaknesses. The present study, based on the Competing Values Model, examines the effects of a culture’s strength on the organisational performance in the public sector. A sample of 92 departments of Greek public organisations was examined, of which a total of 424 people responded to an online questionnaire. The participating organisations and their departments range in size, in terms of the number of their staff, from 15 to 54 members, and come from different segments of the public administration. The results showed that there is no relationship between culture’s strength and an organisation’s performance and that strong cultures do not have a significant impact on organisational performance in the public sector. The main objective of this research is to enrich the existing knowledge on the relationship between culture and performance, especially in the area of the public sector, since existing studies mainly focus on culture comparisons between large companies using mainly small samples. This study highlights the importance of culture given the chronic problems of Greek public administration to create public value and to be innovative and effective. The results are also of particular importance for the post-pandemic period indicating the need for major changes and reforms in public administration.

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The Efficiency of Public Higher Education Institutions: A Meta-Analysis

Cited by 3 publications

References 23 publications

Application of Performance and Efficiency Indicators in Measuring the Level of Success of Public Universities in Poland

Application of Performance and Efficiency Indicators in Measuring the Level of Success of Public Universities in Poland

Efficiency metrics for performance measurement: a review in higher education of main methods and determinants

The Impact of Strong Cultures on Organisational Performance in Public Organisations: The Case of the Greek Public Administration

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