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Why is Productivity Important? > Business leaders

Why is productivity important to business leaders?

Business leaders use productivity measures to track changes in production costs and competitiveness in their industry.

Is my business as productive as others in my industry?

Business leaders use productivity measures to track changes in efficiency and the effects of technological improvements in their industry.

Will this new design allow me to increase production without costs rising?

Business leaders use productivity measures to track their performance and predict employment and price changes in their industry and the economy.

Is my business as productive as last year?