On centralized resource utilization and its reallocation by using DEA

  1. Mar-Molinero, C. 1
  2. Prior, D. 1
  3. Segovia, M.-M. 2
  4. Portillo, F. 3
  1. 1 Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Barcelona, España

    ROR https://ror.org/052g8jq94

  2. 2 Universidad Pablo de Olavide
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    Universidad Pablo de Olavide

    Sevilla, España

    ROR https://ror.org/02z749649

  3. 3 Universidad de La Rioja
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    Universidad de La Rioja

    Logroño, España

    ROR https://ror.org/0553yr311

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Journal:
Annals of Operations Research

ISSN: 0254-5330

Year of publication: 2012

Volume: 221

Issue: 1

Pages: 273-283

Type: Article

DOI: 10.1007/S10479-012-1083-8 SCOPUS: 2-s2.0-84907618529 WoS: WOS:000342130200015 GOOGLE SCHOLAR

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Abstract

The standard DEA model allows different DMU units to set their own priorities for the inputs and outputs that form part of the efficiency assessment. In the case of a centralized organization with many outlets, such as an education authority that is responsible for many schools, it may be more sensible to operate in the most efficient way, but under a common set of priorities for all DMUs. The algorithm that is used to do this, the centralized resource allocation model, does just this. We show that the centralized resource allocation model can be substantially simplified and we interpret the simplifications and show how the model works using real data of Spanish public schools. Apart from finding the best way to reallocate resource among the schools, it is shown that the most desirable operating unit is found to be a by-product of the estimation. This is useful information when planning new schools. © 2012 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.