Muller, Jerry Z.
The Tyranny of Metrics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691191911
- author:
- Muller, Jerry Z.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.3 centimetres (0.26 kg
- Genre:
- Business,Management, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Tyranny of Metrics by Jerry Z. Muller The pursuit of quantifying human performance has become a dominant force in modern organizations, with metrics playing a crucial role in evaluating success. However, this focus on measurement has led to a distortion of priorities, where what is measured is not always what is truly important. In this thought-provoking book, Muller explores the consequences of this obsession with metrics and offers a corrective approach. Muller examines the impact of metrics on various fields, including education, medicine, business, and government, revealing how the pressure to quantify performance can lead to unintended consequences, such as "gaming the stats" and "teaching to the test". He also highlights instances where metrics have been beneficial, but only when used in conjunction with judgment-based decision-making. This book provides a timely and insightful analysis of the role of metrics in our lives and offers practical guidance on when and how to use them effectively. With a focus on finding a balance between measurement and judgment, The Tyranny of Metrics offers a valuable perspective on the importance of considering the limitations and potential pitfalls of metrics in our pursuit of success.
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