The Tyranny Of Metrics by Jerry Z. Muller
How the Obsession with Quantifying Human Performance Threatens Business, Medicine, Education, and Government
In this insightful exploration of the modern obsession with quantification, the author delves into the pervasive reliance on metrics as a means of evaluation across various sectors, including education, healthcare, business, and government. The narrative critiques the overemphasis on numerical data, arguing that it often leads to distorted priorities, gaming of the system, and a neglect of qualitative factors that are crucial for genuine improvement. By highlighting the unintended consequences of metric fixation, the book advocates for a more balanced approach that values human judgment alongside statistical analysis.
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- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 220-240
- Original Language
- English
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