Driving up productivity

GOVERNMENT servants are now working five days a week. As the Prime Minister said, even with a five-day work week, the performance of the public sector will not be compromised, as productivity will be maintained to ensure that the same level of services will be delivered to customers. No doubt productivity is becoming the key word when it comes to performance.  

Our obsession used to be about producing at the lowest cost, but we have since passed that stage. Now, it is about increasing productivity, by delivering better quality products and services in the most efficient way by using less labour and capital resources. A commitment towards high productivity will reduce wastages and increase efficiency.