- International Journal of Academic Research in Education
- Vol: 6 Issue: 1
- Usage of Benchmarking as Organizational Development Technique in Educational Organizations
Usage of Benchmarking as Organizational Development Technique in Educational Organizations
Authors : Damla Ayduğ, Beyza Himmetoğlu, Esmahan Agaoglu
Pages : 16-33
Doi:10.17985/ijare.814287
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Publication Date : 2020-12-31
Article Type : Review
Abstract :In this study, benchmarking technique, which is one of the organizational development techniques, and its use in education were reviewed. Firstly, history of benchmarking, benchmarking types, stages of the benchmarking process, advantages and disadvantages of benchmarking technique have been examined. Then, it was investigated on which subjects benchmarking technique can be used in educational organizations. As a result of literature review, it has been determined that benchmarking technique can be used in many different areas such as evaluating the organization, determining the vision, improving administrative processes, developing teaching methods, improving financial management, and using technology more effectively and efficiently in educational organizations. Therefore, it has been concluded that benchmarking is a very useful tool that can provide both practical and theoretical benefits to educational organizations.Keywords : Benchmarking, educational organizations, organizational development