effekteffektivisering
Effekteffektivisering is a management concept used primarily in Scandinavian public administration and increasingly in the private sector. The term combines effect and efficiency, denoting an approach that seeks to maximize the intended effects of activities while minimizing resource use, i.e., pursuing high impact relative to input without sacrificing quality or sustainability.
Definition: It is a systematic process of aligning objectives, activities, and resources to produce measurable outcomes.
Scope and methods: In practice, effekteffektivisering relies on performance management, logic models, and results-based budgeting. Methods
Application: Commonly applied in government agencies, municipalities, and state-funded programs, as well as in the non-profit
Benefits and risks: Potential benefits include higher impact per invested resource, reduced waste, and clearer accountability.
Implementation steps: 1) articulate desired effects; 2) map activities to outcomes; 3) measure with reliable indicators;
See also: value for money, results-based management, program evaluation, performance management.