Productivity, Efficiency And Effectiveness According to Currie (1972), productivity is the quantitative relationship between what we produce and the resources that we use. Smith and Beeching added: The volume of output which is achieved in a given period in relationship to the sum of the direct and indirect effort expended in its production. Getting started Although self-assessment, for other people, can be a good start in building a positive attitude and outlook in life, this might not be applicable to all people especially to those who prefer to do things on their own. If you are one of these people who would rather do things on his or her own, then now is the time to realize how big self-assessment can contribute to your being productive. Motivation productivity This is related to how motivated a person is to perform a task (or activity). Worker enhancement programs are built on ways on how to motivate workers to optimize productivity. Some organizations offer their workers sports and recreational activities, fitness and leisure activities and some family-oriented programs. Most cannot be reversed because of the high cost of switching. Technology Technological changes sometimes happen fast in some industries while in many others the changes are more gradual. Technology, however, always improves. Economic productivity will depend on pricing and demand. If the consumers require less products that can be produced potentially, plants will not work at full productive capacity. It would require so much self-assessment as well as constant reflection over one's self, on his or her environment, the people that surround him or her and the overall condition of life that he or she is in. Studies show that once each of these has been thoroughly assessed, it will be easier to pave the way for continuous productivity. Your boss would surely take notice and so there would be better opportunities coming your way. Here are several simple, yet helpful insights. Invest in self-improvement. There is always a room for improvement. In your case, the best and always appropriate boost should be based on further education. Surely, you may already have the needed degree or knowledge, but in one way or another, you should keep on striving to gain more.