Measuring Efficiency Without Guessing

Efficiency is measured as the ratio of energy consumed to result achieved. It is not measured by volume of output.

What is not a measure?

Volume of output. A larger flow is not a better flow if a smaller one achieves the same result.

What is a measure?

The ratio of energy consumed to result achieved for the same verified outcome.

Where is efficiency applied?

In every decision. It is one of the five operating principles.

Is a larger flow better?

No. A larger flow is not better if a smaller flow achieves the same result.

What is the aim of efficiency?

To do less, not more. The system aims to use as few resources as possible.