Avaliação de eficiência em instituições de ensino público: um estudo nas unidades do Instituto Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of the IFRS units using the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) method. This technique is indicated to evaluate the relative efficiency of Decision Making Units (DMUs), using different input and output variables, even if they are in different units of measurement because it is a non-parametric technique. Eight variables were used, of which three were input variable and five were output variable. The results allowed to classify the units into three groups by the degree of efficiency. There were seven units with 100% relative efficiency, six reached the intermediate level, only small adjustments to achieve efficiency and four were classified as inefficient. The application of the DEA was very useful because it is a flexible technique so that the user can perform tests and validations in order to follow the evolution of the efficiency of each unit when compared with their peers. Thus, the study can contribute to the granting of subsidies for decision analysis in professional education units to develop strategies and actions that seek greater efficiency in improving the quality of teaching.