Professional service management using project-based point system
US7756738B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/06398
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer-implemented project-based point system for professional services uses a database including a list of professional employees, a menu of project codes, and an assignment of a point value to each of the project codes. The method calculates total points earned by a professional by adding point values assigned to project codes of completed projects, which may be billable and/or non-billable projects. The calculated total points earned by the professional may be compared to a point requirement, whereby the performance of the professional may be evaluated. In addition, the method may calculate a total charge to a client for professional services by adding fixed fees assigned to project codes of completed billable projects.
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