Present a well-balanced academic discussion on the importance of productivity in the workplace. It may be a general in nature or focused on a specific industry that complements your career goals or experience. Services, Merchandising and Manufacturing Research how productivity is measured in each of the three types of entities. Your research should be comprised of quality resources. Industry Pros: Metrics Internet search time. Using blogs, articles or information written by at least three experts from different companies, discuss productivity metrics championed by professionals. Be sure to explain how productivity is calculated. Conclusion Wrap up the discussion with an overview of future research needed or trends in the area.