In-depth and detailed analysis and evaluation of benchmarking initiatives is troublesome
because of incomparability and incompleteness of the published information. Only
direct participation in benchmarking projects or gaining permission from the project
coordinators for a case study enables insightful investigation of the methodologies applied.
Numerous examples of successful benchmarking initiatives around the world
substantiate introduction of this tool into management toolbox of the HEI. Systematic
use of benchmarking by many universities means that they appreciate the benefits
benchmarking offers.