Hypotheses about performance measurement in counties: Findings from a survey

    Authors

    X. H. Wang;E. Berman

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Publ. Adm. Res. Theory

    Keywords

    MUNICIPAL-GOVERNMENT; MANAGEMENT TOOLS; RESULTS ACT; STATE; Public Administration

    Abstract

    This research examines hypotheses about the prevalence of performance measurement in counties. It focuses on organizational relationships, structures, and goals that are relevant to theories of management reform in government. Based on a national survey of counties, it finds that legislative and citizen support, the active involvement of central management, and mission orientation further the deployment of performance measurement. Mile ensuring that professional competency and adequate resources are associated with performance measurement, gaining external support and top management commitment are more important. This study also examines the importance of decentralized decision-making structures and efforts to make government more entrepreneurial.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory

    Volume

    11

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-2001

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    403

    Last Page

    427

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000170420700006

    ISSN

    1053-1858

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