Title

Hypotheses about performance measurement in counties: Findings from a survey

Authors

Authors

X. H. Wang;E. Berman

Comments

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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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