Title

Hypotheses About Performance Measurement In Counties: Findings From A Survey

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. While 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.

Publication Date

1-1-2001

Publication Title

Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory

Volume

11

Issue

3

Number of Pages

403-428

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.jpart.a003508

Socpus ID

0347117546 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0347117546

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