Towards a standard conceptual typology of public sector performance measurement. (2nd January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alach, Zhivan
• Is Part Of: Kōtuitui. Volume 12:Number 1(2017)
• Page Start: 56
• Page End: 69
• Publication Date: 2017-01-02
• Subjects: Classification schemes -- performance management -- performance measurement -- public policy; Social sciences -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- New Zealand -- Periodicals; New Zealand periodicals; New Zealand periodicals; Social sciences; New Zealand; Periodicals; 300.99305
• DOI: 10.1080/1177083X.2016.1225579
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1177-083X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article aims to enhance fundamental conceptualisation in performance measurement through the development of a standard conceptual typology of the field. Performance measurement is a common phenomenon in the worldwide public sector, and one that has attracted substantial academic attention. However, analysis has been hindered by confusing and inconsistent terminology, and a lack of clear and explicit classification schemes. The proposed typology is based on five explicit design considerations and three fundamenta divisionis . The typology produced has four elements: levels ; measures ; targets ; and actuals . These elements relate to the nature, specific aspect and state of performance phenomena. It is likely that a standard conceptual approach will have benefits for academic analysis, by clarifying language and conceptual definitions. It is also likely to have beneficial practical implications.