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Erschienen in: Public Organization Review 3/2020

23.08.2019

The Determinants of Performance Management Outcomes in Public Organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa: the Role of National Culture and Organizational Subcultures

verfasst von: Juliana Abagsonema Abane, Boon-Anan Phinaitrup

Erschienen in: Public Organization Review | Ausgabe 3/2020

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Abstract

Performance management is one of the hottest topics in most countries today, and the rush for performance reforms has become a norm in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, few attempts have been made to explore the cultural dimension of public organizations which may have an impact on performance management outcomes. This paper explores the influence of national culture and organisational subculture on performance management outcomes of local governments. The study used in-depth interviews with 25 local government senior managers between May, July, and August 2017. The study found that norms of the larger society as well as subgroup norms, affect desired performance management outcomes.

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Metadaten
Titel
The Determinants of Performance Management Outcomes in Public Organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa: the Role of National Culture and Organizational Subcultures
verfasst von
Juliana Abagsonema Abane
Boon-Anan Phinaitrup
Publikationsdatum
23.08.2019
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Public Organization Review / Ausgabe 3/2020
Print ISSN: 1566-7170
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-7098
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11115-019-00453-5

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