Performance Management in the public sector: Past, current and future trends

Abstract

Performance Management brought new dimensions of public management (thinking in terms of output and outcome, accrual accounting). However, the complex dimensions of politics asked for more complex management systems allowing a better consideration of non-economic dimensions of politics. Multidimensional strategic planning has been developed. Furthermore, internal administration and external (and parliamentarian) communication have different information needs. Information must be tailored to the context and levels of public authorities.