Contingencies of performance measurement in the public sector

The use of indicators in government has a long history and today performance measurement seems to have become a permanent part of public administration and public administration research. With a constant pressure for more measurement, the focus often falls on the technicalities of measurement. The articles in this e-book attempt to evaluate different aspects of performance measurement and performance management practice, such as: whether performance measurement contributes to a more efficient public sector; the potential negative effects of being labelled as a bad performer; the requirements a