Why does performance management not perform?
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to ask why poor performance management practices persist in Portugal, in the middle of claims to increase productivity. Design/methodology/approach: An inductive micro-practice analysis is used to understand barriers to management practice that do not require massive institutional changes. Findings: The practice of performance management in Portugal typically displays three weaknesses: (1) insufficient planning (2) process and integrity issues, and (3) a non-meritocratic logic. Research limitations/implications: The paper discusses the important topic of persistence of bad practices, showing how institutionalized patterns might be difficult to eradicate even they are suboptimal. Practical implications: The authors identity key issues in the functioning of performance management, therefore helping managers in developing remedies to improve the quality of their practice. Originality/value: The paper explains the persistence of bad management practice whose continuity hinders not only organizations’ effectiveness but also that of their members.
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2018
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Authors: | Cunha, Miguel Pina e ; Vieira, Daniel Veiga ; Rego, Arménio ; Clegg, Stewart |
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International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management. - Emerald, ISSN 1741-0401, ZDB-ID 2024364-9. - Vol. 67.2018, 4 (09.04.), p. 673-692
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Emerald |
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