Clothed in various formulations, the question of “coherence” is central to management control. Thus it is widely accepted that different forms of control “cannot be used effectively in every situation” (Merchant, 1998: 32, 69) – a statement referring to the contingency framework. It is...

This paper argues that organization change programmes are frequently backed by appeals to "coherence" – this understood as a harmonious fit between different variables (strategy, policies, management systems) conducive to better performance. In comparison recourse to psychological notions of...

(VF)Le changement d’outil de contrôle de gestion, généralement pensé en termes de "cohérence", repose sur une hypothèse implicite concernant la relation entre les outils de gestion et les acteurs de l’organisation. C’est à la lumière de cette relation, à la croisée de divers...

This paper reviews existing literatures on the analysis of performance appraisal (PA) paying special attention to those which try to take into account the “social context” of appraisal systems and processes. The special place of political action within these processes is underlined and the...