Boyne, George A. & Alex A. Chen (2007):
Performance Targets and Public Service Improvement.
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory 2007 17(3):455-477.
Publikasjonstype:
Tidsskriftsartikkel
Fulltekst:
http://jpart.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/reprint/17/3/455
Omtale:
http://jpart.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/17/3/455
Antall sider:
23
Publiseringsspråk:
Engelsk
Land publikasjonen kommer fra:
UK
NSD-referanse:
2485
Disse opplysningene er sist endret:
13/8 2007
Publikasjonens datagrunnlag:
- Sekundærdata
- Kvantitativ
- Komparativ over tid
Land som er gjenstand for studien:
- Storbritannia
Verkemiddel i den operative styringa av ststlege verksemder:
- 2.1 Formell styringsdialog
Studieoppdrag:
- Forskning
Studietype:
- Effektstudie/implikasjoner/resultater
Sektor (cofog):
- Ungdomsskular I
Sammendrag:
Theories of rational planning suggest that organizational performance improves if targets for future achievements are set. We test this proposition using panel data for 147 English local education authorities between 1998 and 2003. The dependent variables in the analysis are exam results for school pupils. We find that, controlling for other variables, the extent of performance improvement is influenced positively by the presence of a target. Thus, the results are consistent with the view that clear and quantified strategic priorities lead to better organizational outcomes.
Virksomheter, vertikal og horisontal dimensjon for utenlandske studier:
UK educational authorities