1. Centre of Competence for Public Management , University of Bern , Switzerland sager@ipw.unibe.ch;3. Centre of Competence for Public Management , University of Bern , Switzerland
Abstract:
How best to define performance measures is a much-debated issue. Mismatches between goals and indicators can lead to distortions that undermine impact-oriented steering. This article presents a model of goal and indicator development and explains its applicability, benefits and limitations.