Table of Contents
Tables, Figures, and Exhibits xi
Preface xv
The Author xxi
PART ONE: THE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR 1 (32)
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
1 Introduction to Performance Measurement 3 (19)
2 Developing Effective Performance 22 (11)
Measurement systems
PART TWO: METHODOLOGICAL ELEMENTS OF 33 (124)
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
3 Identifying Real Outcomes and Other 35 (23)
Performance Measures
4 Clarifying Program Goals and Objectives 58 (18)
5 Defining Performance Indicators 76 (32)
6 Analyzing Performance Data 108(16)
7 Reporting Performance Data 124(17)
Written with Julia Melkers
8 Processing Performance Data 141(16)
by Julia Melkers
PART THREE: STRATEGIC APPLICATIONS OF 157(96)
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
9 Using Performance Measures to Support 159(27)
Strategic Planning and Management
10 Incorporating Performance Measures into 186(18)
the Budgeting Process
by Julia Melkers
11 Supporting Performance Management Systems 204(15)
12 Improving Quality, Productivity, and 219(17)
Customer Service
13 Using Comparative Measures to Benchmark 236(17)
Performance
PART FOUR: THE PROCESS SIDE OF PERFORMANCE 253(22)
MEASUREMENT
14 Implementing Effective Measurement Systems 255(20)
References 275(8)
Index 283