IJMIE - Performance measurement system in Malaysian public research universities: is it contemporary?

Performance Measurement System (PMS) is an important and

effective mechanism to ensure managers’ performance is in line with the

objectives of an organisation. Positive effects of PMS on organisation

performance are supported by empirical research but the study on

contemporary elements of PMS especially in an education setting is still

lacking. Previous studies on PMS dimensions tend to focus on a single

construct. This study aims to examine the existence of strategic, comprehensive

and dynamic dimensions in university PMS. Cross-sectional data were

obtained from academic staff representing five research universities in

Malaysia (N = 368). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis using

Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) demonstrates that strategic,

comprehensive and dynamic elements exist in university PMS. The findings

from this study contribute to the line of research in the area of PMS design.

Practically, the findings can be used as a guideline by universities in designing

the PMS.

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