Innovations in performance measurement systems: A comparative perspective

International Journal of Public Administration

Volumn 18, Issue 2-3, 1995, Pages 491-519

  Bavon, Aloysius ^a  

^a FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0011700185     PISSN: 01900692     EISSN: 15324265     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01900699508525018     Document Type: Article

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