Outcomes-based performance management in the public sector: Implications for government accountability and effectiveness

Public Administration Review

Volumn 62, Issue 6, 2002, Pages 712-725

  Heinric, Carolyn J ^a  

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EID: 0041813275     PISSN: 00333352     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/1540-6210.00253     Document Type: Article

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