Conception d’un système de mesure des performances : divergences entre contrôleurs de gestion et managers. Cas d’un groupe industriel français

The “tableau de bord” is one of the most used devices to measure performance in French firms. However, its design by controllers remains a difficult task because of the multiplicity of measures and the diversity of users’ attempts and needs. The aim of this research is to analyse the design of a new “tableau de bord” for the top management by controllers and the reactions of the operational managers in terms of use and requirements. The case study concerns a large French group in the car activity. Gaps between designers and users of this device seem to cause its rejection by the latter.