Purpose – This paper seeks to extend the understanding of how formal management control systems (MCSs) contribute to the construction of performance management systems (PMSs) in the French higher education (HE) sector. Design/methodology/approach – Empirical data are gathered both at the...

This article discusses the changes taking place in French universities resulting from France's move to New Public Management (NPM) principles in 2007. A new performance management system focusing on accountability and efficiency is currently under construction. However, the model is not yet...

Purpose – This paper seeks to extend the understanding of how formal management control systems (MCSs) contribute to the construction of performance management systems (PMSs) in the French higher education (HE) sector. Design/methodology/approach – Empirical data are gathered both at the...