Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the reasons why public sector managers approach either consultants or academics for their help in solving problems related to public sector accounting and management reforms. Design/methodology/approach – A field study based on reactions to...

Purpose An examination of the commonalities and differences between performance management practices in the public and private sector. Methodology/approach A literature review of 100 publications in international academic journals over the last 20 years. Findings The chapter develops a framework...