The Study of Measurement-Based Performance Management Strategy, Drivers and Intervention

Unless an activity is measurable, it is not manageable. No meaning can ever be achieved with activity that is not manageable. Human management, especially performance management cannot be left to be manage under it’s own philosophy. It is fundamental for any function that includes performance management that it must be subordinate to the organizational vision, mission and objectives. Adaption of measurement philosophy is imperative not only for effectiveness of performance management as a strategy but also for it’s survival. Unless, a function proves beyond doubt the kind of contribution it makes to the business, no budgetary support and appreciation to such function can be expected. Objective and scientific measurement based performance management enhances the performance of employees and organizations. Strategy of measurement based performance management is a holistic approach that guides organization in assessing the progress made on several dimensions of organizational effectiveness. This process suggests the most optimal ways of performing an activity. This strategy consists of two interventions: first, nurturing measurement based performance management and second, capitalizing on measurement management in institutionalization of performance management. Each intervention is of ten drivers.