... explained the role of national culture in shaping organisational and individual values. It is posited that national cultural variables impact budget transparency and performance management. This study contributes to the literature by examining these relations in 16 developing countries. Design...

... be contacted at: eureka@caribsurf.com © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007 Behaviour Caribbean Productivity rate Targets Performance management Goal setting has been, and remains, one of the most accepted motivational theories, and it has been used for enhancing task performance in many...

...André A. de Waal Purpose To test whether performance management is a useful management tool for organisations in developing countries. Design/methodology/approach Firstly, an overview is given of the status of performance management in developing countries and in particular in Africa. Secondly...