Management by objectives and performance evaluation

Top managers regularly discuss and agree with their superiors about objectives and expectations

Analysis of survey responses from a sample of public servants in top management positions to the following question or statement: “Do you regularly discuss and agree with your superior(s) about goals and expectations, at least once a year?” Answer options are: Yes, No, Do not know, Prefer not to answer. Points are allocated based on the percentage of respondents who replied “Yes” to the survey question (x): • x < 10% = 0 points. • 10% ≤ x < 90% = linear function. • x ≥ 90% = 2 points.

The performance of top managers is regularly assessed against pre-defined objectives and/or expectations

Analysis of survey responses from a sample of public servants in top management positions to the following question: “Was your performance assessed at least once in the last two calendar years?” Answer options are: Yes, No, Do not know, Prefer not to answer. Points are allocated based on the percentage of respondents who replied “Yes” to the survey question (x): • x < 10% = 0 points. • 10% ≤ x < 90% = linear function. • x ≥ 90% = 2 points.