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Human resource aspects of performance management




               2.4  Berry, Broadbent and Otley

               Identified the following problems associated with poorly designed performance
               measurement systems:



                 1 Misrepresentation                      Creative reporting.



                 2 Gaming
                                                          A form of dysfunctional behaviour.

                 3 Sub-optimisation



                  4 Misinterpretation
                                                          For example, an undue focus on financial
                                                          performance.
                  5 Myopia



                  6 Measure fixation
                                                          An undue focus on achievement of targets
                                                          to the detriment of long-term performance.
                  7 Tunnel vision


                                                          Unwillingness to change scheme once set
                  8 Ossification
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