Operational Research Group of Scotland MEASURING PERFORMANCE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR Mik Wisniewski, Mansci and Audit Scotland Derek Stewart, Public Sector Advisory service, KPMG The development of effective performance measurement is seen as increasingly important by many organisations, public and private sector alike. However, the challenges of achieving this in the public sector are, arguably, considerable. In this seminar, the need for effective public sector performance measurement at both the strategic and operational levels will be discussed. Current approaches to performance measurement in the public sector will be reviewed and the potential contribution of management science to the performance measurement agenda will be assessed. VENUE: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE, GRAHAHM HILLS BUILDING, 40 GEORGE STREET, GLASGOW. ROOM 886 TIME: 5.30PM FOR 6.00PM REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED