Evolution of the Performance Management System of the Botswana Public Service

Abstract

Botswana is highly rated in indices that measure corruption, governance, democracy, peace, rule of law, and poorly rated on productivity levels and work ethic. Against this background, this study explores the evolution of the performance management system, which was implemented in 1999 to enhance the performance of the Botswana public service. Through literature review, this study identified the factors that led to the ;~doption of this programme such as weak implementation capacity; poor work ethic; and low labour productivity. This study contributes to the literature by developing an understanding of the origins and objectives of the performance management system of the Botswana public service. The existing literature focuses mainly on the implementation of the programme and pays scant attention to its origins and objectives.