Performance Management System: A Bibliometric Analysis of Twenty-Five Years of Research Trends 1 0

Abstract

Purpose – Numerous experimental, theoretical, and empirical studies on the Performance Management System (PMS) have been conducted in business, management, social science, humanities, and psychology. However, limited attempts have been made to review the literature in this field systematically. Hence, the current study aims to demonstrate the developments in PMS.

Methodology – A bibliometric analysis was conducted using an organised process to scan the Scopus database between 1978 and 2022 on a sample of 1,138 papers in PMS. The biblioshiny application used for the study provides a web interface for bibliometric analysis. It was produced in R as a part of the Bibliometrix package. Essential articles, publications, writers, and concepts were found applying the software. Furthermore, analysis of social networks, cocitation, and citations was performed.

Findings – Findings depict that in the beginning, scholars emphasised social and demographic factors. However, the field has progressively accepted topics like behavioural and psychological concepts, such as motivation, satisfaction, self-esteem, and many more, influencing PMS. The present study reveals the conceptual, social and intellectual structure. This study offers a crucial understanding of topics that require further investigation.

Limitations – Considering that this study is a bibliometric assessment, several limitations common to such studies apply. A thorough literature assessment could help upcoming scholars develop a sound conceptual framework. The Scopus database and structured formats compatible with the Bibliometric program are the only sources for the present work's scientific analysis.

Relevance – The present study focuses on key findings about PMS and their relationships with one another. It draws attention to the key issues in the field and suggests potential study areas. Outlining the domain's social and intellectual structure informs subsequent professionals on the topics, context, and potential for collaboration.

Social implications – A recent study may offer crucial data for formulating policy regarding PMS in various corporations. 

Originality – Much theoretical and practical work has been completed in previous decades and spans countries and disciplines. The primary advantage of this analysis is the collection of diverse academic work on the PMS, determining its key resources, researchers, and papers, and exploring the PMS.