PMM and beyond – reflections on the paper “new developments in institutional research on performance measurement and management in the public sector”

Purpose This paper reflects on Sven Modell's (2022) study discussing uses of institutional theorising for studying performance measurement and management (PMM) in the public sector context. The provides arguments critically analysing assumptions characteristics PMM research. Design/methodology/approach First, addresses as a field research linking scientific disciplines, schools thought academic scholars. Second, discusses role Third, analyses reviews ideas future prospects also elaborates presented paper. Findings suggests sociology valuation discussion hybrid governance developments conceptual perspective to link these areas together. Furthermore, contributes understanding multi-disciplinary, inter-disciplinary trans-disciplinary area. Originality/value conceptualizations values, hybridity from viewpoint theory.