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Studying research in balanced scorecard over the years in performance management systems: a bibliometric analysis

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  • Vishakha Jaiswal
  • Keyur Thaker

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Purpose - Since the introduction of balanced scorecard by Kaplan and Norton in 1992, it garnered considerable research and practice attention across disciplines. Using bibliometric analysis, this study examines trends in balanced scorecard research in last 20 years and identifies future areas of research. Design/methodology/approach - The Web of Science database was used to extract research papers from the 2003 to 2023 period with “Balanced Scorecard” as topic. The final sample consisted of 445 articles. Trends and patterns were analyzed using bibliometric analysis through research profiling and thematic analysis. Findings - The findings reveal that BSC, spanning across disciplines, including business and operations, has enriched the theory and practice of BSC research. Analytical and survey methods were more prevalent than primary studies. Scholars from the USA and the UK have made noteworthy contributions to balanced scorecard research. Emerging themes include integrating human resources, sustainability, subjectivity in performance evaluation and non-financial performance indicators in BSC for better strategic decision-making. Practical implications - The study would inspire researchers to generate new research questions and hypotheses and help in identifying gaps in the current knowledge base and areas where further investigation is needed. Managers would gain useful insights into performance management by studying the BSC research evolution to find a fit for modern-day industry needs. Originality/value - The authors’ contribution fills the void by providing useful account of extent research over last 20 years using bibliometric analysis and motivate future research directions.

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  • Vishakha Jaiswal & Keyur Thaker, 2024. "Studying research in balanced scorecard over the years in performance management systems: a bibliometric analysis," International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 73(8), pages 2558-2582, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijppmp:ijppm-08-2023-0416
    DOI: 10.1108/IJPPM-08-2023-0416
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