Addleson, MarkAmes, Fred Lewis2015-07-292015-07-292015https://hdl.handle.net/1920/9686Performance-based program management systems were introduced to the federal government over the last twenty years to answer a number of management challenges. However, scholars continue to note serious shortcomings in this approach. This research examines performance management issues through a longitudinal case study of a large ‘high-performing’ federal agency over more than three decades. In particular, the study analyzes the effects of government-wide management initiatives on the United States Coast Guard Marine Safety program. The inquiry further investigates the association between performance management and budget decisions.265 pagesenCopyright 2015 Fred Lewis AmesPublic administrationPublic policyOrganizational behaviorFederalGovernmentManagementPerformanceProgramSafetyDissertation