Abstract

The effectiveness of performance management systems in knowledge-intensive organizations has become increasingly critical as teams operate under conditions of high complexity and time pressure. This study examines the relationship between performance management systems and team performance by focusing on the role of time efficiency as a key operational mechanism. Using data from 200 projects in knowledge-intensive organizational settings, this study employs logistic regression analysis to assess the impact of agile effectiveness, management satisfaction, and time efficiency on project success. The results indicate that time efficiency has a positive and statistically meaningful effect on the likelihood of project success, whereas agile effectiveness and management satisfaction do not exhibit direct significant effects. Further analyses using predicted probabilities, marginal effects, and distributional evidence provide consistent support for the central role of time efficiency in explaining performance outcomes. These findings contribute to the performance management literature by highlighting that performance improvements are driven less by perceptual aspects of management systems and more by their ability to enhance operational efficiency. The study offers practical implications for managers seeking to design performance management systems that support effective team performance in knowledge-intensive environments.

Keywords: Performance Management Systems, Team Performance, Time Efficiency, Knowledge-Intensive Organizations, Project Success

How to Cite:

Zen, K. & Permono, K. N., (2026) “Linking Performance Management Systems to Team Performance: Evidence from Knowledge-Intensive Organizations”, Agile Management 1(3), 200-211. doi: https://doi.org/10.63913/am.v1i3.136