The PERFORMANCE AND STRATEGIC PROCESSES

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to clarify the complex and multidimensional notion of performance, whether in terms of definition or measurement, and its link with strategic processes. These are "sets of actions or activities organized in a network, mobilizing resources and skills to create value" and "the finalization of the intentions of the company through actions" (Lorino & Tarondeau, 2015). They can be deliberate (rational and reflected), or emerging (imposed and not reflected). The article will try to explain the deliberate or emerging origin or both at the same time of the performance. It will provide a state of the art on strategic processes and their link with strategy, performance and organizational learning. It will show that the strategic processes are constantly renewed thanks to new combinations of resources and skills giving rise to organizational learning, which itself allows the creation of value for the company and therefore performance.