Analyse the following statement: “The performance assessments of Heads of Department and members of the Senior Management Service take into consideration

Analyse the following statement: “The performance assessments of Heads of Department and members of the Senior Management Service take into consideration the Auditor-General’s findings and opinions, as well as the department’s performance against the planned targets included in its Annual Performance Plan.” Evaluate the overarching factors that influence the success of performance management systems. In your response, refer specifically to the public sector context and support your discussion with relevant examples of your own.