Control in Moroccan public universities: the need for management control

Abstract

Morocco's public university is currently facing significant changes in both the societal and environmental landscape in which it operates. This placed it at a critical time, requiring continuous adaptation to meet various demands. To this end, the university has undergone many reforms since the end of the previous century. These reforms have focused on improving overall management, implementing concepts such as good governance and management control that have proven successful in the private sector. As these concepts gain traction in public institutions, research has emerged to identify the components of an effective management control system and the factors that influence the managerial behavior of universities.

From this perspective, the management of universities presents several challenges of adaptation in the search for effectiveness and efficiency, aiming in the long term to achieve a more economical approach than previous practices. This article aims to highlight the different types of control used within Moroccan public universities, highlighting the need for management control in universities, while addressing potential obstacles that could hinder its implementation.