摘要：This literary studies focuses in discussing key political implications in the design and application ofPerformance Indicaators (PIs) in Indonesia include competition and government’s agenda on research in HE. Itis found that the competition is mainly addressed by the current practice of Journal Accreditation as givingbenchmark for quality in research. This government’s agenda on research has caused some dilemmas inmanaging education as complex process. Some suggestions are given in answering to these dilemmas. First, PIsshould be regarded as products of current situations and demands. Second, application of the design will have tobe assisted by the nature of the institution. PIs should also not be considered as absolute indicators for qualitybut rather as catalyst toward development
