The article written by Norreklit dates from 2000. Cooper et al provide an overview of the development of the BSC from conception to the present. They recognize four periods in the development of the BSC:
1. Assembling a local idea
This is the formative period in Analogue Devices (ADI) from 1985 to 1992. It was not a formal BSC. The focus here is on the initial concepts and how to build a network of support within the organization.
2. Building networks
In this period, the scorecard is conceptualized to the BSC. This is where the first acquaintance with the BSC originated outside of ADI and other organizations experiment with it went. With his idea of balance and the connection of the received quality to outcomes are herein BSC four perspectives model, also known as quadrant model.
3. Framing and generalists sing the BSC
BSC developed in this period of a more local solution to a generally applicable framework.
4. Extending and controlling networks
This period is characterized by continuous development of the BSC. Kaplan and Norton here are very actively involved in, in the form of consultancy, research and discussions with stakeholders. Here, they act to remain in the lead in the development of this method.
According to Kaplan and Norton, the development of the BSC through three phases:
1. From 1990 to 1996 the development of the BSC as a measurement system
2. From 1996 to 2002 the development of the BSC as a performance management system
3. From 2002 to 2009 the development of the BSC as a core competency, which replace the need for an external consultant is by itself be competent enough to do the implementation itself.
The observations and conclusions of Norreklit are thus placed in the "framing and generalists sing the BSC" stage according to Cooper et al and the phase "as BSC performance management system" according to Kaplan and Norton.
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