{"product_id":"management-control-systems-9781292110554","title":"Management Control Systems","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet to the heart of Management Control Systems with this acclaimed text.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManagement Control Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, 4th edition, by Kenneth A. Merchant, and Wim A. Van der Stede, is the market-leading text for management control and performance management studies. Using real-life examples and a range of international case studies, the book offers you a thorough understanding of the core concepts and key topics of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe text''s clear and structured chapters ensure logical progression and understanding through topics such as the control function of management, alternative methods of management control, and how to apply your knowledge beyond theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering all areas of Management Control Systems, from implementation to ethical questions, the 4th edition serves as the ultimate guide to the subject, excellent for students and practitioners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If this book were fiction, I would refer to it as a real page-turner” Eddy Vaassen, Tilburg University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“The book provides a comprehensive view of management control systems and is written in a very engaging style” Paul Summers, Summit Accountancy Training \/ University of Liverpool\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePART I\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cb\u003eThe Control function of Management\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1   Management and Control \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePART II\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cb\u003eManagement Control alternatives and their effects\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2   Results Controls \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3   Action, Personnel, and Cultural Controls \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4   Control System Tightness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5   Control System Costs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 6   Designing and Evaluating Management Control Systems \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePART III: Financial Results Control Systems\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7   Financial Responsibility Centers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8   Planning and Budgeting \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9   Incentive Systems \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePART IV: Performance measurement issues and their effects\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10    Financial Performance Measures and their Effects \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11    Combinations of Measures and Other Remedies to the Myopia Problem \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12    Using Financial Results Control in the Presence of Uncontrollable Factors   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePART V: Corporate Governance, Important Control-related roles and Ethics\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13    Corporate Governance and Boards of Directors \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14    Controllers and Auditors \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15    Management Control-Related Ethical Issues and Analyses   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePART VI: Significant Situational influences on management control systems\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16    Management Control in Non-Profit Organizations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407343657303,"sku":"9781292110554","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/management-control-systems-9781292110554","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}