Essays about: "Anchoring control practices"

Found 2 essays containing the words Anchoring control practices.

  1. 1. What Anchors New Strategies? The Role of MCS Hierarchies in Strategic Change Towards Sustainability

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Amanda Blomdahl; Hugo Nordström; [2020]
    Keywords : Strategic change; Sustainability; Management control anchor practices; Organisational identity;

    Abstract : In this paper, we conduct a single case study of the R&D department of TransportCo to explore the role of hierarchies within MCS (Management Control System) packages in reprioritizing R&D efforts to drive strategic change towards sustainability. Through integrating strategic change literature and the notion of anchor practices, we show how MCSs play unequally important parts in implementing strategic change. READ MORE

  2. 2. The Silicon Valley darling suits up; The role of anchoring control practices in an entrepreneurial Fintech company expanding in a regulated market

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Jessica Sköldin; Vendela Eckerfält; [2020]
    Keywords : MAS; Anchoring control practices; Accounting; MCS; Financial institute;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to understand why challenges related to Management Accounting Systems arise for the accounting department when an entrepreneurial Fintech company expands in a regulated market. To address the issue, a single case study was conducted which builds on previous research within the field of management accounting (cf. READ MORE