Essays about: "Balanced Scorecard Method"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 31 essays containing the words Balanced Scorecard Method.

1. 21. Application of the Balanced Scorecard : In the healthcare department within Jönköping County Council

   University essay from IHH, EMM (Entrepreneurskap, Marknadsföring, Management)

   Author : Cecilia Sihvo; Caroline Schöld; Kristin Gustafsson; Sarah Summitt; [2009]
   Keywords : Balanced Scorecard; Public sector; Jönköping County Council;

   Abstract : Background: Kaplan and Norton developed the Balanced Scorecard in 1992. This framework has given the management the opportunity to better understand how the organization is functioning. Communication is the vital factor for success with the Balanced Scorecard and the organization. READ MORE

3. 22. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT IN A MANUFACTURING COMPANY (THE CASE OF ALFA LAVAL LUND AB)

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

   Author : Godwill Tapisi Mukonje; [2009]
   Keywords : Performance measurement; performance measures; Manufacturing Company; Balance scorecard;

   Abstract : In today's competitive environment and globalized economy, customers are demanding more varieties and better quality products with faster and reliable deliveries. New manufacturing technologies are developing rapidly, resulting in new products, innovations and improvements in the manufacturing process, thus, requiring a proactive approach by organizations. READ MORE

4. 23. Beliefs on measures and measurement - a comparison between theory and practice

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Jörgen Jonsson; Maria Moa; [2008-12-16T13:46:40Z]
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   Abstract : Background: There is a tendency in today’s society towards an increased focus on measures and measurement, not least within organizations. Companies use various management control systems where great emphasis is put on measures and measurement. READ MORE

5. 24. Hot or Not? - scrutnizing the balanced scorecard from a management fad & fashion perspective

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Christian O Andersson; Erik Seiving; [2008-07-01T08:01:55Z]
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   Abstract : Background and problem: A well established truth in the world of business is that companies need management control systems (MCS) in order to ensure the maximization of shareholder wealth, however, it is extremely hard – perhaps impossible – to design “the optimal MCS”. Consequently, it is not surprising to see that there is a multitude of management tools out there, many of which have been criticized of being fads. READ MORE

6. 25. Balanced Scorecard Maintaining Maximum Performance? Evidences from Nordea

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Enisa Duljevic; Malin Olstad; [2008-06-26T13:17:41Z]
   Keywords : The Balanced Scorecard; Benchmarking; success factors; interviews; Nordea;

   Abstract : Background and problem: The traditional management control system has, during the years, been criticized for being insufficient in their development, of which newer and more modern strategic management control tools have been presented to the market, and among those we find the Balanced Scorecard (BSC). Nordea was one out of these companies that chose to implement the BSC concept, where this tool has worked out as an important control system within the organization since the year of 1998. READ MORE