Essays about: "Management Control System MCS"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 47 essays containing the words Management Control System MCS.

  1. 1. Controlling or compensating? A qualitative study of how organizational actors' different perceptions affect the design and evaluation of training initiatives within a company

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

    Author : Moa Bernard; Nicholas Nikander; [2024]
    Keywords : Human capital; Personnel controls; MCS; Competence development; Cognitive frames;

    Abstract : Competent and talented employees are important for most companies. Despite their importance, there is a difference in research on whether employees are seen as assets or investors of human capital. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sustainability integration in the pharmaceutical industry - A case study of the Management Control from a managerial perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ebba Carlsson; Clara Grönberg; [2022-06-30]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Management Control; Sustainability Integration; Values; Top Management Team; Interaction; Decision Making; Collaboration; Pharmaceutical Industry; Levers of Control;

    Abstract : Background and Problem Discussion: The importance of sustainability has increased and requires proper MCS to be able to implement sustainability strategies. Simons’ levers of control is a MCS framework that has been used to understand sustainability in organizations. READ MORE

  4. 3. Management Control Systems : A Tool for Startup Fashion Companies to Implement and Scale Sustainability Initiatives

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Janika Wittje; Louisa Frenz; [2022]
    Keywords : Fashion Industry; Startups; Sustainability; Management Control Systems Package; Formal and Informal Controls;

    Abstract : The research adds to current management control system and textile and fashion management literature by developing a MCS framework which is specially targeting startups within the textile and fashion industry in order to implement and scale sustainability initiatives. The framework provides potential to impact and facilitate managers to foster sustainable development. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evolution of Management Control System in Early-Stage Enterprises : A Multiple Case Study in European SMEs

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Gauti Thormar; Sándor Renáta Gabriella; [2022]
    Keywords : Balanced Scorecard; Management Control Systems; Performance Management Systems;

    Abstract : Background – Over the years, management control has become an agenda in the research field, and new frameworks have been developed to study organizational control and measure company performance. Management Control Systems (MCS) development has gained attention with the trend of young, technology-driven companies becoming substantial contributors to the economy. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploration, Exploitation and Ambidexterity in the R&D of Pharmaceutical Companies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Tianze Li; Alaa Mounzer; [2021]
    Keywords : Pharmaceutical R D; Productivity; Ambidexterity; LOC; MSC.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to find out what pharmaceutical companies are doing in exploitation and exploration to improve R&D productivity. This research will also investigate the implications of management and control theories in combining exploration and exploitation in the context of pharmaceutical R&D. READ MORE