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1. 1. 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

3. 2. Performance Management Systems in a Mutual Company - A Case Study of Länsförsäkringar Gotland

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

   Author : Rikard Franzén; Valtteri Lassila; [2017]
   Keywords : performance management systems; measures; standards; rewards; mutual company;

   Abstract : The thesis explores the performance management system (PMS) in place at the mutual company Länsförsäkringar Gotland (LFG) and how and why the measures, standards and rewards they use to construct this PMS differs when compared to companies acting on the capital market. The data collection was conducted as a qualitative single case-study where seven (7) of LFG's top managers, including the CEO, were interviewed. READ MORE

4. 3. Businesslike or not? : A mixed method study based on the Balanced Scorecard comparing the public and private rental-housing companies in Sweden

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Linn Sidahl; Fanny Stenlund; [2017]
   Keywords : Balanced Scorecard Method; Convergence; Neutral competition; Public rental housing companies; Public vs. Private rental housing companies; Businesslike principles;

   Abstract : In 2011 a new law concerning the public rental-housing sector in Sweden was imposed. The reason behind the amendment was that the Swedish government was concerned that the previous law did not comply with the EC-laws concerning state aid and competition rules. READ MORE

5. 4. The impact of the Audit Commission on the management control systems of local authorities : The case of London Borough of Lambeth

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

   Author : Douglas Acquah-Hagan; Spencer Aggrey-Bosu; [2011]
   Keywords : London Borough of Lambeth; local authority; audit commission; audit scores; management control systems;

   Abstract : This case study uses qualitative and quantitative analyses to examine the impact of the annual audits undertaken by the Audit Commission (hereafter the AC) at London Borough of Lambeth (LBL) on its management control system (MCS). The analysis reviews the audits undertaken between the years 2000 and 2010 and analyses the management reaction to these results to identify the impact on MCS. READ MORE

6. 5. 　 MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS: THE RECIPE FOR STRATEGIC VISUALIZATION : 　 - ONE CASE AND TWO CONTROL SYSTEMS; BALANCED SCORECARD AND TABLEAU DE BORD

   University essay from Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Ann Björk; Malin Sjöstrand; [2011]
   Keywords : Management Control System; Key Performance Indicators; Balanced Scorecard; Tableau de Bord.;

   Abstract : Abstract Purpose: The aim of this thesis is to contribute to a richer understanding of the two management control systems, Balanced Scorecard (BSC) and Tableau de Bord (TDB), and their ability to function in a real life setting, as an important element for efficiently support organization’s strategy. Design/Methodology/Approach: A case study, containing Company A, was executed through a qualitative approach with the intention to connect the theories, the control systems BSC and TDB, to a real life setting. READ MORE