Citations with the tag: MANAGEMENT controls
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- CoActive control.
Tongren, John D. // Internal Auditor; Jun95, Vol. 52 Issue 3, p42Discusses internal control models for reengineering environments. Management control model; Proactive management model; Purposes of internal control; Definition of coactive control.
- Management Effectiveness Techniques For Office and Clerical Controls.
Mandel, Ralph // Industrial Management; Mar67, Vol. 9 Issue 3, p9Part II. Discusses several management effectiveness techniques for office and clerical controls. Applications of Process Analysis Work Sheet; Occurrence of permanent storage; Instructions for using flow process-flow diagram charts.
- German controlling journal goes international.
Mandel, Ralph // Research Information; Apr/May2011, Issue 53, p32The article announces the worldwide publication of the German-language journal "Zeitschrift f�r Planung und Unternehmenssteurung (ZP) in English under the title Journal of Management Control (JoMaC).
- MANAGEMENT CONTROL.
Mandel, Ralph // Accountancy; Mar1987, Vol. 99 Issue 1123, p154Provides guidelines to good practice statements on management control issued by the Business Support Group of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Positive aspects of accountancy and management practice in the support of the British businesses; Definition of control;...
- Management Control Systems.
Harper, W. M. // Accountancy; Dec1980, Vol. 91 Issue 1048, p130Reviews the book "Management Control Systems," Fourth Edition, by Anthony and Dearden.
- Theory in management.
Buckley, Adrian // Accountancy; Oct72, Vol. 83 Issue 950, p41The article reviews the book "Management Control," by Samuel Eilon.
- New teleworking guidance gives advice to employers.
Willmott, Ben // Personnel Today; 9/9/2003, p4The guidance on teleworking has been produced by the TUC, the Confederation of British Industry and CEEP UK, the body representing public sector employers. The guidance has been launched to help employers improve the way they manage staff working from home. It has been produced in response to...
- Living at Work: Management Control and the Dormitory Labour System in China.
Smith, Chris // Asia Pacific Journal of Management; Sep2003, Vol. 20 Issue 3, p333Focuses on management control and the dormitory labor system in China. Benefits of dormitory labor system for firms in the country; Forms of employer housing provision in the country.
- Management Control in the Railroad Industry.
Kinnunen, Raymond M.; Janell, Paul A. // Transportation Journal (American Society of Transportation & Log; Sep82, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p4Describes a survey designed to investigate the degree to which principles of management control systems are employed in the U.S. railroad industry. Opinion of Philosophy of management control; Railroad management control concepts that were presented to the functional managers for their...
- The audit committee -- how useful are they?
Kinnunen, Raymond M.; Janell, Paul A. // Accountancy; Nov88, Vol. 102 Issue 1143, p190Focuses on the usefulness of the audit committee, a notion that arose in Great Britain and the United States as a result of public concern over deficiencies in the structure of corporate control. Debate on fraud and exposures during takeover battles; Duties of the audit committee; Relationship...
- Managing the key cultural dimensions of control and risk.
Williamson, Dermot // European Business Forum; Spring2005, Issue 21, p41Focuses on a study which examined the perception of management control between Chinese and British managers. Cultural and social context in China that influenced business; Attitude of British managers toward hierarchy; Differences in perception of control systems and opportunities.
- References.
Krug, Kersti; Weinberg, Charles B. // Foundations & Trends in Marketing; 2011, Vol. 6 Issue 3/4, p324A bibliography on the subject of nonprofit organizations is presented, which includes the books "Management Control in Nonprofit Organizations," by R.N. Anthony and D.W. Young, "Governing the Nonprofit Organization," by M.M. Perrone, and the article "What Business can Learn from Nonprofits," by...
- Management Control: Planning, Control, Measurement and Evaluation (Book).
Hendrickson, Harvey S.; Bullock, James H. // Accounting Review; Oct85, Vol. 60 Issue 4, p758Reviews the book "Management Control: Planning, Control, Measurement and Evaluation," by Kenneth J. Euske.
- Management accounting--what's new?
Carruth, Barry // Chartered Accountants Journal; Sep2004, Vol. 83 Issue 8, p29No abstract available.
- DATASWEEP IMPROVES PERFORMANCE AT MANUFACTURING SERVICES
FIRMS.
Carruth, Barry // Electro Manufacturing; Jun2003, p1San Jose, California-based Datasweep Inc., a leader in operations performance management solutions for manufacturers, has announced continued momentum in the electronics manufacturing services market, where Datasweep now provides benefits to four of the top five EMS companies. Electronics...
- Consultant in a Binder?
Carruth, Barry // Transportation & Distribution; Nov99, Vol. 40 Issue 11, p12Provides information on the book `Warehouse Management & Control Systems.' Overview of the contents of the book.
- Levers Of Control: Analysis Of Management Control Systems In A Slovenian Company.
Tekavcic, Metka; Peljhan, Dada; �evic, �eljko // Journal of Applied Business Research; 2008 4th Quarter, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p97In the paper, we study management control from the Simons' four levers of control framework point of view .(i.e. diagnostic control systems, interactive control systems, beliefs systems, and boundary systems). The theoretical framework is tested by the use of an in-depth case study. We...
- Finding the root cause of errors.
Merit, Don // American Printer; Feb94, Vol. 212 Issue 5, p86Focuses on the detection and elimination of the causes of printing errors. Definition of checkpoints; Correction of errors; Common system failures; Recommendations from the book `Production Management Control Forms.'
- Accountants and Innovation.
Finnie, James // Accountancy; Feb1968, Vol. 79 Issue 894, p82Focuses on the belief that product innovation is the business of the entrepreneur and is a managerial function to which the accountant has no contribution to offer. Accountant's role as an adviser to management; Importance of a financial control system; Skill in drawing up plans, analyzing them...
- Leadership Pipeline.
Drotter, Stephen // Leadership Excellence; Aug2010, Vol. 27 Issue 8, p11The article deals with leadership succession and the conceptual model for measuring leadership performance. It presents the problem of lack of effective leadership, and the importance of knowing when and how to select leaders. It also discussed the need to test leaders, the Performance Portraits...
- Controls and the minicomputer: an auditor's view.
Warren, Andrew // Accountancy; Dec1981, Vol. 92 Issue 1060, p119Reports that too many microcomputers have been installed in Great Britain without sufficient regard for controls. Role of the computer auditor; Control problems brought about by software packages; Fraud associated with computer systems; Need for daily checks system.
- Construire un outil de contr�le au sein des organisations publiques : une opportunit� au d�veloppement d'un nouveau mode d'action.
Dreveton, Benjamin // Management International / International Management / Gesti�n ; Summer2011, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p11Based on a case study, conducted in collaboration with a French agency over a period of two years, this research studies the role played by actors in the construction of a new management control device. By associating the creation process of a control management tool to a managerial innovation...
- What About Collusion?
Dreveton, Benjamin // Primer on Internal Controls & Auditing: Crucial to Government & ; 2004, p24The article discusses the designing of a control system which would address to the variety of reasons that would prompt collusion. This includes the redundant control, where a designated check signer is a preventive control who would ensure that the expenditure is authorized, however a second...
- Importance of managing intangible assets in enhancing dynamic capabilities of firms: cases from Sweden and Germany.
Schiller, Stefan; Perera, Hector // Annals of Innovation & Entrepreneurship; 2012, Vol. 3, Special section p1The purpose of this article is to provide insights into our understanding of integrated learning incorporating interactive control systems and diagnostic control systems, through a new integrative learning framework related to management control systems (MCSs). The proposed framework can be used...
- BOPP aims to expand scheme throughout supply chain.
Schiller, Stefan; Perera, Hector // Horticulture Week; 1/17/2008, p7The article reports on the plan of the British Ornamental Plant Producers (BOPP) to expand its certification scheme at every stage of the supply chain in Great Britain. Technical chairman Wayne Brough says that the BOPP scheme is a practical alternative to ISO standards. It is intended for...
- London mayor calls for Gateway control.
Schiller, Stefan; Perera, Hector // Regeneration & Renewal; 1/4/2008, p7The article reports on the demand of Mayor Ken Livingstone to take Thames Gateway under his control in London, England. Livingstone noted that the gateway has just created conflict among so many bodies who wanted to govern it. He suggested that the gateway will be eliminated or just give him the...
- La complexit� comptable � l'�gard des faits.
Tort, Eric // Gestion 2000; sep/oct2012, Vol. 29 Issue 5, p45Faced with a changing and dense regulatory environment, the current accounting model is caracterized by a high level of complexity. Based on a system approach, this paper aims at hightlight the internal and external factors of complexity considering the accounting standards and rules applied in...
- DATA STRATEGY: Fact focus.
Tort, Eric // Marketing Week (Online Edition); 2/10/2011, p51The article presents two questions and answers related to the data management strategy which includes the information about the single customer view (SCV) and the method of bringing data together in SCV.
- Top brass still out of earshot.
McKelvey, Charlie // Precision Marketing; 9/27/2002, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p17Reports on direct marketing (DM) techniques tackled during Great Britain's Marketing Forum 2002. Financial directors' belief concerning management control of marketing; Futility of some customer relationship management software; Brand owners' lack of interest toward sophisticated DM techniques.
- Heritage of management accounting control.
Koziol, Natasha M. // Management Accounting: Magazine for Chartered Management Account; Apr96, Vol. 74 Issue 4, p60Presents a 30-year analysis of 120 management accounting control oriented articles published in the periodical `Management Accounting.' Dominant topics; Content evaluation of strategic control, inventory/production control and information control articles.
- God save variant accounting.
J.F. // Accountancy; Oct81, Vol. 92 Issue 1058, p36Reports on the need to change standard costing made evident by variance reports. Accounting delay variance; Comparative productivity variance; Use of such reports as a means of management control; Definition in accounting terms of the benefits of streamlining.
- MARKET LED.
J.F. // Accountancy; Aug1988, Vol. 102 Issue 1140, p67Reports that Sir Zachry Brierly, chairman of machine tools manufacturer Z Brierly Ltd., gave the entrepreneur's view during the 1988 annual conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Justification for any business; Satisfaction of its products of customers'...
- The Management Control Function.
Simmons, Cynthia V. // Contemporary Accounting Research; Spring1991, Vol. 7 Issue 2, p575The article reviews the book "The Management Control Function," by R. N. Anthony.
- Computers in business.
Reynolds, Peter // Accountancy; Oct72, Vol. 83 Issue 950, p43The article reviews the book "Management Control, Auditing and the Computer," by H. Washbrook.
- Management Control Systems (Book).
Hendrickson, Harvey S.; Wilner, Neil A. // Accounting Review; Oct85, Vol. 60 Issue 4, p765Reviews the book "Management Control Systems," by Joseph A. Maciariello.
- Leverage Competency.
Ulrich, Dave // Leadership Excellence; Jul2007, Vol. 24 Issue 7, p3The article discusses the reasons that will define competencies as a vital lever to create leadership brand in the business industry. Competencies provide a way to determine in behavioral terms what its leader need to do to produce desired results. It also can be measured and enables leaders to...
- The Changing Shape of Business Intelligence - the Journey Continues.
Hardy, Glen // Credit Control; 2008, Vol. 29 Issue 1, p22The article presents information on the Corporate Performance Management (CPM). It discusses the significance of CPM for business performance and competitiveness, as well as the benefits it could give to the company. It also informs that there are several business enterprises have acquired,...
- Discussion of "Debiasing Framing Effects in Auditor's Internal Control Judgments and Testing Decisions"
BORITZ, J. EFRIM // Contemporary Accounting Research; Summer97, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p79This article discusses the paper "Debiasing Framing Effects in Auditor's Internal Control Judgments and Testing Decisions," by Craig Emby and David Finley in the June 1997 issue of Contemporary Accounting Research. The author feels the paper is significant and offers valuable contributions to...
- Examining the effectiveness of sales management control practices in developing countries.
Piercya, Nigel F.; Low, George S.; Cravens, David W. // Journal of World Business; Aug2004, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p255Management control consists of managers' initiatives to direct and influence employees for the purpose of achieving an organization's objectives. Sales management control is identified as an important antecedent of several salesperson and organizational consequences in prior developed country...
- Comment: Some Observations on Auditors' Evaluations of Internal Accounting Controls.
Ashton, Robert H. // Journal of Accounting, Auditing & Finance; Fall79, Vol. 3 Issue 1, p56This article comments on an essay by Philip M. J. Reckers and Martin E. Taylor which studied auditors' evaluations of internal accounting controls. Ideally, studies such as this would evaluate the quality or accuracy of internal control judgments. In order to evaluate judgment accuracy,...
- Optimal Internal Control Strategy under Dynamic Conditions.
Ashton, Robert H. // Journal of Accounting, Auditing & Finance; Winter88, Vol. 3 Issue 1, p14This article presents a theoretical approach to the optimal allocation of internal accounting control (IC) outlays in multiple periods and a dynamic environment. IC systems make up a major element of an effective management control system, and management ought to be concerned with the...
- Regulatory Roundup.
Ashton, Robert H. // American Banker; 9/13/2001, Vol. 166 Issue 176, p12The article focuses on recommendations of various committees regarding banking regulations in the U.S. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision issued a working paper on the capital treatment of expected losses and future margin income. The paper addresses some of the most controversial...
- STOCKHOLDERS AND STAKEHOLDERS: THE BATTLE FOR CONTROL OF THE CORPORATION.
Charron, Donna Card // CATO Journal; Winter2007, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p1The article discusses the battle for corporate control between stockholders and stakeholders. The author details the evolution of the battle and assess the present state of affairs. She also describes and critiques stakeholder theory, the revisionist's chosen weapon for gaining control of the...
- The Control Environment in Not-for-Profit Organizations.
Tsay, Bor-Yi; Turpen, Richard A. // CPA Journal; Jan2011, Vol. 81 Issue 1, p64No abstract available.
- Global Consulting Specializes on Fraud, Abuse Prevention.
Durand, Augusto // Caribbean Business; 9/8/2005, Vol. 33 Issue 35, pS10Focuses on the services offered by the consulting firm Global Consulting Group Corp. to its clients. Provision of effective solutions to fraud prevention, detection and internal controls; Use of audits and in-depth evaluation of an organization controls; Delivery of management-consulting services.
- Audit Brigade.
Clark, Ken // Chain Store Age; Jun2003, Vol. 79 Issue 6, p27Reports on the role of internal audit departments in projecting the good image of the company. Move of firms to create an internal audit department; Functions of the department; Provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
- SECRET DIARY.
Clark, Ken // Financial Management (14719185); Dec2005/Jan2006, p48The article relates the author's personal experiences as an accountant citing how he is holding two jobs, one at part of the internal audit and as a corporate auditor. His responsibility is to review the quarterly financials that go into the group consolidation which is relevant to his job as a...
- 2 MACRO-ACCESSIBILITY IN KUWAIT: 2.3 MARKETING STRATEGIES.
Clark, Ken // Kuwait Economic Studies; 2007, p21The article offers information on the marketing strategies of Kuwait. It states that through a Kuwaiti agent foreign companies can operate in the country without setting up a Kuwaiti registered legal entity. It says that foreign investors are offered several incentives to participate in joint...
- Undisciplined workers challenge managers.
Jones, Tom // Business Journal Serving Fresno & the Central San Joaquin Valley; 3/21/2008, Issue 323837, p19The author reflects on how managers should deal with performance management and correct undisciplined workers. He advises managers to remember that they are dealing with deep-seated feelings and fears as they plan to influence the behavior of the poorest performers. The author further notes that...
- Readings.
Larson, Linda // Internal Auditor; Dec93, Vol. 50 Issue 6, p14Reviews the book `Managing and Controlling Small Computer Systems Including LANS,' by S.J. Gaston.
