Management Control Systems-Performance Measurement, Evaluation and Incentives 2nd Ed - K. Merchant, W. Van der Stede - Prentice Hall.pdf

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Performance Measurement, Evaluation and Incentives
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Second Edition Performance Measurement, Evaluation and Incentives
With its unique range of international case studies, real-life examples prehensive
coverage of the latest management control-related tools and techniques, this second edition of h A. Merchant & Wim A. Van der Stede
Management Control Systems is the ideal guide to plex and multidimensional subject.
The authors approach management control from an accounting perspective as they discuss
issues of performance measurement and evaluation in detail. They also provide a broad
perspective on control systems, with a focus on issues such as planning and budgeting systems,
internal controls, corporate culture, corporate governance, and ethics. Their unique treatment Management
of the subject is thorough, logical, and easy-to-read, and is perfect for upper level undergraduates,
postgraduates and practising professionals.
Features:
l In-depth analysis of the relationship
between management theory and “If this book were fiction, I would
practice, with references to a host of
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specific decision-making situations.
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l Case studies and real-life examples Eddy Vaassen, University of Maastricht
drawn from an international range of
firms panies, including Toyota,
Citibank, and Lincoln Electric.
l Coverage of ethical and multinational
issues, across a variety of businesses,
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industries and not-for-anizations.
h A. Merchant is the Deloitte & Touche
l Assessment of management control-
LLP Chair of Accountancy at the University of
related tools, including Balanced
Southern California. He is well-known internationally
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in the field of management accounting, and is a
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