Author: Herath, Siriyama Kanthi

Source: The Journal of Management Development, Volume 26, Number 9, 2007 , pp. 895-915(21)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

<B>Purpose</B> - This paper aims to develop a conceptual framework that can be used in studying the changing nature of management control in organizations. It is based on four components of the management control system, namely: organizational structure and strategy; corporate culture; management information systems; and core control package. <B>Design/methodology/approach</B> - A range of published works is reviewed to explore the nature of management control. <B>Findings</B> - The conceptual framework developed in the paper can be used in studying the changing nature of management control in organizations. <B>Research limitations/implications</B> - This is not an empirical investigation of management control. <B>Originality/value</B> - The framework presented in this article is useful to both practitioners and researchers of management control.

Keywords: Control; Management development; Organizational change

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02621710710819366

Publication date: 2007-09-25

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