We explore how the Balanced Scorecard (BSC), as a management accounting technique, was developed and marketed as a general management practice. Drawing on actor network theory (ANT), we analyse interviews with key actors associated with the BSC, insights gained from attending BSC training...

We explore how the Balanced Scorecard (BSC), as a management accounting technique, emerged in local experiments and was developed and marketed as a general management practice. Drawing on actor network theory (ANT) the paper offers an analytical history of the BSC, emphasizing how its various...

We explore how the Balanced Scorecard (BSC), as a management accounting technique, emerged in local practice and was developed and marketed as a global management practice. Drawing on actor network theory (ANT) the paper offers an analytical history of the BSC, emphasizing how its various...