The objective of this paper is to theoretically expand the understanding of tight management control with respect to action controls. An empirical conceptualization of tight control has so far only been available for budgeting (Van der Stede 2001). Our paper is based on a case study in the...

Background: Digital transformation has emerged as an important theme in contemporary organisational studies, particularly within public sector institutions striving to enhance operational efficiency, improve service delivery, and foster innovation. This study aimed to explore the experiences of...

This research investigates the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the business practices of the Portuguese energy giant EDP Group. We analyse the company's annual reports, sustainability reports, and public statements to explore the motivations, challenges, and key...

This paper presents and describes an approach to generate innovative labeled datasets that enable automated text classifiers to automatically detect online employee reviews referring to accounting control deficiencies, facilitating supplementary monitoring for auditors and management. Employees,...

This study, commissioned by the European Parliament's Committee on Budgetary Control, explores new technological developments that are being or could be applied in the field of budgetary control and how these could be used to enhance the prevention of fraud and corruption and ensure sound...

This study explores how strategic management accounting (SMA) and Management Accounting Information System (MAIS) are used in inventory management and their impact on efficiency. This study involved 114 café and restaurant managers in Bandung, Indonesia as the sample. Data were analysed with...

Objective Due Diligence is considered an internal practice that analyzes and identifies the actual situation of an organization. Having a strategic relevance and impact on Mergers and Acquisitions, it provides a solid foundation for the final decision or negotiation. Given this relevance, it is...

Introduction: The aerospace industry has been significantly disrupted by recent economic downturns, underscoring the need for robust supply chain management. This is especially important given the complexity of aircraft manufacturing, the globalization of supply chains, and the requirement to...

Enterprises, especially those operating in a dynamic environment of industrial production, need a management concept capable of responding to changes. For prompt and accurate reactions, it is crucial for managers to have a feedback system that allows monitoring the achievement of defined goals,...

Purpose: The article examines the role of management accounting in managing human capital, a key intangible asset for services sectors. Considering new expectations regarding the role of management accountants and human resource professionals, the article explores the ability of the disciplines...

This research delved into the intricate causal relationships between Management Control Systems (MCS), Dynamic Capabilities (DC), Sustainable Performance (SP), and the pivotal Open Innovation Strategy (OIS) within the challenging context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Employing a rigorous statistical...