Identifies the three functions managers must perform within their organizations - plan operations, control activities, and make decisions - and explains what accounting information is necessary for these functions, how to collect it, and how to interpret it. This title focuses on three qualities: relevance, balance and clarity.
Textbook on the methodology of decision making in scientific management, with particular reference to the USA - includes mathematical and theoretical tools for problem solving, and covers occupational psychology and managerial behaviour, operational research, systems design, pert and related techniques of network analysis, cybernetics, etc. Annotated bibliography pp. 239 to 242
Designed as introductory text-book. Contains also material suitable for the more advanced student and experienced manager
This guide aims to convey the importance of accounting as a management tool. Designed not only for MBA students but also for managers on executive programmes, it uses a "teaching by objectives" approach. Self-assessment exercises, multiple-choice tests and key word lists are included.
This textbook offers details of strategic management topics in conjunction with traditional cost accounting material. It includes research from professionals in the field as well as case studies.