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Chapters 1 & 2,
Management Control Systems, 12th Ed.,
Anthony and Govindarajan
Chapter 2
Understanding Strategies
Chapter Objectives
To study and understand the goals in any
organization
(revenues-expenses/revenues) X
(revenues/investment)
Result is Return on Investment (ROI)=
((revenue-expenses)/investment)
Profitability refers to profits in long run
Q)
What does profitability depict?
Strategies
Strategy
Corporate Strategy
To maximize use of resources
Business Strategy
To compete in selected markets
Goals and Strategy
Strategy Formulation
Goals
How to attain
Strategy Implementation (Execution)
Objectives
Management Control Systems
Management Control
Activities include:
Planning
Coordinating
Communicating
Evaluating
Deciding
Influencing
Management Control Systems
Influenced by
Informal factors
External – work ethic
Internal – culture, management style, informal
organization, perception, communication
Formal factors
Rules
Formal control system
Organizational Structure
Functional organization
Highly centralized
Matrix organization
Business unit organization
Highly decentralized
Lines of Control within the
Organization
Solid lines
Direct reporting
Dotted lines
Coordination / reporting
The Controller
Responsible for
Design of the Management Control System
Operation of the Management Control
System
Normally the CFO