Higher Education

Management Control Systems

Author(s): C. Padmavathi | Srikanth Potharla

ISBN: 9789366600833

2nd Edition

Copyright: 2026

India Release: 2025

₹799

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 582

Trim Size: 241 × 181 mm

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Management Control Systems presents an in-depth exploration of how organizations strategically implement management control systems to thrive in dynamic business environments. This book focuses on bridging the gap between strategic planning and operational execution, emphasizing the crucial role of management control systems (MCS) in aligning organizational activities, monitoring performance, and ensuring long-term resilience. The primary objective is to provide readers with a structured framework to understand the effective implementation of strategic controls that drive both efficiency and adaptability.

This book is designed for students, academics, and professionals seeking to understand and implement effective management controls. By focusing on strategic implementation, KPI frameworks, and applied examples, this book aims to equip readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster performance, adaptability, and resilience in today’s complex business world.

  • Comprehensive exploration of management control systems
  • Focus on strategic implementation in dynamic environments
  • Detailed coverage of key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Integration of contemporary management tools
  • Caselets for real-world application
  • Broad audience appeal
  • Coverage of diverse organizational contexts
  • Emphasis on cultural and technological adaptation
  • Balanced academic and practical approach

1. Introduction to Management Control System

2. Strategic Planning and Control Systems

3. Corporate Culture

4. Organizational Structure and Control

5. Transfer Pricing

6. Budgeting and Control Systems

7. Variance Analysis

8. Performance Measurement Systems and Compensation

9. Management Control in Service Operations

10. Management Control System in Multinational Corporations

11. Management Control Systems in Projects

12. Risk Management in Management Control System

13. Management Control System in a Dynamic Environment

14. Modernizing Management Controls Through Technology

C. Padmavathi: Professor, ICFAI Business School (IFHE University), Hyderabad, India

Srikanth Potharla: Assistant Professor, ICFAI Business School (IFHE University), Hyderabad, India