TY - JOUR AU - Chowdhury, Anup AU - Chandra Shil, Nikhil PY - 2021/07/22 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Conceptualising management control systems: Illustrative evidence from literature on the Australian business sector JF - Vezetéstudomány / Budapest Management Review JA - Budapest Management Review VL - 51 IS - 11 SE - Articles DO - 10.14267/VEZTUD.2020.11.05 UR - https://journals.lib.uni-corvinus.hu/index.php/vezetestudomany/article/view/626 SP - 51-63 AB - <p>This study is an attempt to conceptualise management control systems. Management control systems can be viewed as a broader concept which includes different components and used for varying purposes. In an organisation, control is applied at different levels and is directly related with employees of the organisation concerned. To comprehend the basics of management control systems the present study will explore the typography of the control mechanisms. Management control systems can be viewed as technical activity which is implemented in different ways in different countries. In the Australian business sector these control tools have been widely used. This study will review the experiences of implementing management control systems in the Australian business sector. Though the present study is based on Australian business sector it has policy implications to other countries and is expected to indicate potential usefulness to management control practices.</p> ER -