The Interaction between Accounting Control Systems and Task Uncertainty affecting Budgetary Slack

作者: Chong M Lau , Ian RC Eggleton

DOI: 10.1108/EB060718

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摘要: This research examines the interactive effect of accounting controls (Emphasis on meeting tight budget targets, External scanning, Results monitoring and Cost control) task uncertainty budgetary slack with a sample 104 marketing production managers. The results indicate that two targets scanning) reduce extent creation in high situations, but not low situations. Budgetary is lowest when intensity are both high. Whilst Emphasis has significant for managers, scanning only

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