They fail to address current competitive imperatives. And they lead to dysfunctional behavior.
Faculty of Business Environment and Society (BES)
381ACC Performance Management 2014-15
Coursework Title:
[Contributes 25% to total module mark]
Submission
This assignment must be submitted by electronically, to the turnitin assignment icon by 23.55 on the above deadline.
Please note:
- Penalty for late submission is 0% of the mark
- Extensions will be in accordance with University and Faculty policy.
Word limit
Minimum length : 1,500 words
Maximum length : 2,000 words
Style & Format
Style : Essay
Font size : 12 pt (preferably Arial)
Line spacing : 1.5 lines
References : Harvard style
Marked Coursework
The marked coursework will be available to students via the online link during the week commencing April 13th, 2015. General Feedback will be provided during the lecture, students may arrange individual appointments if required
Faculty of Business Environment and Society (BES)
381ACC Performance Management 2014-15
Coursework Question
“Budgets provide poor value. They fail to address current competitive imperatives. And they lead to dysfunctional behavior. It is perhaps little wonder that an increasing number of large organisations are attracted by the idea of breaking free from this budget-induced annual performance trap. They want to learn from organisations that have already escaped to find out what alternatives are available.” (Hope & Fraser, 2003)
With reference to the beyond budgeting movement you are required to write an academic essay that examines the beyond budgeting concept. Analyse and critique the model and its practical application using academic literature and case study evidence to support your arguments.
Reference:
Hope, J. & Fraser, R. (2003) Beyond Budgeting: how managers can break free from the annual performance trap. Boston: Harvard Business School Publishing Corporation
Marks will be allocated against the following criteria:
Description, explanation, interpretation and Analysis of Beyond Budgeting (40%)
Critique/ appraisal and evaluation of the model using supporting material (30%)
Use of academic source material (these marks span the entire essay) (20%)
Structure of Report (introduction, logical development and conclusions)
Use of English (spelling, grammar and syntax)
Active and correct referencing (Harvard style) (10%)
This coursework will summatively assess learning outcomes 2 & 3.
- Understand the behavioural aspects of budgeting with regard to recent thinking.
- Analyse various techniques used in performance strategies.
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