scholarly journals Generic Strategy and Strategic Management Accounting Practices: Case Study of a Sri Lankan Telecommunications Company

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Rathwatta ◽  
D. N. Samudrage
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Management Accounting ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Strategic Management Accounting ◽  
New Strategy ◽  
Generic Strategy ◽  
Generic Strategies ◽  
Telecommunications Company

Organizations depend on different generic strategies to gain competitive advantage (Porter, 1980). Usage of a particular generic strategy is always associated with a set of rules, practices, and procedures within an organization. Amongst them, Strategic Management Accounting (SMA) practices play a vital role in supporting and monitoring the performance of the generic strategy pursued by an organization.However, organizations may change the generic strategies they use over the time due to various changes taking place in the environment including the changes in business environment,technology, competitors, regulation and the global economy (Wickramasinghe & Alawattage, 2007).A change in the strategy is expected to lead to changes in existing policies and practices to match the new strategy (Langfield – Smith, 2007).Thus SMA practices used by the organization should be no exception. Such changes in practices are important for effective implementation of the new strategy. Otherwise, the new strategy is expected to fail. However, studies, which examine the changes in generic strategy and associated changes in SMA practices are scarce in the Sri Lankan context. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to examine whether the change in generic strategy leads to changes in SMA practices used in Alpha Telecom PLC, which is a leading telecommunications company in Sri Lanka. Also, the study expects to recognize other factors contributing to the changes in SMA practices in this company.This study adopted the qualitative research methodology and used the single case study method to conduct an in depth analysis of SMA practices of Alpha Telecom. The data were collected through semi- structured interviews with senior managers and a questionnaire was distributed among middle level executives. Management Accounting (MA) reports and annual reports of the company were used as secondary sources. The study has used new institutional theory as the theoretical lens. The study found that when generic strategy moved from cost leadership to differentiation, the traditional MA practices based on costing shifted to SMA practices such as Balanced scorecard (BSC), Competitor analysis, Quality costing etc. Further, it was found that changes in ownership, culture of parent company, and nature of competition also had an impact towards the usage of new SMA practices within the company. Coercive and mimetic pressures affected for the usage of SMA at Alpha PLC.

scholarly journals Strategic Management Accounting Tools as a ‘Package’: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-93
Author(s):  
Hiruni Rathwatta ◽  
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Tharusha Gooneratne ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Management Accounting ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Strategic Management Accounting ◽  
Prior Literature ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Informal Communications ◽  
Learning Points

Drawing empirical evidence from a telecommunications firm in Sri Lanka this paper reports on a case study of how strategic management accounting (SMA) tools form a package. We deployed the qualitative method and case study approach, and in-depth face-to-face interviews with key personnel engaged in the practice of SMA in the firm and reviewed documents to collect data. Our findings indicated that the firm used a bundle of SMA tools relating to competitors, customers, cost, and performance, essentially as a package. Findings further suggested that the use of SMA tools as a package gives rise to crucial implications in the form of interactions and contradictions, which were managed through reconciliation statements, analysis of variances, discussions, meetings, and informal communications. This research contributes to the management accounting literature by developing novel insights on the notion of 'SMA tools as a package'. From a theoretical stance, it offers a framework to explore SMA tools as a package, capitalising on prior literature and field data from the case study firm. It also provides learning points to practitioners regarding the simultaneous use of a collection of SMA tools as a 'package' to support organisational decision making. Keywords: strategic management accounting, package, case study

scholarly journals Value Chain Analysis for Strategic Management Accounting: Case Studies of Three Private Universities in Kupang - East Nusa Tenggara

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Merici Minggu ◽  
Anis Chariri ◽  
Tri Jatmiko Wahyu P
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Management Accounting ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Value Chain Analysis ◽  
Strategic Management Accounting ◽  
Chain Analysis

This study aims to describe the concept of value chains as the basis for strategic management accounting design in three private universities in Kupang (East Nusa Tenggara). A qualitative approach with multiple case study methods is used in this study by focusing on the problems that arise as a result of the enactment of Law   No. 12 of 2012 concerning PTN-BH concerns autonomy and decentralization. Semi-structured interviews were conducted at three leaders of private universities, they were chosen because they were considered to have the greatest role in improving the quality of the institutions they lead. This research offers a contribution in identifying competitive advantages in an effort to improve the quality of private universities. In addition, contributions in designing strategic management accounting are also carried out in order to assess their relative position against competitors. This study found ten main themes, namely the number of new students, the ratio of lecturers to students; recruitment of new lecturers; use of technology; national and international publications; public services; quality of lectures; quality of graduates and waiting period; infrastructure development and promotion. Value chain analysis is proven to be able to breaking down the university to determine relevant strategies in order to improve sustainable quality. This research also shows that the case study method can be a powerful tool in analyzing the value chain concept. Keywords: Value Chain, Strategic Management Accounting, Private Universities

scholarly journals Revisiting the relevance of strategic management accounting research

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Mamunur Rashid ◽  
Md Mohobbot Ali ◽  
Dewan Mahboob Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Management Accounting ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Management Accounting ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Influential Paper

Purpose The purpose of this study is to present a review of the literature on strategic management accounting (SMA). Specifically, it focuses on the trend of SMA research since the publication of Langfield-Smith’s (2008) influential paper “Strategic management accounting: how far have we come in 25 years?” which raised the question of relevance of further SMA research. Design/methodology/approach The study reviewed articles published on SMA as a whole (comprising a set of advanced management accounting techniques) and its specific techniques for the period of 2008 to 2019 in 23 leading accounting journals. Findings The review finds that research on SMA has focused on the contingencies influencing the adoption and implementation of SMA techniques and the effects of such adoption on various aspects of firm and employee performance. The renovation and modification of existing practices in attempt to match with the organizational context has also attracted the attention of several SMA scholars. In addition, a noticeable shift to the strategic management theory and case study method was observed during the study period. Originality/value The study focuses on the trend of SMA research in an attempt to revisit the relevance of further research in this arena, particularly as a response to the criticism raised by Langfield-Smith (2008).

Developing the adaptive process-based budgeting through TD-ABC and TD-ABB as part of strategic management accounting

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 1182-1194
Author(s):  
A.A. Akhmetzyanov ◽  
A.Yu. Sokolov
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Cost Allocation ◽  
Management Accounting ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Common Time ◽  
Strategic Management Accounting ◽  
Scientific Papers ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Cost

Subject. The article focuses on the advanced time-driven tools for allocating overhead expenses, which are based on process-based budgeting. Objectives. We articulate a technique for cost allocation so as to assess the cost of each process with reference to the common time driver. Methods. The study relies upon methods of systematization, classification, analogy and comparison, and summarizes the scientific literature on the subject. Results. The article presents our own suggestions on implementing TD-ABC and TD-ABB into the strategic management accounting process of developer companies. The principles were proved to help more effectively allocate overhead expenses and assess the capacity load of each process performed by functions, departments and employees. Carrying out a comparative analysis, we found certain reserves for utilizing resources more effectively. Conclusions and Relevance. The findings are of scientific and practical significance and can be used by developer and construction businesses. The conclusions can prove helpful for scientific papers, student books, and further research.

Strategic Management Accounting – Overview of Current Problems and Perspectives

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariya Pavlova ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Management Accounting ◽  
Current Work ◽  
Traditional Management ◽  
Strategic Management Accounting

Strategic management accounting is considered a fast developing scientific sphere, part of the traditional management accounting. However, recent literature has increasingly criticized various aspects of strategic management accounting. Therefore, the aim of the current work is to identify the reasons behind these critics and propose ways to overcome them.

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