Non-Financial Performance Measurement and Management Practices in Manufacturing

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Non-Financial Performance Measurement and Management Practices in Manufacturing Firms by Ahmed B. Abdel-Maksoud, Magdy G. Abdel-Kader, Marc J. Epstein Provides a framework for exploring the relationships between the measurement of non-financial performance at the shop-floor of manufacturing firms across four different countries (UK, Italy, Japan, and Canada) and a range of twenty-eight contingent factors incorporating technological, managerial, organisational and environmental factors. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In order to be successful in todays world wide competitive environment, companies must be capable of manufacturing products of high quality at low cost and providing a first-class customer service. Many companies have responded to these competitive demands by implementing Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMTs) and Innovative Managerial Practices (IMPs) as well as emphasizing quality, delivery, innovation and flexibility to meet customer needs in their corporate objectives. The adoption of such practices and technologies and the redesign of work processes has altered the stakes of corporate well being over the past two decades. This study provides a framework for exploring the relationships between the measurement of non-financial performance at the shop-floor of manufacturing firms across four different countries (UK, Italy, Japan, and Canada) and a range of twenty-eight contingent factors incorporating technological, managerial, organisational and environmental factors. In particular, the book examines whether these twenty-eight contingent factors are associated with the existence and importance of 19 non-financial performance measures used at shop-floor level for each country. The book also aims to develop models for each of the four countries which will determine the amount of change in the use and existence of each shop-floor non-financial performance measure that is associated with levels of the contingent factors. A better understanding of non-financial performance measures at shop-floor level in manufacturing firms will contribute to a more effective management of manufacturing enterprises in the four countries. It also will enhance organisations knowledge about the use of non-financial measures in performance measurement systems. Table of Contents Non-financial performance measures an overview Performance measurement systems at operational level Shop-floor non-financial performance measures and the contingent variables Methodology and hypotheses development Non-financial performance measures in the UK manufacturing firms Non-financial performance measures in the Italian manufacturing firms Non-financial performance measures in Japanese manufacturing firms Non-financial performance measures in Canadian manufacturing firms Cross-countries results: analytical interpretations The design and application of a shop floor non-financial performance measures scorecards Advanced management accounting practices and competition in manufacturing firms Performance measurement and organisational change management Where to go: an institutional theory framework for the role of performance measurement systems in manufacturing firms Summary and conclusions Details ISBN0762314036 Language English ISBN-10 0762314036 ISBN-13 9780762314034 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2007 Series Studies in Managerial and Financial Accounting Imprint JAI Press Inc. Subtitle A Comparative International Analysis Country of Publication United States Edited by Magdy G. Abdel-Kader Place of Publication Bingley DEWEY 338.06 Short Title NON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE MEAS Illustrations Illustrations Series Number 17 DOI 10.1604/9780762314034 AU Release Date 2007-08-02 NZ Release Date 2007-08-02 US Release Date 2007-08-02 UK Release Date 2007-08-02 Author Marc J. Epstein Pages 366 Publisher Emerald Publishing Limited Publication Date 2007-08-02 Alternative 9780080550008 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161678860;

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