From Cost to Performance Management: A Blueprint for Organizational Development

by Stenzel, Joe Stenzel

Every manager is responsible for cost and performance management in one form or another. This book provides an unbiased survey and explanation of the cost and performance management approaches and methods currently available for application in business. Topics covered include cost management and performance management/measurement options including ABC/M, Total Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, and Balanced Scorecard.
Contrasts with managerial accounting textbooks, which tend to be conceptual and theoretical and not easily adaptable to practical situations.
Assists readers in choosing the best approach or blend of methods to address specific business problems. Supports learning through real-world applications.
Provides a complete presentation of field-tested cost management and performance management/measurement options.

352 pages, Hardcover

First published June 25, 2003