Discussion of total quality management and the choice of information and reward systems

Article Abstract:

Ittner and Larcker's (1995) study on the relationship between the application of total quality management (TQM) and the selection of information and reward systems promotes a better understanding of whether the adoption of nontraditional manufacturing practices go hand in hand with the use of innovative accounting systems, and whether these new systems and practices have an impact on organizational performance. Their findings indicate that organizations implementing new manufacturing practices are also shifting away from traditional accounting systems. The study's results pose questions worth investigating in future research, including the profile of innovative companies and the motivations for adopting innovative practices.

Compensation management, Total quality management, Information management

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Too busy to mind the business? Monitoring by directors with multiple board appointments

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The number of appointments to boards that a corporate director holds does not have an adverse effect upon the financial performance of the firms, according to this study.

Evaluation, Corporate directors, Executive ability, Boards of directors

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Lending booms and lending standards

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted on the emerging loan markets to examine pitfalls in lending standards and strategies adopted by banks.

United States, Product standards, safety, & recalls, Standards, Credit market, Credit markets, Bank loans, Loan servicing

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