1. Question

According to Grabner & Moers (2013, p. 407)i :

'Despite the trend in investigating combinations of management control (MC) practices that  form packages or systems, there is ambiguity about what is meant by a 'control package'or 'control system. '

Compose an essay that critically examines the existing literature on management accounting and control, with a primary focus on the 'management control systems versus package' debate.

•    Are the managerial implications of the debate for the design of management control systems critically discussed, providing insights into practical applications of the

theoretical and empirical content presented?

•    Does the essay integrate theoretical and empirical elements, drawing connections  between the theoretical constructs and the real-world implications for management control systems effectively?

Essay presentation

•    Is the essay well-organized, with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion?

•    Does the essay use proper citation and referencing in a consistent and appropriate style?

4. Feedback

For this assignment, individual feedback will be provided via Moodle.  Generic (class-level) feedback and grade profiles will be posted on Moodle. Students can use academic staff office hours for additional feedback on their work.

5. Submitting

Submit your coursework using the named submission link in the Assessment Section of your Course Moodle page. Take care to submit by the deadline or you may face lateness penalties.

Document creation

1.   Please name files in the following way: StudentID_CourseCode_QuestionNo.  e.g. 7299019_ACCFIN4029_1.  If there is no question choice, use 1 as the default.

2.   The file type must be saved as .doc, .docx, or .pdf.

3.   Include your student ID in your document, ideally in the header on each page with the course code and title, e.g. 2489545_ACCFIN1003_Finance1.

4.   The maximum file size limit on Moodle is 230MB

6. Student conduct

Referencing and bibliography

For information, please goto theUniversity Library webpage.

Plagiarism

For advice and more information, please go to:

• Student Learning Development web pages

• University Plagiarism Statement

If you make use of AI at any point in your research or writing process, no matter at what stage, you must acknowledge the use of that source/platform as you would any other piece of evidence/material in your submission.

Turnitin

Your coursework will be processed through Turnitin for similarity checking.  You can submit a draft of your coursework to Turnitin before submitting your final copy.  You will find information about using Turnitin in the Student Information Point Moodle [PSIP]

7. Generative AI

Generative AI offers many new opportunities for learning and the development of academic skill although, like any technology, it must be used judiciously. Students should consider the data protection and privacy issues that can be caused by using AI. Consider how your personal information will be used before signing up to AI tools and ensure you read any data protection policies before interacting with AI. You should not feel pressured into using AI tools if you are uncomfortable with the data protection or privacy issues.  Bear in mind that responses to AI queries can be biased due to the inherent biases present in their training data. This can lead to unfair and discriminatory responses.

Copying (including paraphrasing) AI responses to queries would be considered as plagiarism, as it would for copying the response from any internet search.

Further information can be foundhere.

8. Extensions and non-submission with good cause

Extension of up to 5 days

If you experience extenuating circumstances which prevent you from completing your assessment by the deadline, you can request an extension of up to 5 days via Moodle.

Good cause for non-submission, late submission and extension of more than 5 days

We understand that during your studies, events that you cannot control (e.g., death of a  family member, personal circumstances, physical and mental ill health, etc.) may impact your ability to perform well in or complete assessments.

If you are experiencing such circumstances, you can submit a good cause claim in MyCampus.