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ABB: Accountability Times Two (A)

By: Robert L. Simons
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Abstract

Describes the complexity of setting and reconciling performance targets in a global, matrix company. The president of the Finnish industry and rail transport company has received targets from two bosses--his regional superior and his business area superior. Each has set different performance targets (financial and non-financial) which must be reconciled. In addition, a bonus scheme must be developed and approved.

Keywords

Performance Expectations; Complexity; Multinational Firms and Management; Finland

Citation

Simons, Robert L. "ABB: Accountability Times Two (A)." Harvard Business School Supplement 192-141, May 1992. (Revised January 2000.)
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