MMPA512 – Research Paper Critique
The written critique is to be in the form of a report (maximum 1500 words) to the chief executive of your (imagined or real) organisation and should provide a critique of your allocated management accounting paper that covers the following:
Context:
- Briefly outline the type of company you work for (or are assumed to work for in relation to this report).
Content:
- State the title and the purpose of the article.
- Outline the author’s main arguments and/or findings.
- Discuss the major areas of agreement/disagreement you have with the author’s research method and/or arguments and/or conclusions.
- Draw on relevant literature to support your critique (and ensure it is referenced appropriately).
Implications:
- Identify the implications of this article and its findings for management accountants and/or management practice within this company.
- Identify any risks associated with doing nothing and/or the potential benefits from taking the recommended action.
Recommendations:
- Make proposals (recommendations) to the chief executive in respect of what the company should do in relation to the key issues raised, or proposals made in the paper.
- Be as specific as possible about what changes should take place and why, and how successful implementation/appropriate change can be facilitated.