pt. I. An introduction to how regulations affect banks -- pt. II. A regulatory perspective -- pt. III. A strategic perspective -- pt. IV. A financial accounting and management control perspective -- pt. V. The effects of regulations.

1 Introduction to the cases: Theories, concepts and models -- 2 Driving Strategic change at Saab AB: The use of new control practices -- 3 How management control affects the implementation of strategies in a decentralized organization: Focus on formal and informal control in the case of Atlas...

The objectives of financial accounting and management control -- A Frame of reference -- Financial accounting standards: Some examples -- How financial accounting affects management control -- Concluding reflections.

This book is about competitive advantage and how it is created at the company level. It is based on the premise that the alignment of strategies and control systems affects the firm's chances of successfully positioning itself in its chosen arena of competition