Assignment task:
The Balanced Scorecard in Action
One popular management control system used by thousands of companies, government entities, and nonprofits is the Balanced Scorecard. It enables companies to clarify their strategies, translate them into actions, and provide meaningful feedback on the effectiveness of the actions.
For this discussion choose one of the following scenarios.
Scenario A: Your [hypothetical] supervisor has never heard of the Balanced Scorecard. Convince them it is a tool they should be using. You can use an example from your own organization, or one you know of.
Scenario B: Your [hypothetical] supervisor is in love with the Balanced Scorecard. You think it's the wrong tool for the job. Describe a situation that would not be helped by the Balanced Scorecard approach.