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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 87-118 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Journal | Public management review |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2006 |
Abstract
In order to improve financial decision making in local governments in Germany, accrual output-based budgeting is being introduced. As the dynamics of implementation processes are often neglected, we research the shift from established rules and procedures to the application of accrual accounting, especially how public managers deal with new financial management systems and how their expectations are fulfilled. Based on a dynamic capability approach, six case studies in German municipalities are conducted. In a comparative analysis we focus on the dynamics of implementation processes. The findings emphasize that the application of accrual accounting is dependent on strategic orientations of top managers, involvement of middle managers and the capability to develop new structural routines in managing change.
Keywords
- Accrual accounting, Case study, Dynamic capabilities, Implementation processes, Public managers, Resource-based view
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Business, Management and Accounting(all)
- Management Information Systems
- Business, Management and Accounting(all)
- Management of Technology and Innovation
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In: Public management review, Vol. 8, No. 1, 03.2006, p. 87-118.
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AU - Bruns, Hans Jürgen
AU - Spier, Fabian
PY - 2006/3
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