Discussion Assignment Instructions

 In the first discussion, submit a thread of 400-650 words directly addressing the discussion prompt.

 You MUST upload a properly APA Word document as an attachment.

In your threads, (initial post and replies to peers’ posts) synthesize course material and demonstrate critical thinking, graduate-level writing skills, and reflection.

·       Cite the textbooks and scholarly articles from professional accounting and business journals.

·       Use at least 3 journal articles for the Discussion: Cost Management, Strategy, Technique and at least 2 for the Discussion: Cost Estimation and Profit Planning.

·       In your presentation, place the primary focus on the management accounting technique with secondary focus on the chosen company.

·       Include Biblical integration in response to each question posed and in the analysis of each peer’s post.

Discussion Question:

Select a well-known company with which you have some familiarity (specify the type of industry). Then, select 1 of the contemporary management techniques listed in Chapter 1 of the Blocher & Hicks text. Why and how do you feel that the contemporary management technique selected would be a positive force in helping the company achieve its critical success factors?