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Managerial Control Systems in Rapidly Growing Consumer Goods Firms: Governance Challenges in Import-Based Business Models
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Managerial Control Systems
DOI: 10.64388/IREV8I11-1713953
Abstract
Rapid growth presents significant governance and control challenges for consumer goods firms operating within import-based business models. As organizations scale across international supply chains, managerial control systems often struggle to keep pace with increasing operational complexity, regulatory exposure, and decision-making pressure. This study examines how managerial control systems evolve in rapidly growing consumer goods firms and analyzes the governance challenges that emerge during the transition from entrepreneurial oversight to institutional management structures. Drawing on established business management theories, including governance, organizational control, and strategic management perspectives, the paper develops a conceptual framework that explains the interaction between growth velocity, import dependency, and managerial control design. The analysis highlights how deficiencies in control mechanisms—such as delayed formalization, centralized decision-making, and fragmented information flows—can undermine organizational stability despite strong market performance. The study further explores how well-designed managerial control systems can function not merely as monitoring tools but as strategic enablers of sustainable growth. By integrating financial, operational, and behavioral controls into coherent governance architectures, import-based consumer goods firms can enhance accountability, mitigate risk, and support long-term competitive positioning. The paper contributes to the business management literature by offering a nuanced understanding of governance challenges in high-growth import-driven firms and provides practical insights for executives navigating scale-intensive business environments.
Keywords
Business Management, Managerial Control Systems, Corporate Governance, Import-Based Business Models, High-Growth Consumer Goods Firms
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How to cite this paper
@article{1713953,
author = {Resit Akcam},
title = {Managerial Control Systems in Rapidly Growing Consumer Goods Firms: Governance Challenges in Import-Based Business Models},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {8},
number = {11},
pages = {2437-2451},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1713953.pdf},
abstract = {Rapid growth presents significant governance and control challenges for consumer goods firms operating within import-based business models. As organizations scale across international supply chains, managerial control systems often struggle to keep pace with increasing operational complexity, regulatory exposure, and decision-making pressure. This study examines how managerial control systems evolve in rapidly growing consumer goods firms and analyzes the governance challenges that emerge during the transition from entrepreneurial oversight to institutional management structures. Drawing on established business management theories, including governance, organizational control, and strategic management perspectives, the paper develops a conceptual framework that explains the interaction between growth velocity, import dependency, and managerial control design. The analysis highlights how deficiencies in control mechanisms—such as delayed formalization, centralized decision-making, and fragmented information flows—can undermine organizational stability despite strong market performance. The study further explores how well-designed managerial control systems can function not merely as monitoring tools but as strategic enablers of sustainable growth. By integrating financial, operational, and behavioral controls into coherent governance architectures, import-based consumer goods firms can enhance accountability, mitigate risk, and support long-term competitive positioning. The paper contributes to the business management literature by offering a nuanced understanding of governance challenges in high-growth import-driven firms and provides practical insights for executives navigating scale-intensive business environments.},
keywords = {Business Management, Managerial Control Systems, Corporate Governance, Import-Based Business Models, High-Growth Consumer Goods Firms},
month = {May},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV8I11-1713953}
}