Variance tracking MIS in interdependent manufacturing contexts: An initial examination

da However, the exploratory nature of this study imposts significant pro&ms of external validity. ~~age~e~t information, cost variance reportiq$ cost dent rIlamhcturing. [lo]. However. all MISS contain inaccuracies and limitations. The question, then, is when variance-tracking IISs are deficient enough to warrant changing or abandoning them. Evidence from the literatsre is far from @otciu-sive. Though there are many anecdotal references t their use [2] [6]. Those against the R of tion Systems at the AdGnistration, University of Michi-gan in ti .*.&or. He received his B.A. in Economics, his MBA.., and his Ph.D. in Management from the UniverGty of California at Los Angeles. His research interests include inform&on requirements analysis and management information system productivity evaluation. University in Canada. His teaching and research interests center around tbp r& nf acW!nt;ng for c~ntro!, costing, and cap&& budgeting within the new manufacturing technologies.