Master Thesis Presentation

1. 2010-12-08
Working Seminar #5
Bekhan Tchapanov

2. Progress
Table of contents
The Introduction
Obstacles
Timeframe
What needs to be done

3. Introduction Completed
Method Completed
Theory Satisfactory, close
to conclusion
Empirical framework Satisfactory. Will be
taking shape this
week
Interview arranged

4. Introduction revised accordingly
to feedback received
New subcategories in theory

5. Structural changes made:
- Chapters subcategorized, content
restructured, determined sourcing method
(Harvard).
- Sharper and clearer RQ. Preliminary RQ
were made in order to provide clearer
guideline for Theory.

6. The “Decentralized companies”, no longer the target
Grammatical errors and excessive use of the word “I”
addressed
Missing sources in the beginning filled in
The Problem and Purpose revised:
- BSC isn’t something new..
- It was difficult to understand the main point of
the study

7. Introduction – RQ’s constantly under magnifying glass
Certain difficulties in following of
Delimitations
Frame of reference – What is most relevant?
Constant revision
Empirical framework – Varying and at times vague
Stressing importance of the
Interview

8. Important to dispose
wisely of the time left
What is important? What is less
important?
Quality of the research
needs to be kept high

9. Develop a new schedule, time is short
Prioritize future efforts and time on Empirical
framework
Arrange a second interview (Swedbank, Nordea)
Conclude the frame of reference THIS WEEK
Go over the extensive amount of empirical data

11. Preliminary questions:
What are the differences separating traditional budgeting
from BSC?
What are the signs of budget insufficiencies in today’s business
environment and can these insufficiencies be resolved by
implementing BSC?
Research Questions:
Is it viable to completely replace budgets with BSC?
If not, than to what extent can it replace traditional
budgeting?