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This is a Systematic Review study (also classified as: Literature Review).

Do management control systems reduce dysfunctional behaviours? Insights from a literature review on the levers of control framework and research agenda

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The combination of management control systems significantly reduces dysfunctional behaviours in organizations.
Empirical analysis of 82 articles highlighted that isolated use of management control devices increases issues like budgetary slack.
Using the levers of control framework, this study explored how management control systems affect organisational performance.
This structured synthesis may guide future research agendas, addressing impactful psychological and cultural factors.

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Literature review reveals management control systems influence dysfunctional behaviours, suggesting psychological traits are key to effectiveness.

Müller et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Literature review reveals management control systems influence dysfunctional behaviours, suggesting psychological traits are key to effectiveness.