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March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

Behavioral Assumptions of Management Accounting.

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ECEdwin H. Caplan

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Overview

Analysis explores how behavioral theory enhances understanding of management accounting in changing business environments.

Key Points

  • The study aims to link behavioral theory with management accounting theory and practice, addressing existing literature gaps.
  • Examined existing accounting literature related to organization theory.
  • Reviewed contributions to organization theory relevant to accountants.
  • Highlighted the importance of understanding behavioral theory in management contexts.
  • Identified a lack of concern among accountants for current organization theory.
  • Demonstrated the relevance of behavioral theory to management accounting.
  • Noted the necessity for accountants to adapt to continuous changes in the business environment.

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Edwin H. Caplan (1966) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba43384e9516ffd37a44a8https://doi.org/10.2308/tar-4515926
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  1. 1Behavioral Assumptions of Management Accounting – Report of a Field of Study.1968
  2. 2Implications of Behavioral Science for Managerial Accounting.1967
  3. 3Accounting Theory and Practice in Perspective.1970
  4. 4Behavioral Accounting--A Personal View.1989
  5. 5THEORY AND RESEARCH IN MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING.1961