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Pros and Cons for the Implementation of Target Costing Method in Romanian Economic Entities

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  • Sorin BRICIU

    (“1 Decembrie 1918” University, Alba Iulia, Romania)

  • Sorinel CAPUSNEANU

    (“Dimitrie Cantemir” Christian University, Bucharest, Romania)

Abstract

The article looks at the pros and cons for the implementation of Target Costing method in Romanian household appliances manufacturing entities, based on its specific principle. Based on recent results obtained by experts in this field and taking into account the specific aspects of the Romanian economic entities, among the topic’s pursued objectives we enumerate the following: analysis of critical implementation or non-implementation factors related to the Target Costing method and their impact on a company’s internal and competitive environment. The research has been carried out through the use of quantitative and qualitative methods, but also through the use of theoretical ideas in the making of the case study. Our research design is focused on theoretical and practical approach of implications arising from issues described in the research questions. After analyzing the critical factors of implementation or non-implementation of target costing method, the results obtained through practical case study demonstrates the possibility of adapting and implementing target costing method in the household appliances manufacturing entities in Romania. Authors’ conclusions on this topic highlight the most important arguments for implementing and adapting Target Costing method in Romanian household appliances manufacturing entities, due to its long-term benefits. The benefits of the Target Costing method are reflected by the results of a practical case study conducted in a company acting in this field.

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  • Sorin BRICIU & Sorinel CAPUSNEANU, 2013. "Pros and Cons for the Implementation of Target Costing Method in Romanian Economic Entities," Journal of Accounting and Management Information Systems, Faculty of Accounting and Management Information Systems, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, vol. 12(3), pages 455-470, September.
  • Handle: RePEc:ami:journl:v:12:y:2013:i:3:p:455-470
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    Keywords

    Implementation; profit margin; target costs; analysis; management accounting;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • L11 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Production, Pricing, and Market Structure; Size Distribution of Firms
    • L15 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Information and Product Quality
    • M21 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Economics - - - Business Economics
    • M41 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Accounting - - - Accounting

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