Table 1

Measurement scales

ConstructCodeItem
Participative budgetingPB1I am involved in budgeting in my unit
PB2My superior provides ample information when my unit's budget is reviewed
PB3I have the autonomy to express opinions or make suggestions on the budget for my superior, even without being asked
PB4I have an influence on the final budget of my unit
PB5My contribution to the budget process in my unit is great
PB6I am frequently sought by my superior to exchange information, issue opinions, and suggestions on the forecasts made
Staff capacitySC1The organization employs a sufficient number of staff with academic qualifications in finance or accounting
SC2The organization provides adequate training opportunities for accounting staff to improve their knowledge
SC3Accounting staff have sufficient professional knowledge of performance-based budgeting
SC4Accounting staff are able to effectively implement performance-based budgeting
SC5The organization invests in the professional development of the accounting staff
Organizational commitmentOC1I feel like “part of the family” at my organization
OC2It would be very hard for me to leave my organization right now, even if I wanted to
OC3I believe I have an obligation to remain with my current employer
Information communication technologyICT1The organization uses ICT for data collection and analysis
ICT2The organization uses ICT for product costing
ICT3The organization uses ICT to support decision-making
ICT4The organization uses ICT to support planning and control activities
ICT5The organization applies ICT to support business processes
Managerial performancePER1I am responsible for determining goals, policies, and courses of action (e.g. work scheduling, budgeting, programming)
PER2I collect and prepare information such as records, reports, and accounts (e.g. measuring output, record keeping, job analysis)
PER3I exchange information with people in the organization other than my subordinates in order to relate and adjust programs (e.g. expediting, liaison with other managers, arranging meetings)
PER4I assess and appraise proposals or reported/observed performance (e.g. employee appraisals, judging output records, product inspection)
PER5I direct, lead, and develop my subordinates
PER6I maintain the work force of my unit (e.g. selecting and promoting employees)
PER7I am involved in the purchasing, selling, or contracting of goods and services (e.g. tax negotiations, contracting with suppliers, collective bargaining, advertising)
PER8I advance the general interests of my organization through speeches, consultation, or contact with others outside the organization
Source(s): Authors’ own work

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