The effects of adopting the Balanced Scorecard on shareholder returns |
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Authors: | Aaron D Crabtree Gerald K DeBusk |
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Institution: | a University of Nebraska, School of Accountancy, 389 CBA, Lincoln, NE 68588-0488, 402-472-1753, United States b The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Department of Accounting & Finance, Dept. 6206, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598, 423-425-4770, United States |
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Abstract: | Many firms have adopted the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) as a way to implement strategy and measure firm performance. This paper uses a long-horizon event study methodology to examine the relationship between BSC adoption and shareholder returns. Using a matched pair design, we show that firms who adopt the BSC significantly outperform firms that do not adopt the BSC over a three year period beginning with the year of adoption. Our results are robust for different matching criteria. There is also evidence that firms earn greater excess returns after adoption of the BSC than before. These results provide strong evidence that the BSC is an effective strategic management tool that leads to improved shareholder returns. |
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Keywords: | Balanced Scorecard Shareholder returns |
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