TY - BOOK AU - Friedman,Andrew L AU - Lyne Stephen R TI - Success and failure of activity-based techniques : : a long-term perspective SN - 9781859713372 AV - HF5635 RRI PY - 1999/// CY - London : PB - CIMA, KW - Activity-based costing. KW - Managerial accounting N1 - Includes references N2 - Presents six case studies of companies that have implemented ABT. Emphasises the need for ABT to be supported by senior management, to have a compelling business need, and to be integral to the whole organisational structure if it is to succeed. Some of the reasons for failure include insufficient resources, departure of key individuals, technical problems and staff resistance ER -