Management Control During and After a Crisis: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead

Abstract

In this introductory article to the Special Interest Forum, we provide a broad overview of the literature on management control during times of crisis. We discuss key themes from studies that emerged following the financial crisis, as well as existing research addressing the management control implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, to offer a background for the papers in the Special Interest Forum. The articles in this Forum highlight the critical role of human capital during crises and emphasize how management control can help mitigate the negative impact of a crisis.