Volume 18 Issue 3, December 2023

 

ARTICLE INFO
Article History:
Received: 24 October 2023
Accepted: 10 November 2023
Published: 01 December 2023

ASIA-PACIFIC MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING JOURNAL. VOL. 18 ISSUE 3

SYNERGIZING HUMAN RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING IN MANAGING FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENT: A BALANCED SCORECARD MODEL

Sharifah Rahama Amirul, Sharifah Milda Amirul*, Rasid Mail, Jainurin Justine@Abdul Aziz and Jakaria Dasan

Faculty of Business, Economics & Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah,
Sabah, Malaysia



ABSTRACT

The ongoing industrial revolution of the modern workplace, driven by changing societal and technological trends, has necessitated a shift towards flexible working arrangements (FWAs). This transformation has gained momentum in the post-pandemic era, rendering traditional work practices increasingly impractical in the foreseeable future of business. Consequently, business leaders must develop strategic plans to assess their organisations' readiness for transitioning to more flexible or hybrid work environments. To address this need, our study aims to develop a balanced scorecard (BSC) hybrid model that fosters strategic collaboration between human resources (HR) and management accounting (MA). Drawing upon our findings, we propose a reimagined role for HR and MA, centered around a hybrid model that incorporates concepts from the balanced scorecard (BSC). This innovative hybrid model creates value and readiness for businesses seeking to adapt to the future by embracing FWAs. Our model not only facilitates the implementation of FWAs, emphasizing their importance beyond the immediate challenges of the past, but also underscores their potential to enhance overall business performance and sustainability.

Keywords: Flexible working arrangements (FWAs), HR Roles and Policy, Management Accounting, Balance Score Card, Strategic Implementation

*Corresponding Author: Sharifah Milda Amirul; Faculty of Business, Economics & Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, 88400, Sabah, Malaysia; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.