Management control is a research area that focuses on the methods and systems used by organizations to measure, monitor, and influence the behavior of individuals and groups within the organization. This field encompasses a wide range of topics, including budgeting, performance measurement, incentive systems, and strategic planning. The goal of management control research is to help organizations achieve their objectives by ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently, risks are managed effectively, and performance is monitored and improved. Researchers in this field use a combination of theoretical frameworks, empirical analysis, and case studies to study how management control systems are designed, implemented, and used in practice.