The Balanced Scorecard as a strategic planning management tool, application example

Abstract

Introduction: strategic planning is conceived with the desire of the organization to improve, to establish a guide for decision-making oriented to the fulfillment of objectives; to fulfill this purpose it is essential to have a methodology and tools for measurement and control; otherwise, only a document without real application will be available. Methodology: a compilation of theories and concepts, as well as events related to the historical background of planning and strategy underpin research. Results: The Research Center in Models and Management Systems Cimogsys as part of its research projects developed a computer tool, which based on the theory of the Balanced Scorecard allows to measure compliance with strategic planning. Conclusions: this document presents the configuration and application in an academic unit of an Ecuadorian university.