Key research themes
1. How does budgeting and budgetary control impact organizational and financial performance in manufacturing and non-governmental sectors?
This research theme investigates the relationship between budgeting practices, particularly budgetary control systems, and their effects on the financial and operational performance of organizations. It covers empirical assessments in manufacturing companies and international non-governmental research organizations, highlighting budgeting as a management tool to optimize resource use, guide financial planning, and enhance accountability.
2. What are the social and psychological factors influencing budgeting behavior and the implementation of performance-based budgeting (PBB) systems in public institutions?
This research area explores how perceptions, social dynamics, and human factors impact budgeting processes and the success or failure of performance-based budgeting reforms in public-sector entities. It particularly addresses challenges like budgetary slack, negotiation behaviors, and organizational culture that affect the authenticity of information flow and overall budgeting effectiveness.
3. How do institutional, legal, and procedural frameworks influence budgetary organization and control in democratic and public-sector contexts?
This theme investigates the macro-level legal, institutional, and procedural challenges that shape budgetary processes and democratic oversight, focusing on the tensions between political rights, fiscal responsibility, and technological modernization of budget systems. It includes the impact of monetary policy on budget legitimacy, the relationship between planning and budgeting functions, and the evolving role of digital technologies in budgetary relations.