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Johan Åkesson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in management control systems and accounting. He is known for his contributions to various research areas, including design issues in management control and the behavioral aspects of management accounting. Åkesson has authored several impactful publications, such as 'Responsibility Structure' and 'Conceptualizing Dysfunctional Consequences', providing insights into performance measurement systems in the public sector. His teaching focuses on fundamental management accounting concepts and relationships, emphasizing performance measurement systems and hierarchical accountability. Åkesson's work addresses the challenges faced by complex organizations and explores the strategic alignment of management accounting practices. He actively participates in conferences, sharing knowledge on topics related to financial metrics and management control systems. His research significantly influences the academic discourse in public management and accounting.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).