Behavioural research in management accounting
The behavioural research in management accounting theme includes individuals’ behaviour towards aspects of management accounting and control systems and how it affect the design, operation and outcomes of a particular management accounting system. Topics may include: budgetary participation; budget motivation; budget use; budgetary slack; trust; procedural fairness and justice; role stress and performance; Empowerment, motivation and performance; employee morale, ethics, role ambiguity and role conflicts; actor-networks in the design and operation of the management accounting system. Research methodology includes case/field, survey, and experimental research.
Potential PhD topics
The School will consider any research topic that interests potential PhD students; however, students will benefit from researching in areas that align with the School's strengths. Please contact the Faculty to discuss your PhD topic.
Alternatively you may contact one of our academics below to discuss your area of interest.
