Areas

Accounting

The Accounting research area deals with reporting issues that concern both the traditional accounting and non-traditional forms of accounting such as social accounting and integrated reporting. This area considers accounting and accountability tools such as the economic-financial and social performance reporting systems, sustainability reports, the integrated report in various forms of for-profit, non-profit and hybrid organizations. The field analyzes the factors that lead to the development of forms of voluntary reporting, the quality of the information proposed by the companies, the methods of dissemination and the main implications at the organizational and managerial level. It also observes the practices of accounting education, evaluating the best ways of learning and the inclusion of issues such as corporate social responsibility and business ethics. Research methodologies embrace both quantitative and qualitative methods in data collection.

Agricultural and resource economics

The Agricultural and Resource Economics research area covers activities related to the fields of economy, policy, business administration and appraisal applied to the production, transformation, distribution, market and consumption of products from the primary sector (agriculture, forestry and fishery), of agri-food economics and agricultural biotechnology and their interconnection with socio-economic, environmental and extension systems. The research area embraces the economic aspects concerning environmental impact, socio-economic development of the rural areas, dynamical interactions between urban and rural areas and the relative planning of the innovation processes in the territory.

Management of financial institutions

The Management of Financial Institutions research area examines the strategic, management, organizational and operational models of banks and other financial intermediaries. In particular the following topics are covered: strategies, capital management and performance of the banks, the digitization of banking processes and products, the supervision of the banks, depositor protection schemes, banks’ crisis, the impact of MiFid 2 on banks and networks, and the efficiency and economies of scale of financial intermediaries such as insurance companies.

Management information systems

The Management Information Systems research area studies people, technology, organizations, processes, and the relationships among them. The purpose of any Management Information System is to help an Organization manage its business better. In particular, analyzes the role of data analytics in the digital economy, and how companies can deal with the challenges and opportunities provided by the increasing availability of data, which is changing the business landscape. The main subareas are: ERP, Knowledge Management, Big Data, Business Intelligence, eBusiness, eGovernment, eMarketplace, eCommerce, etc.

Performance management

The Performance Management research area includes the analysis of factors that influence the economic-financial performance of different organizations including for-profit companies, public utilities, healthcare sector and universities. The determinants that affect the organizations’ performance, such as the governance system (public and private), the level of internationalization of the business, the company innovation, the forms of collaboration, the implementation of sustainable practices and strategic control are investigated. This also includes the analysis of the costs and effectiveness of innovative organizational models, compared to traditional ones. The analysis also considers the measurement systems and tools for planning, reporting and monitoring the level of performance and the influence of various factors on the same. These accounting systems are studied highlighting strengths and weaknesses in representing company performance and being a valid support tool for organizational strategies.

Innovation management

The Innovation Management research area studies the innovative paths of firms, with particular attention to product, process and organizational innovation. Specific attention is also paid to the less “visible” forms of innovation that are typical of the SMEs. This research area investigates innovative firms, strategic players in technology transfer processes and approaches to innovation in SMEs, paying particular attention to new emerging forms of innovation including social innovation and frugal innovation. Qualitative research methods, such as interviews, focus groups and case study analysis are used.

Risk Management
Risk management
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The Risk Management research area deals with the management of corporate risks under the perspectives of process management, corporate governance and accounting; and the management of network risks in the supply chain perspective. In particular, regarding the organization's perspective, the research team works on models and techniques for risk assessment (identification, analysis and evaluation) and risk treatment with the scope to assure effective and efficient process management, minimizing the Total Cost of Risk. From the corporate governance and accounting perspective, the research interests focus on the mechanisms of risk management within the corporate governance structures, the implementation of enterprise risk management models, and the effects of risk management on the firm's performance and the quality of financial and non-financial disclosure. Referring to the supply chain perspective, the research team investigates risk assessment and mitigation strategies in the supply chains, resilient supply chains, business continuity and the management of emergent risks which are particularly critical for supply chains (business interruption, cyber risk, reputational risk, commodity price risk). The research field relies both on qualitative research designs and empirical quantitative analyses based on primary as well as secondary sources.

Corporate governance and strategy

The Corporate Governance and Strategy research area aims to analyze trends in the design of business strategies in different contexts, such as those of a single company or a multitude of organizations. The research scope embraces the issue of internal and external controls, considering the level of compliance with certain regulatory provisions, such as Legislative Decree 231/2001. The area considers aggregation phenomena, such as business networks, exploring the factors that enhance the collaborative strategy and the advantages in favor of the companies that collaborate in the network. The individual companies have been analyzed in their specific business models in order to identify the success factors deriving from certain forms of governance (e.g., cooperatives) and business value systems. Although the area embraces all types of organizations, particular attention is given to small and medium-sized enterprises more closely linked to the local territorial context.

Logistics and supply chain management

The Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management research area involves the design and coordination of flows of goods and information, as well as the relationships among businesses, suppliers, customers and third-party logistics providers. In this context, logistics is an integral part of supply chain management and encompasses procurement, transportation, inventory and warehouse management, distribution, and customer service.

Research also examines collaboration between businesses, risk management and the resilience of logistics networks, as well as sustainability and the circular economy, including returns management (reverse logistics). Particular attention is given to the impact of digitalisation, data analytics and emerging technologies on logistics processes, and to changes associated with e-commerce, omnichannel distribution, urban logistics and last-mile delivery to end customers.

Marketing

The Marketing research area studies the relationships between the firm and its customers both in business-to-consumer and in business-to-business markets. The studies focus both on the customers, examining their needs, expectations, satisfaction and loyalty, and on the firm’s marketing strategies and activities aimed to understand, segment, involve and satisfy the customer. Specific theoretical research activities are carried out about customer experience and satisfaction, brand management, corporate identity and reputation, communication and events, involving also aspects related to sustainability. In addition, the use of social media and of the other digital marketing tools together with their social impact are analysed. Omnichannel issues are addressed as well, investigating consumer behaviour across online and offline marketing channels. The marketing research activity encompasses also the study of international markets. Specific research activities are devoted to the study of food and wine firms’ marketing and communication strategies. Qualitative research methods, such as data collections based on in-depth interviews and focus groups, and quantitative research methods, such as questionnaire-based surveys, as well as experiments are used.

Accounting history   standard compliant  Scimago

Accounting history

Accounting and governance in prospettiva storica - Il social accounting in contesti storici - Organizzazioni carismatiche - Organizzazioni religiose - Stakeholder analysis

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Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting   standard compliant  JEL

Business Administration

Aree di interesse

Marketing and Advertising, Marketing

M31 - Branding strategies and relationships in business-to-business markets - M 31 Il problema di genere quale opportunità per le aziende (gender question and company s growth) - M31 Il valore per il cliente in un contesto business to business (Customer value in business to business context) - M 31 Marketing, comunicazione d’impresa e relazione con la clientela (Marketing, corporate communication and customer relationship) - M31 - Marketing strategies and marketing performance measurement in tourism & hospitality - M31 - Services management and marketing

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Corporate communication   standard compliant  Scimago

Corporate communication

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Corporate finance   standard compliant  Scimago

Corporate finance

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CSR, sustainability and business ethics   standard compliant  Scimago

CSR, sustainability and business ethics

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Entrepreneurship   standard compliant  Scimago

Entrepreneurship

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Financial Economics   standard compliant  JEL

Corporate Finance and Governance

Corporate Valuation - Financial Planning e Valutazione di investimenti industriali - Finanza aziendale

Financial Institutions and Services

Analisi dell’affidabilità nelle concessioni creditizie

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Financial markets   standard compliant  Scimago

Financial markets

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Health care management   standard compliant  Scimago

Health care management

Cambiamento organizzativo ed impatto delle ICT nelle organizzazioni - Innovazione nelle aziende sanitarie - Sistemi di eccellenza per la sanità

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Organizational studies   standard compliant  Scimago

Organizational studies

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Service management   standard compliant  Scimago

Service management

Diffusione di nuove tecnologie nei servizi - Gestione della customer experience - Gestione strategica della qualità del servizio - Governance nei servizi pubblici - La qualità del servizio in una prospettiva strategica - Management dei servizi pubblici - Management strategico dei servizi - Progettazione dei servizi - Public utilities management - Qualità nei servizi - Servitization e service logic

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Tourism management   standard compliant  Scimago

Tourism management

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