Ben Crom

Dr. Ben Crom is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business, Department of Accounting and Auditing. He specializes in management control systems, franchise relationships, and healthcare economics. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in business and public sectors.

Education:

• VWO (secondary education)
• Master in Business Economics and Information Management
• PhD in Business and Management

Research Interests: Focuses on economic evaluations in healthcare, management control in franchising, and public finance. His work explores how financial incentives and management practices impact organizational performance, particularly in healthcare systems and franchising models.

Awards:

• Lecturer of the Year 2004 (Faculty of Management and Organization)
• Lecturer of the Year 2013 (Industrial Engineering and Management)

Teaching and Advising: Teaches Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, and supervises master theses. His courses emphasize practical applications of accounting principles in business decision-making.

Additional Activities: Novelist with publications including 'Een goed jaar voor de rozen' (2007) and 'De eendenkooi' (2009). Active in professional training and educational initiatives.