Bianca Groen

Dr. Bianca Groen is an Assistant Professor in Management Accounting at the University of Amsterdam and Academic Director of the MSc Controlling program at TIAS School for Business and Society. Her work bridges academic research and practical implementation, focusing on performance measurement systems that empower employees through participatory design.

Academic Background

• PhD in Management Accounting, University of Twente
• BSc & MSc in Industrial & Organizational Psychology (cum laude), University of Twente
• MSc in Industrial Engineering & Management, University of Twente

Dr. Groen's research examines how employee participation in designing performance metrics enhances motivation and job performance. Her work integrates self-determination theory, focusing on fairness perceptions, goal commitment, and control mechanisms in organizational settings.

Publications reveal a consistent focus on management accounting and organizational behavior, with subfields including co-development of metrics, enabling control systems, flexible work arrangements, and HR-organizational performance linkages. Her studies span both academic journals and professional publications, emphasizing practical applicability.