About
Kent Nilsson serves as a Senior Lecturer and Merited Teacher at Luleå University of Technology within the Department of Business Administration, Technology and Social Sciences, specifically in the Business Administration and Industrial Engineering division. His academic work bridges accounting theory with practical operational management applications.
Nilsson's research focuses on accounting and governance, with particular emphasis on how operations managers utilize management accounting information in their daily work. His studies examine the relationship between traditional accounting practices and operational decision-making, challenging assumptions about the relevance of financial information in operational contexts. He also investigates intrapreneurship in public sector organizations and sustainable management approaches for functional products.
Analyzing Nilsson's publication record reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of accounting practices and operational management. His work demonstrates how management accounting becomes embedded in everyday operational work through mimetic mechanisms, serving as a 'way of doing things' rather than merely a reporting tool. His research shows operations managers use traditional accounting proactively as a basis for learning and improvement, contrary to expectations that they would prioritize non-financial information.
Numerous collaborative projects characterize Nilsson's work, with partnerships across multiple institutions examining industrial cases, public sector innovation, and sustainable operations management. His mixed-methods approach combines quantitative surveys with qualitative workshops to develop comprehensive insights into accounting practices in real-world settings.
As an educator, Nilsson teaches basic and advanced courses in financial management and serves as course manager for IEF324. His 'Merited Teacher' designation reflects recognition of his teaching excellence at Luleå University of Technology. His office is located in Luleå at address A267, and he can be contacted at kent.nilsson@ltu.se.
