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Dag Ingvar Jacobsen is a Professor at the Department of Political Science and Management, University of Agder. He is affiliated with the CeDiT: Centre for digital transformation and Governance and leadership in the public sector research groups. His work focuses on organizational behavior, public administration, and local governance dynamics.
Research Interests: Jacobsen’s research explores inter-municipal cooperation, political-administrative relations, leadership in public vs private sectors, organizational structure and strategy alignment, and the impact of work arrangements (e.g., part-time roles, shift work) on employee well-being. He also examines the effects of political fragmentation on governance, institutional geography, and innovation pathways in public organizations. His studies often emphasize Norway’s unique local government context and policy implementation challenges.
Publications Trends: Recent articles highlight cost-efficiency in collaborative public services, managerial autonomy across organizational types, and the balance between professional autonomy and political loyalty in municipal leadership. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of Norwegian and Northern European governance systems.
Labs/Teams: Active in the CeDiT research group studying digital transformation and the Governance and leadership in the public sector group analyzing municipal dynamics.
