Hans-Jürgen Bruns

Hans-Jürgen Bruns is a Researcher at the Institute of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior within the Faculty of Economics and Management at Leibniz University Hannover. His roles include Research Staff and advisor in the Department of Student Advisors for Business Studies. He holds a Dr. rer. pol. doctoral degree.

Research & Teaching Focus: His work centers on Public Sector Accounting and Accountability, Public Value Management, Non-Profit Governance, and Human Resource Management in public and non-profit contexts. Key areas include qualitative research methods in public accounting, strategic processes in non-profits, and public service motivation. He teaches courses like "Foundations of Business Administration" and seminars on Non-Profit and Public Management.

Recent Contributions: His 2020 study on public sector accounting research heritages and 2019 analysis of public value frameworks highlight interdisciplinary approaches to governance challenges. Earlier work (2005-2006) examined German local government accounting reforms, emphasizing managerial roles in implementation.

Engagement: Active in international conferences (EGPA, IRSPM), presenting on topics like multiple-agency accountability and public service performance. He collaborates with institutions globally, including Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and New Zealand's Victoria University.

Contact: Available by appointment (Fridays 13:30-15:00 via email) at Königsworther Platz 1, Room 327, Hannover.