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Laura Mariani, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in Accounting and Management at the Department of Business Sciences, University of Bergamo, where she also serves as President of the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration program.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Management of Small and Medium Enterprises (2006), University Carlo Cattaneo – LIUC, Castellanza
- M.Sc. in Economics and Business (2002, summa cum laude), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan
Dr. Mariani's research focuses on governance structures in public services, nonprofit organizations, and social enterprises, with particular expertise in performance measurement and accounting systems. Her work examines how organizations in these sectors can improve effectiveness through better governance practices and management approaches, with strong emphasis on accountability and value creation.
Her recent publications demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory examining collaborative service delivery models, particularly during crises like the pandemic, and the evolving role of social enterprises in public value creation. These works collectively highlight innovative management approaches in public and nonprofit contexts across multiple European settings.
Teaching:
- Accounting and Financial Statements
- Strategic Management for Innovation
- Business Strategy
- Theoretical Perspectives and Research Methods in Accounting
