Research

We investigate how control-relevant factors affect companies and, building on this, develop approaches that enable companies not only to adapt to changing conditions, but also to effectively exploit emerging opportunities.

We place particular emphasis on deriving specific recommendations for business practice in order to facilitate the transfer of our research findings to the corporate world.

In methodological terms, our research is empirically and quantitatively oriented, with a focus on laboratory experiments.

In terms of content, we concentrate on three main areas of research; the topic of sustainability is firmly anchored in all areas as a cross-cutting theme.

In this way, we ensure that responsible action is consistently taken into account in each of our fields of research.

Schnieder, C., Schedlinsky, I., Sommer, F., Wöhrmann A. (2024). The Effects of Relative Performance Information and Transparency on Knowledge Sharing and Productive Effort. European Accounting Review, forthcoming.

Schedlinsky, I., Schmidt, M., Wöhrmann, A. (2020). Interaction of Information and Control Systems: How the Perception of Behavior Control Affects the Motivational Effect of Relative Performance Information. Accounting, Organizations and Society, 86, Article 1101171.

Schedlinsky, I., Sommer, F., Wöhrmann, A. (2018). Influencing risk taking in competitive environments: An experimental analysis. Journal of Risk Finance, 19 (4):396-412.