Delfino, Gianluca
Assistant Professor
Gianluca Delfino is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Accounting. He earned his Ph.D. with honors from IE Business School Madrid. Gianluca's research centers on management control systems, analyzing their influence on workplace behavior and employee well-being, particularly in the consulting sector. His research examines also public sector accountability and he contributes to debates on qualitative research methods in management accounting.
In his academic career, Gianluca has served as a lecturer for various courses, including Management Control and Performance Measurement Systems.
In his academic career, Gianluca has served as a lecturer for various courses, including Management Control and Performance Measurement Systems.
Beyond the academic sphere, Gianluca's passions include both outdoor and indoor sports, playing the piano, and cooking traditional Italian dishes.
Selected Publications:
- Delfino, F. G. (2025). A theoretical exploration of positionality and "interrelated shadows" in management accounting field research. Critical Perspectives on Accounting. Forthcoming.
- DeMott, K., Repenning, N., … Delfino, F. G., … (2024). Navigating the PhD journey: A collective consideration of junior academics in qualitative accounting and management research. Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management. Forthcoming.
- Delfino, F. G. (2022). Can politicians jeopardize public-private partnerships? The case of the Mottarone cable car crash. Public Administration Review, 82(6), 1192-1197.
- Delfino, F. G., and van der Kolk, B. (2021). Remote working, management control changes and employee responses during the COVID-19 crisis. Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, 34(6), 1376-1387.
- Delfino, F. G., and Pippo, F. (2017). Fashion and luxury growth. Business environment and financial planning, Milan: Egea