Research line 1: Female leadership and diversity in organizations

This line of research analyzes the role of women in leadership positions and their influence on shaping more inclusive, diverse, and innovation-oriented organizational cultures. Specifically, it studies how the presence of women in management positions contributes to transforming the internal dynamics of organizations, fostering more participatory leadership styles, a greater diversity of perspectives, and improved management of interpersonal and organizational relationships. This line of research also examines the social, cultural, and institutional factors that facilitate or hinder women's access to positions of responsibility, as well as the structural barriers that can limit their ability to influence organizations. It also analyzes the importance of incorporating diverse profiles in terms of knowledge, experience, and skills to address increasingly complex and changing business environments, paying particular attention to the impact of diversity on organizational legitimacy, reputation, and adaptability.

Research line 2: Corporate governance, business purpose and dynamics of strategic leadership

This line of research focuses on analyzing the company's purpose as a central element of strategic direction and the role of the Board of Directors (hereinafter, BD) in shaping models of good corporate governance. Specifically, it studies how the definition and alignment of the organizational purpose influences the coherence of the business strategy and the quality of decision-making processes at the senior management level. This line also examines the factors that determine the effectiveness of the BD's functioning, understanding its role as a strategic leadership team responsible for the overall direction of the organization. It analyzes its internal dynamics, the complementarity of roles, the competencies of its members, and the mechanisms that condition its capacity to generate effective and consistent decisions. Finally, it studies the dynamics of interaction between BD, tCEO, and board sub-committees in the processes of formulating and implementing the business strategy, paying particular attention to the coordination, alignment, and governance of leadership at the highest levels of the organization. In this context, the line is specifically oriented towards the analysis of strategic leadership and the architecture of decision-making in senior management, differentiating itself from corporate governance approaches focused on dimensions such as gender diversity or other factors associated with the impact of the board on financial and corporate performance variables.

Research line 3: Auditing, information systems and organizational management control

This line of research focuses on analyzing the design, operation, and effects of audit, information, and management control systems in organizations. Specifically, it studies how mechanisms for verifying and monitoring financial and non-financial information contribute to the reliability of internal processes and the quality of decision-making. It also analyzes the role of information systems as a key infrastructure for organizational management, paying attention to their capacity to integrate data, facilitate internal control, and improve operational efficiency. Furthermore, it examines how the design of these systems influences coordination between management levels and the consistency of the information used for management. Finally, this line of research investigates the configuration of management control systems designed to support decision-making, evaluating their impact on organizational effectiveness, performance management, and the continuous improvement of internal processes.