Department of Organisation, Work and Technology

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Our research covers human resource management, work and employment relations, ethics and sustainability, and information, technology and society.

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About the Department

The Department of Organisation, Work and Technology (originally named ‘Behaviour in Organisations’) is one of the first departments of organisation studies to be established in the UK. Since its inception, the Department has been defined by its interdisciplinarity. Our department members are drawn from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to bring broad social science perspectives and the humanities and life sciences into our teaching and research.

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LUMS students partner with ProAge charity to research flexible options for older workers

A Lancaster University Management School academic and his team of students partnered with a UK charity to investigate how employers can design and offer flexible working arrangements that appeal to older employees and bring benefits for businesses and workers.
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Lancaster researcher helps launch podcast exploring modern slavery in Leicester

A Lancaster University researcher co-hosts a new podcast series exploring the issues of modern slavery and human rights abuses in Leicester’s fashion factories.
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Lancaster University Management School subjects in UK top 10 in Guardian league table

Three Lancaster University Management School subjects are ranked in the top 10 in the UK in the latest national league table from the Guardian – driven by the success of LUMS graduates.
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'How Democrats are using music to reclaim ‘Republican values’ of freedom, patriotism and leadership'

In his latest article for The Conversation, David Collinson, Distinguished Professor of Leadership at Lancaster University Management School, discusses the use of music in the US election campaign.
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'Books That Shook the Business World: The Human Condition by Hannah Arendt'

In this article for The Conversation, Dr Divya Jyoti and Professor Bogdan Costea (Organisation, Work and Technology) explain why 'The Human Condition' is one of their most influential 20th century works, providing early insights into how technology affects humanity.
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Lancaster researcher helps set path for AI in recruitment

Dr Huw Fearnall-Williams helped in the creation of the UK’s first guide on the future use of Artificial Intelligence in hiring.

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Engaging with Business

Our Business and Societal Engagement focuses on 'grand challenges' faced by management, organisations and workers in the 21st century.

Business and Societal Engagement