Organisation profile
Overview of our Research
We engage in research for the public good. With an explicit link to grand challenges, the cross-cutting themes in our research focus on tackling some of the biggest management problems facing business, society and policymakers. We develop research impact through our publications in leading journals, external engagement and links with relevant practitioners and policymakers to affect positive change.
Members of the Discipline have published their research in numerous leading, international peer-reviewed journals, including the British Journal of Management, Human Relations, Journal of Business Ethics, International Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of World Business, Organization Studies and Strategic Management Journal, among others.
The Centre for Entrepreneurial Growth and Scaling (CEGS) is led by colleagues from the Discipline. Discipline members currently hold editorial posts in a variety of highly-ranked academic journals, serve in leadership roles in internationally leading academic associations and have won a number or research awards.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Burnout in Hybrid Work Environments: Unpacking the Role of Technostress, Psychological Detachment, and Organisational Supports
Whelan, E., O'Brien, A. J. & McCarthy, A., 2026, In: Internet Research.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Meaning-based leadership, team value alignment, and team strategy implementation
van Knippenberg, D., Wu, J. & de Haas, M., 2026, In: Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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When will employees voice up? Leader-member exchange similarity and leader group prototypicality
Wu, J., van Knippenberg, D., Giessner, S. R. & Wong, S. I., 2026, In: Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies. 33, 1, p. 114-133Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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University of Groningen
Zhang, J. (Visiting researcher)
Jul 2025Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Invited talk at Annual Feminist Philosophy Symposium, “Applying Judith Butler’s thought to analyse organizational aggression”
Kenny, K. (Speaker)
9 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Invited Talk
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Board Interlocks in Supply Chains: Performance Implications for Suppliers and Customers
Zhang, J. (Speaker)
Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation at a National/International Refereed Conference
Prizes
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1st Prize Winner for the Best Teaching and Learning Resource
Mccarthy, A. (Recipient), Jun 2014
Prize: Honorary award
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Advances in Developing Human Resources Journal - Outstanding Special Issue Editors Award
Mccarthy, A. (Recipient), Apr 2015
Prize: Honorary award
Press/Media
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Male bosses in Ireland need training on female menopause as study shows low knowledge in workplace
O'Sullivan, M. & O'Brien, E.
17/10/25
1 Media contribution
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No whistleblower is an island – why networks of allies are key to exposing corruption
29/04/25
1 Media contribution
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