Topics for theses

Which topic should I choose?

For a thesis in the field of business psychology and human resources, you can either choose a topic yourself or apply for one of the suggested topics. 

Please contact Prof. Dr. Vera Hagemann, Michèle Rieth or Jonathan Meinecke directly to apply for a proposed topic. 

Current topics:

HR Analytics (People or Workforce Analytics) - Prof. Dr. Vera Hagemann:

• The perception of HR analytics by employees, with special attention to trust
• HR-Analytics - From its beginnings until today: Where does it come from and what is possible today?
• HR Analytics in the context of personnel selection
• A literature study comparing HR analytics in Europe and the USA.
• HR-Analytics: Opportunities and Risks for Organizations and Employees

Human-Automation Interaction - Michèle Rieth:

• Human-Automation Interaction: Opportunities and Risks for Organizations and Employees
• Automation as a human team player? 
• A literature study on flexible automation

Future-oriented leadership - Jonathan Meinecke:

• Leading virtual teams
• Self-organized teams - leading without a manager?
• Leadership in times of crisis