Department of Business Administration,
, specializing in Human Resource Management and Organization, University of Siegen

Profile

The Chair of Human Resource Management and Organization at the University of Siegen combines research and teaching with a clear goal: to develop well-founded answers to the current challenges of the working world.

• In our research, we focus in particular on human resource management, organization and strategy, risk governance, as well as international and intercultural management. Our focus is not only on theoretical insights but also on practical solutions.
• In our teaching, we impart both fundamental knowledge and current developments in the field. The focus is on solid theoretical foundations, practical applications, and independent scholarly work.

Our goal is to empower students to think independently, reflect critically, and take on leadership roles within organizations. Theory and practice are consistently integrated throughout this process. Our graduates should impress with their solid subject knowledge, analytical thinking, and ability to put theory into practice.

In addition, the Chair sees itself as a partner for businesses.

Chairholder

Volker Stein has held the Chair of Business Administration, specializing in Human Resource Management and Organization, at the University of Siegen since 2006. After studying business administration at the University of Mannheim, he earned his doctorate and habilitation at Saarland University. In addition to his work in research and teaching, he is actively involved in academic self-governance and in fostering dialogue between academia and the professional world. He is a founding board member of the University of Siegen Business School and served as Prorector for Resources and Governance at the University of Siegen.