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Jim Smith

Dr Jim Smith

    Accepting PhD Students

    Overview

    Profile summary

    My expertise and research interests are centred on small to medium-sized enterprises, Human Resource Management and innovation/entrepreneurship/change management.  I currently lead modules focused on HRM and change management.  I am keen to work with SMEs, not for profits and other organisations in regards to strategic HRM, organisational development and change management or innovation related issues.  In addition to leading modules in the UK, I have also taught change management internationally at the International Institute in Geneva.

    Professional memberships

    Associate Member of the CIPD

    Supervised research degrees

    I have been Director of Studies for three students and have been a second supervisor on a number of other PhD projects.  Topics have included the barriers facing women leaders in higher education in the GCC, absence management in UK retail, emotional intelligence in the HR profession, and the psychology of entrepreneurs.

    Teaching interests

    I teach Human Resource Management, Change management and Entrepreneurship.

    Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
      SDG 4 Quality Education
    2. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
      SDG 5 Gender Equality
    3. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
      SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
    4. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
      SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure