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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus
Part Time
Oct 2026
6 Year
Explore how organisations and work are changing, and take Organisation Studies and Human Resource Management into a postgraduate research degree focused on the realities of modern working life. Investigate the growing responsibility of organisations to act ethically and sustainably, and what this means for people and performance. Develop research into new ways organisations can manage their workforces effectively and fairly, including the evolving employer–employee relationship. Join research shaping organisational practices and structures, including work on gender equality that informs barriers to entry and supports women’s career progression. In an increasingly global and competitive business world, our research is helping shape the practices, processes and structures of organisations.
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