Kirk Chang

Biography

Kirk Chang is Professor and Research Convenor at the Salford Business School. He is a registered HR consultant and co-founder of HC HRM Consultancy, specialising in the facilitation of organisational performance and enhancing the workplace experience for employees. His consultancy philosophy is that apart from the designated objectives (e.g. performance enhancement, profits generation), it is vital to create a better shadow between companies, employees and local communities - the concept of harmony society. He received his Ph.D. in Occupational Psychology (Manchester) and was awarded his first lectureship in 1995. He is a knowledge disseminator, learning facilitator and research practitioner in academic enterprise. His current duties involve scholarly activities, business consultancy and research development. He is a Chartered Scientist of the British Science Council (CSci), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Member of the British of Academy of Management (BAM), Member of the International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD), Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) and Associate Fellow (AFBPsS) of the British Psychological Society. His research interests are in the areas of organisational behaviour and performance.

Research Interest

Prof. Kirk Chang examines theoretically important and policy relevant issues both in organisational behaviour and dynamics (OB/OD). OB studies the impact that individuals, groups and structures have on behaviour within an organisation, whereas OD investigates the organisational characteristics and their influence on organisations. Major OB/OD research themes include: organisational culture, membership stability and citizenship behaviour. Studying OB/OD helps business owners, team leaders, group managers and HR practitioners to better understand: i). how employees work individually and collectively in the organisation; ii). how HR policies and regulations affect organisational dynamics; and, iii). how information develops and impacts behaviour. Prof. Chang's research projects have theoretical implications for academic knowledge and contribute to the evolution of OB/OD theories. Business owners, organisational leaders, HR policy makers, and general employers seeking to maximise their organisations performance may also benefit from OB/OD research projects.  Commercial consultancy projects and KTP (knowledge transfer partnerships) proposals are welcome. Please contact Prof. Chang with proposals that explore OB/OD or relevant themes.