ToW-Master Seminar WS 2024/25

In this course, students will collaboratively understand research methods, develop and answer research questions drawing on theory, prior work, and own empirical work. Students learn how to design research projects and conduct research which aims to prepare them for their master thesis. In this years seminar students will cover one of the following three overarching topics which reflect current research interests at the department Transformation of Work.

1) Artificial intelligence in human resource management (Qualitative)
2) Work flexibility in human resource management (Quantitative)
3) Skill development in human resource management (Qualitative)
4) The Influence of remote work on work productivity (Meta-Analysis)
5) Team creative problem-solving: An empirical investigation on its antecendents (Quantitative)
6) Prosocial motivation and problem-solving (Quantitative)
7) The role of feedback in problem-solving (Quantitative)
8) A comparison of human vs AI evaluation of problem-solving ideas (Quantitative)
9) The effects of job design and advertisement on recruiting outcomes (Meta-Analysis)
10) The effects of advertising a 4-Day-Week on potential applicants (Quantitative)

Key Facts:

Credits

12 

Courseformat

Seminar thesis and presentation in groups of 4-5 members

Courselanguage

English

Schedule

Students will be assigned to their topics in mid-June

Examination

Group Seminar Thesis (appr. 30 Pages excluding bibliography and appendix) + Presentation

Date of Submission

Beginning of December

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Lecture Information

ToW Master Seminar Link.

Contact

matthias.sinnemann@uni-muenster.de