Aykut Berber

Aykut Berber is a Professor of Management and Organisation at the University of the West of England's Bristol Business School. His research spans critical HRM studies, focusing on historical management thought, workplace inclusion, power dynamics, and qualitative methodologies.

• Institution: University of the West of England
• School: Bristol Business School
• Academic Rank: Professor
• Email: aykut.berber@uwe.ac.uk

Research Interests:
As a leading scholar in critical management studies, Berber investigates:

• Historical evolution of management thought (Taylorism, Fayolism)
• Contemporary workplace inclusion and diversity
• Proactive work behaviors and job crafting
• Power structures and leadership dynamics
• Qualitative research methodologies
• Intersection of historical analysis with modern organizational development

Recent Publications (2012-2024):
His work spans interdisciplinary themes connecting organizational theory with historical analysis, including studies on:

• HR differentiation and inclusion
• Proactive workplace behaviors
• Power dynamics in managerial interactions
• Historical comparative studies of management doctrines
• Entrepreneurial risk management
• Resilience in organizational contexts