Osman Kürşat ACAR

Osman Kürşat ACAR is an Associate Professor at the Department of Human Resources Management, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Suleyman Demirel University. His academic career spans over two decades with research focusing on public administration, human resources, and policy analysis.

• Lisans: Kamu Yönetimi (2000), Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi
• Yüksek Lisans: Maliye (2004), Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi
• Doktora: Kamu Yönetimi (2013), Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi

His research interests include Management Science, Public Policies, New Public Management, Management Structure of State Economic Enterprises, Public Personnel Policies, and Human Resources Management. Recent studies analyze emotional labor in healthcare, digital transformation in HR, personal development history, and career planning in education.

Notable editorial roles include:

• Editor, Human Resources Management Journal (2024-present)
• Editor, Süleyman Demirel University Human Resources Management Journal (2022-present)
• Editor, Human Resources Management Journal (2022-2025)

He has co-authored books on chronic workplace illnesses, nepotism in public administration, and leadership debates in healthcare. His work frequently engages with Turkish public sector reforms and institutional analysis.