Rasmus Pichler

Rasmus Pichler is an Assistant Professor of Organization Theory at the Department of Organisation and Personnel Management, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. His research focuses on organizational misconduct and its social construction through interactions with regulatory, legal, and media actors.

His research interests center on how organizational wrongdoing—such as fraud, human rights violations, bribery, and abuse—is defined, contested, and managed in the public and institutional spheres. He investigates the dynamics between accused organizations and norm-enforcing bodies, analyzing how these interactions shape organizational reputations, managerial decisions, and societal accountability. His work bridges strategic management, sociology of organizations, and institutional theory.

The trend in his recent publications reflects a strong focus on discursive and social processes surrounding organizational misconduct. His work combines theoretical rigor with empirical analysis of high-profile cases, often drawing from financial crises, corporate scandals, and regulatory interventions. Key themes include blame attribution, media influence, whistleblowing, and the legitimacy of organizational responses.

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Rasmus Pichler advises students in the domain of organization theory and strategic management, though no specific students are named. His prior professional experience includes roles in corporate social responsibility at a global automotive supplier and as a management consultant for clients in technology, mobility, and financial services, which informs his research on organizational ethics and accountability. There is no mention of specific grants or funding, but his publications appear in peer-reviewed, open-access journals, suggesting active research support.

He is affiliated with the Department of Organisation and Personnel Management at Rotterdam School of Management, a leading European business school. His work contributes to broader discussions on corporate governance, ethical leadership, and the role of institutions in enforcing social norms on organizations.