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Dr Scott Allan is a Lecturer in Management Studies at the University of Aberdeen Business School. He is actively engaged in research and teaching with a focus on organisation theory, professionalism, and the management of professional services firms. He is based in Room 726, MacRobert Building, Kings College, Aberdeen.
His educational background includes a PhD in Organisation, Work and Technology from Lancaster University Management School, an MBA with Distinction, an LLB, and a Diploma in Legal Practice.
- PhD in Organisation, Work and Technology – Lancaster University Management School
- MBA (Distinction)
- LLB (Law Degree)
- Diploma in Legal Practice
Scott's research centers on the interplay between management practices and professional values, particularly in financialized environments. He explores themes such as professionalism, financialisation through a cultural economy lens, performativity of metrics and rankings, power, identity, subjectivity, and the concept of career as a project. His work investigates how management systems are interpreted and resisted within professional firms, and he is currently researching career transitions among senior professionals.
His sole listed publication, from 2019 in Work, Employment & Society, examines fear and anxiety among partners in financialized professional services firms, reflecting his interest in the psychological and structural tensions within these organisations. The article highlights the impact of performance metrics and financial imperatives on professional identity and autonomy.
He has received research funding from the Economic and Social Research Council and the Carnegie Trust, supporting his investigations into the management and measurement of professional performance.
- Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
- Carnegie Trust Grant: Performance management: the problem of measuring professionals
Scott currently teaches Leadership at the postgraduate level (BU501H and BU5584) and has previously taught Strategy, Interpersonal Management, Negotiation, and Persuasion. He emphasizes preparation, engagement, critical thinking, and reflection in his teaching philosophy. He also supervises PhD and dissertation students in Business Management and International Business, and he served as the Former Director of Online Education, indicating leadership in digital learning initiatives.
He is a member of the Law Society of Scotland and is currently accepting PhD students interested in his research specialisms. His work is affiliated with the University of Aberdeen Business School’s research in Business Management.
