Organizational Behavior |

Human Resources and Organization — Motivation Theories (Substitute Lecture)

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Since 2025, I have been delivering substitute lectures on motivation theories as part of the introductory undergraduate lecture series on Human Resources and Organization. With an audience of over 100 students per session, this role has given me experience in teaching large-format lectures. The lectures introduce key theoretical frameworks in organizational behavior, including content and process theories of motivation, and connect them to contemporary challenges in managing people at work.

Level: Undergraduate | Institution: University of Konstanz | Format: Large Lecture (100+ students) | Since: 2019

Organizations of Tomorrow — Quantitative Research Methods

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This seminar introduces students to empirical research methods in organizational behavior, with a focus on both qualitative and quantitative approaches. It aims to provide a solid understanding of a variety of research designs, data collection techniques, and analytical methods commonly used in organizational research, while also fostering critical thinking about the ethical and practical implications of conducting research in organizational settings. Students learn to develop research questions, design appropriate studies, and apply data collection and analysis techniques. The course covers methods such as regression analysis, multilevel modeling, (quasi-)experimental designs, and case study research. By designing and conducting their own research projects, students gain hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of how to investigate current trends and challenges in organizations.

Level: Undergraduate | Institution: University of Konstanz | Year: 2025

Co-taught with Amelie Fischer (University of Konstanz)

Diversity in the World of Work — Opportunities and Challenges

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This seminar introduces students to empirical approaches for studying diversity in organizational contexts. Against the backdrop of ongoing demographic and social changes, we critically examine how diversity manifests in the workplace and how it can be researched from a social science perspective. The course emphasizes the development of students’ methodological skills: from formulating a compelling research question and hypotheses, to designing a suitable research design to investigate workplace inequality and inclusion. Through the lens of contemporary challenges — such as gender inequality and underrepresentation in leadership — students learn how to connect theoretical concepts with real-world organizational dynamics and begin shaping their own research projects.

Level: Undergraduate | Institution: University of Konstanz | Year: 2023

Student satisfaction: 1.1 (scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the best rating)