Professor Kirk Chang

• Maxwell Building Room 326
• T: 0161-295 2247
• E: k.chang@salford.ac.uk

• Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00 (by appointment only)

Kirk Chang (BSc, MSc, PGCE, Ph.D, FHEA, CPsychol, CSci, AFBPsS, OSHCR) is Professor of Leadership & People Management in the Business School. He is a registered HR Consultant and co-founder of HC HRM Consultancy, specialising in the facilitation of organisational performance and enhancing the workplace experience for employees. His clients include private sectors, SMEs, local councils, NGO charities and the NHS. Prof. Chang received his Ph.D. in Occupational Psychology (Manchester) and was awarded his first lectureship in 1995. He is a knowledge disseminator, learning facilitator and research practitioner in academic enterprise. His current duties involve scholarly activities, business consultancy and research development. Prof. Chang is a Chartered Scientist of the British Science Council (CSci), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Member of the British of Academy of Management (BAM), Member of the International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP), Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) and Associate Fellow (AFBPsS) of the British Psychological Society. His research interests are in the areas of organisational behaviour and performance.

• Organisational Behaviour
• Occupational Psychology
• Quantitative Data Analysis and Method
• Research Method

Prof. Kirk Chang examines theoretically important and policy relevant issues both in organisational behaviour and dynamics (OB/OD). OB studies the impact that individuals, groups and structures have on behaviour within an organisation, whereas OD investigates the organisational characteristics and their influence on organisations. Major OB/OD research themes include: organisational culture, membership stability and citizenship behaviour. Studying OB/OD helps business owners, team leaders, group managers and HR practitioners to better understand: i). how employees work individually and collectively in the organisation; ii). how HR policies and regulations affect organisational dynamics; and, iii). how information develops and impacts behaviour. Prof. Chang's research projects have theoretical implications for academic knowledge and contribute to the evolution of OB/OD theories. Business owners, organisational leaders, HR policy makers, and general employers seeking to maximise their organisations performance may also benefit from OB/OD research projects.  Commercial consultancy projects and KTP (knowledge transfer partnerships) proposals are welcome. Please contact Prof. Chang with proposals that explore OB/OD or relevant themes.

Academic Qualifications

• PGCE. Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. University of Lancaster, UK.
• Ph.D. in Occupational Psychology. University of Manchester, UK.
• Certificate in Professional Research Skills. The Victoria University of Manchester, UK.
• Certificate in Business English. Oxford Brookes University, UK. 
• Certificate in Graduate Demonstrator Curriculum. University of Manchester, UK.
• Certificate in Research & Career Management. The Victoria University of Manchester, UK.
• Certificate in Occupational Testing. Level B. Int. The British Psychological Society, UK
• Certificate in Occupational Testing. Level A. The British Psychological Society, UK.
• M.Sc. in Occupational Psychology. University of London, UK.
• B.Sc. in Medical Sociology, Psychology. Kaohsiung Medical University, TAIWAN.

Professional Chartership, Fellowship and Membership

• Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register. Registered Consultant (OSHCR)
• The British Academy of Management. Member (ID: 21827)
• The Higher Education Academy. Fellow (FHEA; Ref: 38007)
• The British Psychological Society. Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol; Ref. 108837)
• The British Psychological Society. Associate Fellow (AFBPsS; Ref. 108837)
• The British Science Council. Chartered Scientist (CSci; Ref. BPS/118/108837)
• UK University and College Union. Formal Membership (2006-2010).
• The British Council Taipei. Graduate Membership.
• International Association of Applied Psychology. Member (Ref. 1573210).
• Taiwanese Psychological Association. Formal Membership.

This list covers the current REF period (2009-2013) only.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers

• Chang, K., Kuo, C.C., Su, M., & Taylor, J. (in press). Dis-identification in organisation (DiO) and its role in the workplace. Industrial Relations.
• Chang, K., & Taylor, J. (in press). Do your employees use the right stress coping strategies. International Journal of Commerce and Strategy.  
• Chang, K. (2012). Is loyalty still a merit for employees? International Journal of Commerce and Strategy, 4(4), 258-274. 
• Chang, K. (2011). Less stressed at work – Research on the efficacy of job stress coping strategies. Advances in Management, 4 (11), 31. (Research note)
• Chang, K., Cheng, K.T., & Lee, I.L. (2011). Situational analysis on the association between membership criticality and group dynamics. Journal of Social Sciences and Philosophy, 23(2), 37-71. 
• Chang, K. (2011). Membership stability and performance: A study of baseball clubs and laboratory groups. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 22(2), 457-480.
• Chang, K., & Smithikrai, C. (2010). Counterproductive behaviour at work: An investigation into reduction strategies. International Journal of Human Resource Management. 21 (8), 1272-1288. 
• Chang, K. (2010). Community cohesion after natural disaster: An inspiration from Carlisle flood. Disaster, 34 (2), 289-302.
• Chang, K., & Lu, L. (2009). The influence of occupation on stressors and work behaviours. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 20 (3), 591-605. 

Book

• Chang, K., & Taylor, J. (2012). Working to establish effective stress management techniques for employees. Saarbrucken, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-8484-9730-0.

Book Chapters

• Chang, K. (2013). When flood invades the village – Insights from Organisational Dynamics. In: Raskovic, B., & Mrdja, S. (Ed.). Natural disasters: Prevention, Risk Factors and Management. New York: Nova Science.¿ISBN: 978-1-62257-676-0¿
• Chang, K., Cheng, K.T., & Lee, I.L. (2010). Re-examining the association between membership stability and organisational performance. In: Y.C. Kuo (Ed.). Public governance and regional affairs management. Vol. 4 (1), Ch. 5, pp.97-123. Hsin-Chu, Taiwan: Hsuan Chuang University Press. ¿ISBN: 978-986-6383-04-5¿
• Chang, K., Cheng, K.T., Sun, B.C., & Lee, I.L. (2009). Strategies to reduce the counterproductive behaviour at work. In: Central Personnel Administration (Ed). Government governance and human resource development. Ch4. 54-80. Taipei, Taiwan: Central Personnel Administration.