PhD topics in HR to shift to the Academic sector and join an MBA College as a Lecturer

I have been working in the HR Department. I have recently decided to shift to the academic sector and join an MBA College as a Lecturer. I have also decided to pursue a PhD in HR. I want some suggestions regarding the topics of HR in which I can do my PhD.

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Dear Iftikhar,

I have met a few people who have completed a Ph.D. in HR, but these individuals have been practically ineffective in their HR functional roles, failing to make any significant impression in their careers. Eventually, they transitioned to theoretical fields within HR and became advisors, consultants, or corporate HR experts, among other roles.

Based on my personal experiences and observations of these individuals, I have come to the conclusion that HR is a field for practical individuals who master their craft through experience and continue to progress forward.

Regards,
Partho

Thank you to both of you for your responses!

I wanted a suggestion. I practice graphology. If I take graphology in the context of the selection procedure, would that be a feasible topic? Graphology is "handwriting analysis" which is used extensively in European countries as a selection tool.

Do an overtime analysis for the exports industry and its effects on human health and work performance.

Best Regards,
Sajid Ansari
Delhi

Dear Iftiki,

I think you should explore the topics related to salary patterns linked to stability on the job and their behavior.

Ratan Kumar
9717438487

Hi, Ph.D...oops, "searching a topic" is a Ph.D. in itself. Hehehe...just kidding. Just go ahead with what you feel is best you can do in research rather than asking someone, as it will confuse you so much. Believe me, it's true. Nothing is correct in this world, and everything is right in this world. When it comes to research, what is being followed and what is not being followed, what is true and what is not true; all mixes and becomes a biryani.

My suggestion: just go ahead and do research on the subject that first came to your mind. If there is no company in India using the technique, maybe with your research someday, you will be hired for your consultation service. Best of luck.

Ukmitra

Hi,
Please do not look for quick fixes...there is no substitute for hard work…if you will approach it frivolously you will end up like those examples cited by ‘Parthsarthy’ as “…who did Phd in HR but these people are practically failure in their HR functional role to make any impression in their career and finally they turned to theoretical fields in HR and become advisors or consultants or corporate HR masters etc.”
You my like to give yourself some time (say 3-4 weeks) to read about current topics and trends in HR in some popular and research oriented journals (choose some good international/national journals – not something like Indian Mangers or HRD magazines) and see what topic catches your eye and intrigues your intelligence to prompt you to explore further in the topic.
Your guide is going to be deciding factor about the quality of your work…choose wisely.
Best luck
(Ph.D., IITB)

Dear Friend,

Firstly, to do a Ph.D., you must have an in-depth exposure to any organization and possess people management skills. I am a guide for Ph.D. in management and can help you identify some topics. To know more about your interests, I need some background on your academic and organizational experience.

Dr. H.S. Sai, drhssai@yahoo.com

Hi, my research topic is knowledge management in Indian manufacturing companies. It's related to HR. E-KM and e-learning are also some challenging topics in HR.

Dear Mr. Sai,

Even I have the same question now. I have completed MBA (HR) and have 2 years of work experience in the fields of recruitment, training, performance management, grievance handling of 100 people (includes factory, godown). My organization has 6 departments - Marketing, Accounts, IT, Service, Dispatch, Media, and all matters for final decision-making come to me. Along with this, I have to think about the developmental areas for new innovations in the system/process.

So now, I would like to know where I can pursue a PhD. Please help as I need to start the process as soon as possible.

Vishnu Pryal
manopryal@gmail.com

Dear Moona,

Thanks for your suggestion. I was actually skeptical about the topic "Graphology". In fact, in my 2nd year of MBA, I did my research project on Graphology.

I feel this topic is unexplored and needs more awareness. I feel I would be able to do justice to this.

Dear Ukmitra,

Thanks for your motivating words. I am hesitating because I am not able to find any Indian company that uses Graphology as a tool. In a Ph.D., you have to do the research work in the context of a company or firm. I feel this is absurd. If nobody is aware, how would they be using this tool, and I can't do research because nobody is using it.

Dear Dr. Sai,

I have sent you a message and will mail you soon with all the relevant details. Please check your message inbox.

I also extend my sincere thanks to the other members for their suggestions. Thanks to all of you!

Best regards.

Hello Iftikf,

I have gone through the whole post and I feel that you should go ahead and do research work in this particular topic. After all, research should be done in the field where it needs to be. Since this is an unexplored field, you should create more awareness by conducting research....