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Paul Higgins joined the Department of Public and Social Administration in September 2008. He teaches and researches in the areas of public sector management and human resource management and has an ongoing interest with matters relating to the enhancement and promotion of student learning. His current research focuses on the impact of regulatory bodies monitoring the performance of public services, thinking styles in the workplace and quality of life.

 Recent publications

  • “The predictive power of socialization variables for thinking styles among adults in the workplace”, Learning and Individual Differences, 18,1,2008,11-18 (with Zhang, L-f)
  • “Employment Relations” in Muller-Camen, M., Croucher, R. and Leigh, S. (eds.) Human Resource Management: A Case Study Approach, London: Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development, 2008 (with Croucher, R.)
  • The Context of HRM”, in Muller-Camen, M., Croucher, R. and Leigh S. (eds.) Human Resource Management: A Case Study Approach, London: Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (2008) (with Frame, P.)
  • Thinking performer or automated bureaucrat? The thinking styles of HR managers registered for CIPD-accredited HRM courses”, Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development, Centres conference, June 2008 (with Zhang, L-f)
  • Shaping the bargaining agenda. The Audit Commission and public service reform in British local government”, International Journal of Human Resource Management, 18, 9, 2007, 1589-1607 (with Roper, I. and James, P.)

 Research interests

  • Public Sector Management
  • Student Learning
  • Employment Relations

 Teaching interests

  •   Human Resource Management
  •   Public Sector Management
  •   Organisation Studies
 
Dr Paul Higgins
BA, MA, PGCertHE, PhD
Assistant Professor

Tel:       +852 2788 9211
Fax:      +852 2788 8926
Email:    phiggins@cityu.edu.hk
Room:   AC-B7501