Department of Organizational Behavior (OB)

Can social influence drive collective behavior change in public policies and organizational...
Insights from research at HEC Lausanne-UNIL – Given most individuals’ desire to conform to other people’s behavior, social influence is frequently used as a driver of behavior change in public policies and to adapt organizational culture. However, the research carried out by Prof. Charles Efferson, HEC Lausanne (UNIL) and his co-authors shows that this mechanism may have its limitations.

La Prof. Franciska Krings dans le dernier numéro de L'uniscope!
«Embauche: tous des caméléons?»

Prof. John Antonakis included in the ranking of highly cited researchers
A full professor in the Department of Organizational Behaviour at HEC Lausanne, UNIL, Prof. John Antonakis has been named on the prestigious list of Highly Cited Researchers 2019 produced by the Web of Science Group, confirming his influence and significant impact in his field of study.

Job interviews: chameleons in personality tests?
Insights from research at HEC Lausanne – How will applicants behave when the professional stakes are high and fitting in with a corporate culture increases the likelihood of getting the job? How far will they be prepared to go to increase their chances? Professor Franciska Krings from HEC Lausanne (UNIL) and her co-author lift the veil on the chameleons of job interviews.

Twelve professors from HEC Lausanne have been highly rated in the Forschungsmonitoring...
Twelve professors from HEC Lausanne (UNIL) have scored highly in the VWL Ranking of the Forschungsmonitoring for their publications in leading academic journals, reflecting the excellence and strong academic impact of the research carried out in the School.