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The School of Management carries out research and education in the fields of business studies and administrative sciences across its seven subject areas: human resource management, international business, strategic management, public law, public management, regional studies, and social and health management. The school's teaching is based on high-quality research and pedagogical expertise which has been awarded nationally and accredited internationally. 

The school’s research seeks to address the societal, organisational and individual challenges brought about by change, innovation and digital transformation. It focuses on deepening our understanding of the role of organisational management, people leadership and public policy in coping with these drivers both sustainably and responsibly in order to support organisational effectiveness, employee well-being, and citizen welfare.

Jenni Tuomilehto
Dissertation 01.04.2025
Persistent fatigue caused by insufficient sleep is a common and growing problem among working-age people, but sleep deprivation is rarely discussed in the workplace. According to Jenni Tuomilehto's doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa, workplaces should not only encourage open discussions about sleep but also develop shared strategies to prevent the challenges that chronic fatigue may bring.
Etätyö
Impact case 15.11.2023
In March 2020, COVID-19 emptied many workplaces and meeting places in Finland and around the world. The pandemic caused a massive increase in remote work, as workers were content to continue working from home, tapping away at their laptops on the sofa or at the kitchen table. The new situation and the dispersion of work communities required a new style of management.
Työsyrjintä
14.11.2023
According to Finnish law, people are equal when applying for a job and in the workplace. While the law says one thing, everyday life says another. The CV of a jobseeker with a foreign-sounding name may never be read up to the point describing competence and experience. Mothers of young children may worry about the employer’s prejudices, and those over 50 – or under 30 – wonder how to once again prove that age is just a number.