Mrs Karen Wise

BA (Hons), PgDip, MSc.

Management School

Doctoral Researcher

Managing Director of Senatus Consulting - undertaking workplace investigations

kwise1@sheffield.ac.uk

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Mrs Karen Wise
Management School
Sheffield University Management School
Conduit Road
Sheffield
S10 1FL
Profile

My research is focused on the dynamics of workplace conflict during formal disciplinary and grievance procedures within the NHS. Formal procedures are often relied upon when informal resolution fails or not considered to be applicable; and whilst formal procedures are considered to 'contain' the conflict, in reality this is often not the case as formal procedures can lead to workplace conflict escalating. Specifically, my research will explore how individuals'' perceptions of fairness during formal procedures either escalates or de-escalates conflict, using case study and CIT methodology.

Qualifications
  • BA Hons in Music, University of Leeds
  • PgDip in International Human Resources
  • MSc. in Coaching Psychology
  • PgDip in Investigative Management
Research interests

My research interests are primarily workplace conflict, theories of fairness, union-management relations, Just Culture.

Professional activities and memberships

Managing Director of Senatus Consulting - undertaking workplace investigations