Dr Chris Woodrow
Associate Professor in Organisational Behaviour
Director of Studies, Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour
Fellow, UK HEA

Specialisms
- Psychological Contracts,
- Workplace Bullying,
- Newcomer Socialisation,
- Idiosyncratic Deals
Location
Dr Chris Woodrow is an Associate Professor in Organisational Behviour at Henley Business School. He is also the Director of Studies for the department of Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour.
Chris' academic background is in organisational psychology. He was awarded a PhD by King's College London and has held research and teaching posts at the University of Oxford, King's College London and Middlesex University. He has also worked outside academia in health policy.
Chris' research broadly examines relationships at work and their effects on individuals and organisations. His work has particularly focused on workplace bullying, psychological contracts and newcomer socialisation.
Chris is a fellow of the Higher Education Authority and a chartered member of the British Psychological Society.
Chris' research and consultancy has involved working with organisations in the healthcare, civil service and trade union areas, as well as in the commercial sector.
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Specialisms
- Psychological Contracts
- Workplace Bullying
- Newcomer Socialisation
- Idiosyncratic Deals