Themen für Bachelorarbeiten

Beschreibung: This bachelor thesis examines current scientific literature regarding leaders' stress mindset and its association with their perception of employee well-being. Building on stress mindset theory as a theoretical framework, it analyzes how leaders' stress-is-enhancing versus stress-is-debilitating mindset shapes their perception of employees' work engagement and emotional exhaustion. By integrating perspectives from social projection theory, the underlying psychological mechanisms of this projection effect are systematically discussed. Furthermore, the thesis provides a critical discussion of boundary conditions, such as leader empathy, work demands, and demographic variables, that may strengthen or weaken this association. Implications for leadership development and employee well-being management in increasingly demanding work environments are considered. The thesis may be written in either German or English.

Please read the following article as an introduction to the topic:
Kaluza, A. J., Junker, N. M., Schuh, S. C., Raesch, P., von Rooy, N. K., & van Dick, R. (2022). A leader in need is a leader indeed? The influence of leaders' stress mindset on their perception of employee well-being and their intended leadership behavior. Applied Psychology, 71(4), 1347-1384. https://doi.org/10.1111/apps.12359
Kontakt: Nathalie von Rooy, E-Mail

Beschreibung: This bachelor thesis provides a critical literature review exploring the conceptual boundaries of interviewer impression management (I-IM) and examines how the increasing trend of artificial intelligence reshapes both the construct and its practical relevance. Drawing on signaling theory, it systematically distinguishes I-IM from general recruiter behavior and broader interpersonal dynamics through an integrative taxonomy organized along the dimensions of target and function. Building on this conceptual foundation, the thesis critically examines how the increasing integration of artificial intelligence into interview settings challenges I-IM. Implications for recruitment practice and future research at the intersection of human and artificial intelligence-mediated interviews are considered. The thesis may be written in either German or English.

Please read the following article as an introduction to the topic:
Wilhelmy, A., Kleinmann, M., König, C. J., Melchers, K. G., & Truxillo, D. M. (2016). How and why do interviewers try to make impressions on applicants? A qualitative study. Journal of Applied Psychology, 101(3), 313-332. https://doi.org/10.1037/apl0000046
Kontakt: Nathalie von Rooy, E-Mail

Beschreibung: Micromanagement (MM) is a widely discussed management practice, often portrayed negatively in organizations and frequently criticized by employees. Despite the abundance of advice and commentary on MM in the professional and grey literature, it remains a comparatively under-researched phenomenon: only in recent years has academic research devoted increasing attention to the topic. This is particularly striking given MM's common occurrence and its potential impact on employee outcomes.
This bachelor's thesis will contribute to advancing knowledge about MM by providing a balanced, state-of-the-art review of the existing literature, synthesizing key findings and theoretical perspectives. To this end, you will provide an overview of MM conceptualizations and theoretical underpinnings, contrast MM with related constructs (e.g., abusive supervision), and summarize key findings concerning the effects of MM on employee behavioral, attitudinal, and well-being outcomes. Because the empirical basis is still thin and partly scattered across adjacent constructs, the thesis will demand a degree of transfer work from related research streams and a critical discussion of the current state of the art.
Supervision can be conducted in German or English; the thesis may be written in German or English.

Sample Reference:
Deen, C., Kiewitz, C., Kim, J. Y., Restubog, S. L. D., Chih, Y. Y., & Tang, R. L. (2024). Helicopter Bosses: Development and Validation of the Micromanagement Scale. In Academy of Management Proceedings (Vol. 2024, No. 1, p. 10593). Valhalla, NY 10595: Academy of Management. https://doi.org/10.1177/01492063251378092


Kontakt: Anne Kellenter, E-Mail

Beschreibung: As hybrid work becomes a defining feature of modern employment, understanding how work location shapes employees? psychological experiences at work is of growing theoretical and practical importance. This bachelor thesis will provide a comprehensive summary of the literature on hybrid work, synthesizing key findings and theoretical perspectives. Prior research has often examined hybrid work as a between-person characteristic (e.g., comparing people who work mostly remotely vs. mostly on-site) but this thesis will also adopt a within-person perspective.
Beyond summarizing existing knowledge, it will offer a critical reflection on the strengths, limitations, and potential gaps in the literature. The thesis aims to combine an evidence-based overview with analytical insights, highlighting both what is well-established and what requires further attention.

Key references:

Gajendran, R. S., Ponnapalli, A. R., Wang, C., & Javalagi, A. A. (2024). A dual pathway model of remote work intensity: A meta-analysis of its simultaneous positive and negative effects. Personnel Psychology, 77, 1351?1386. https://doi.org/10.1111/peps.12641

Rudolph, C. W., & Zacher, H. (2025). Working from home: When is it too much of a good thing? Human Resource Development Quarterly, 36(1), 9?47. https://doi.org/10.1002/hrdq.21530

Kontakt: Salomé Dépraz, E-Mail

Beschreibung: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to evaluate applicants is rapidly expanding in organizations. At the same time, the scientific evidence base for the validity, fairness, and psychological appropriateness of AI-based scoring across personnel selection instruments remains fragmented.
This thesis will provides a literature review of the current state of AI-based scoring practices in the assessment of personality, emotion, and performance within personnel selection. By identifying key challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field, the review will inform both future research directions and responsible practice in AI-supported personnel selection. The thesis may be written in either English or German. Please read the following articles for an introduction to the topic:

Koenig, N., Tonidandel, S., Thompson, I., Albritton, B., Koohifar, F., Yankov, G., ... & Newton, C. (2023). Improving measurement and prediction in personnel selection through the application of machine learning. Personnel Psychology, 76(4), 1061-1123.
Kontakt: Johanna Bayón, E-Mail