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Keyan Lai is a lecturer in International Human Resource Management at the University of Edinburgh Business School. Prior to joining Edinburgh in 2019, he worked as an Associate Lecturer in Management at the University of St Andrews. Keyan obtained his PhD from Cardiff Business School. His research explores how organizations and individuals navigate uncertainty and crises, as well as the dynamics that shape careers, identity, and meaning in work. He is particularly interested in how state power and intervention create uncertainty and trigger crises, examining policies, ideologies, regulations, and ownership, and their influence on organizational practices and workplace identities. His work examines the impact of geopolitical tensions and state interventions on business activities and investment decisions, particularly in the context of global strategy and talent management. Keyan's recent publications focus on these themes, with works appearing in Strategic Organization and the Journal of International Business Policy.
University of Edinburgh Business School • Edinburgh
Lecturer in International Human Resource Management.
University of St Andrews • St Andrews
Worked as an Associate Lecturer in Management.
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