Bio

Studied Sociology (Methodology and Organization Theory) in Tilburg (1972-1978)

Worked at the IVA (Institute of applied Research in Work and Organization Issues) (1977- 1989)

1988, Phd Thesis: “Policy Networks in Action”

1989-1991: Consultant of business and ICT at Unisys Nederland NV

1991- 2001: Associate Professor, Organization Studies and Methodology at the University of Amsterdam

2001- 2008: Consultant Organization and digital technology at CMG/Logica

2008 – 2011: Consultant Organization and digital technology at Ordina Nederland

2011- 2016: Consultant Organization and digital Technology CGI Nederland

2016 – present: Senior Research Fellow Organization Studies Tilburg University

Expertise

Organizations and Networks         

Relational Governance

Digitalization of Organizations

Research Methodology of Organizations

Teaching

Extended Master students (Organization Studies)

External Phd students (Organization Studies)

Collaboration

KNVI: Standing Workgroup Research and Education

Highlights

Colloquim and Book presentation:  Regie van Outsourcingscontracten, 10 eenvoudige lessen (Platform Outsourcing Nederland, 2017)

Recent publications

  1. Big Data in organizations: Taking stock of the adoption of Big Data a…

    Baaijens, J., de Heij, E., Raab, J., & Boertien, T. (2018). Big Data in organizations: Taking stock of the adoption of Big Data applications in and their impact on organizations in the Netherlands. Paper presented at EGOS Colloquium Tallin, July 4-7, 2018, Tallin, Estonia.
  2. Big data and organizations in action - An empirical exploration of th…

    Baaijens, J., Raab, J., & Brouwer, K. (2016). Big data and organizations in action: An empirical exploration of the adoption of Big Data applications in organizations in the Netherlands.
  3. Bendable bars in a Dutch prison - A creative place in a non-creative …

    Kenis, P. N., Kruyen, P. M., & Baaijens, J. (2011). Bendable bars in a Dutch prison: A creative place in a non-creative space. In A. van Marrewijk, & D. Yanow (Eds.), Organizational spaces. Rematerializing the workaday world (pp. 58-74). Edward Elgar Publishing.
  4. The prison of the future? An evaluation of an innovative prison desig…

    Kenis, P. N., Kruyen, P. M., Baaijens, J., & Barneveld, P. (2010). The prison of the future? An evaluation of an innovative prison design in the Netherlands. The Prison Journal, 90(3), 313-330.
  5. Evidence based consultancy

    Baaijens, J., Kenis, P. N., & Meeus, M. T. H. (2009). Evidence based consultancy. M & O: Tijdschrift voor Management en Organisatie, 1, 79-95.

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