Organizational Behavior and Business Law
We are scholars and practitioners of Organizational Behavior, Organizational Theory, and Business Law. Whether it concerns individuals or institutions, intelligence or identity, influence or innovation, we study, teach, and support the practice of responsible professionals and organizations.
Our faculty
Our faculty are thought leaders and innovators taking diverse scholarly approaches to understanding and teaching about work and organizations. We are delighted and proud to have one another as colleagues and committed to a culture in line with the values of the college, namely access, excellence, inclusion, engagement, and innovation.
Our research and teaching impact
Our faculty conduct and translate cutting-edge research for real-world impact. Explore some of our latest research:
“Do you understand me correctly?” The role of accents in communication in global virtual teams.
Professor Szymanski suggests that non-native English speakers may communicate more effectively with each other than with native speakers due to a heightened awareness of communication and a shared social identity.
The role of informative names in niche dynamics and product survival in a high-velocity industry
New research by Professor Khessina suggests that informative brand names can significantly boost a new product's success, especially in fast-moving industries. These names help consumers quickly discover and categorize products.
Explore some of the initiatives we support and advance:
Illinois Social Innovation & Operations Initiative (ISOI)
We are a leading community of scholars advancing the integration of transdisciplinary research on strategy and organizations.
Center for Professional Responsibility in Business and Society (CPRBS)
We are at the forefront of research on ethics, values, and well-being at work, in support of teaching and supporting professionally responsible practice.
The Magelli Office of Experiential Learning
We are among the largest and most advanced providers of action learning, linking nearly every Gies student to real-world projects to bring work and classroom learning together.
Explore some of the programs we run or support:
Nearly every Gies student benefits from our courses, from new undergraduate students in Business 101 to advanced doctoral seminars. We teach core courses for all business majors, minors, and MBA students as well as central courses for BS, MS, and PhD students in Management and Organizational Behavior.
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