On June 3rd, we’ll be joined by Dr. Elizabeth Umphress to discuss her extensive research on Unethical Prosocial Behavior (UPB). While organizations expend significant efforts to create a sense of belonging and foster collegiality at work , Dr. Umphress’ research finds an unintended negative consequence. Individuals with strong attachments to and identification with their employer may also be the most likely to engage in unethical pro-organizational behaviors that violate social values, norms, laws, or standards of proper conduct. UPB research suggests that positive social exchange and organizational identification may cause employees to do “bad things for good reasons.” We’ll discuss Umphress’ findings at length and explore the implications for ethical workplaces.
ELIZABETH UMPHRESS
Dr. Elizabeth Umphress is Professor of Management at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. Under the rubric of social justice research, she pursues three primary branches of inquiry: ethics, organizational justice, and diversity. Dr. Umphress has published over thirty articles in management journals in her field. She also provides important service to her profession, including being an Associate Editor for the Academy of Management Journal. In a consulting capacity, she has worked with companies such as NASA, Citigroup, and Lockheed Martin.
Make a Donation
Your donation supports New Works and the writers directly.