Michele Craven

Michele Craven is an Assistant Professor of Management in the Department of Management & Information Systems at Mississippi State University's College of Business. She holds a Ph.D. in Management from the University of North Texas (2017), an MBA from McNeese State University (2012), and a B.S. in Business Management from Louisiana State University (2009).

Her research focuses on workplace bullying, organizational justice, ethics, and employee dynamics within family businesses. She also explores experimental design methodologies and their applications in management research. Key themes in her work include the psychological and behavioral impacts of workplace interactions, leadership authenticity, and succession planning in family enterprises.

Craven has published extensively in journals such as Journal of Organizational Behavior, Journal of Family Business Management, and Employee Relations. Her recent work addresses topics like the role of women's professional organizations in leadership development, signaling theory in family firm recruitment, and the microfoundations of family business research. She frequently presents at conferences including the Academy of Management and the Family Enterprise Research Conference.

While her profile does not explicitly mention awards or grants, her prolific publication record and conference presentations highlight her contributions to organizational behavior and family business studies. She advises no listed students but actively engages in collaborative research projects. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in managing complex workplace challenges.