Mike Baer

Mike Baer is a Professor and Dean's Council Distinguished Professor at Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business, Department of Management and Entrepreneurship. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes and has held editorial roles at top journals. His research focuses on trust dynamics, fairness, and impression management in workplaces, with findings published in leading management and psychology journals. He has advised organizations globally, including Fortune 500 companies and government entities.

Education: Ph.D. in Management (University of Georgia, 2015), M.B.A. (Brigham Young University, 2010), B.A. (Brigham Young University, 2003).

Research Interests: Dr. Baer explores the dual-edged nature of trust in organizations, including how trust affects employee well-being, ethical behavior, and leadership. He investigates how procedural justice, goal-setting, and social exchange influence workplace dynamics. Media outlets such as Harvard Business Review and NPR have covered his work.

Awards: Recipient of the W. P. Carey Early-Career Research Award (2020), Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award (2022), and multiple Best Reviewer Awards. He has been recognized for teaching impact on the Dean’s List (2020, 2021).

Teaching & Advising: Instructs courses like Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior. Supervises doctoral students (e.g., H. Sessions, R. Outlaw). His advising emphasizes practical applications of organizational theory.

Consulting Expertise: Engaged with organizations including American Express, BlueCross BlueShield, and the U.S. Army, offering insights on trust-building, ethics, and leadership strategies.