Paula Becker Alexander

Paula Becker Alexander, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Management at Seton Hall University. She specializes in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Business Ethics, and Human Resource Management. Her research focuses on firm financial performance, executive compensation, socially responsible management practices, and human rights in business.

Education:

• MA in Asian Studies, Seton Hall University (2007)
• JD in Labor and Employment Law, NYU School of Law (1994)
• PhD in Sociology, Rutgers University (1979)
• BA in Psychology with a focus on Chordate Biology, Trinity College (1967)

Research & Professional Contributions: Dr. Alexander authored Corporate Social Irresponsibility (Routledge, 2015), with a second edition forthcoming in 2025. Her work bridges law, ethics, and management, particularly in areas like sexual harassment, leadership during crises, and global human rights litigation. She has presented at conferences such as the Society for Business Ethics and the Academy of Management.

Service & Leadership: She serves as Secretary of the Sidney Reitman Employment Law American Inn of Court and chairs the Sister Rose Thering Fund board. Her teaching spans MBA and undergraduate programs, emphasizing CSR and diversity.

Recent Work: Her 2022 presentation on spirituality in business retreats and 2021 analysis of sexual harassment in the gig economy reflect her commitment to contemporary organizational challenges.