Clarissa Steele

Clarissa Steele is an Assistant Professor at Kansas State University's College of Business Administration. Her research focuses on equity in organizations, particularly gender equity, and how individual perceptions affect diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the workplace. She also studies the impact of board, CEO, and top management team diversity, as well as perceptions around CEO pay.

Dr. Steele's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior from the University of Missouri (2020), an MS in Survey Research and Methodology from the University of Nebraska (2010), an MA in Spanish from Bowling Green State University (2006), and dual BS and BA degrees in Business Administration (Management), Psychology, and Spanish from the University of Nebraska (2004).

Her primary research interests center on gender equity in organizations. She investigates the ideal worker norm and its effects on designating high-potential employees, the impact of board gender diversity on perceptions of gender equity, and the role of women's professional organizations in leader development within male-dominated industries. Additionally, she studies attitudes toward CEO pay in the U.S., exploring how beliefs and background experiences shape these perceptions.

Her recent publications reflect her focus on organizational behavior and diversity. The 2021 article on CEO dismissal provides a multidisciplinary analysis of executive turnover, while the 2019 cross-cultural study examines team psychological safety and innovation in South Korea. Her work spans topics of leadership, diversity, and cross-cultural management.

Dr. Steele has received several awards for her research, including:

• International Management Division Douglas Nigh Award, Academy of Management (2017)
• University of Missouri 3-Minute Thesis Competition Runner-up (2018)
• University of Missouri 3-Minute Thesis Competition Runner-up (2019)

There is no information provided about her advisees or grant funding in the current text.