David Richards

Dr. David Richards is a Professor in the Faculty of Business Administration at Lakehead University and currently serves as the Interim Provost & Vice President (Academic). He joined Lakehead University in August 2008 after a career in healthcare and social services, where he held roles as a clinician and manager, focusing on corporate policy, quality management, clinical services, and human resources.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Gerontology

Dr. Richards’ research centers on organizational behavior, integrating theories from management and clinical disciplines. His work explores interpersonal relationships in workplaces, their impact on individual and organizational outcomes, and topics such as leader-subordinate dynamics, organizational citizenship behaviors, ethical decision-making, and perceived organizational support.

His publications focus on attachment theory applications in organizational settings, workplace relationships, leadership psychology, and cross-disciplinary behavioral management. Key trends include cross-cultural analyses, emotion regulation in teams, and justice perceptions in organizational interactions.