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Lance Sandelands is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Sciences, and the Arts, and holds a concurrent faculty position at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business. He earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Northwestern University (1982) and a BA in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis (1977). His research explores the intersections of spirituality, ethics, and humanization in organizational contexts, drawing on philosophical traditions such as Aristotle, Aquinas, and Catholic social teachings.
Professor Sandelands teaches courses in social and organizational psychology to both business and psychology students. His work emphasizes the ‘human person’ as central to ethical business practices, advocating for frameworks that align economic activity with moral and spiritual values. Notable publications include Being at Work and God and Mammon, which argue for business models grounded in human dignity and societal welfare.
His research spans themes like I-Thou relations (inspired by Martin Buber), wonder in organizational inquiry, and the nuptial foundations of corporations. He critiques modern business culture’s anthropocentrism, advocating for theocentric and ecocentric perspectives. Sandelands’ contributions bridge philosophy, theology, and management, fostering dialogues on how organizations can cultivate deeper human connections and ethical integrity.
