Laurie Ziegler

Laurie Ziegler is a Clinical Professor of Management at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas, where she has held roles including Senior Lecturer III and Visiting Professor since 2004. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Business Administration (University of Texas at Arlington, 1993), an M.S. in Human Resource Management (1988), and a B.A. in Psychology (Southwest Texas State University, 1981).

Her research focuses on organizational behavior, leadership, and cognitive processes within organizations. Notable studies include investigations into virtual office impacts on employee satisfaction and meta-analyses of leadership theories. Ziegler has also explored internal marketing strategies and organizational cognitive complexity models. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in human resource management and workplace wellness.

Ziegler’s accolades include the 2005 Who’s Who in Business Higher Education and multiple teaching awards. She has contributed to academic service through roles like Chair of the Student Life Committee and membership in university curriculum committees. Her professional affiliations span organizations such as the Academy of Management and Beta Gamma Sigma.

• Research Highlights: Virtual workplace dynamics, cognitive complexity in organizations, leadership theory validation
• Service & Leadership: Curriculum oversight, student life advocacy, academic committee leadership