Michael Schwartz

Michael Schwartz serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Organizational Behavior at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management, focusing on organizational behavior with specialized expertise in transgender inclusion and diversity initiatives within management contexts.

His research program centers on transgender experiences in organizations, intrinsic motivation through Self-Determination Theory, Social Identity Theory, bias mechanisms, and allyship development. This work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications for creating inclusive workplaces, particularly through innovative management education approaches that challenge traditional gender binaries and foster self-awareness.

Analysis of his 2014-2023 publications reveals a cohesive trajectory examining transgender inclusion across multiple dimensions: from foundational workplace integration (2014) to pedagogical innovations for management education (2017-2020) and recent expansions into leadership development and emotional intelligence training (2021-2023). These works consistently integrate social identity perspectives with practical organizational interventions, demonstrating sustained scholarly contribution to diversity and inclusion research.