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Steven J. Karau serves as the Gregory A. Lee Professor of Management in the Department of Management within the College of Business at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He earned his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Purdue University in 1993 and has established himself as a leading scholar in organizational behavior and social psychology with over 60 publications and more than 18,000 citations.
Dr. Karau's research focuses on group dynamics, motivation losses and gains in groups (particularly social loafing), gender differences in leadership, personality and individual differences in organizational contexts, and ethical issues in management. His work spans both theoretical contributions and empirical investigations, with special emphasis on how individuals function within group settings. He has made significant theoretical contributions as co-developer of the Collective Effort Model of individual motivation on group tasks (with Kip Williams) and Role Congruity Theory of prejudice toward female leaders (with Alice Eagly).
Analysis of Dr. Karau's recent publications reveals a continued focus on group processes and organizational behavior, with increasing attention to knowledge sharing dynamics, leadership effects across organizational levels, and the impact of psychological factors on workplace behavior. His research integrates social psychological theory with organizational applications, demonstrating the practical relevance of psychological principles in business contexts. His work on social loafing has received significant media coverage including from the Wall Street Journal and ABC News 20/20.
Dr. Karau teaches courses in organizational behavior, managerial ethics, research methodology, human resources, strategic management, and entrepreneurship. His research has been cited over 18,000 times according to ResearchGate metrics, demonstrating significant impact in his fields of study. Before joining Southern Illinois University Carbondale, he taught at the University of Toledo, Clemson University, and Virginia Commonwealth University.
