Susan Case

Susan Case is an Associate Professor in the Department of Organizational Behavior at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University, with additional appointments in Women and Gender Studies and Social Justice. Her distinguished academic career spans over three decades since her initial appointment in 1989.

Education:

• PhD in Organization, Administration, and Policy from the State University of New York at Buffalo (1985)
• Doctoral Research Scholar in Administrative Sciences at Yale University's School of Management
• MEd from the University of Illinois (1968)
• BS from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University (1967)
• Post Graduate Diploma from Gestalt Institute (1999)

As an authority in gender communication and decision-making, Professor Case has identified persistent differences in men's and women's discourse in organizations, examining how biology contributes to these differences and their organizational implications. Her research on work/family integration, career-in-life issues, and organizational policies for women in nontraditional fields has been widely recognized, including being honored as a featured women and work article by Wiley Publishers in 2016. She extensively investigates how Western religious traditions influence managerial ethical behavior and leadership integrity, as well as how diverse groups learn about diversity in global contexts and design inclusive organizational systems.

Her recent publications demonstrate a sophisticated integration of religious studies, gender theory, and organizational behavior, with increasing focus on the relevance of sacred texts to contemporary workplace challenges, particularly during unprecedented times. Her methodological approach combines biopsychosocial perspectives with poststructural theory to examine traditional business concepts through critical lenses.

Scientific Awards:

• Wiley Fourth International Women's Day Celebration Award (2016)
• Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence Award for Excellence in Mentoring (2010)
• Academy of Management, Management Spirituality and Religion Andre Delbecq Fellow (2017)
• ACES+ ADVANCE Opportunity Grant on Women (2012)
• CWRU Ethics Fellow (2013)
• Inaugural Kaufman Scholar for Religion and Business, University of Maryland

Professor Case serves as an expert witness in cases involving organizational restructuring and discrimination, and works as a Gestalt International Systems Development Consultant with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and institutions globally. She has secured significant funding including NSF grants and has held leadership roles as Faculty Advisor for the MBA Multicultural Club and Undergraduate Diversity and Inclusion Council, and as Faculty Mentor for the CWRU Women in Leadership Summit. Her interdisciplinary scholarship bridges organizational behavior, religious studies, gender studies, and ethics, creating a unique contribution to understanding how values, identity, and communication shape organizational life.