Susan Murphy

Susan Murphy serves as Professor and Program Director for the Business Administration major within the School of Management at California Lutheran University, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in human resources management and organizational behavior.

Her research centers on social dynamics in workplace environments, with specific focus on social loafing phenomena, cultural influences on team performance, and group productivity metrics. Key expertise areas include organizational behavior frameworks and strategic human resources management systems.

Dr. Murphy has received significant recognition for pedagogical excellence:

• President's Award for Teaching Excellence (2015)

As Program Director, she oversees curriculum development for the Business Administration major while maintaining active teaching responsibilities. Her office is located in Peters Hall 203 with office hours held Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM by appointment.