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Tamar A. Kreps serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Management and Industrial Relations at the Shidler College of Business, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. Her research bridges organizational behavior and social psychology, focusing on ethical dynamics in workplace environments and intergroup interactions.
Education:
- PhD in Organizational Behavior, Stanford University
- MA in Counseling Psychology, University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Research Focus: Dr. Kreps investigates the psychological foundations of moral decision-making in organizations, examining how individuals navigate ethical dilemmas, intergroup relations, and inclusive practices. Her work explores the tension between personal moral convictions and organizational norms, with particular attention to mental health implications of workplace incivility and conflict. She employs experimental methodologies to uncover cognitive and emotional mechanisms driving prosocial and antisocial behaviors in professional settings.
Publication Trends: Her recent scholarship (2024-2010) spans interdisciplinary journals including Journal of Business Ethics, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, and Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Key themes include moral motivation in collective contexts, allyship effectiveness, and the neuroscience of prosocial behavior. Her work consistently challenges assumptions about ethical consistency in leadership and reveals nuanced dynamics in voice amplification and moral framing.
Scientific Awards: No awards are documented in the provided materials.
Advising and Grants: Specific details regarding graduate student mentorship and research funding mechanisms are not specified in available records, though her collaborative publications indicate active engagement with doctoral researchers and interdisciplinary teams.
Research Infrastructure: While no dedicated laboratories are mentioned, her publications reflect collaboration with neuroscience facilities (e.g., fMRI studies) and organizational field settings across multiple institutions.
