Dr. Michael Daniels

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Daniels is an Associate Professor in the Organizational Behaviour Human Resources Division at the UBC Sauder School of Business. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a Master's and PhD from Bowling Green State University. His research focuses on organizational behaviour, with particular interests in emotions at work, workplace mistreatment, shaming in organizations, and the concept of humility within professional settings. Daniels has contributed significantly to the understanding of how leaders express humility and its effects on workplace dynamics. His publications include studies that utilize machine learning techniques to interpret data on work-related stressors, as well as examinations of how humility can influence organizational behaviour and ethical decision-making. He has published in several prominent journals, including Personnel Psychology and Journal of Business Ethics, and has been involved in various research projects that aim to improve workplace environments. Besides his research, he teaches courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, bringing his expertise to students in business and organizational studies.

Research Interests

Courses

2025-2026 (on leave)

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.