Dr. Paul Adler

Biography

Paul S. Adler is the Harold Quinton Chair in Business Policy at the USC Marshall School of Business and a professor of Management, Organization, and Sociology at the University of Southern California. His academic journey began in Australia and progressed through France, where he earned his doctorate in Economics and Management while working as a research economist for the French government. In 1981, Adler relocated to the United States, joining USC in 1991. He has collaborated with several prestigious institutions, including the Brookings Institution, Columbia University, Harvard Business School, and Stanford University. His research interests lie at the intersection of management practices, sustainability, and organizational theory. Adler has written extensively about digital transformation, corporate governance, and the importance of democratic engagement in business operations. He is actively involved in curricular development within the Marshall School, striving to integrate sustainability into business education and practice. His publications include various articles in leading academic journals discussing the implications of organizational structures and the evolution of corporate culture within the context of societal challenges.

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