Dr. Sandra Robinson

Professor

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Biography

Sandra Robinson is a distinguished professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources. She holds a BA and MSc from the University of British Columbia and a PhD from Northwestern University. Her research focuses on dysfunctional work behaviors, including territoriality and ostracism, and how these affect employee performance and organizational dynamics. She has published extensively in renowned journals, contributing to the fields of management and applied psychology. Her work emphasizes the importance of understanding interpersonal dynamics within workplaces and assessing the impact of aggression and mistreatment among employees. Using a meta-analytic approach, Robinson investigates the psychological outcomes of workplace aggression and advocates for a deeper understanding of trust and its role in mitigating negative behaviors in organizations. Over her career, she has earned recognition as a Distinguished University Scholar Chair and has played a significant role in shaping the academic discourse around organizational behavior through her innovative research.

Research Interests

Courses

Principles of Organizational Behaviour (BCom Minor)

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.