Dr. Scott Wiltermuth

Biography

Scott Wiltermuth is a Professor in the Department of Management and Organization at the USC Marshall School of Business. His research focuses on the socio-environmental factors that influence individuals' reactions to unethical behavior and their likelihood of engaging in such behavior. He studies the interpersonal dynamics at play, including synchrony and dominance, that affect people's willingness to cooperate. His work has been published in numerous prestigious journals such as the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Psychological Science, and the Academy of Management Journal, and has been reported in major media outlets including The Economist and The Washington Post. Wiltermuth has previously worked in the airline industry as a strategy consultant, providing him with a practical background in management. He has contributed to the understanding of how individuals perceive the moral conduct of their peers and the implications this has for workplace dynamics. His research interests include negotiation, decision-making, ethics, and management.

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