USC Marshall School of Business

Scott Wiltermuth researches how individuals behave and perform in groups and dyads. He investigates specifically how interpersonal dynamics, such as dominance and submissiveness affect coordination. He also studies how people view and judge others' morality. Professor Wiltermuth has published papers in Psychological Science, Academy of Management Journal and in the Research in Managing Groups and Teams series. His work has been reported in numerous media outlets, including: Time, Washington Post, and The Telegraph. Prior to entering academia, he worked in the airline industry as a consultant and a strategic planner.