Ph.D. Columbia University, MSc University of Oxford, BA Northwestern University
Eric Anicich studies how people navigate organizational hierarchies, adapt to the changing nature of work, and sustain motivation and well-being in complex environments.
His research has been published in leading academic journals including Academy of Management Review, Organization Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and Psychological Science. He is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review and has published Op-Eds in Newsweek and the L.A. Times. Additionally, accounts of his work have appeared in numerous popular outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Economist, The Atlantic, NPR, New York Magazine, U.S.A. Today, TIME, CNN, Sports Illustrated, Forbes, and Fast Company.
In 2021, Poets & Quants recognized him as one of the “Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professors.”
INSIGHT + ANALYSIS
Quoted: Eric Anicich in Marketplace
As AI companies offer more exuberant sums to researchers and engineers, Anicich explains how successful team building often requires more than the mere acquisition of top talent.
OpEd: Eric Anicich in Harvard Business Review
Anicich, associate professor of management and organization, writes in Harvard Business Review about his research suggesting how to mitigate negative impacts of organizational secrecy and harness its potential benefits.
NEWS + EVENTS
Study Finds Power Shifts at Work Can Boost Employee Energy and Productivity
New research shows natural ups and downs of workplace influence can sharpen focus, fuel motivation, and support goal pursuit.
Marshall Faculty Publications, Awards, and Honors: June/July 2025
We are proud to highlight the many accomplishments of Marshall’s exceptional faculty recognized for recently accepted and published research and achievements in their field.
USC Marshall in the Media: December 2024
USC Marshall School of Business faculty are featured in national and regional publications as thought leaders and experts in their fields.
Marshall Faculty Publications, Awards, and Honors: October 2024
We are proud to highlight the many accomplishments of Marshall’s exceptional faculty recognized for recently accepted and published research and achievements in their field.
Marshall Faculty Publications, Awards, and Honors: March 2024
We are proud to highlight the amazing Marshall faculty who have received awards, recognitions, and publications for their groundbreaking work.
USC Marshall to Host 2024 Tenure Project
The 3rd annual conference focuses on important issues affecting Black, Latinx, and Native junior faculty obtaining tenure in U.S. business schools.
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