Leigh Plunkett Tost studies the psychological and sociological dynamics of hierarchy and diversity in organizations. Her research on hierarchy focuses on questions about how power differences in teams and organizations affect team performance and ethical decision making. Her work on diversity examines people’s attitudes about diversity and explores the unintended consequences of diversity initiatives. Her research has been published in a broad range of academic journals, including Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Personality and Social Psychology Review, and Psychological Science. In addition, the implications of her research have been discussed in numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Financial Times, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review.
INSIGHT + ANALYSIS
Quoted: Leigh Tost in Poets & Quants
TOST, Vice Dean for MBA Programs, shares details about the incoming MBA Class of 2025 to Poets & Quants and how real-world learning is at the heart of the USC Marshall approach to leadership.
Cited: Leigh Tost in Society for Human Resource Management
Research regarding gender discrimination in the workplace from Leigh Tost, Associate Professor of Management and Organization, is showcased in Society for Human Resource Management.
NEWS + EVENTS
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A week of workshops, panels, and networking opportunities provides full-time MBA students a headstart on their careers.
Welcome Back to Marshall and Leventhal
Marshall and Leventhal deans welcome students back to campus for the 2024–2025 academic year.
Faculty Award Winners, 2005-Present
A comprehensive list of all Faculty Award recipients from 2005 to present.
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Attending families get an inside look at the USC experience.
Welcome Back to Marshall
Marshall and Leventhal deans welcome incoming and returning students as the 2023-2024 academic year begins.
Marshall Faculty Recognized for Teaching Excellence
Faculty recognized for exceptional teaching are honored with excellence awards and endowed teaching chair positions.
Marshall Faculty Publications, Awards, and Honors: May 2023 and Year-End Roundup
We are thrilled to congratulate our faculty on recently accepted and published research, 2022-2023 teaching and research awards, and new chair appointments.
New Marshall Research Inspects Differing Impacts of Perceived Gender Discrimination on Women and Men
The latest from Leigh Tost and co-authors suggests new theories about a multi-faceted threat to productive workplace engagement.
