Arthur P. Brief

Arthur P. Brief is an American scholar specializing in organizational behavior, workplace ethics, and diversity in organizations. He is Professor Emeritus and held the George S. Eccles Chair in Business Ethics at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business.

Academic career Brief earned his BA in industrial management at the University of Tennessee and his MS and PhD in Management and Organization from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He has held academic appointments at Rice University and Tulane University and served as the George S. Eccles Chair in Business Ethics at the University of Utah. His research on modern racism and employment discrimination has influenced discussions on workplace diversity and ethical management practices.

Editorial roles Brief has contributed to the field as editor of the Academy of Management Journal, editor of the Academy of Management Review, and co-founder of the Academy of Management Annals.

Awards and recognition Brief has received numerous accolades, including the Academy of Management Distinguished Scholarly Contributions to Management Award and the Distinguished Educator Award. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Management.

Selected publications