Edward E. Lawler

Edward E. Lawler III (born 1938) is an American academic and researcher specializing in human resources management, organizational development, and compensation theory. He is a professor emeritus at the University of Southern California (USC) Marshall School of Business. In 1979, Lawler founded the USC Center for Effective Organizations (CEO), a research center that has been recognized by publications such as Fortune and BusinessWeek for its contributions to management studies.

Research and contributions

Lawler has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. He has been described by BusinessWeek as one of the leading experts in management. In addition, Workforce magazine named him among the top 25 visionaries who have influenced modern workplace practices over the past century. and the Academy of Management. He was the inaugural recipient of SHRM's Michael R. Losey Award. Lawler has appeared on national television and regularly delivers keynote addresses at international conferences. He was also featured in an interview conducted by Karl Moore.

Publications

Lawler has authored or co-authored more than 450 articles and 52 books on management and organizational behavior. Selected works include:

Additional publications and edited volumes are listed by publishers including Wiley and Berrett-Koehler.