1676: Stratification and Synergy: Navigating Social Class Dynamics in Contemporary Management (16986)

Session Chair(s)

• JC

  Jiyin Cao

  Chinese U. of Hong Kong, United States
• SY

  Siyu Yu

  U. of Michigan, United States

Participant(s)

• NK

  Nadav Klein

  INSEAD, France

Presenter(s)

• JO

  Jean Oh

  Carnegie Mellon U. - Tepper School of Business, United States
• JK

  Jiyoun Kim

  Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern U., United States

Participant(s)

• PB

  Peter Belmi

  U. of Virginia, United States

Speaker(s)

• SC

  Stephane Côté

  U. of Toronto, Canada

The symposium makes substantial contributions toward elucidating the influence of social class in the workplace. From exploring the social costs of upper-class networks to the trust dividends of upward mobility, the impact of class on creativity, and the intersection of founder and investor class origins, each study offers fresh insights into longstanding debates. Together, they challenge and refine our understanding of social class as a critical dimension of management, providing empirical evidence and theoretical advancements that pave the way for more nuanced approaches to leadership and organizational strategy in an era of increasing socioeconomic awareness.

Presentations:

• 16:45 – 18:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

  1676: The Social Costs of Upper-Class Networks: Network Social Class Reduces Prosocial Behavior (16986)
  

  Author: Jiyin Cao – Chinese U. of Hong Kong

  Author: Siyu Yu – U. of Michigan
• 16:45 – 18:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

  1676: Upward Mobility Increases Trust (16986)
  

  Author: Nadav Klein – INSEAD

  Author: Stephane Côté – U. of Toronto
• 16:45 – 18:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

  1676: Novelty vs. Usefulness? Examining Social Class Differences in Creativity (16986)
  

  Author: Jiyoun Kim – Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern U.

  Author: Peter Belmi – U. of Virginia
• 16:45 – 18:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

  1676: Privilege or Humble Beginnings? Founder and Investor Social Class Origins Affect Investor Interests (16986)
  

  Author: Jean Joohyun Oh – Carnegie Mellon U. - Tepper School of Business