Charleen R. Case

Charleen R. Case, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Management and Human Resources at HEC Paris. Using theory and methods from organizational behavior, social psychology, and evolutionary science, Dr. Case investigates how people navigate cross-hierarchy relationships at work. Taking an interdisciplinary approach and using person × situation experimental methods, she examines how fundamental human motives—such as status, affiliation, and kin care—shape social decision-making and interpersonal behavior in mentoring relationships, hierarchy-bridging coalitions, and leader-follower interactions. Her research aims to uncover when, why, and how these motivations drive behaviors that either enhance or hinder group functioning and individual well-being.

Dr. Case’s work has been published in top academic journals, including the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Evolution and Human Behavior, and the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Her research has also been featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Harvard Business Review, Glamour, and Psychology Today.