Prof. Dr. Jiping Li

Personal Details

Jiping Li is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, where she has been a faculty member since 2018. She earned her Ph.D. and M.Phil. in Organizational Behavior from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and her B.B.A. in Human Resource Management from Renmin University of China.

Professor Li’s research focuses on how individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds navigate the challenges of working in diverse organizational environments. She examines how they cope with workplace dynamics, assert agency, and shape their own experiences in the face of structural barriers. In addition to her work on diversity and inclusion, she also studies proactivity, exploring the social dynamics of how individuals initiate and sustain workplace change. Through her research, Professor Li aims to deepen our understanding of how organizations can create more inclusive environments and support employees in driving meaningful change.

Her research contributes to scholarship on diversity and inclusion, social identity, and workplace proactivity. Her work has been published in leading academic journals, including the Academy of Management Journal, and has been presented at premier conferences such as the Academy of Management and the Interdisciplinary Network for Group Research (INGRoup).

At Frankfurt School, Professor Li has taught courses on Applied Research Methods, Academic Skills, and Principles of Management, equipping students with both theoretical insights and practical tools for analyzing organizational behavior. She also mentors students conducting research in diversity, inclusion, and proactivity.
 

Geographical Dissimilarity and Team Member Influence: Do Emotions Experienced in the Initial Team Meeting Matter?

• Chattopadhyay, P., George, E., Li, J., 2020. Geographical Dissimilarity and Team Member Influence: Do Emotions Experienced in the Initial Team Meeting Matter?, Academy of Management Journal Vol. 63(6), S. 1807-1839.

Read this article discussing our paper published by The Ohio State University - Fisher College of Business: Recognizing Emotions in Your Team

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