Edgar Schein
Edgar H. Schein | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 5, 1928 Zürich, Switzerland |
| Died | January 26, 2023 (aged 94) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard University, Stanford University, University of Chicago |
| Known for | coercive persuasion, organizational development, career development, group process consultation, organizational culture |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychology |
| Institutions | MIT Sloan School of Management |
Edgar Henry Schein (March 5, 1928 – January 26, 2023) was a Swiss-born American business theorist and psychologist who was professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He was a foundational researcher in the discipline of organizational behavior, and made notable contributions in the field of organizational development in many areas, including career development, group process consultation, and organizational culture. He was the son of former University of Chicago professor Marcel Schein.