Dr. Rebecca Portnoy, Professor – Breaking Bread
32m | Aug 24, 2020Dr. Rebecca Portnoy joins us today to discuss some of her research in the field of organizational behavior. We touch upon topics such as procedural vs. distributive justice, the toxic tandem, and why Americans are continually disengaged at work. Rebecca then offers perspective on her Haas experience and how it’s been a two-way street of learning & enrichment between herself & the students. Throughout the podcast, we also learn about how food has constantly played a role in Rebecca’s life and career.
Episode Quotes:
On organizational decision-making
“If a process is fair (procedural justice), then people are more willing and likely to be OK with an unfair outcome (distributive justice)”
On the toxic tandem
“When we’re living in that world of pleasing my supervisor or helping my unit reach the organization’s goals, it’s so easy to forget about helping others to get that experience, that sense of control.”
Her perception of students at Haas
“There’s this synergy that happens because of the community of students – they have let their guard down and they’re just willing to be so generous with each other, that I benefit as well.”
Show Links:
- Makanai
- Adam Grant
- Art of Pie (book)
- Office Space (film)
- Boys State (film)
