Minjae Kim

Minjae Kim is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at Yale University's School of Management. His research explores the dynamics of social coordination among individuals and organizations, focusing on topics such as diversity and inclusion, entrepreneurship, elections, human resources, social networks, and startups. Kim's work examines how strategic actions and cooperative efforts can lead to unintended outcomes, with applications in various domains including politics and cultural markets. His research has been published in journals such as American Journal of Sociology and Organization Science, and has received recognition from the American Sociological Association and Academy of Management. Prior to joining Yale, he was an assistant professor at Rice University and a postdoctoral fellow at Northwestern University.

Minjae Kim is a researcher at Yale University focusing on social norms, political behavior, and organizational dynamics. Their work explores how individuals navigate social and political environments, particularly in the context of authenticity, legitimacy, and network structures. Kim's research interests include the role of norms in shaping political legitimacy, the impact of social ties on information flow, and the dynamics of cultural markets. They also examine how inequality and voter behavior are influenced by institutional and social factors. Kim's publications highlight the interplay between authenticity, conformity, and the persistence of unpopular norms in political and organizational settings.