Mihwa Seong
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Mihwa Seong is a rising scholar in organizational behavior, whose research illuminates the complex dynamics of humor, hierarchy, and power in the workplace. Her work centers on how humor functions as a strategic tool for navigating organizational hierarchies—particularly the underexplored phenomenon of "upward humor," where subordinates use humor to engage with those above them. In her most-cited paper, "Friend or fiend? Disentangling upward humor's (De)stabilizing effects on hierarchies" (2023, 3 citations), Seong offers a novel theoretical framework that positions upward humor along a continuum, revealing how it can either reinforce or destabilize existing power structures. This contribution challenges conventional top-down views of humor in organizations and opens new avenues for understanding follower agency. By synthesizing scattered research and proposing a nuanced typology, Seong provides both scholars and practitioners with a richer vocabulary for analyzing workplace interactions. Her work promises to reshape how we think about voice, resistance, and relational dynamics in hierarchical settings, marking her as an important new voice in organizational studies.
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