Leck, Joanne

Biography

Dr. Leck joined the Telfer School of Management in 2000 as a professor of human resource management and organizational behaviour. Dr. Leck obtained a B.Math from the University of Waterloo in 1980, an MBA from McGill University in 1987 and a Ph.D. from the same university in 1992. Her thesis examined the effectiveness of employment equity programs and issues related to managing diversity.

Research Interests

Dr. Leck's earliest work was an extension of her dissertation, where she continued to research employment and pay equity. After interviewing women who broke the glass-ceiling, she became increasingly aware of another problem women face in the workplace, namely bullying and harassment. As these working conditions may dissuade women from advancing in their careers, she turned her attention to this area of research. Most recently, she has been investigating how mentoring can not only protect women from any adverse forces but also provide them with the psycho-social and career support they need to advance. Dr. Leck is currently the Principal Investigator of two SSHRC grants supporting this mentoring research.

Other

In addition to her academic experience, Dr. Leck worked for several years at Air Canada in Information Technology and has provided training in negotiation skills and managing diversity for a variety of organizations, including Canada Post, Hydro Quebec, le Cirque du Soleil and the University of Havana.

Publications during the last 7 years

Chapters in Books

Leck, J.D. and Robitaille, A. Work intensification and some of its consequences for HR behaviour and management. In Zéghal, D. (Ed.). Work, Lifestyle, and Productivity: Challenges for individuals, managers, organizations, and society. Ottawa: CGA Accounting Research Centre University of Ottawa, 2005.

Papers in Refereed Journals

Leck, J.D. and Robitaille, A. 2011. Psychometric Properties of the Behavioral Trust Inventory for Measuring Trust in Mentoring Relationships. The Journal of American Academy of Business, Cambridge, 17(1): 219-224.

Orser, B., Elliott, C. and Leck, J. 2011. Feminist attributes and entrepreneurial identity. Gender in Management: An International Journal, 26 (8): 561-589.

Orser, B.J. and Leck, J. 2010. Gender Influences on Career Success Outcomes. Gender in Management: An International Journal, 25(5): 386-407.

Leck, J.D., Orser, B.J. and Riding, A. 2009. An Examination of Gender Influences in Career Mentoring. Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences/Revue canadienne des sciences administratives, 26(3): 211-229.

Wood, P. and Leck, J.D. 2008. Dysfunctional mentoring. The International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations, 8(4): 19-26.

Galperin, B. and Leck, J.D. 2007. Understanding the Violent Offender in the Workplace. The Journal of American Academy of Business, Cambridge, 10(2): 114-121.

Leck, J.D. and Mossop, C. 2007. Career Chaos: Finding Order through Identity. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 2(1): 127-136.

Leck, J.D. 2006. Workplace violence and young workers. The International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations, 5(4): 49-58.

Elliott, C., Leck, J.D., Orser, B.J. and Mossop, C. 2006. An Exploration of Gender and Trust in Mentoring Relationships. Journal of Diversity Management, 1(11): 1-11.

Leck, J.D. and Galperin, B.L. 2006. Worker responses to bully bosses. Canadian Public Policy/Analyse de Politiques, 32(1): 85-98.

Leck, J.D. 2005. Violence in the Canadian Workplace. The Journal of American Academy of Business, Cambridge, 7(2): 308-315.

Lapierre, L.M., Spector, P.E. and Leck, J.D. 2005. Sexual versus Non-Sexual Workplace Aggression and Victims' Overall Job Satisfaction: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 10(2): 155-169.

Funded Research during the last 7 years

From-To	Source	Title	*	**	Role	Amount
2011-2012	Telfer School of Management Research Fund (SMRF)	A Model of Organizational Trust	R	I	PI	$ 6,000
2010-2011	Telfer School of Management	An examination of the effects of Mentor/Protégé similarities and differences on career development support and learning	R	I	PI	$ 4,000
2008-2012	SSHRC - Research in MBF	Wanted: Mentors (PI: J. Leck, uOttawa)	R	C	PI	$ 124,150
2007-2012	SSHRC	Disconnections: Gender and Trust in Mentoring Relationships (PI: J. Leck, uOttawa)	R	C	PI	$ 124,150
2006-2007	School of Management (4A SSHRC Program)	To Trust or Not to Trust! An Examination of Gender and Trust in Mentoring Relationships	R	I	PI	$ 6,000
2005-2006	School of Management Research Fund (SMRF)	Trust in Mentoring Relationships	R	I	PI	$ 4,000

*Purpose = C: Contract (R and D), E: Equipment Grant, R: Research Grant, S: Support Award, P: Pedagogical Grant, O: Other, U: Unknown

**Type= C: Granting Councils, G: Government, F: Foundations, I: UO Internal Funding, O: Other, U: Unknown

Role: PI = Principal Investigator, Co-I = Co-Investigator, Co-PI = Co-Principal Investigator

Scholarly and Professional Academic Activities during the last 7 years

From	To	Activity
2011		Member, SSHRC College of Reviewers for the Canada Research Chair Program
2011	2011	Chair, SSHRC Adjudication Committee 21
2008	2011	Member of the M.Sc. in Management Coordinating committee
2008	2011	Member, B.Comm Core Team
2008	2011	Member of the Scholarship Committee for M.Sc. in Health and Management Programs
2007	2011	Member, FGPS Committee
2007	2008	Course coordinator, ADM 2337
2006	2008	Member, US-Canada Fulbright Adjudication Committee
2005	2005	Member, Review Committee for the Institute of Women's studies
2005	2005	Member, Vision 2010, Strategic Academic planning sub-committee
2005	2007	Co-chair, 2007 Administrative Sciences Association of Canada Conference, Ottawa
2005	2006	Course coordinator, MBA6266/MBA6666
2004		Member, Beta Gamma Sigma
2003	2005	Member, Continuous Improvement Committee
2003	2005	Member, Website Committee
2002	2011	Member, Senate, University of Ottawa
2002	2011	Member, Research Commission, University of Ottawa
2002	2011	Chair, Research Committee, Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa
2002	2011	Chair, Recruitment Committee, Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa
2002	2011	Member, School Council
2002	2011	Member, Executive Committee
2002	2005	Member, Council on Undergraduate Studies, University of Ottawa
2002	2005	Member, SSHRC Adjudication Committee 21

Most significant research contributions during career

Leck, J.D. and Orser, B. 2011. Fostering Trust in Mentoring Relationships: An Exploratory Study. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, (in press).

Leck, J.D. and Orser, B. 2009. An Examination of Gender Influences in Career Mentoring. Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, 26: 211-229.

Leck, J.D. and Galperin, B. 2006. Worker Responses to Bully Bosses. Canadian Public Policy, 32(1): 85-98.

Leck, J.D. 2002. Making Employment Equity Programs Work for Women. Canadian Public Policy, 28: 85-100.

Leck, J.D., Saunders, D.M. and Charbonneau, M. 1996. Affirmative Action Programs: An Organizational Justice Perspective. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 17(1): 79-89.