Research Interests

I enjoy research and writing. Several of my research interests are briefly discussed on this page. Anyone with an interest in these topics (or related organizational or business topics) should feel free to contact me to talk about mutual interests and possible collaborations. I especially encourage undergraduate students with an interest in research in these areas to drop by or e-mail. A more detailed research/writing agenda is available upon request.

Humanistic Management

Expressed in McGregor's Theory Y, the humanistic manager believes in the dignity and worth of the individual. Follett expressed it well: "Do you have power over or power with?" I'd like to advance the humanistic orientation in management. To this end I have studied Maslow's writings and completed my first paper on Maslow. I am interested in developing my work next considering Rychlakean psychology as it relates to the popular work of Stephen Covey.

Gender Issues in Organizations

To what degree are our conceptions of management interlaced with conceptions of masculinity or maleness? Research indicates most men continue to perceive management in terms of traditional masculine roles whereas most women no longer do. To what degree and in what ways does this masculine management culture affect contemporary management education? How does the male dominated gender culture of management affect the content of our management classes, our textbooks, our curricula, our programs, our classrooms? I am interested in associated issues in the classroom and the real world.

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

I believe that research on pedagogy is needed in business classrooms. My recent activities include a study of student time as related to credit hours, authentic learning vs. experiential learning, and the value of cellphones in extending the classroom.

Anomalous Psychological Phenomena

Individual reports of precognition, telepathy, and clairvoyance (ESP) have been reported throughout history. The scientific study of such phenomena remains controversial. In the 70s Douglas Dean and John Mihalasky examined business success and ESP in corporate executives. Jack Duncan in an organizational behavior textbook suggested business scholars should follow this work more closely.

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