Expertise:

• Strategic International Human Resource Management; Employee Performance Management; Recruiting and Selection
• Adult Learning; Engaged Learning; Service Learning; Adult Training and Development
• Organizational Behavior; Leadership; Ethics; Corporate Social Responsibility
• International and Comparative Management; International Political Economy
  
• Quantitative/Statistical Analysis; Micro and Macro Theory

Research:

• International Political Economy; Organizational, Social, Political, and Economic Comparative International Analysis
• Work and Occupational Quality Characteristics, Employee Motivation, and Job Satisfaction
• Service Learning/Engaged Learning Methods in Higher Education
• Social Entrepreneurship and Micro-Enterprise
  

Education:

• Ph.D. in SOCIOLOGY, International Political Economy; Work and Organizations, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, 2011
• M.S. in SOCIOLOGY, Work and Organizations; Comparative International Sociology, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, 2007
• Graduate Demography Certificate, Labor Force Dynamics, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, 2007
• Graduate Higher Education Teaching Specialist Certificate, Adult Learning, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, 2007
• M.P.A., Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, 2005
• B.S. in SOCIOLOGY, Research and Analysis Emphasis; Business Management Minor, Korean Language Minor, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, 2003

Teaching Interests Include:

Human resource management; training/organizational development; organizational behavior; business ethics; management strategy; leadership and professionalism; interpersonal/group/organizational communications; formal organizations; globalization; global stratification; research methods; statistics. 

Teaching Philosophy:

My philosophy of teaching can be summed up by the Korean proverb 줄람지예, which translated means “Bluer than Indigo.” Indigo is the bluest of blues, so to have something that is bluer than indigo is truly remarkable—a deep, vibrant, and brilliant blue.  Koreans use this proverb to describe the ideal relationship between teacher and pupil—that is that the teacher (indigo) trains and teaches the pupil to become bluer than indigo, or greater than himself/herself.  There are many implications of this proverb that are also very important.  First, this relationship implies that the teacher sees and recognizes the true potential in his pupil.  Second, the teacher makes every effort possible to help the pupil achieve that potential. Third, the teacher takes no thought of himself/herself but rather is dedicated entirely to the success of the pupil; also meaning that pride (status, position, etc.) does not get in the way. 

As a teacher, I strive to reach this ideal. That means that I must truly value each student that I encounter, search out the great potential within each of them, and then do everything within my power to help them see that potential within themselves and then work towards reaching it.  I must do this by showing them the path to success, encouraging each individual to share his or her thoughts and views, actively listening to and valuing his or her input, and providing timely and appropriate feedback. In order to accomplish this, I strive to develop open relationships of mutual respect and accountability with each individual student and clearly define my expectations for them, while also understanding their expectations for me. 

In doing these things, I hope to help each individual student do three things: (1) Master the content of what is being taught, (2) Develop critical thinking skills, and (3) Develop the professional, academic, and life skills that will enable them to reach their career and lifelong goals.  In striving to more completely accomplish these three goals, I will then come closer to reaching my teaching ideal, of helping each student to become “bluer than indigo.”   

Research and Professional Interests Include:

Organizational theory; work and occupations; comparative international theory; job quality characteristics and job satisfaction; ethics in business and society; microfinance; adult learning and instructional design; research methods and statistics; organizational assessment, measurement, and evaluation.

Academic Books:

• Leadership and Organizational Change (ed).  Champaign, IL: The Organization (University of Illinois Research Park), Forthcoming 2014.
• Social Entrepreneurship and Microfinance (ed).  Champaign, IL: On Sustainability (University of Illinois Research Park), Forthcoming 2014.
• Socially Responsible and Sustainable Business around the Globe: The New Age of Corporate Social Responsibility (ed).  Champaign, IL: On Sustainability (University of Illinois Research Park), 2013. 
• Human Capital Leadership: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Workplace Potential (ed).  San Diego, CA: Cognella Academic Publishing, 2012.
• Academic Service-Learning Across Disciplines: Models, Outcomes, and Assessment (ed).  Champaign, IL: The Learner (University of Illinois Research Park), 2012.
• Organizational Culture, Learning, and Knowledge Management (ed).  Champaign, IL: The Organization (University of Illinois Research Park), 2011.
  
• Examining Job Satisfaction: Causes, Outcomes, and Comparative Differences (ed).  Champaign, IL: The Organization (University of Illinois Research Park), 2011.
• Cross-National Differences in Work Characteristics and Job Satisfaction: A Comparative Analysis from Post and Neo-Fordist Perspectives. Saarbrücken, Germany: VDM Verlag, 2010.
• Globalization, Labor, and the Transformation of Work: Readings for Seeking a Competitive Advantage in an Increasingly Global Economy (ed).  Altona (Vic.), Australia: The Organization (Common Ground), 2010.
• Training the Next Generation of Knowledge Workers: Readings for Effective Secondary Education and Workplace Learning Practices (ed). Altona (Vic.), Australia: The Organization (Common Ground), 2010.

Selected Scholarly Articles (for full list, see attached vitae):

• “The Impact of Country Context on Employee Job Satisfaction: An Application of the World-Systems Framework.”  International Journal of Management, Vol. 30, Forthcoming 2013.
• “A Preliminary Look at the Impact of Political and Economic Transformations on Societal Values and Attitudes in Post-Soviet Belarus, 1990-2000.” The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Civic and Political Studies, Vol. 7, Issue 1, p. 45-64, February 2013.
• “A Preliminary Look at Country Contextual Factors Impacting Labor Management Practices, Changing Work Values, and Work Conditions: Economic and Social Transformations in Post-Soviet Belarus, 1990-2000.”  The Global Studies Journal, Vol. 5, Issue 1, p. 79-94, December 2012.
  
• “The Job Satisfaction-Gender Paradox Revisited: A Cross-National Look at Gender Differences in Job Satisfaction, 1989-2005.”  Journal of Global Responsibility, Vol. 3, Issue 2, p. 263-277, September 2012.
• “The Impact of Comparative State-Directed Development on Working Conditions and Employee Satisfaction.”  Journal of Management and Organization, Vol. 18, Issue 4, p. 537-554, August 2012.
• “A Cross-National Comparative Analysis of Job Quality and Perceived Worker Satisfaction: From Post and Neo-Fordist Perspectives.”  International Journal of Economics and Management Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 1, p. 13-24, July 2012.
• “Comparative Welfare State Impacts on Work Quality and Job Satisfaction: A Cross-National Analysis.”  International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 39, Issue 7, p. 503-525.  June 2012.
• “Comparative International Differences in Intrinsic and Extrinsic Job Quality Characteristics and Worker Satisfaction, 1989-2005.”  International Journal of Business and Social Science, Vol. 3, Issue 7, p. 1-15.  April 2012.
• “The Impact of Workplace Wellness Programs on Decreasing Employee Obesity and Increasing Overall Health.”  Journal of the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters, Vol. 88, Issue 1, p. 91-113, March 2012 (with Skyler McDonald).
• “The Influence of Religion and Gender on Utah Employee Perceptions of Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility.”  SquareTwo, Vol. 4, Issue 2, August 2011 (with Susan Madsen and Kenneth Shaw).
• “Job Satisfaction in the Public Service: The Effects of Public Service Motivation, Workplace Attributes and Work Relations.”  Public Management Review, Vol. 13, Issue 5, p. 731-751, April 2011 (with Jeannette Taylor).
• “International Differences in Job Satisfaction: The Effects of Public Service Motivation, Rewards and Work Relations.”  International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 59, Issue 8, p. 811-828, November 2010 (with Jeannette Taylor).
• “Enhancing Long-term Worker Productivity and Performance: The Connection of Key Work Domains to Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment.”  International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 59, Issue 4, p. 372-387, May 2010 (with Alan Westover and Andrew Westover).
• “Global Shifts: Changing Job Quality and Job Satisfaction Determinants in Socialist and Post-Socialist Hungary.”  International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 37, Issue 2, p. 84-100, January 2010. 
• “Demographic Shifts in National and State Labor Markets: A Review and Application of 'The Impact of Demographic Change on U.S. Labor Markets.’” Journal of the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters, Vol. 85, Issue 1, p. 135-142, March 2009.    
• “A Cross-National Look at the Changing Nature of Gender Differences in Perceived Job Satisfaction.” International Journal of Global Business and Economics,Vol. 2, Issue 1, p. 62-67, February 2009.   
• “A Cross-National Analysis of Job Quality Characteristics and Perceived Job Satisfaction in a Changing World Economy: Implications for Public Administrators Managing a Multicultural Workforce.” International Review of Public Administration, Vol. 13, Issue 2, p. 129-144, November 2008.    
• “Effective Human Resource Training and Development: Examination and Application of Adult Learning Theory in the HR Management Context.” Journal of Human Resource and Adult Learning, Vol. 4, Issue 1, p. 1-8, June 2008.    
• “Impacts of a Changing Global Economy on Work Organizations: A Neo and Post-Fordist Look at General Motors and Google Inc.” Journal of International Management Studies, Vol. 3, Issue 1, p. 145-153, February 2008.      
  

Selected Scholarly Presentations (for full list, see attached vitae):

Professional Work Experience:

• Co-Founder and President, Human Capital Innovations, 2007-Present
• Corporate Training and Development Consultant, InterContinental Hotels Group, 2005-2006
• Economic Development Assistant, Tooele City Corporation Office of Redevelopment and Economic Development, 2005-2006
• Operations Manager/Executive Trainee, Covergys Corporation, 2005
  
• Training/Marketing Associate, Learning Communities International (Targeted Learning Corporate Consulting), 2004-2005
• Policy/Social Analyst Intern, United Way of Utah County, 2004
• Professional Training and Organizational Development Consultant, BYU Human Resource Development, 2003-2005
• International Human Resource Development Intern, LG Electronics (Gumi, South Korea), 2001
• Southeast Asian Area Training Supervisor/Korean Teacher, MTC, 2000-2003

Teaching Experience:

• Assistant Professor of Business Management, Woodbury School of Business, Utah Valley University, 2009-Present
• Visiting Fulbright Professor/Scholar, School of Business and Management of Technology (MBA program), Belarusian State University, 2012
• Visiting Scholar, Institute of Economics (DBA program), Polish Academy of Sciences, 2012
  
• Visiting Professor, School of Management Science (MBA program), University of Science and Technology of China, 2011-Present
  
• Part-Time Faculty: Romney Institute of Public Management, Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University, 2009
• Part-Time Faculty: Management Department, David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah, 2008-2009
• Part-Time Faculty: Finance and Economics Department, Woodbury School of Business, Utah Valley University, 2008-2009
• Part-Time Faculty: Department of Organizational Leadership and Strategy, Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University, 2007-2009
• Part-Time Faculty: Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, Grand Canyon University, 2007-2008
• Part-Time Faculty: Business Administration Department, LDS Business College, 2007-2008
• Part-Time Faculty/Graduate Instructor: Department of Sociology, College of Social and Behavioral Science, University of Utah, 2005-2009
• Part-Time Faculty: Management Department, College of Business, Western Governors University, 2005-2008
• Instructor: Student Development Department, Brigham Young University, 2004-2005
• Instructor: Southeast Asian Area, Missionary Training Center, Brigham Young University, 2000-2003

Administrative Experience:

• Board of Directors, US National Committee for UN Woman, Utah Chapter, 2013-Present
• President-elect/Board Member, Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters, 2013-Present
• Board of Directors, National Association of Academies of Science, 2012-Present
• Executive Board: Legislation Vice President, Eaglecrest Elementary PTA, 2012
• Director of Academic Service Learning, Utah Valley University, 2011-Present
• Business Chair, Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters, 2009-2012
• Program Coordinator/Lead Teacher, UVU Woodbury School of Business Human Resource Management Courses, 2009-Present
• Southeast Asian Area Training Supervisor, BYU Missionary Training Center, 2003 

Awards/Fellowships/Grants:

• Utah Valley Senior Executive Leadership Forum (UVSELF), 2013-2014.
  
• University Faculty Fellow in Ethics for the Professions, 2012-2013
• Woodbury School of Business Student Research and Engaged Learning Grant, 2012-2013
• Fulbright Scholar (Minsk, Belarus), 2011-2012
• UVU Presidential Excellence Award for Engagement, 2011-2012
• UVU Woodbury School of Business Scholar of the Year, 2011-2012
  
• UVU Full-time Faculty Member of the Year, 2011
• Utah Commission on Volunteers Recognition, State of Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor, 2011
  
• UVU Presidential Faculty Scholarly Activities Award, 2010-2011
  
• Woodbury School of Business Summer Research Grant, 2010, 2011, 2013
• UVU Faculty Senate Research Travel Grant, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  
• Sam M. Walton Free Enterprise Fellow, 2010-Present
• UVU Center for Engaged Learning Grant, 2010
  
• UVU Service-Learning Fellowship, 2009
• Outstanding Reviewer Award from the OB Division of the Academy of Management, 2009
• Best Graduate Research Paper Award, University of Utah, 2009
• Best Reviewer Award, Contemporary Management Research, 2008

Boards/Academic Service:

• Board of Directors, US National Committee for UN Woman, Utah Chapter, 2013-Present
• Woodbury School of Business Faculty Excellence Awards Committee, 2012-Present
  
• Board Member, National Association of Academies of Science, 2012-Present
• Member, Utah Campus Compact Faculty Development Network, 2012-Present
• Executive Board: Legislation Vice President, Eaglecrest Elementary PTA, 2012-2013
• Member, UVU Chinese Studies Faculty Committee, 2012-Present
• Member, UVU Assessing Engagement Committee, 2011-Present.
• Community Investment Committee Member, United Way of Utah County, 2011-Present
• Chair, UVU Service Learning Committee, 2011-Present
• Chair, UVU Service Learning Distinction Appeals Committee, 2011-Present
• Strategic Task Force Chair, Woodbury School of Business Strategic Initiative: Student and Faculty Engagement, 2011-Present
• Task Force Member, Woodbury School of Business MBA Strategy Task Force, 2011-Present 
• Board Member/Advisory Board Member, Self Reliance of Utah, 2010-Present
• President-Elect/Board Member/Business Chair/Member-at-large, Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters, 2009-Present
• Committee Member, UVU Service Learning Committee, 2009-2011
• Session Organizer/Discussant/Reviewer, Various Academic Conferences and Journals, 2007-Present

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