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Kevin Rhoads

Faculty Member

Dr. Kevin Rhoads

Biography

I spent 18+ years consulting with clients such as BCG, ExxonMobil HP, NASDAQ, and MasterCard. In 2009, I returned to the University of Oklahoma where I received my Ph.D.

Education

PhD, University of Oklahoma, 2013

Major: Strategy and Entrepreneurship

BA, Brigham Young University, 1996

Major: French

Teaching

MGMT 4860

Business Strategy Formulation and Implementation, Spring 2025

MGMT 4860

Business Strategy Formulation and Implementation, Spring 2025

MGMT 4860

Business Strategy Formulation and Implementation, Spring 2025

Presentations

Phusavat, Kongkiti (Co-Author), Lewicka, Dagmara (Co-Author), Rakowska, Anna (Co-Author), Sitko-Lutek, Agnieszka (Co-Author), Zajac, Pawel (Co-Author), Rhoads, Kevin (Co-Author), Starowicz-Rajca, Helena (Co-Author), Rehman, Hafeez Ur (Co-Author), Wilczewski, Arkadiusz (Co-Author), MakeLearn, TIIM & PIConf International Conference, "What Drives Learning in Startups? A Comparative Study Across Four National Contexts", UMCS, KU, Medea, Bangkok, Thailand. (May 25, 2025)
Rhoads, Kevin , ABEAI, "BUSINESS MODEL CHANGES AND THEIR IMPACT ON NEW VENTURE PERFORMANCE ", Center for Applied Business Research Austin Peay State University, Maui, HI. (November 16, 2024)
Griffin, Brandon , Steven, Karau , Parker, Tammy , Rhoads, Kevin , Midwest Academy of Management, "I Want To Be Empowered_ How Empowering Leadership Can Lead to an Increase in Employees’ Psychological Meaningfulness and Proactive Work Behaviors", AOM, Detroit, MI. (October 17, 2022)
Rhoads, Kevin , ABEAI Conference, "Founder Retention Post Acquisition", ABEAI, Kauai, HI. (November 16, 2019)
Rhoads, Kevin , Applied Business and Entrepreneurship Association International , "Business Model Design and Venture Outcomes", ABEAI, Waikoloa, HI. (November 17, 2018)
Rhoads, Kevin , i2E Conference Board Meeting, "Business Model Design and Tech Venture Outcomes", i2E, Oklahoma City, OK. (September 19, 2018)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Rhoads, Kevin , (2025) "BUSINESS MODEL CHANGES AND THEIR IMPACT ON NEW VENTURE PERFORMANCE" (Issue: 1, vol. 32). Nashville, TN: The Journal of Business Leadership. https://aspire.apsu.edu/items/2630cb37-2f44-4eb7-bd50-947481284ebf
Array, Array , Array, Array , Array, Array , Rhoads, Kevin , Hannah, Sean , "How Empowering Leadership Can Lead to an Increase in Employees’ Psychological Meaningfulness and Proactive Work Behaviors" . Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies. https://journals.sagepub.com/home/JLO
Rhoads, Kevin , "Online Instructor Evaluation" .
Rhoads, Kevin , "BLUEPRINT VERSUS DYNAMIC_ UNDERSTANDING HOW BUSINESS MODEL DIMENSIONS IMPACT NEW VENTURE PERFORMANCE" .
Rhoads, Kevin , Hulsart, Robyn , (2020) "The Effects of Founder Presence on Turnover Post Acquisition" (Issue: 1, vol. 28). APSU, Clarksville, TN 37044 : The Journal of Business Leadership. www.anbhf.org/jbl.html
Rhoads, Kevin , Hulsart, Robyn , (2020) "When Too Much is Just Right_ Business Models and Innovation" (Issue: 1, vol. 27). APSU, Clarksville, TN 37044 USA: The Journal of Business Leadership. www.anbhf.org/jbl.html

Awards

Best Paper

ABEAI - November 16, 2024

Won Best Paper Award for the 2024 ABEAI Entrepreneurship and Strategy Division of the ABEAI Conference.

Fellow - HEA

HEA - October, 2021

Completed the FHEA program and was awarded FHEA status as part of our T1 initiative.

Best Paper Award

ABEAI - November 21, 2019

This paper examined the effects of an entrepreneurial founder's presence on turnover after an acquisition by an existing firm is completed.

Best Paper Award

ABEAI - November 18, 2018

Presented a paper on business model design and firm outcomes at the ABEAI 2018 Conference. The paper was voted Best Paper and included in conference proceedings.

Best in State University Professor

Best in State Utah - April 30, 2015

Awarded Best in State for University Professors in the state of Utah based on teaching, building the Professional Sales Program, service, and research

Alumni Outstanding Educator Award

Utah Valley University, WSB - May 1, 2014

Teaching excellence award for the WSB as voted on by graduating senior in the WSB.