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Researcher
ORCID: 0000-0001-6215-4345
ResearcherID: G-6646-2013
Robert M.
Yawson
Hamden, CT, USA
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About
Robert M. Yawson, Ph.D., is a Professor of Management and the Chair of the Entrep., Intern'l Bus & Strategy Dept at the School of Business, Quinnipiac University, CT. He is also the Faculty Director of the Master of Science in the Organization Leadership program. He was the Graduate Programs Assessment Coordinator for six years (2014 - 2020). Robert is the Co-Editor-In-Chief of the Organization Management Journal.
Professional Skills
Research
Teaching
Policy
Agriculture
Science
Statistics
Systems Theory, Thinking & Modeling
Agrifood Policy Specialist
Human Resource Development
Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development;
Qualitative Research
Program Evaluation
Grant Writing
Policy Analysis
University Teaching
Quantitative Research
Leadership Development
Higher Education
Instructional Design
Curriculum Design
Research Experience
Professor
Quinnipiac University June 2023 - Present
Hamden, CT
Professor (Associate)
Quinnipiac University June 2019 - May 2023
Department of Management Hamden, United States
https://www.qu.edu/faculty-and-staff/robert-yawson/
Assistant Professor
Quinnipiac University June 2013 - March 2019
Lecturer, Instructor, and Teaching Assistant
University of Minnesota Twin Cities September 2007 - August 2013
Lecturer/Instructor
September 2007 - August 2013
Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development United States
Research Assistant
University of Minnesota Twin Cities September 2007 - July 2013
Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development Minneapolis, United States
Head of Administration/ Senior Scientific Secretary
CSIR - Council for Scientific and Industrial Research - Ghana January 1999 - August 2007
Head of Administration/ Senior Scientific Secretary
CSIR - Council for Scientific and Industrial Research - Ghana January 1999 - August 2007
Food Research Institute Accra, Ghana
Work Experience
Chair, Entrepreneurship, International Business and Strategy Department
Quinnipiac University October 2021 - Present
Hamden, Connecticut, United States
Faculty Coordinator, Master of Science in Organizational Leadership Program
Quinnipiac University October 2021 - Present
Hamden, Connecticut, United States
Co-Editor-In-Chief, Organization Management Journal
EmeraldPublishing January 2021 - Present
Section Editor, SAGE Open
SAGE Publishing January 2021 - Present
Editorial Board, Human Resource Development Review
SAGE Publishing September 2020 - Present
Editorial Board Member, Industrial and Commercial Training
EmeraldPublishing May 2020 - Present
Industrial and Commercial Training
Managing Consultant
R M Yawson Consult LLC · Self-employed January 2020 - Present
Wallingford, Connecticut, United States
R M Yawson Consult LLC is dedicated and designed to empower your team and outfit them with the tools they need to succeed. Talk to us today about how we can support your growth, limit your turnover, and put you on a solid track to success and profit.Personal Consulting for HR, Leadership & Organization EffectivenessHelping you design success!
Member, Board of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Service to Students,
Quinnipiac University July 2019 - Present
Hamden, Connecticut, United States
Associate Editor, International Journal of Business and Systems Research
Inderscience Publishers January 2019 - Present
Editorial Board Member, Advances in Developing Human Resources
SAGE Publishing December 2018 - Present
SAGE Publications, 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
The responsibilities of Board members include soliciting proposals for journal Issues, reviewing proposals and/or manuscripts, promoting the journal, and participating in policy-making processes for the journal. https://journals.sagepub.com/home/adh
Member - Faculty Senate
Quinnipiac University June 2017 - Present
Associate Editor
Academy of Management January 2016 - Present
Associate Editor for the Social Issues in Management Division of the Annual Conferences of the Academy of Management
Professor of Management
Quinnipiac University June 2013 - Present
Hamden, CT · On-site
Teaching Research Service
Senior Research Fellow
pfc social impact advisors December 2009 - Present
Formerly Headwaters Group Philanthropic Advisors
• Unites advocates, academics, and thought leaders across disciplines to advance best practices in global change through research, executive education, communications, and coaching. • Helps clients achieve excellence in giving through research and strategy planning, portfolio management, strategic learning and evaluation. • Builds a new community of philanthropic donors to leverage innovative foundation initiatives. • Organizational Effectiveness
Member, Curriculum Review Committee
Quinnipiac University August 2021 - August 2022
Member, Learning Assessment Council
Quinnipiac University January 2019 - August 2022
Hamden, Connecticut, United States
Chair - University Education Committee
Quinnipiac University September 2018 - August 2022
Director Board Of Governors
EASTERN ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT May 2019 - May 2022
Member, Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate
Quinnipiac University July 2020 - December 2022
Hamden, Connecticut, United States
Member of the Board of Directors
Academy of Human Resource Development February 2018 - February 2021
http://www.ahrd.org/general/custom.asp?page=board_of_directors_2#robert
The academy’s board of directors is the primary governing body and has legal and financial accountability. In addition, the board is responsible for directing developing policies for the academy.
Member of the Book of the Year Committee
Academy of Human Resource Development August 2014 - February 2021
Associate Editor, Human Resource Development Quarterly
Wiley January 2019 - December 2021
HRDQ provides a central focus for research on human resource development (HRD) issues as well as the means for disseminating such research. HRDQ recognizes the interdisciplinary nature of the HRD field and brings together relevant research from the related fields, such as economics, education, management, sociology, and psychology. It provides an essential link in the application of theory and research to HRD practice. HRDQ publishes scholarly work that addresses the theoretical foundations of HRD, HRD research, and evaluation of HRD interventions and contexts.Human Resource Development QuarterlyHRDQ recognizes the interdisciplinary nature of the HRD field and brings together relevant research from the related fields, such as economics, education, management, sociology, and psychology. It provides an essential link in the application of theory and research to HRD practice. HRDQ publishes scholarly work that addresses the theoretical foundations of HRD, HRD research, and evaluation of HRD interventions and contexts.
Member - University Research Policies Committee
Quinnipiac University August 2017 - October 2021
Graduate Programs Assessment Coordinator at the School of Business
Quinnipiac University June 2014 - July 2020
Hamden, CT
Coordinates the assessment of Assurance of Learning for all graduates programs for Continuous Improvement in line with AACSB requirements
Member, Micro-Credentialing Working Group
Quinnipiac University January 2020 - December 2020
Hamden, Connecticut, United States
Associate Editor, Organization Management Journal
EmeraldPublishing January 2020 - December 2020
Organization Management Journal (OMJ) is a blind peer-reviewed online publication sponsored by the Eastern Academy of Management and Southwest Academy of Management. OMJ is designed as a forum for broad philosophical, social, and practical thought about management and organising. We are interested in papers that address the interface between theoretical insight and practical application and enhance the teaching of management. OMJ is international in scope and is organized into four distinct sections: Current Empirical Research, Emerging Conceptual Scholarship, Teaching & Learning, and Essays. OMJ publishes scholarly empirical and theoretical papers, review articles, essays and resources for management educators. Appropriate domains include: Organizational behaviour Business strategy and policy Organisational theory Human resource management Management education, particularly experiential education
Faculty Director, ePortfolios Across the Curriculum Initiative
Quinnipiac University August 2017 - January 2020
Hamden Connecticut
Chair - Best Book Award Committee
Academy of Management August 2018 - August 2019
Chair of the Best Book Award Committee of the Public and Nonprofit Division of the Academy of Management
Track Chair Editor - Leadership Track
EASTERN ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT August 2018 - May 2019
Track Chair Editor of the Leadership Track of the 56th Annual Eastern Academy of Management Conference
Co-Editor, Organization Management Journal
Taylor & Francis Group January 2017 - December 2019
Taylor & Francis, Inc., 530 Walnut Street, Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Organization Management Journal is a blind peer-reviewed publication sponsored by the Eastern Academy of Management. OMJ is designed as a forum for broad philosophical, social, and practical thought about management and organizing. We are interested in papers that address the interface between theoretical insight and practical application and enhance the teaching of management. OMJ publishes scholarly empirical and theoretical papers, review articles, essays and resources for management educators. Appropriate domains include: Organizational behavior Business strategy and policy Organizational theory Human resource management Management education, particularly experiential educationOrganization Management JournalThe greening of strategic HRM scholarship Jackson et al. Volume 7, 2010 - Issue 4 Published online: 18 Jul 2012 Crossref citations: 32 Reinventing the future: adding design science to the repertoire of organization and management studies van Aken et al.
Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Business and Systems Research
Inderscience Publishers January 2014 - January 2019
International Journal of Business and Systems Research
Program Chair
Academy of Human Resource Development March 2017 - March 2018
Program Chair of 25th Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas
Proceedings Editor
Academy of Human Resource Development March 2016 - March 2017
Proceedings Editor of the 24th Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas
Track Chair Editor - Business Strategy Track
EASTERN ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT August 2015 - May 2016
Track Chair Editor of the Business Strategy Track of the 54th Annual Eastern Academy of Management Conference
Associate Proceedings Editor
Academy of Human Resource Development March 2015 - March 2016
Associate Proceedings Editor of 23rd Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas
Track Chair Editor - Organization Development and Change Track
Academy of Human Resource Development May 2014 - March 2015
Track Chair Editor - Organization Development and Change Track of the 22nd Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas
Lecturer, Instructor & Graduate Assistant at the Dept of Org. Leadership, Policy & Dev.,
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities August 2010 - July 2013
Instructor for OLPD 4426 Strategic Customer Relationship Management (Fall 2013) Instructor for OLPD 4426 Strategic Customer Relationship Management (Summer 2013) Instructor for OLPD 4426 Strategic Customer Relationship Management (sec 002 & 003) Spring 2013 Instructor for OLPD 4426 Strategic Customer Relationship Management (sec 002) Fall 2012 Instructor for OLPD 4627 Management and Supervisory Training and Development (sec 001) Fall 2012 Instructor for BIE 3061/OLPD 3461 - Professional Sales Management (Spring 2011; Spring 2012) Instructor for HRD 5104 - Systems Foundation of Human Resource Development (sec 001) Fall 10. This course is an Introduction to system theory as a core discipline supporting the theory and practice of human resource development. Instructor for BIE 3624 Sales Training (Fall 2010). This course is designed to review practices related to sales management, business development, selling strategies, and learning objectives essential to developing the skills, knowledge and abilities for a competent sales force.
Graduate Assistant & Instructor, Leadership Minor, Office of Student Affairs
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities January 2011 - May 2012
Leadership Minor, Office of Student Affairs, University of Minnesota 1. Research Assistant 2. Instructor for EdPA 3402/PA 3971 - Leadership Field Experience (Social Entrepreneurship)
Research/Teaching Assistant at the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities September 2007 - May 2010
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs Research Assistant - MN Green Chemistry Initiative; Stem Cell Institute Fundraising Initiative; Nanotechnology Policy Research; Synthetic Biology Policy (Zinc Finger Nucleases) Teaching Assistant - S&T Policy (PA 5721) Spring 2010
Faculty Adviser, Student Program for Amity among Nations, Institute for Global Studies
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities September 2010 - December 2010
SPAN, offers a one-of-a-kind international learning experience. Students travel abroad to conduct research on a self-chosen topic and to build bridges of understanding across borders, cultures, and continents.
Research Analyst
BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota February 2008 - January 2009
St. Louis, Minnesota
As a Research Analyst for the BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota, I specifically worked with a Team of Consultants from Deloitte LLC on the Destination 2025 project: a state-wide 20-year visioning initiative and road map to help give clarity to the nature and timing of investments that are needed for Minnesota to sustain a long-term competitive position in the industry. The selected markets constitute the vast majority of Minnesota employment in the bioscience market. The Minnesota industries that Destination 2025 analyzed included: Medical Devices, Pharma/Biologics, Animal Health, Food, Renewable Energy and Bio Materials. I was the lead analyst on the Animal Health and Food Industry sectors and co-author of the industry white papers for these two sectors. I also co-authored the vision documents of these two sectors.
Senior Scientific Secretary/Head of Admin
CSIR - Food Research Institute January 1999 - August 2007
Accra, Ghana
At the FRI which is an ISO 17025 accredited scientific establishment, I was responsible for the preparation of quarterly and annual reports; Assisted the Director with Annual Works Program Development, and other related tasks; Coordinated and organized conferences and conference participation of research staff; Prepared documents for project administration; Coordinated annual and quarterly review meetings; Prepared paperwork for processing and administering projects including letters of notification of awards, project modifications, closing, commodity requests, tracking lists and database questionnaires; Prepared routine correspondence, assisted with PowerPoint presentations, abstracts preparation as needed, and other documentation and dissemination support related to the mandate of the FRI; Provided backstopping for the Director in his absence; Administered, processed, and monitored publications of the Institute to ensure compliance with international standards and journal specific requirements; Performed research, report writing, and other administrative and programmatic duties as assigned by the Director. As Head of Administration I was responsible to the Director for the overall administration of the Institute. The specific duties among others included:  General supervision and co-ordination of the Institute’s administrative machinery  Staff Development and personnel matters  Recruitment, National Service Placement, and related matters  Custody of titles, plans and documents on landed property of the Institute  Responsibility for all the Institute vehicles and supervision and allocation of Drivers for various assignments.  Review of the Establishment schedule on yearly basis  Secretaryships of the FRI Management Board and the Internal Management Committee (IMC) of the Institute.
General Manager
Animens Industries Ltd, Ghana March 1998 - January 1999
Takoradi, Ghana
As the General Manager of a medium scale private enterprise, I demonstrated my ability to set goals and complete projects in a timely and thorough manner.  Responsible for the overall administration of the company  In charge of co-ordinating the activities of all heads of department  Responsible for production, procurement, sales and finances of the company  Development of new market with the view of expanding the market with the aim of increasing sales at all times  Development of new products
Research Assistant
BioResources International, Inc. September 1995 - March 1998
Accra, Ghana
Research & Development of Local Biological Raw Materials for Export. Assisted with the isolation, purification, and characterization of the naturally occurring glycoprotein – Miraculin. Personally led the crystallization of Miraculin
Quality Control Officer
SC Johnson Wax September 1993 - September 1995
Accra, Ghana
Research & Development of New Products; Quality Assurance & Workshop Supervision; Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation of Programmes and Policies on Pollution.
Tutor
Wesley Girls' High School September 1992 - September 1993
Cape Coast, Ghana
Teaching Chemistry
Education
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Sep 2009 - May 2013
Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
2009 - 2013
Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development
University of Minnesota
2009 - 2013
Policy and Development
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Aug 2007 - Aug 2009
Science, Technology and Environment Policy
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
2007 - 2009
Science, Technology and Environment Policy
University of Minnesota
2007 - 2009
Technology & Environmental Policy
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Sep 2000 - May 2001
Food Management
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
2000 - 2001
Food Management
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
2000 - 2001
Food Management
University of Ghana
Sep 1995 - Dec 1997
Biochemistry
University of Ghana
1995 - 1997
Biochemistry
University of Ghana
1995 - 1997
Biochemistry
University of Ghana
Sep 1989 - Jun 1992
Biochemistry with Chemistry
University of Ghana
1989 - 1992
Biochemistry with Chemistry
University of Ghana
1989 - 1992
Biochemistry with Chemistry
Winneba Secondary School
1981 - 1988
Science
Judge of The Works of Others
Co-Editor-In-Chief
Jan 2021 - Present
Organization Management Journal
Section Editor
Jan 2021 - Present
SAGE Open, Business & Management Section
Associate Editor
Jan 2019 - Present
Human Resource Development Quarterly
Associate Editor
Jan 2019 - Present
International Journal of Business and Systems Research
Associate Editor
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020
Organization Management Journal
Prizes and Awards
Award
Mar 2017
Track Chair, Business Strategy Track, 54th Annual Conference of the Eastern Academy of Management
Award
Mar 2017
Proceedings Editor, 2017 Academy of Human Resource Development Conference in the Americas
Award
Feb 2016
Associate Proceedings Editor, 2016 Academy of Human Resource Development Conference in the Americas
Award
Feb 2015
Track Chair, Organization Development Track, 2015 Academy of Human Resource Development Conference in the Americas
Award
Aug 2014
Faculty Scholar for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Quinnipiac University
Realted Researchers