Brad Olson

Brad Olson is a Professor in the Policy & Strategy department at the Dhillon School of Business, University of Lethbridge. His research focuses on strategic decision-making, executive power dynamics, corporate governance, and cross-cultural business ethics.

• Executive Decision-Making
• Corporate Governance
• Business Ethics
• Organizational Behavior
• Chinese Business Practices

Dr. Olson's publications examine how cognitive diversity, trust, and conflict influence management team decisions, particularly in Chinese organizations. His work also addresses ethical orientations across cultures, leadership dynamics, and organizational responses to economic crises.

Key publication trends show sustained focus on strategic management, with recurring themes of governance structures, cross-cultural comparisons (especially China), and behavioral determinants of organizational outcomes. Articles span strategic decision-making frameworks, CEO power implications, and healthcare-industry applications.

Dr. Olson's professional activities include collaborative research with co-authors like Y. Bao, S. Parayitam, and C. Robertson. He contributes to journals such as Journal of World Business, Journal of Business and Management, and Chinese Management Studies.