Kenneth M. York

Kenneth M. York is a Professor of Management at Oakland University's School of Business Administration. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Bowling Green State University. His expertise spans applied research in Human Resources Management (HRM), organizational behavior, and experiential learning methodologies. Dr. York teaches courses in organizational behavior, HRM, and research methods. His research explores competitive balance in sports leagues, union representation, training effectiveness, and the impact of Total Quality Management (TQM).

Education: Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Bowling Green State University.

Research interests include HRM applications, experiential learning design, and sports management case studies. Notable recent projects involve analyzing the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and NHL revenue-sharing strategies. His work appears in journals like Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management and Journal of Operations Management.

• Awards: Over 30 awards including Best Paper recognitions from the Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management, Teaching Excellence Awards, and a 30-Year Service Certificate from Oakland University.
• Grants & Advising: Extensive consulting experience in equal employment opportunity cases, though specific grants are not detailed here.
• Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Sports Management research group at Oakland University, focusing on sports economics and organizational dynamics.