Ron Purser

Ron Purser is a Professor of Management at San Francisco State University, holding this position continuously since August 1997. His academic profile uniquely bridges Business/Management and Humanities disciplines, with formal affiliations spanning organizational theory and philosophical studies.

His educational background includes:

• Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University (1990)

Professor Purser's research centers on Organizational Development and Time in Organizations, with particular expertise in how networked societies reshape temporal experiences. As an advanced Buddhist scholar and practitioner, he integrates Eastern spiritual perspectives into Western management frameworks, creating distinctive interdisciplinary scholarship. His work examines temporal fragmentation in digital workplaces and advocates for mindful organizational practices.

His seminal publication 24/7: Time and Temporality in the Network Society (2007) established foundational concepts for understanding time compression in digital economies. This work reflects his consistent scholarly trajectory analyzing how technological acceleration impacts organizational rhythms, worker well-being, and temporal ethics—often through Buddhist philosophical lenses. His research demonstrates strong continuity between organizational theory and contemplative studies.