Stephen HumphreyView profile
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Stephen Humphrey is the Alvin H. Clemens Professor of Management and Organization at the Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on social relations at work, with a primary emphasis on teamwork dynamics, negotiation theory, and organizational behavior. He holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management from Michigan State University and a BS in Psychology from James Madison University. Professor Humphrey's research explores two core areas: (1) the 'bottom-up' formative design of teams (including composition, role allocation, and reward structures), and (2) the 'top-down' management of existing teams (focusing on temporal dynamics, structural adaptation, and conflict resolution). His work on team microdynamics examines multilevel, multi-period, and multi-theoretical aspects of teamwork. His recent publications demonstrate strong research trends in team dynamics, organizational reputation, negotiation pedagogy, and ethical decision-making. Articles frequently employ meta-analytic approaches and focus on contextual factors influencing team performance across diverse settings. The research consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical organizational applications. Professor Humphrey teaches negotiation skills across undergraduate, MBA, EMBA, and executive education programs. He has developed several negotiation simulations derived from real-world scenarios and teaches doctoral seminars on organizational research design. As faculty advisor, he mentors PhD and DBA students in research methodology and academic development.








