Barbara Wech

Dr. Barbara Wech is an Associate Professor and Chairperson in the Department of Management, Information Systems, and Quantitative Methods at the Collat School of Business, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Louisiana State University, specializing in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, with minors in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Her roles include Director of the Collat School of Business Honors Program and Equity Advisor. She has industry experience as a Human Resources manager in manufacturing.

Education: Ph.D., Business Admin (Louisiana State University, 2001); MS, Business Admin (Michigan State University, 1987); BS, Mathematics/Psychology (Wayne State University, 1982).

Research focuses on workplace bullying, aggression, incivility, violence perception, and team dynamics. Current emphasis: industry impact on workplace violence acceptance. Professional activities include equity leadership, honors program oversight, and service on committees like the Undergraduate Research Advisory Committee. She has led courses in Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, and Leadership.

Awards: None explicitly listed. Grants: No specific grants noted. Labs/Teams: Directs the Collat Honors Program and participates in Equity Leadership initiatives.