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Brian Waterwall is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the College of Business, East Carolina University. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from Louisiana Tech University and contributes to the academic and research mission of the institution through his work on motivation and leadership in organizational settings.
His research centers on understanding how motivational and leadership processes influence work attitudes and behaviors, with a specific emphasis on regulatory focus theory as a framework for analyzing employee motivation. This theoretical approach helps explain how individuals pursue goals based on promotion or prevention orientations, impacting organizational outcomes.
Dr. Waterwall has disseminated his research through publications in journals such as the Journal of Managerial Issues and the Journal of Family Business Strategy, and has presented at prominent academic conferences including the Academy of Management and the Southern Management Association annual meetings. These activities reflect active engagement in the scholarly management community.
He is involved in advancing knowledge in management through ongoing research, though specific details about funded grants or research teams are not provided in the available text. His academic service includes contributing to the intellectual life of the College of Business and mentoring students in management disciplines.



