Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee is Department Chair and Professor of Management & Organization at Central Connecticut State University's School of Business, teaching Management and Business Analytics courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Business Administration (Major: Decision Sciences, Minor: Finance) - Saint Louis University (1996)
• MBA - Saint Louis University (1987)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science - Korea University (1984)

Professor Lee's research spans several interconnected areas at the intersection of business analytics, management, and healthcare systems. His work primarily focuses on organizational behavior, corporate social responsibility, ESG factors, and healthcare operations management. He has developed expertise in data envelopment analysis and statistical modeling to examine workplace dynamics, particularly across different employee generations. His recent research has increasingly focused on the healthcare sector, examining hospital efficiency, the impact of information technology on healthcare performance, and diversity in medical staff. His publications demonstrate sophisticated quantitative approaches to complex organizational problems.

His scholarly output shows a clear trajectory toward applying business analytics methods to healthcare management challenges. The majority of his recent publications employ advanced statistical techniques to analyze generational differences in workplace behavior, the impact of ESG factors on employee outcomes, and healthcare operational efficiency. His work bridges theoretical business concepts with practical applications in healthcare settings, demonstrating how quantitative methods can solve real-world organizational problems.

Selected Awards:

• Distinguished Research Paper Award (2023)
• Literati Award for Outstanding Paper (2023)
• Best Paper Award at Northeast Decision Sciences Institute (2023)
• MRRC Grant for research on healthcare operations (2023)
• Multiple Honor Rolls of Excellence in Teaching Award (2018-2022)

Professor Lee has mentored numerous MBA students, many of whom have co-authored publications with him, particularly in healthcare management and organizational behavior research. He has secured research funding for projects examining hospital efficiency and healthcare information systems. His service includes editorial board positions for journals including Frontiers in Public Health, Journal of International Business Disciplines, and Global Business and Economic Review, as well as serving as VP for the International Information Management Association. As Department Chair, he oversees faculty development, curriculum design, and academic programs including MBA capstone courses.