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Gerard Beenen is a Lecturer at the Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine, and also teaches at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business. He previously served as Professor of Management and Associate Dean at California State University, Fullerton, where he was Chair of the Department of Management. His academic expertise lies in organizational behavior, leadership, and workplace motivation.
Education:
- PhD, Organizational Behavior & Theory, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University
- MBA, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
- MA, Fuller Seminary
- BA, Southern California College
Dr. Beenen's research centers on workplace motivation, learning, creativity, leadership effectiveness, and managerial interpersonal skills. His work explores how individuals and teams can be motivated to innovate, learn, and adapt in complex organizational environments. He investigates the role of leadership, feedback, and organizational culture in shaping employee behavior and performance.
His recent publications reflect a strong focus on leadership, team dynamics, organizational change, and learning. Themes across these works include psychological safety, trust in virtual teams, feedback mechanisms, and the impact of leadership styles on innovation. The research spans disciplines such as management, organizational psychology, and human resource development, emphasizing practical applications for improving organizational effectiveness.
Scientific Leadership and Service:
- Associate Editor, Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology
- Editorial Board Member, Academy of Management Learning & Education (AMLE)
- Former Chair, Management Education & Development Division, Academy of Management
- Scientific Adviser, organizational change consulting firm
- Board Member, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Dr. Beenen has secured research funding from the National Science Foundation and the Graduate Management Admission Council. His industry experience includes serving as CEO of a cancer care center, co-founding a technology company, and working as a management consultant with Bain & Company and Ernst & Young. He has advised numerous organizations on leadership development, team effectiveness, and organizational transformation.
He is actively involved in academic and professional communities, contributing to editorial boards and governance roles, and continues to influence both scholarly and practical domains of management and leadership.
