Jacob Breland

Jacob Breland is an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Southern Mississippi's College of Business, specializing in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior. He holds a Ph.D. in Human Resources & Organizational Behavior from the University of Mississippi and has taught courses in talent management, organizational behavior, and leadership since 2008.

• Ph.D., University of Mississippi (2008)
• MBA, University of Southern Mississippi (2004)
• BS, University of Southern Mississippi (2003)

His research focuses on political skill in organizations, workplace dynamics, social networks, and their impact on performance and commitment. He has published extensively in top-tier journals like the Journal of Management and Journal of Managerial Psychology, with a common thread of investigating power structures and interpersonal influence in organizational contexts.

Recent publications (2017-2009) demonstrate sustained exploration of political skill's effects across diverse organizational scenarios, including recruitment, expatriate acculturation, and leadership processes. Articles also reveal expanding interest in work-family dynamics, procedural justice, and value co-creation with customers.

Areas of expertise include workplace civility, bullying, sexual harassment, and turnover management. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in management, organizational behavior, and human resource management both in-person and online.