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James Burton is a Professor in the Department of Management at the College of Business, Northern Illinois University, where he conducts research at the intersection of organizational behavior and human resource management. His work focuses on workplace dynamics including abusive supervision, employee retention, and fairness perceptions.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, University of Washington
- M.B.A. in Management, Illinois State University
- B.S. in Finance, Marquette University
Burton's research investigates how personality traits and fairness perceptions influence workplace behaviors, with particular emphasis on abusive supervision dynamics and employee retention strategies. His studies examine coping mechanisms like mindfulness and exercise in mitigating workplace stress, alongside the role of job embeddedness in preventing turnover during economic uncertainty. Recent work explores self-compassion restoration and spillover effects of work stress into home life.
His publication pattern reveals consistent focus on abusive supervision (12 articles since 2006), job embeddedness (9 articles), and stress-coping mechanisms (5 articles), primarily in top-tier journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and Academy of Management Journal. Methodologically, he employs longitudinal designs and integrates personality psychology with organizational theory.
No specific scientific awards were listed in the source materials, though recognition for teaching and research excellence was noted.
Burton serves as a consultant for major organizations including Boeing and Verizon, applying his research on negotiation effectiveness and workplace behavior. While no formal advising relationships or grant details were specified, his industry collaborations demonstrate applied research impact. His work shows increasing focus on physiological interventions (sleep/exercise) for workplace stress management in recent publications.
