Joseph Liu

Joseph Liu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), part of the Lutgert College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Georgia Institute of Technology, a Master of Accounting from the University of Florida, and a B.S. in Accounting from the same university. Prior to FGCU, he served as a faculty member at California State University, Chico, and held visiting professor roles with the University Studies Abroad Consortium in Turin, Italy, and Bilbao, Spain. His career began at PwC as a tax accountant before transitioning to academia.

Dr. Liu’s research focuses on Organizational Justice, Ethics, and Human Resource Management. He explores topics such as fairness perceptions, ethical leadership across cultures, and innovative strategies in global human resources. His work also addresses contemporary issues like employee well-being, boomerang employment dynamics, and the unintended consequences of fairness practices in diverse settings.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior, Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Master of Accounting, University of Florida
  • B.S. in Accounting, University of Florida

His teaching portfolio includes courses on Negotiation, Global Human Resource Management, and Management of Compensation. His publications appear in prestigious journals like the Academy of Management Journal and Journal of Applied Psychology. Though no awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts, his research demonstrates significant contributions to organizational behavior and ethics.

Dr. Liu’s advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but his academic trajectory reflects a strong focus on scholar-practitioner engagement, bridging accounting and management expertise with contemporary organizational challenges. He currently serves in FGCU’s Lutgert College of Business, contributing to its mission of preparing future business leaders.