Lisa Spencer

Lisa Spencer is a dedicated Lecturer in the Department of Management at the Craig School of Business, California State University, Fresno, where she has taught since 1990. She currently instructs Production and Operations Management courses (MGT124 and MBA 205) and has previously taught Principles of Management, Organizational Behavior, and Business Ethics.

Her academic credentials include:

• M.S. in Business (Management) from California State University, Fresno (summa cum laude, 1990)
• B.S. in Business from Bellevue College (summa cum laude)

Dr. Spencer's research centers on Operations Management and Organizational Behavior, with specialized expertise in case study development for business education. She creates practical learning resources based on local businesses, addressing lean manufacturing, ethical supply chains, and sustainable operations. Her work bridges theoretical concepts with real-world applications, significantly contributing to pedagogical resources through McGraw-Hill's "OM in the News" blog where she publishes monthly operations-focused articles.

Her publication history reveals a consistent focus on case-based learning spanning 15 years, with recurring analysis of businesses like "The Brownie Baker" to demonstrate evolving operational strategies. Her research traverses diverse sectors including medical devices (wheelchair manufacturing), food production, and spring manufacturing, consistently emphasizing waste reduction, ethical practices, and operational excellence.

No scientific awards are documented in the available information.

Professionally, she has shaped business education through extensive case study authorship and regular blog contributions for McGraw-Hill, serving as a national resource for operations management instructors. While specific graduate advisees aren't listed, her educational materials impact students nationwide. No research grants are mentioned in the provided materials.