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Randall Croom is an Associate Professor of Management at Stetson University, specializing in organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, and leadership. His research explores how personality and individual differences influence decision-making, ethical practices, and entrepreneurial outcomes. Prior to his academic career, he held roles in product management for a life sciences company and distribution management for a Fortune 100 retailer.
- PhD in Management, University of Florida
- MBA in Management and Marketing, Florida A&M University
- BS in Management, Florida A&M University
Croom’s research focuses on the intersection of personality, entrepreneurship, and organizational ethics. He investigates biases in corporate decision-making, the societal impact of business practices, and the psychological drivers of leadership effectiveness. His secondary interests include performance management, career development, and personnel selection frameworks.
His publications span topics such as social entrepreneurship, fear of failure in startups, gender dynamics in entrepreneurship, and the role of empathy in organizational contexts. Key themes include xenophilic innovation, curvilinear optimism, and ethical considerations in competitive industrial behavior.
- KPMG PhD Project Promising Young Educator Award
Croom emphasizes innovation in instruction, particularly through experiential learning methods like the paper planes exercise for teaching management planning. He advocates for connecting theory to practice in courses such as Evidence-Based Management, Advanced Leadership Development, and Equity & Inclusion.
