Scott A. Jeffrey

Scott A. Jeffrey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management and Leadership at Monmouth University, where he has taught since 2009. He previously taught organizational behavior and behavioral decision making at the University of Waterloo in Canada.

His research focuses on incentive design in organizations, particularly tangible incentives like high-end merchandise and travel, and their motivational properties. He has led multiple studies in the motivational events industry and explored the psychological mechanisms behind incentive effectiveness.

• Ph.D. in Management from the University of Chicago
• MBA and B.S. from Santa Clara University

His scholarly work connects behavioral economics, organizational psychology, and marketing principles to analyze how non-monetary rewards impact employee and customer behavior. Key themes include justifiability, social utility, and cultural influences on incentive effectiveness.

Scientific Awards:

• 25 Most Influential People in the Incentive Industry

Dr. Jeffrey frequently teaches courses in business ethics, conflict resolution, and sustainability, emphasizing practical applications of incentive theory. His research has been published in journals including the Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management and Venture Capital.