Scott Turner

Scott Turner is a Professor of Management at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from UNC Chapel Hill and has prior appointments at the University of Maryland, Duke University, and ETH Zurich. His research focuses on innovation, organizational routines, and temporality, with applications in industries like software and solid waste management. Turner teaches strategic management and entrepreneurship at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Education:

• PhD in Business Administration, UNC Chapel Hill (2003)
• M.S. in Industrial Administration, Purdue University (1998)
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Clemson University (1995)

Research Interests: Turner’s work examines how organizations maintain consistency in routines amid change, leveraging temporal dynamics and strategic innovation. Key themes include generational product innovation, mixed-methods research design, and the impact of institutional environments on digital innovation.

Grants & Awards:

• Moore Fellow (2021–present)
• Top 15% Teaching Award (UNC R.H. Smith School)
• Multiple grants from the Darla Moore School of Business

Service & Leadership: Editor for Organization Science, committee member for tenure and promotions, and advisor to entrepreneurship programs. Active in academic consortia and professional service roles.