Thomas Zeni

Thomas Zeni, Ph.D., serves as a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Management at West Virginia University, integrating over a decade of HR and management experience with academic expertise. Certified as SPHR and SHRM-SCP, he teaches in the Master of Science in Industrial Relations (MSIR) program and received the 2015 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award for his instructional excellence.

His academic foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Oklahoma
• MBA from the University of Oklahoma
• M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Oklahoma
• B.S. in Psychology (summa cum laude) from Mercy College, New York

Dr. Zeni's research centers on business ethics, particularly ethical decision-making by leaders, and organizational behavior, with emphasis on counterproductive work behaviors and emotional dynamics. His methodological specialty in quantitative research design supports publications in top-tier journals including Leadership Quarterly and the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology.

Analysis of his 2013-2020 publications reveals sustained investigation into ethical judgment biases, emotion-driven leadership decisions, and organizational procrastination. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical business applications, notably examining how ethical choices impact financial performance and how digital communication affects workplace trust.

His professional recognition includes:

• Teaching Excellence Award by the ACBSP (2015)

Details regarding student advising, research grants, laboratory facilities, or collaborative research teams were not identified in available sources, though his industry experience spans union/non-union environments and entrepreneurial ventures.