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Trey Cummings is an Assistant Professor of Management & Organization at Johns Hopkins University's Carey Business School, specializing in Strategy. His research examines how firm attributes—including structure, positioning, and knowledge resources—shape innovation outcomes by influencing knowledge workers' motivation and capabilities, while also affecting top management teams' strategic innovation direction.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Strategy from Washington University in St. Louis
- MBA from the University of Arkansas
- BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas
Professor Cummings' research program bridges strategic management and organizational behavior, focusing on the micro-foundations of innovation. His work reveals how organizational design choices create conditions where knowledge workers can effectively innovate, and how top executives strategically steer innovation efforts. This research has significant implications for firms seeking to optimize innovation processes in complex environments.
His publication record shows consistent contributions to understanding innovation through organizational lenses, with recent work examining NASA's promotion systems, scientific research integrity, and decision-making frameworks—demonstrating both theoretical rigor and practical relevance.
Key recognitions include:
- 2020 Finalist for Academy of Management STR/TIM Best Dissertation Award
- 2019 Winner of Washington University Olin Business School Job Market Paper Competition
- 2019 Finalist for Strategic Management Society Knowledge & Innovation Best PhD Paper Prize
- 2017 Moog PhD Scholar Award recipient
Prior industry experience at Boeing in aerospace finance and management provides valuable context for his academic investigations into organizational innovation dynamics.
