William H. Murphy

William H. Murphy is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan. He also holds a Visiting Scholar position at CEIBS (Shanghai Jiaotong University) since 2005. His academic journey includes prior roles at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Babson College, and the University of Auckland. Dr. Murphy is a distinguished educator, recognized with multiple teaching awards including the MBA Student Society Professor of the Year (2010-2011 and 2009-2010) and the Dean's Academic Staff Excellence in Teaching Award (2005).

His research focuses on sales management, ethics, international business, quality management, and leadership. Recent projects include studies on SMEs' quality management practices, cross-cultural supply chain dynamics, and the impact of cultural diversity in strategic alliances. He has published in journals like Journal of Business Research, International Journal of Healthcare Management, and Industrial Marketing Management.

Dr. Murphy actively consults and trains executives in sales management, key account strategies, and marketing leadership. His work emphasizes practical, actionable insights for businesses, as reflected in his book Doing Good Work Matters!, which provides guidance for professionals seeking to enhance workplace performance and fulfillment.

• Education: Ph.D. (Marketing), University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Service: Editorial Board Member, Journal of Personal Selling & Sales Management and Industrial Marketing Management
• Consulting: Clients include Fortune 500 firms in insurance, pharmaceuticals, and high-tech sectors

His research has garnered significant attention, including over 3,500 downloads for his 2016 study on quality management in SMEs. He maintains an active online presence at williamhmurphy.com, offering free resources for marketing professionals and students.