Benjamin Dunford
Professor of Management
Organizational Behavior/Human Resources
Education
Ph.D. Cornell University
B.S. Brigham Young University
Dr. Benjamin Dunford is a Professor of Management at the Daniels School of Business, Purdue University. As an educator, researcher and consultant, Professor Dunford is an expert on change management, leadership, negotiation, interpersonal relationships, and team dynamics. On these topics he has published more than 50 peer reviewed journal articles, international conference proceedings and book chapters. He teaches extensively in MBA and corporate programs in the U.S. and abroad, and has been voted the top professor multiple programs. His research has been cited in The Economist, as well as numerous major newspapers. Professor Dunford has consulted with firms from a variety of industries including healthcare, agriculture, media, hospitality, manufacturing, and telecommunications. He earned his PhD from Cornell University in 2004.
Journal Articles
- Ashkanani, A., Dunford, B., & Mumford, K. (2022). "Impact of Motivation and Workload on Service Time: An Empirical Analysis of Call Center Operations." Management Science vol. 68 (9), 6697-6715.
- Hansen, S. D., Dunford, B. B., Boss, A. D., Boss, R. W., & Angermeier, I. (2011). "Corporate social responsibility and the benefits of employee trust: A cross disciplinary perspective." Journal of Business Ethics vol. 102 29-45. | Download |
- Dunford, B. B., Boswell, W. R., & Boudreau, J. W. (2010). "When do high level managers believe they can influence the stock price. Antecedents of stock price expectancy cognitions." Human Resource Management vol. 49 (1), 23-34. | Download |
- Chullen, C. L., Dunford, B. B., Boss, R. W., Angermeier, I., & Boss, A. D. (2010). "Minimizing deviant behavior in healthcare organizations: The affects of supportive leadership and job design." Journal of Healthcare Management vol. 55 (6), 381-399. | Download |
- Boss, R. W., Dunford, B. B., Boss, A. B., & McConkie, M. (2010). "Sustainable change in the public sector: The longitudinal benefits of organization development." Journal of Applied Behavioral Science vol. 46 (4), 436-472. | Download |
- Dunford, B. B., Schleicher, D. J., & Zhu, L. (2009). "The relative importance of voluntary stock investment. Is stock ownership unnecessary for establishing an ownership culture." Advances in Industrial and Labor Relations vol. 16 1-28. | Download |
- Angermeier, I., Dunford, B. D., Boss, A. D., Boss, R. W. (2009). "Improving healthcare effectiveness: The impact of participative management perceptions on customer service, medical errors, burnout, and turnover intentions." Journal of Healthcare Management vol. 52 (2), 127-141. | Download |
- Dunford, B. B., Oler, D. K., & Boudreau, J. W. (2008). "Underwater Stock options and voluntary executive turnover: A multi-disciplinary perspective integrating behavioral and economic theories." Personnel Psychology | Download |
- Dunford, B., Boudreau, J., & Boswell, W. (2005). "Out-of-the-Money: The Impact of Underwater Stock Options on Executive Job Search." Personnel Psychology vol. 58 67-101. | Download |
- Boswell, W., Boudreau, J., & Dunford, B. (2004). "The Outcomes and Correlates of Job Search Objectives. Searching to Leave or Searching for Leverage." Journal of Applied Psychology vol. 89 1083-1091. | Download |
- Devine, D., Clayton, L., Dunford, B., Seying, R., & Pryce, J. (2001). "Jury Decision Making: 45 Years of Empirical Research on Deliberating Groups." Psychology, Public Policy, & Law vol. 7 (3), 622-727. | Download |
- Wright, P., Dunford, B., & Snell, S. (2001). "Human Resources and the Resource Based View of the Firm." Journal of Management vol. 27 (6), 701-721. | Download |
- Devine, D., Clayton, L., Phillips, J., Dunford, B., & Melner, S. (1999). "Teams in Organizations: Prevalence, Characteristics and Effectiveness." Small Group Research vol. 30 678-711. | Download |
- Dunford, B., & Devine, D. (1998). "Employment At-will and Employee Discharge: A Justice Perspective on Legal Action Following Termination." Personnel Psychology vol. 51 903-934. | Download |
Forthcoming Publications
- Dunford, B. B., Shipp, A., Boss, R. W., Angermeier, I, & Boss, A. D. "For whom does burnout change over time. A career transition perspective of employee burnout trajectories." Journal of Applied Psychology | Download |
- Zimmerman, R. D., Boswell, W. R., Shipp, A., Dunford, B. B., & Boudreau, J. W. "Explaining the pathways between personality and employees job search behavior." Journal of Management | Download |
Book Chapters
- Boudreau, J., Boswell, W., Dunford, B., & Ray, P. (2002). "Why Top Talent Looks Elsewhere." BrassRing, LLC Waltham, MA. 258-263. | Download |
- Boudreau, J., Dunford, B., & Ramstad, P. (2001). "The Human Capital Impact on E Business. The Case of Encyclopedia Britannica." E-Business Research Center: Pennsylvania State University | Download |
Working Papers
- Dunford, B. B., Sathyamurthy, K., Angermeier, I., Boss, R. W., Sinclair, K., Duggar, S., & Nyp, R. "Generational differences in healthcare employee voluntary turnover: One retention strategy doesnt fit all." | Download |
- Dunford, B. B., Boss, R. W, Boss, A. D., Zara, G., & Grooms, R. "Dunford, B. B., Boss, R. W, Boss, A. D., Zara, G., & Grooms, R. Can entire departments be burned out." | Download |
- Dunford, B. B.; Shipp, A. J., Boss, R. W., Angermeier, I., Boss, A. D., & Williams, T. A. "Pay fairness and employee engagement in the healthcare sector." | Download |
Conflict Management Interviews Are Effective, but Only if the Quality Is High
A variety of circumstances, from perceived inequities to unreasonable expectations, can trigger workplace conflict. If left to smolder, this conflict can flare up into costly outcomes that may include absenteeism, turnover, arbitration and litigation. Perhaps worst of all, it may produce a dysfunctional culture that stifles innovation and hinders an organization's effectiveness. Putting out the sparks of conflict before they ignite is one of the goals of Integrated Conflict Management Systems (ICMS), which place the responsibility of conflict resolution directly on managers and employees, rather than ombudspersons, human resource personnel, mediators, arbitrators and others.
Full story: Conflict Management Interviews Are Effective, but Only if the Quality Is High
Happy Family, Happy Work: Study links transformational leadership to attachment theory
“Transformational leadership — or behaviors that inspire followers to move beyond their own self-interest and work toward the good of the group — often fails to reach the levels needed by subordinates each day,” says Benjamin Dunford, an associate professor of organizational behavior/human resources at Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management. “Supervisors need regular support to ensure that they consistently display these expected behaviors at work.”
Full story: Happy Family, Happy Work: Study links transformational leadership to attachment theory
Up in Smoke: Employee burnout more prevalent among newcomers, internal job changers
Burnout — the word evokes a feeling of deflation. A smoking matchstick, a dwindling campfire, tires skidded to a stop. For many in the workplace, it’s a familiar feeling. Although the concept dates back to the 1970s, most studies addressed it from a static perspective. Research from Professor Benjamin Dunford at Purdue University's Krannert School of Management, however, takes a more dynamic approach by examining burnout throughout difference phases of employees' careers.
Full story: Up in Smoke: Employee burnout more prevalent among newcomers, internal job changers
Balancing Act: Happy hospital employees lead to more satisfied patients
Helping employees balance their work and family needs is increasingly important for not only attracting and retaining key talent in healthcare, but also for enhancing patient care. According to research by Ben Dunford, an associate professor of management at Krannert and a faculty affiliate of the Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering in Purdue’s Discovery Park, more satisfied employees can mean more satisfied patients.
Full story: Balancing Act: Happy hospital employees lead to more satisfied patients
Work-Family Backlash
PhD grad Matthew Perrigino and faculty members Kelly Schwind Wilson and Benjamin Dunford discuss their research on work-family backlash
Conflict management
Benjamin Dunford discusses conflict management
Benjamin Dunford on Third Party Justice
Dr. Benjamin Dunford talks about third party justice in organizations and how organizations treat employees.
Happy Family, Happy Work: Study links transformational leadership to attachment theory
“Transformational leadership — or behaviors that inspire followers to move beyond their own self-interest and work toward the good of the group — often fails to reach the levels needed by subordinates each day,” says Benjamin Dunford, an associate professor of organizational behavior/human resources at Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management. “Supervisors need regular support to ensure that they consistently display these expected behaviors at work.”
Full story: Happy Family, Happy Work: Study links transformational leadership to attachment theory
Contact
bdunford@purdue.edu
Phone: (765) 496-7877
Office: YONG 927
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Area(s) of Expertise
Compensation, Consulting, Healthcare, Human Resource Management, Labor, Leadership, Management, Motivation, Negotiations, Organizational Change, Organizational Culture, Performance Management, Strategic Management, Unions, Virtual Teams