Bio Statement
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Kristin holds a Ph.D. from The University of Memphis in organization behavior and human resource management, with a minor in strategic management. Her dissertation title was "The effects of cooperative learning, cohesion and commitment on team performance." 

Kristin also holds an M.B.A. (1980) from Memphis State University and an A.B. (1977) from Mount
Holyoke College
, with a major in Medieval Studies.

Before enrolling at The University of Memphis, she worked for many years in HR management and consulting, in both private industry and consulting.   Her private industry experience was in the areas of job analysis and evaluation, compensation and employee benefits. Her consulting projects were primarily in the areas of job analysis, employee selection, and organizational development and included the development of selection testing and interviewing programs, individual skill assessments, and organization surveys. These projects were conducted for both national and local clients. 

Kristin's areas of interest and expertise include:

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Work teams 

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Group and organizational learning 

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Organizational commitment 

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Job and competency analysis 

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Cross-cultural organization behavior and management

For more information about Kristin's research, see a list of her recent research.