Faculty Profiles

Hastings, C. K., Boden, C. J., Thorne, D. M., Roundtree, A. K., May, M., & Pomeroy, K. (2023). Looking Back, Looking Forward: How the Pandemic Influenced Faculty Values. International Journal of Adult Education and Technology (IJAET), 14(1), 1–19. https://doi.org/http://doi.org/10.4018/IJAET.332877

Ferrell, O., Thorne, D. M., & Ferrell, L. (2023). Business and Society: A Strategic Approach to Social Responsibility & Ethics. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.

Ferrell, O. C., Thorne, D. M., & Ferrell, L. (2021). Business and Society: A Strategic Approach to Social Responsibility & Ethics. Chicago, IL: Chicago Business Press.

Thorne, D. M. (2018). Social Accountability. In The SAGE Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society (pp. 3128–3130). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483381503.n1079

Thorne, D. M. (2018). Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies (CERES). In The SAGE Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society (p. 493). Thousand Oaks, CA, US: SAGE Publications, Inc. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483381503.n184

Thorne, D. M., & Quinn, F. F. (2018). Violence in the Workplace. In The SAGE Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society (pp. 3549–3550). Thousand Oaks, CA, US: SAGE Publications, Inc. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483381503.n1233

Thorne, D. M. (2018). Domini Social Investments. In The SAGE Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society (p. 967). Thousand Oaks, CA, US: SAGE Publications, Inc. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483381503.n335

Thorne, D. M. (2018). Adelphia Communications, Inc. In The SAGE Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society (p. 27). Thousand Oaks, CA, US: SAGE Publications, Inc. https://doi.org/OI:  http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483381503.n15

Thorne, D. M., & Quinn, F. F. (2018). In-Kind Contributions. In The SAGE Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society (pp. 1850–1851). Thousand Oaks, CA, US: SAGE Publications, Inc. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483381503.n613

Ferrell, O. C., Thorne, D. M., & Ferrell, L. K. (2017). Business and Society: A Strategic Approach to Social Responsibility & Ethics. Chicago, IL: Chicago Business Press.

Thorne, D. M., & Quinn, F. F. (2017). Supplier Resources in the Sharing Economy: Three Regulatory Concerns. Journal of Marketing Channels, 24(1–2), 73–83. https://doi.org/10.1080/1046669x.2017.1347003

Ferrell, O. C., Thorne, D. M., & Ferrell, L. (2016). Business and Society: A Strategic Approach to Social Responsibility and Ethics. Chicago, IL: Chicago Business Press.

Thorne, D. M., & Quinn, F. F. (2016). Private Governance in the Supply Chain. Journal of Marketing Channels, 23(1–2), 11–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/1046669X.2016.1147340

Quinn, F., Miller, B. K., & Thorne, D. M. (2015). Diversity Management and Public Orientation as Predictors of Service Orientation in Higher Education. Journal of Higher Education Management, 30(1), 131–146.

Quinn, F., & Thorne, D. M. (2014). Effective Communication with Stakeholders. In R. P. Hill & R. Langan (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility (pp. 108–134). Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar Publishing.

Quinn, F., & Thorne, D. M. (2014). The Influence of Organizational Effectiveness and Other Correlates on the Job Satisfaction of Staff Employees at Four-Year Institutions of Higher Education. Business Studies Journal, 6(2), 67–84.

Thorne, D. M., Ferrell, O. C., & Ferrell, L. (2011). Business and Society: A Strategic Approach to Social Responsibility and Ethics. Mason, OH: Cengage/South-western.

Thorne, D. M., Ferrell, O. C., & Ferrell, L. (2008). Business and Society: A Strategic Approach to Social Responsibility. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.

Thorne, D. M. (2007). Adelphia Communications; CERES Coalition; Domini Social Investments;  In-Kind Contributions; Social Accountability; Violence in the Workplace. In Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Thorne, D. M. (2006). The Project Management Plan: Improving Team Process and Performance. Marketing Education Review, 16, 97–103.

Thorne, D. M., Ferrell, O. C., & Ferrell, L. (2005). Business and Society: A Strategic Approach to Social Responsibility and Ethics. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.

Thorne, D. M., & Smart, D. T. (2005). Branding the Business School: Considerations and Concerns. In O. C. Ferrell, M. D. Hartline, & G. H. Lucas (Eds.), Fulfilling Our Obligation: Teaching Business Ethics (pp. 215–228). Kennesaw, GA.

Thorne, D. M., & Saenz, L. L. (2005). Mattel, Inc. In O. C. Ferrell, M. D. Hartline, & G. H. Lucas (Eds.), Marketing Strategy. Mason, OH: South-Western.

Thorne, D. M., & Darling, J. R. (2005). Upward Influence in Academic Organizations: A Behavioral Style Perspective. Leadership and Organization Development Journal, 26(7), 558–573.

Thorne, D. M. (2004). Marketing. In R. Gernard (Ed.), The College Board Guide to 150 Popular Majors. New York: The College Board.

Thorne, D. M., & Ferrell, O. C. (2004). Corporate Governance and Ethical Leadership. In R. A. Peterson & O. C. Ferrell (Eds.), Business Ethics: New Challenges for Business Schools and Corporate Leaders. Armonk, NY: Sharpe, Inc.

Thorne, D. M. (2004). Building Ethical Capacity in Business Schools. Marketing Education Review, 14, 55–62.

Thorne, D. M., Ferrell, O. C., & Ferrell, L. (2003). Business and Society: A Strategic Approach to Corporate Citizenship. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.

McAlister, Thorne, D. M., & McAlister, M. (2003). Deer Lake Marina: Forever Proud? In D. Thorn, McAlister, O. C. Ferrell, & L. Ferrell (Eds.), Instructors Resource Manual with Test Bank for Business and Society: A Strategic Approach to Corporate Citizenship (pp. 243–248). Houghton Mifflin.

Thorne McAlister, D. (2003). Sexual Harassment: Cordoza v. Foodservice, Inc., Creative Marketing Solutions and Harrison. In D. Thorne McAlister, O. C. Ferrell, & L. Ferrell (Eds.), Instructors Resource Manual with Test Bank for Business and Society: A Strategic Approach to Corporate Citizenship. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.

Ferrell, L., & McAlister. (2003). Soy-DRI. In D. Thorne, McAlister, O. C. Ferrell, & L. Ferrell (Eds.), Instructors Resource Manual with Test Bank for Business and Society: A Strategic Approach to Corporate Citizenship (pp. 207–214). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.

Thorne, D. M. (2003). Enron and Beyond: Corporate Citizenship as a Business Imperative. In The Houghton Mifflin Guide to The Enron Crisis (pp. 27–30). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.

McAlister, Thorne, D. M., & Sample, K. (2003). Banking on Values at Wainwright Bank & Trust. In D. Thorne, McAlister, O. C. Ferrell, & L. Ferrell (Eds.), Business and Society: A Strategic Approach to Corporate Citizenship (pp. 476–483). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.

McAlister, Thorne, D. M., & Sample, K. (2003). Ethics Officer Association: Educating and Supporting Ethics Officers. In D. Thorne, McAlister, O. C. Ferrell, & L. Ferrell (Eds.), Business and Society: A Strategic Approach to Corporate Citizenship (pp. 465–475). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.

McAlister, Thorne, D. M., & Sample, K. (2003). Environmental Reporting: The Origin and Effect of the CERES Principles. In D. Thorne, McAlister, O. C. Ferrell, & L. Ferrell (Eds.), Business and Society: A Strategic Approach to Corporate Citizenship (pp. 441–452). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.

Sample, K., & McAlister. (2003). Reputation Management at The Coca-Cola Company. In D. Thorne, McAlister, O. C. Ferrell, & L. Ferrell (Eds.), Business and Society: A Strategic Approach to Corporate Citizenship (pp. 422–431). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.

McAlister, Thorne, D. M., & Sample, K. (2003). Nonprofit Governance and The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. In D. Thorne, McAlister, O. C. Ferrell, & L. Ferrell (Eds.), Business and Society: A Strategic Approach to Corporate Citizenship (pp. 432–440). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.

Maignan, I., & Thorne, D. M. (2003). Socially Responsible Organizational Buying: How Can Stakeholders Dictate Purchasing Policies. Journal of Macromarketing, 23, 78–89. https://doi.org/10.1177/0276146703258246

Thorne, D. M., & Erffmeyer, R. (2003). A Content Analysis of Outcomes and Responsibilities for Consumer Complaints to Third Party Organizations. Journal of Business Research, 56, 341–351. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0148-2963(02)00445-9

Thorne, D. M. (2003). Enron, Ethics and Economics. ABACA Profile.

Thorne, D. M. (2003). Enron and Beyond: Corporate Citizenship as a Business Imperative. In Houghton Mifflin’s Guide to the Enron Crisis (pp. 27–30). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.

Maignan, I., Hillebrand, B., & Thorne McAlister, D. (2002). Managing Socially Responsible Buying: How to Integrate Non-economic Criteria into the Purchasing Process. European Management Journal, 20, 641–648.

Thorne, D. M., & Ferrell, L. (2002). The Role of Strategic Philanthropy in Marketing Strategy. European Journal of Marketing, 36(5/6), 689–705.

Thorne, D. M. (2002). Understanding the World Trade Organization. ABACA Profile.

Thorne, D. M. (2002). Cause-Related Marketing. MLM.Com: Tools and Techniques for Direct Sales.

Fransson, M., & Thorne McAlister, D. (2001). Mariners Accident and Indemnity Insurance Company: Balancing Strategy and Business Ethics. Case Research Journal, 21(3), 47–64.

Thorne, D. M., Berns Wright, L., & Jones, S. A. (2001). The Impact of Sports Marketing Relationships on Antitrust Issues in the United States. Journal of Public Policy and Marketing, 20, 73–83.

Kennedy, M. S., Ferrell, L., & Thorne, D. M. (2001). "Consumers’ Trust of Salesperson and Manufacturer: An Empirical Study. Journal of Business Research, 51, 73–86.

Thorne, D. M. (2001). Business After September 11, 2001. ABACA Profile.

Thorne McAlister, D. (2001). Effective Meetings. ABACA Profile.

Thorne McAlister, D. (2001). Smooth Travels. ABACA Profile.

Thorne, D. M. (2001). Reflections on Thailand. ABACA Profile.

Stammerjohan, C. A., Thorne, D. M., Marshall, G., & J. Grove, S. (2001). New Product Development: Overview of Four Schools (pp. 287–288).

Fraedrich, J. P., Cherry, J., Thorne, D. M., E. Spotts, H., Meadow, H. L., & M. Smith, S. (2001). Exonerating Unethical Marketing Executive Behaviors: Issues for Researchers and Practitioners.

Maignan, I., & Thorne, D. M. (2001). [Review of Socially Responsible Organizational Buying: An Analysis of Concepts and Practices, by R. Krishnan & M. Viswanathan] (pp. 351–352).

Leparc, G., & Thorne, D. M. (2000). Competition Issues in Blood Banking. In C. Macpherson, R. Domen, & T. Perlin (Eds.), Ethical Issues in Transfusion Medicine (pp. 127–135). Bethesda, MD: AABB Press.

Simendinger, E., LeClair, D., Thorne, D. M., & Jasperson, M. (2000). Community Memorial Hospital: Managing Conflicting Interests. Case Research Journal, 20, 43–58.

Thorne LeClair, D. (2000). Marketing Planning and the Policy Environment in the European Union. International Marketing Review, 17(3), 189–211.

Thorne LeClair, D., & Ferrell, L. (2000). Innovation in Experiential Business Ethics Training. Journal of Business Ethics, 23, 313–322.

Thorne, D. M. (2000). Managing and Measuring Company Reputation. ABACA Profile.

Thorne, D. M., & Sample, K. (2000). Technology Tools for Your Business. ABACA Profile.

Thorne, D. M. (2000). Electronic Commerce and Your Business. ABACA Profile.

Thorne, D. M. (2000). Corporate Governance: A Key Trend for Managing in the 21st Century. ABACA Profile.

Haws, K., Thorne, D. M., Wright, L. B., Deeter-Schmelz, D., & Hartman, T. (2000). Extended Price Consideration Process: Identifying New Internet-Based Consumer Purchase Decision Variables (pp. 35–36).

Ferrell, L., Thorne, D. M., Spotts, H., & L. Meadow, H. (2000). Strategic Philanthropy’s Role in Implementing Marketing Strategy (p. 349).

Thorne, D. M., Ferrell, O. C., & Fraedrich, J. P. (1999). Integrity Management: A Guide to Managing Legal and Ethical Issues in the Workplace. Thailand: Thammasat University Press.

Thorne, D. M., Clark, R., Ferrell, L., Joseph, G., & LeClair, D. (1999). Ethics in International Business Education: Perspectives from Five Business Disciplines. In G. Iyer (Ed.), Teaching International Business:Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (pp. 43–71). Binghamton, NY: The Haworth Press.

Thorne LeClair, D., & Stoettinger, B. (1999). Using an Intensive Living Case in Graduate Marketing Courses: Experiences from an International Project. Marketing Education Review, 31–40.

Thorne, D. M., LeClair, Clark, R., Ferrell, L., Joseph, G., & LeClair, D. (1999). Ethics in International Business Education: Perspectives from Five Business Disciplines. Journal of Teaching in International Business, 11(1).

Herndon, N. C., Ferrell, O. C., Thorne LeClair, D., & Ferrell, L. (1999). Relationship of Individual Moral Values and Perceived Ethical Climate to Satisfaction, Commitment, and Turnover in a Sales Organization. Research in Marketing, 15, 25–48.

Thorne LeClair, D., Ferrell, L., Montuori, L., & Willems, C. (1999). The Use of a Behavioral Simulation to Teach Business Ethics. Teaching Business Ethics, 3(3), 283–296.

Erffmeyer, R., Keillor, B., & Thorne, D. M. (1999). An Empirical Investigation of Japanese Consumer Ethics. Journal of Business Ethics, 18, 35–50.

Thorne LeClair, D., Ferrell, L., & Ferrell, O. C. (1999). Managing Ethics and Compliance in International Marketing Communications. Journal of Marketing Management, 9, 88–99.

Thorne LeClair, D. (1999). The Ups and Downs of Rightsizing the Workplace. ABACA Profile.

Thorne, D. M. (1999). Ethics at Work. ABACA Profile.

Thorne, D. M. (1999). Doing Business in the United States. ABACA Profile.

Thorne, D. M. (1999). Leadership During Turbulent Times. ABACA Profile.

Thorne, D. M., Young, J., Green, R., & Gilbert, F. (1999). SMA Great Teacher Comments: Professionalism in Marketing Education.

Thorne, D. M., Ferrell, O. C., & Fraedrich, J. P. (1998). Integrity Management: A Guide to Managing Legal and Ethical Issues in the Workplace. Tampa, FL: The University of Tampa Press.

Thorne, D. M., Ferrell, O. C., & Fraedrich, J. P. (1998). Integrity Management: A Guide to Managing Legal and Ethical Issues in the Workplace. Thailand: Thammasat University Press.

Thorne, D. M. (1998). Product Principles. In Introduction to Marketing. http://www.esocrates.com.

Thorne, D. M. (1998). Principles of Marketing Ethics. In Introduction to Marketing. http://www.esocrates.com.

Thorne LeClair, D., & Earl Simendinger. (1998). Navigating a Collision Course:  Clinical Ethics vs.Business Ethics. Teaching Business Ethics, 2(4), 329–345.

Ferrell, O. C., Thorne, D. M., & Ferrell, L. K. (1998). The Federal Sentencing Guidelines: A Framework for Ethical Compliance. Journal of Business Ethics, 17, 353–363.

Thorne LeClair, D. (1998). Professional Leadership in the 21st Century. ABACA Profile.

Thorne LeClair, D. (1998). Integrity is a Strategic Asset in Business. ABACA Profile.

Ferrell, L., Thorne LeClair, D., Herrington, D., & Taylor, R. (1998). Soy-DRI: Marketing Ethics Simulation (pp. 281–282).

Kennedy, M. S., Ferrell, L., & LeClair. (1998). Consumer Perceptions of Trust in Business Relationships: An Empirical Study.

Ferrell, O. C., Thorne, D. M., & Ferrell, L. (1998). Integrity Marketing.

Ferrell, O. C., Thorne LeClair, D., & Ferrell, L. (1997). Environmental Activities Related to Social Responsibility and Ethical Climate. Journal of Marketing Management, 7, 1–13.

Thorne LeClair, D., Ferrell, O. C., & Ferrell, L. (1997). Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations: Legal, Ethical, and Public Policy Issues for International Marketing. Journal of Public Policy and Marketing, 16, 26–37.

Ferrell, L., Thorne LeClair, D., Ferrell, O. C., Stuart, E. W., & Moore, E. M. (1997). A Compliance Framework for  Managing Legal and Ethical Issues in International Marketing Communications (pp. 156–157).

Thorne LeClair, D., Ferrell, O. C., & Ferrell, L. F. (1997). Ethical and Legal Compliance in Marketing Communications. In New and Evolving Paradigms: The Emerging Future of Marketing.

Ferrell, O. C., Thorne LeClair, D., & Ferrell, L. (1997). Social Responsibility Issues in the Foodservice Industry.

Thorne, D. M. (1997). A Pragmatic Approach to Business Ethics. Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science.

Everett, L., Thorne, D. M., & Danehower, C. (1996). Cognitive Moral Development  and Women Executives. Journal of Business Ethics, 15, 1227–1235. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00412821

Thorne, D. M. (1996). Business Needs Ethics More Than Companies Realize. Weekly Planet.

Thorne, D. M., Young, C., & Viglundsson, B. (1996). Examining Business Ethics Under the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Thorne, D. M., & Willems, C. (1996). Using Behavioral Simulations to Teach  Business Ethics.

Ferrell, O. C., Thorne, D. M., & Ferrell, L. (1996). What Marketers Should Know About the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

Thorne, D. M., & LeClair, D. (1995). Taking Charge of Teacher Assessment and  Evaluation. MarketingEducator, 14(1), 4–5.

Thorne, D. M. (1995). Marketing Yourself. The Minaret.

LeClair, D., Thorne, D. M., Engelland, B., & T. Smart, D. (1995). Salesforce Compensation and Ethical Issues: A Game-Theoretic Approach. In Marketing: Foundations for a Changing World (pp. 146–150).

Ferrell, O. C., Thorne, D. M., Ferrell, L., Stern, B., & Zinkhan, G. (1995). Legal Pressure for Ethical Compliance in Marketing. In Enhancing Knowledge Development in Marketing (pp. 412–413).

Thorne, D. M., & Ferrell, O. C. (1995). Significant Others’ Influence on Perceptions of Ethical Climate in Marketing Organizations. In Proceedings of the 1995 Hofstra Conference on Ethics and Social Responsibility in Marketing (pp. 71–85).

Thorne, D. M., & Ferrell, O. C. (1995). Significant Others’ Influence on Perceptions of Ethical Climate in Marketing Organizations. In Proceedings of the 1995 Hofstra Conference on Ethics and Social Responsibility in Marketing (pp. 71–85).

Rhey, W., & Thorne, D. M. (1995). [Review of Gender Differences in College Students’ Perceptions of Ethical Issues, by S. Amin]. In Trends in Modern Business (pp. 444–450).

Thorne, D. M., & E. Winston, W. (1995). The Impact of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines on Business  Organizations. In American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences Proceedings (pp. 45–54).

Fraedrich, J., Thorne, D. M., & Ferrell, O. C. (1994). Assessing the Application of Cognitive Moral Development Theory to Business Ethics. Journal of Business Ethics, 13, 829–838.

Ferrell, O. C., Thorne, D. M., Ferrell, L., Achrol, R., & Mitchell, A. (1994). Environmental Issues, Social Responsibility, and Ethical Climate in the Food Service Industry. In Enhancing Knowledge Development in Marketing (pp. 435–436).

Fraedrich, J., Thorne, D. M., Ferrell, O. C., Whan Park, C., & C. Smith, D. (1994). Assessing the Application of Cognitive Moral Development Theory to Marketing Ethics. In Marketing Theory and Applications.

Thorne, D. M. (1993). Environmental Ethics in International Business Education: Descriptive and Prescriptive Dimensions. In A. Mintu, H. Lozada, & M. Polonsky (Eds.), Environmental Issues in the Curricula of  International Business (pp. 109–122). Binghamton, NY: The Haworth Press.

Thorne, D. M. (1993). Environmental Ethics in International Business Education: Descriptive and Prescriptive Dimensions. Journal of Teaching in International Business, 5(1/2), 109–122.

Ferrell, O. C., Thorne, D. M., & K. Massey Jr., T. (1993). A Multimethod Approach for Understanding Ethical Decision Making in Marketing. In Marketing: Satisfying a Diverse Customerplace.

Thorne, D. M., & Ferrell, O. C. (1993). Assessing Ethical Decision Making in Marketing: Directions for Future Research. In Enhancing Knowledge Development in Marketing, Volume 4.

Thorne, D. M., Ferrell, O. C., & L. Crittenden, V. (1992). Antecedents of Ethical Decision Making in Sales Organizations. In Developments in Marketing Science, Volume XV.

Everett, L., Thorne, D. M., Danehower, C., & Schnake, M. (1992). Attitudes Toward Women Executives: Two Decades of Little Change. In Southern Management Association Proceedings.

Bejou, D., Thorne, D. M., & L. King, R. (1991). Exploring the Differences between Recyclers and Non-Recyclers: The Role of Demographics and Personal Factors. In Marketing: Toward the Twenty-First Century.