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Dr. Eric Kirby

  • Professor - Department of Management

Education

Doctorate Degree

PhD in Business Administration

University of Kentucky, 1996

Master's Degree

MBA in Business Administration

Oakland University, 1991

Bachelor's Degree

BA in History

Western Michigan University, 1987

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Kirby, Eric. Faculty Research Grant, 2007, Texas State University, Texas State University, $2000. (Funded: 2007). Grant.
  • Kirby, Eric. Faculty Research Grant, 2005, Texas State University, Texas State University, $500. (Funded: 2005). Grant.
  • Kirby, Eric. Faculty research Grant, 2002, Texas State University, Texas State University, $750. (Funded: 2002). Grant.
  • Kirby, Eric. Faculty Research Grant, 2001, Texas State University, Texas State University, $500. (Funded: 2001). Grant.
  • Kirby, Eric. Library Research Grant, 2001, Texas State University, Texas State University, $135. (Funded: 2001). Grant.
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  • Miller, B. K., Kirby, E., & Stevens, K. B. (2025). Dominance Analysis of Bright and Dark Trait Predictors of Socially Desirable Responding. Psychological Reports, 128(6), 4799–4819.
  • Quinn, F. F., Kirby, E. G., & Thorne, D. M. (n.d.). Proximity to Impact: Layoffs, Morale, and the London Blitz. International Journal of Management Practice.
  • Lyon, D., Kirby, S. L., & Kirby, E. (2024). Unpacking Socail Complexity and Causal Ambiguity: Lessons from Advanced Semiconductor Materials Lithography. Journal of International Business Education, 18, 229–242.
  • Kirby, E., Kirby, S. L., Konopaske, A. R., & Giacalone, R. A. R. (2024). The impact of ethical orientation and personality on virtual collaboration usage. Journal of Applied Business and Economics, 26(6), 247–261.
  • Kirby, E., & Kirby, S. L. (2024). Exploring the Middle Ages: Engaging with the Past to Understand Contemporary Management.
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: Master Teacher Showcase, McCoy College of Business. April 2023
  • Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching, McCoy College of Business Administration. 2021
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Best Article of the Year, Journal of Health and Human Services Administration. 2018
  • Award / Honor Recipient: College of Business Administration Advisory Council Teaching Excellence Award, Texas State University, 2012-2013. 2013
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Global Forum Best Symposium, Academy of Management MED Division. 2011
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  1. Other

    Academy of Management Confrence Session Chair

  2. Chair

    Evaluation and Post-Tenure Review Committee

  3. Chair

    Teaching Innovation Committee

  4. Reviewer / Referee

    Social Psychology of Education

  5. Reviewer / Referee

    International Association for Business & Society

  6. University Mentor

    Faculty Mentor for Dr. Corey Fox

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