Overview

John is Associate Dean, Accreditation and Support Services,  and Professor of Strategic Management in the Barton School of Business at 蹤獲扦 University. He earned his PhD in Strategic Management from the Smeal College of Business at Penn State University in 2006. Johns research interests include family business dynamics, business ethics, and nascent entrepreneurship activities

Information

Academic Interests and Expertise

Family Business, Business Ethics, Entrepreneurship

Areas of Research Interest

Family Business, Business Ethics, Entrepreneurship

Areas of Teaching Interest

Strategic Management, Business Ethics

Publications
  • Chand, M. & Perry, J.T. The rise of the non-religious: Background, importance, and implications for businesses. Journal of Management, Spirituality, & Religion, 16 (5): 445-461.
  • Straub, L. & Perry, J.T. Analyzing industry changes and business evolution: The path forward for Midwest Equipment Company. The Case Journal, 12 (3): 1-18.
  • Perry, J.T., Hanke, R.H., Chandler, G.N., & Markova, G. 2016. Some predictors of entrepreneurship article impact. Journal of Entrepreneurship, 25 (1): 42-69.
  • Perry, J.T. & Bereman, N. 2016. Comparing family and nonfamily candidates for promotion: Manager selection at Acme Lumber. The Case Journal, 12 (3): 1-18.
  • Perry, J.T. Chand, M., & Ring, J.K. 2015. Cultural influences in the decision to invest in a family members venture. Venture Capital, 17 (3): 237-262.
  • Perry, J.T., Ring, J.K., Matherne, C. & Markova, G. 2015. Ethical human resource practices from the perspective of family ownership. American Journal of Entrepreneurship, 8 (1): 21-43.
  • Perry, J.T., Ring, J.K., & Broberg, J.C. Which type of advisors do family businesses trust most? An exploratory application of socioemotional selectivity theory. Family Business Review, 28 (3): 211-226.
  • Markova, G., Perry, J.T. & Farmer, S. 2014. Cohesion and individual well-being of members in self-managed teams. Leadership and Organization Development Journal, 35 (5): 429-441.
  • Muthitacharoen, A. & Perry, J.T. Examining the effectiveness of partitioned-pricing strategies and its transparency in online auction marketplaces. Journal of Information Technology Management, 24 (4): 1-13.
  • Perry, J.T., Chandler, G.N., & Markova, G. 2012. Entrepreneurial effectuation: A review and suggestions for future. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 36 (4): 837-861.
  • Perry, T., Pett, T.L., & Ring, J.K. 2012. Comparison of the information-sharing benefit of the Internet for family and nonfamily companies, International Journal of Information Technology and Management, 11 (3): 186-200.
  • Markova, G. & Perry, T. 2011. It's all about the data: Challenges and solutions in the study of nascent entrepreneurship. Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, 16 (2): 169-198.
  • Perry, J.T., Chandler, G.N., Yao, X., & Pett, T.L. 2011. Founder characteristics and legitimacy seeking behaviors. New England Journal of Entrepreneurship, 14 (2): 41-51.
  • Perry, J.T., Chandler, G.N., Yao, X., & Wolff, J.A. 2011. Bootstrapping techniques and new venture emergence. New England Journal of Entrepreneurship, 14 (1): 35-45.
  • Perry, T., Yao, X., & Chandler, G.N. 2011. To get the best successor must the predecessor go? Power distribution in external CEO successions. Managerial and Decision Economics, 32 (8): 505-525.
  • Perry, J.T., Pett, T.L., & Buhrman, A. 2010. Participation in business associations and performance among family firms. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 11 (3): 367-378.
  • Pett, T.L., Wolff, J.A., & Perry, J.T. 2010. Information technology competency in SMEs: An examination in the context of firm performance. International Journal of Information Technology and Management, 9 (4): 404-422.
  • Bergh, D. D., Perry, T., & Hanke, R. 2006. Some determinants of SMJ article impact. Strategic Management Journal, 27 (1): 81-100.
  • Susman, G.I., Gray, B.L., Perry, J.T., & Blair, C.E. 2003.Recognition and reconciliation of differences in interpretation of misalignments when collaborative technologies are introduced into new product development teams. Journal of Technology and Engineering Management, 20 (1-2): 141-159.
Professional Experience

Academic Work Experience:

蹤獲扦 Barton School of Business

  • 2018-present Associate Dean
  • 2015-2018 Department Chair
  • 2018-present Professor
  • 2012-2018 Associate Professor
  • 2011-2012 Assistant Professor
  • 2005-2009 Assistant Professor

Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg, School of Business

  • 2009-2011 Assistant Professor

Pennsylvania State University University Park, Department of Management & Organization

  • 2000-2005 Teaching and Research Assistant

 

Professional Work Experience:

  • 1998-2000 Information Systems Contractor, Self-employed. Philadelphia, PA
  • 1997-1998 Knowledge Manager, Coopers & Lybrand. Philadelphia, PA
  • 1995-1997 Manager, Andersen Consulting. Northbrook, IL
  • 1994-1995 Consultant, Adia Information Technologies. Mechanicsburg, PA
  • 1993-1994 Computer Programmer-Analyst, Sea-Land Services. Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • 1988-1991 Computer Operator, IBM. Mechanicsburg, PA
Awards and Honors
  • Blackboard Catalyst Award Teaching and Learning , 2017
  • Blackboard Exemplary Course Award, 2016
  • Quality Matters Course Certification, 2016
  • Family Enterprise Research Conference, Best Paper, 2016
  • Family Business Review Excellent Reviewer, 2016, 2017, and 2018
  • Barton School (蹤獲扦 University) Graduate Instructor of the Year, 2015
  • Barton School (蹤獲扦 University) Red Apple Award for College Service, 2014
  • United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Best Paper in Family Business, Honorable Mention, 2013
  • United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Best Paper in Family Business, Outstanding Reviewer, 2009
  • Barton School (蹤獲扦 University) Undergraduate Instructor of the Year, 2008
  • Center for Entrepreneurship (蹤獲扦 University) Researcher of the Year, 2007
  • Coleman/USASBE scholarship, 2007 & 2008
  • Kauffman Foundation, Panel Survey of Entrepreneurial Dynamics Workshop scholarship, 2007
  • Smeal Dissertation Research Awards, 2004 and 2005
  • Technology and Innovation Management Doctoral Consortium, invited participant, Academy of Management Annual Meeting, New Orleans, August 2004.
Grants
  • Barton School of Business Summer Research Grant: 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2012.
  • 蹤獲扦Research/Creative Project Award, 2007, 2009, and 2012.
  • Family Owned Business Institute Research Grant, 2009