Research

Publications:  

Yang, S. W., Soltis, S. M., Ross, J. R., & Labianca, G. (J.). (2021). Dormant tie reactivation as an affiliative coping response to stressors during the COVID-19 crisis. Journal of Applied Psychology, 106(4), 489-500. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/apl0000909. Media coverage: Psychology Today, WorkRBeeing Podcast, IO at Work.

Work in progress:

Ross, J. R., Mehra, A., Levin, D. Z., Walter, J. & Borgatti, S. “Ties over time: Meaning and memory in tie dormancy.” Finalizing manuscript for submission to Organization Science.

Ross, J. R. & Mehra, A. “When the past comes knocking: An alter-centric perspective on network mobilization in prosocial occupations.” Preparing manuscript for submission to Academy of Management Journal.

Schaffer, B.S. & Ross, J.R. “The internal fit of human resource practices: A necessary ingredient for successful strategy implementation.” Preparing manuscript for submission.

Ross, J. R., & Mehra, A. “Mental heuristics and the value of dormant ties.” Theoretical development and data collection stages.

Ross, J.R. “Reclaiming the throne: How organizations frame the return of a former CEO”. Data  analysis stage.

Areas of focus:

Social network mobilization, dormant ties, helping behaviors, boomerang employees and philanthropy

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=51rTQqIAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

 

Welcome! I am an Assistant Professor of Management at Western Carolina University. My research focuses on reconnecting with those fr...