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Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Bob Yawson

  

  1. Yawson, R. M., & Lewis, V. J. (2025). Navigating contemporary issues in business and management. Organization Management Journal, 22(1), 2 - 9. https://doi.org/10.1108/OMJ-03-2025-977  
  2. Yawson, R. M., & Goryunova, E. (2025). Nested Complexity: A Conceptual Framework for Leveraging AI for Sustainable Organizations and Human Resource Development. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 27(3). https://doi.org/10.1177/15234223251335908 
  3. Yawson, R. M., Johnson-Kanda, I., & Yarney, L. (2025). Participant Journaling as a Data Collection Method in Management Education Research. Qualitative Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1108/QRJ-01-2025-0021 
  4. Yawson, R. M., Johnson-Kanda, I., & Yarney, L. (2025). Participant Journaling as a Data Collection Method in Management Education Research. Qualitative Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1108/QRJ-01-2025-0021 
  5. Yawson, R. M. (2025). From business school dean to university president: leadership lessons from Dr Judy Olian. Organization Management Journal, 22 (1). https://doi.org/10.1108/OMJ-10-2024-2325 
  6. Al-Husban, H. & Yawson, R. (2024). The Catalytic Effect of Organizational Learning on Ambidexterity for Firm Performance. European Journal of Training and Development. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-03-2024-0040 
  7. Yarney, L., Baba, K., & Yawson, R. M. (2024). Home Management of Febrile Convulsion among Ghanaian Parents with Children Under Five Years: An Exploratory Case Study. African Journal of Management Research, 30(1), 88 - 100. https://doi.org/10.4314/ajmr.v30i1.5 
  8. Yawson, R. M., & Lewis, V. J. (2024). Advancing management scholarship: from athletics to ethics and CEO compensation. Organization Management Journal, 21(3), 89–91. https://doi.org/10.1108/OMJ-07-2024-976 
  9. Yawson, R. M. (2024). Perspectives on the promise and perils of generative AI in academia. Human Resource Development International, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/13678868.2024.2334983 
  10. Yawson, R. M., & Paros A. (2023). Systems Perspective of the Use of the Balanced Scorecard for Organization Development and Change. SAGE Open, 14(4). https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440231218064 
  11. Yawson, R. M., & Lewis, V. J. (2023). The OMJ at 20: bridging theory and practice for 20 years and counting. Organization Management Journal, 20(5), 182–185. https://doi.org/10.1108/OMJ-10-2023-974 
  12. Asare, A. K., Bannor, R., Yawson, R. M., & Bawole, J. N. (2023). Healthcare system innovation - the case of adoption of telemedicine in Ghana. International Journal of Business and Systems Research, 17(4), 407–441. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBSR.2023.131722 
  13. Yawson, R. M., & Lewis, V. J. (2023). Exploring the progressive facets of modern management: virtual reality, universal design, and inclusive workplace practices. Organization Management Journal, 20(3), 90–92. https://doi.org/10.1108/OMJ-07-2023-972 
  14. Tai, T. W. C., Mattie, A., Miller, S. M. & Yawson, R. M. (2023). An examination of Leapfrog safety measures and Magnet designation. Journal of Healthcare Risk Management. 42(3-4), 21–29. https://doi.org/10.1002/jhrm.21533 
  15. Yawson, R. M., & Lewis, V. J. (2023). Navigating the intersection of organizational justice, trust, emotional intelligence, work location decisions, and work outcomes. Organization Management Journal, 20(1), 2–3. https://doi.org/10.1108/OMJ-01-2023-971 
  16. Adobor, H., & Yawson, R. (2023). The promise of artificial intelligence in combating public corruption in the emerging economies: A conceptual framework. Science and Public Policy, 50(3), 355–370. https://doi.org/10.1093/scipol/scac068 
  17. Simmons, S. B., & Yawson, R. M. (2022). Developing leaders for disruptive change: An inclusive leadership approach. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 24(4), 242-262, http://doi.org/10.1177/15234223221114359 
  18. Yawson, R. M. (2022). The Future of Work and Becoming an Employer of Choice. Organization Management Journal. 19 (3), 86 – 87. https://doi.org/10.1108/OMJ-05-2022-970 
  19. Osafo, E., Paros, A., & Yawson, R. M. (2021). Valence–Instrumentality–Expectancy Model of Motivation as an Alternative Model for Examining Ethical Leadership Behaviors. SAGE Open, 11(2). https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440211021896   
  20. Yawson, R. M. (2021). Transformativism - A Paradigm whose time has come. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 32(1),7-9. https://doi.org/10.1002/HRDQ.21422 
  21. Osafo, E., & Yawson, R. M. (2021). The Dead Goat Syndrome in Organisations. International Journal of Business and Systems Research, 15(2), 143-162. https://doi.org/ 10.1504/IJBSR.2021.113415
  22. Paros, A., Taylor, M., & Yawson, R. (2020). Enhancing student understanding of networks using experiential learning. Organization Management Journal. 17(4/5), 173-183. https://doi.org/10.1108/OMJ-05-2020-0930 
  23. Osafo, E., & Yawson, R. M.(2020). Tempered Radicalism as an Approach to Revisiting Indigenous Forms of Critical Human Resource Development. European Journal of Training and Development., 45(2/3), 259-283. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-03-2020-0049 
  24. Yawson, R. M. (2020). Strategic Flexibility Analysis of HRD Research and Practice Post COVID-19 Pandemic. Human Resource Development International. 23(4), 406–417. https://doi.org/10.1080/13678868.2020.1779169 
  25. Woldeab, D., Yawson, R. M., & Osafo, E. (2020). A Systematic Meta-Analytic Review of Thinking beyond the Comparison of Online Versus Traditional Learning. e-Journal of Business Education & Scholarship of Teaching (e-JBEST) 14(1), 1-24. DOI. 10.5281/zenodo.5079113. http://ejbest.org/articles/issue/28.
  26. Yawson, R.M., Peterson, G. and Johnson-Kanda, I. (2020). Collective impact: dialogue at the interface of the colliding systems of philanthropy. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development.16(1), 1 - 21 https://doi.org/10.1504/WREMSD.2020.105528 
  27. Osafo, E. & Yawson, R. M. (2019). The role of HRD in university-community partnership for leadership development. European Journal of Training & Development. 43(5/6): 536 – 553. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-12-2018-0119 
  28. Woldeab, D., Yawson, R. M., & Woldeab, I. C. (2019). Work and Occupational Profile of Eastern African Immigrants in the United States: A Historical Overview. Human Resource Development International. 22(3), 305 – 315. https://doi.org/10.1080/13678868.2019.1570480 
  29. Peterson, G., Yawson, R. M., Sherman, J. & Johnson-Kanda, 1. (2018). A Systems Model of Using the Deliberate Leadership Framework for Addressing Wicked Problems. Int. J. Business and Systems Research, 12(3), 262-289. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBSR.2018.10010536  
  30. Yawson, R. M. (2017). Systematic Review to Identify Skill Needs for Agrifood Nanotechnology Workforce. Career and Technical Education Research, 42(3), 149 – 181. https://doi.org/10.5328/cter42.3.149. 
  31. Milde, K. & Yawson, R. M. (2017). Strategiesfor Social Media Use in Nonprofits. Journal of Management Policy and Practice. 18(1): 19-27. https://doi.org/10.33423/jmpp.v18i1.1779  
  32. Yawson, R. M., & Greiman, B. C. (2017). Strategic Flexibility Analysis of Agrifood Nanotechnology Skill Needs Identification. Technological Forecasting & Social Change. 118(C), 184 - 194. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2017.02.019 
  33. Yawson, R. M. (2016). The Importance of Multimethods and Mixed Methods Research in Understanding Complexity in Leadership. Int. J. of Complexity in Leadership and Management. 3(4), 261-277. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijclm.2016.10008000 
  34. Yawson, R. M. & Greiman, B. C. (2016). A Systems Approach to Identify Skill Needs for Agrifood Nanotechnology: A Multiphase Mixed Methods Study. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 27(4), 517–545. https://doi.org/10.1002/hrdq.21266. 
  35. Yawson, R.M. (2015) ‘The ‘wicked problem construct’ for organizational leadership and development, Int. J. Business and Systems Research, 9(1), 67-85. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBSR.2015.066812 
  36. Yawson, R. M. (2014). The Theory and Practice of Case-in-Point Teaching of Organizational Leadership. American Journal of Management, 14(1-2), 72–81. http://www.na-businesspress.com/AJM/YawsonRM_Web14_1-2_.pdf 
  37. Yawson, R. M. (2013). Systems Theory and Thinking as a Foundational Theory in Human Resource Development – A Myth or Reality? Human Resource Development Review. 12(1), 53 – 83. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534484312461634 
  38. Yawson, R. M. (2012). An epistemological framework for nanoscience and nanotechnology literacy. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 22(3):297 - 310. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-010-9145-1. 
  39. Quaye, W., Yawson, R., Ayeh, E., & Yawson, I. (2012). Climate change and food security: The role of biotechnology. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 12(5), 6354–6364. https://doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.53.11120
  40. Yawson, R. M. (2011). Africa’s Nanofuture: The Importance of Regionalism. International Journal of Nanotechnology, 8(6): 420 - 436. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJNT.2011.040185.
  41. Yawson, R. M. (2011). Historical Antecedentsas Precedents for Nanotechnology Vocational Education Training and Workforce Development. Human Resource Development Review, 10(4): 417- 430. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534484311413072 
  42. Yawson, R. M. (2010). Skill needs and human resources development in the emerging field of nanotechnology. Journal of Vocational Education & Training, 62(3), 285-296. doi:10.1080/13636820.2010.499474.
  43. Yawson, R. M., & Kuzma, J. (2010). Systems Mapping of Consumer Acceptance of Agrifood Nanotechnology. Journal of Consumer Policy, 33 (4), 299-322. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10603-010-9134-5 
  44. Yawson, R. M., and Sutherland, A. J. (2010). Institutionalizing Performance Management in R&D Organizations: Key Concepts and Aspects. Journal of Social Sciences, 22(3), 163-172. https://doi.org/10.1080/09718923.2010.11892797 
  45. Quaye, W., Yawson, I., Yawson, R. M., & Williams, I. E. (2009). Acceptance of biotechnology and social-cultural implications in Ghana. African Journal of Biotechnology, 8 (9), 1997-2003. https://doi.org/10.4314/AJB.V8I9.60466 
  46. Yawson, R. M., Quaye, W., Williams, I. E., & Yawson, I. (2008). A Stakeholder Approach to Investigating Public Perception and Attitudes towards Agricultural Biotechnology in Ghana. Tailoring Biotechnologies, 4(1/2), 55-70
  47. Yawson, R. M., Amoa-Awua, W. K., Sutherland A. J., Smith D. R., and Noamesi S. K. (2006). Developing a Performance Measurement Framework to Enhance the Impact Orientation of the Food Research Institute, Ghana. R&D Management, 36(2), 161 – 172. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9310.2006.00423.x 
  48. Yawson, R. M. (2004). Agricultural Biotechnology, Poverty Reduction and Food Security in Ghana. Biotech.Ghana, 3(1), 7-8 ISSN 0855-6245   

Book Reviews in Peer-Reviewed Journals

  1. Yawson, R. M. (2012). Leadership and Management Development: Developing Tomorrow's Managers.  Human Resource Development International, 15(1), 131-134. DOI: 10.1080/13678868.2011.604957.
  2. Yawson, R. M. (2011). Organizational Change: Themes and Issues. Human Resource Development International, 14(3), 363–366. DOI: 10.1080/13678868.2011.585072

OTHER INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Pathway to achieving economic growth & development outcomes and how the outcomes are driven by CHRD.

Book

Peterson, G., Yawson, R., JK, E., & Nicholls, J. (2020). Navigating Big Finance and Big Technology for Global Change. The Impact of Social Finance on the World’s Poor. Palgrave Studies in Impact Finance (1st ed.). Cham: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-40712-4 

Book Chapters

  1. Werner, L., and Yawson, R. M. (2025). Introduction to Adaptive Leadership Theory (Chapter 15). In: Guthrie, K. L., and Whitney, R. (Eds.) Leadership Theories, Frameworks, and Approaches in Practice. Series: Contemporary Perspectives on Leadership Learning. Information Age Publishing (IAP). Charlotte, NC
  2. Yawson, R. M.,& Goryunova, E. (2025). Individual Dimensions of Organizational Change: Unleashing Human Potential for Transformation (Chapter 6). In A. Ricciardelli & M. Valeri (Eds.), Organisational Behaviour and Design. Implications for Management. Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-80422-9_6  
  3. Yawson, R. M.(2017). Leadership Development in South Africa. In A. Ardichvili & D. Khalil (Eds.), Leadership Development in Emerging Markets Economies (1st ed., p 93-109.). New York: Palgrave Macmillan. http://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-58003-0_6
  4. Osafo, E., & Yawson, R. M. (2017). Leadership Development in Ghana: A new look at an old concept. In A. Ardichvili & K. Dirani (Eds.), Leadership Development in Emerging Markets Economies (1st ed., pp. 211–229). New York: Palgrave Macmillan. http://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-58003-0_12
  5. Peterson, G., & Yawson, R. (2010). Colliding Systems, the Top Trillion and the Bottom Billion. In: G. Peterson (Editor), Wicked Problem Construct: Business and Social Sector Strategies for Global Change (Ch. 5, pp 52 – 75). UK: Headwaters Group/Said Business School, Oxford University.

Case Study

Peterson, G., & Yawson, R. (2014). The Triple Bottom-Line and Investing for Impact: The Case of Afram Plains District of Ghana. Case Centre. Wellesley, MA: Case Centre. Reference #: 714-006-8. http://www.thecasecentre.org/educators/products/view?id=119761  

Contribution to a Book

Smith D. R. et al. (2002). Institutionalizing Impact Orientation – Building a Performance Management Approach that Enhances the Impact Orientation of Research Organizations. In: Smith D. R. and Sutherland, A. J. (eds.) ITDG Publishing, Chatham UK, NRI, Greenwich University

Consultancy Reports (White Papers)

  

  1. Headwaters Group Philanthropic Services. (2011). Philanthropy and Private Sector Partnerships: Lessons in Social Change for the 21st Century - Wealth Generation and Family Economic Security in the United States and Latin America. (I. Alvarez, H. Busuego, D. Clancy, N. Esparza, L. Gutzmann, J. Litwin, … R. Yawson, Eds.), Kellog Foundation. Chicago, IL: Kellog Foundation.
  2. pfc Social Impact Advisors. (2015a). ClimateWorks Foundation: Lessons in Leadership and Learning. Chicago, IL: William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
  3. pfc Social Impact Advisors. (2015b). Making a World of Difference in Tackling Wicked Problems & Creating Deliberate Leadership: A Case Study. (G. Peterson, Ed.). Chicago, IL: Vodaphone Foundation.
  4. pfc Social Impact Advisors. (2016). Value-Chain Analysis: Partnership for a Carbon Efficiency Strategy. (G. Peterson, Ed.). Chicago, IL: Oxford Impact Investing Programme.
  5. pfc Social Impact Advisors. (2018). UBS Optimus Foundation: From Giving to Investing. (G. Peterson, D. Clancy, M. R. Bauer, S. Lamoreaux, J. Walljasper, A. Webb, & R. Yawson, Eds.). Minneapolis, MN: Oxford Impact Investing and Social Finance Programmes.
  6. Malik M. R., Yawson R., and Hensel D. (2009). Destination 2025: Focus on the Future of the Animal Health Industry. St. Louis Park, MN: BioBusiness Alliance of MN and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Copyright © 2009 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved. http://www.deloitte.com/us/d2025 or http://www.biobusinessalliance.org/Destination 
  7. Malik M. R., Yawson R., and Hensel D. (2009). Destination 2025: Focus on the Future of the Food Industry. St. Louis Park, MN: BioBusiness Alliance of MN and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Copyright © 2009 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved. http://www.deloitte.com/us/d2025 or http://www.biobusinessalliance.org/Destination 
  8. Wahlstrom D., Kent R., Malik M. R., and Yawson R.  (2009). Destination 2025 - Minnesota’s Animal Health Industry: A Vision for the Future. St. Louis Park, MN: BioBusiness Alliance of MN and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Copyright © 2009 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved. http://www.deloitte.com/us/d2025 or http://www.biobusinessalliance.org/Destination  
  9. Wahlstrom D., Kent R., Johnson A., Malik M. R., and Yawson R.  (2009). Destination 2025 - Minnesota’s Food Industry: A Vision for the Future. St. Louis Park, MN: BioBusiness Alliance of MN and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Copyright © 2009 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved. http://www.deloitte.com/us/d2025 or http://www.biobusinessalliance.org/Destination 

Conference Papers

Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers in Edited Proceedings

  1. Yawson, R. M., Yarney, L., and Paros, A. (2025). Nested Hierarchies and Multi-Level Interventions in Organizations: A Comprehensive Approach to Organizational Change. In: Envisioning HRD’s Legacy in 2025: Advocacy, Leadership and Sustain Change. 32nd Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) International Research Conference in the Americas, Arlington, VA, February 19-22, 2025,
  2. Yawson, R. M., Osafo, E., Yawson, A. M., and Johnson-Kanda, I. (2025). Organizational Effectiveness as Human Resource Development (HRD) Function. In: Envisioning HRD’s Legacy in 2025: Advocacy, Leadership and Sustain Change. 32nd Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) International Research Conference in the Americas, Arlington, VA, February 19-22, 2025,
  3. Goryunova, E., and Yawson, R. (2024). Nested Complexity: A Conceptual Framework for Leveraging AI for Sustainable Organizations and Communities. In: Artificial Intelligence in Business - Opportunities and Challenges. Proceedings of the 20th Biennial Conference of the Eastern Academy of Management International. Taipei, Taiwan. June 17 - 21, 2024.  https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2504a4701103 
  4. Yawson, R., Yarney, L., and Johnson-Kanda, I. (2024). Alleviating Discussion Board Grading Fatigue With Generative Artificial Intelligence. In: Future Frontiers: Integrating AI & Modern Technologies in Management Education. The Proceedings of 2024 Management and Organization Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS) International Conference. James Cook University Singapore. June 27 - 30, 2024. https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2502a3994310 
  5. Sprinkle, T., Yawson, R., and Paros, A. (2024). Peer Attentiveness During Student Presentations: a technique for enhancing attentiveness and feedback. In: New Ways of Working. The Proceedings of 51st Annual Conference of Management and Organization Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS). Salem State University | Salem, MA. June 11 – 14, 2024. https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2502a2534749 
  6. Paros, A., Yakubu. M., Parks, R., and Yawson, R. (2024). Organizational Improvement Despite Crisis: Best practices, organizational influences, and unintended consequences. In: New Ways of Working. The Proceedings of 51st Annual Conference of Management and Organization Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS). Salem State University | Salem, MA. June 11 – 14, 2024. 
  7. Paros, A., Sprinkle, T., Yawson, R., and Kelly, P. (2024). Interactive Symposia on Planning and Implementing Classroom-Based Learning Communities. In: New Ways of Working. The Proceedings of 51st Annual Conference of Management and Organization Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS). Salem State University | Salem, MA. June 11 – 14, 2024
  8. Middleton, S., Charpied, B., and Yawson, R.(2024). What’s So Special About Special Issues? In: New Ways of Working. The Proceedings of 51st Annual Conference of Management and Organization Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS). Salem State University | Salem, MA. June 11 – 14, 2024
  9. Yawson, R. M., & Yawson, A. M. (2024). Envisioning Responsible Integration of Generative AI in Academia and Human Resource Development. In NEDSI (Ed.), The Legacy of Innovation in Decision Sciences: Reflections and Forward Thinking. Proceedings of the 53rd Annual Conference of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute(pp. 1–22). Northeast Decision Sciences Institute. Cambridge, MA. April 4 – 6, 2024. https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2502a2664169 
  10. Kwapong, O. A., & Yawson, R. M. (2024). Rethinking Organizational Management and Governance in Engaging IMF. In NEDSI (Ed.), The Legacy of Innovation in Decision Sciences: Reflections and Forward Thinking. Proceedings of the 53rd Annual Conference of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute(pp. 1–21). Northeast Decision Sciences Institute. Cambridge, MA. April 4 – 6, 2024. https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2502a4282241 
  11. Yawson, R. M., Osafo, E., & Yawson, A. M. (2024). Role of Strategic Flexibility Analysis in Organizational Adaptation to VUCA. In AHRD (Ed.), Building a Better Future of Work – HRD’s Role for a Sustainable, Human-Centered Workplace.  Proceedings of the 31st AHRD International Research Conference.  (pp. 1–24). Academy of Human Resource Development. Arlington, VA. February 22 – 24, 2024. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.171334448.84184510/v1 
  12. Osafo, E., Wallace, M., Yawson, R. M., & Deringer, N. (2023). Community Engagement as a Human Resource Development Function. In: HRD in Societal and Digital Transformation - Relating, Reconnecting and Advocating. The 30th Annual International Research Conference of the Academy of Human Resource Development, 33. Minneapolis, MN. March 1 – 4, 2023
  13. Sprinkle, T. A., & Yawson, R. M. (2023). Storytelling: Generational Losses in Translation of IDEA Concepts and Terminologies. 50th Annual Conference of the Management and Organization Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS). Jacksonville, FL, USA. June 12 - 14. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.25047629.v1 
  14. Dombroski, A., & Yawson, R. M. (2023). Trusting the Fall: Repetitive Obstacle Performance Evaluation System (ROPES) Course as Organization Development and Change Intervention. Risk, Resilience and Recovery in Turbulent Business Environments. Proceedings of the 52nd Annual Conference of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute, 10. Washington, DC.  https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2504a5836785 
  15. Asiama, B. A., Osafo, E., & Yawson, R. M. (2023). Utilizing Innovation Management Tools for Developing the Creative Capabilities of the Workforce in Sub-Sahara Africa. An HRD Function. In: HRD in Societal and Digital Transformation - Relating, Reconnecting and Advocating. The 30th Annual International Research Conference of the Academy of Human Resource Development, 33. Minneapolis, MN. March 1 – 4, 2023.
  16. Yawson, R. M., Osafo, E., Berko, O. D., & Yarney, L. (2023). The Knowledge Café as a Case Method in Synchronous Online Classroom – “The OD Consultant at Animens” Case Study. Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS) International Conference, 2–12. St. Andrews, Scotland, UK. July 23 -26, 2023. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.23709255.v1 
  17. Yawson, R. M., & Osafo, E. (2022). System Dynamics Modeling of Effective Social Sector and HRD Strategies for Social Change. In: Rethinking the Meaning of Work. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas. Virtual Conference, April 19 – 21, 2022. https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2502a3078944
  18. Woldeab D., Yawson, R. M., & Woldeab, I. (2021). Re-examining the Philosophical Underpinnings of the Melting Pot vs. Multiculturalism in the Current Immigration Debate. In: Harnessing Analytics for Enhancing Healthcare & Business. Proceedings 50th NEDSI Annual Meeting. Virtual Conference, March 26-27, 2021. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.14749101.v1 
  19. Marczak, E. L., & Yawson, R. (2021). Understanding the Theories and Interventions of Motivation in Organization Development. In, Responsible Management: Opportunities and Challenges. Proceedings of 58th Annual Conference of the Eastern Academy of Management. Virtual, May 19 - 21. SAGE Advance. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.14610291.v1 
  20. Castagnola, L., & Yawson, R. M.(2021). Corporate - Nonprofits Partnerships to Improve Social Innovation and Corporate Social Responsibility. In: Harnessing Analytics for Enhancing Healthcare & Business. Proceedings of the 50th NEDSI Annual Meeting. Virtual Conference, March 26-27, 2021. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.14680938 
  21. Yawson, R. M., Osafo, E., Paros, A., & Woldeab D. (2021). Systematic Reviews of HRD Research: Are We Doing It Right? In: Innovating and Leading in Times of Rapid and Unplanned Change. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas. Virtual Conference, February 17 – 19, 2021.
  22. Osafo, E., & Yawson, R. M. (2021). Volunteer Development as an HRD Function. In: Innovating and Leading in Times of Rapid and Unplanned Change. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas. Virtual Conference, February 17 – 19, 2021.
  23. Yawson, R. M. & Amy Paros (2020). The use of The Balanced Scorecard as a Tool for Organizational Development and Change.  In: Improving Business Decisions with 20/20 Foresight. Proceedings of the 49th Northeast Decision Sciences Institute (NEDSI) Annual Conference. Cambridge, MA, USA. https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2503a6292549 
  24. Cotter Mazzola, M.E., Pontacoloni, P. L., Claudio, A., Salguero, J. A., James, M. & Yawson, R. M. (2020). Recruiting for Success. Does Board Diversity Matter? In: Improving Business Decisions with 20/20 Foresight. Proceedings of the 49th Northeast Decision Sciences Institute (NEDSI) Annual Conference. Pgs 433 -451. Cambridge, MA: Advance SAGE Publishing https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.12083970.v1 
  25. Osafo, E., & Yawson, R. M. (2020). An Empirical Case for Culture Change in Healthcare Delivery. In Proceedings of the 27th Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas (p. 31). Atlanta, GA: Advance SAGE Publishing. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.11787264.v1 
  26. Yawson, R. M.(2020). HRD and the Emergence of Social Finance as a Driver for Social Change. In Proceedings of the 27th Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas. (pp. 1–9). Atlanta, GA: Advance SAGE Publishing. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.11787297.v1 
  27. Peterson, G. L., Yawson, R. M. (2019). The Promise and Peril of Social Finance: The Role of Evaluation in Assessing the Impact of Big Finance and Big Technology on the World’s Poor. In: Paths to the Future of Evaluation.Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of American Evaluation Association. Minneapolis, MN, November, 11 -16, 2019.
  28. Peterson, G. L., Yawson, R. M., Knebel, E., & Nicholls, J. (2019). Promise and Perils of Social Finance: The Impact of Big Finance & Tech on the World’s Most Vulnerable. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2019(1), 18585. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2019.18585symposium
  29. Yawson, R. M., Sprinkle, T. A., Urick, M., & Johnson-Kanda, I. (2019). Using the World Café Approach for Class Discussion Participation and Engagement. In “Teaching Agents for Positive Change” Proceedings of 46th MOBTS 2019 Conference. Ramapo College, Mahwah, New Jersey: Management & Organization Behavior Teaching Society. June 5 – 8, 2019. https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2503a1579418 
  30. Yawson, R. M. (2019). Management and Human Resource Development of Nanotechnology Workforce: Dialogue at The Interface.  In: Proceedings of the 48th Northeast Decision Sciences Institute (NEDSI) Annual Conference. Pp. 508 – 511. Philadelphia, PA, USA, April 4-6, 2019. https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2503a3824665 
  31. Yawson, R. M.(2019). Human Resource Development and Executive Leadership Succession Planning in Nonprofits. In: Evolving the Narrative of Business and Careers. Proceedings of the 56th Annual Eastern Academy of Management Conference. Wilmington, DE. May 8 – 11, 2019. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.7910552.v1 
  32. Osafo, E., & Yawson, R. M. (2019). The ‘Dead Goat Syndrome’ in Organizations. Proceedings of the 26th Annual AHRD International Conference in the Americas.Louisville, KY. February 14 - 17, 2019. 
  33. Sprinkle T. A. & Yawson, R.M. (2018). Beyond Discussion Boards: Engagement Methods in the Online Classroom In: Reflective Reinvention: Harnessing our Heritage to Reshape Management Education. Proceedings of the 45th MOBTS Teaching Conference, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina, June 6 - 9 2018. https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2503a7235760 
  34. Meixell, M., Yawson, R.M., and Chowdhury, T. G. (2018).  Assurance of Learning: Developing Interventions for Continuous Improvement in Curriculum. In: Proceedings of the 47th Northeastern Decision Sciences Institute (NEDSI) Annual Conference! Pgs. 34 -36. April 12 -14, 2018. Providence, R.I. https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2503a2970013
  35. Yawson, R.M.(2018). Avoiding Cognitive Biases in Managing Wicked Problems. In: Proceedings of the 47th Northeast Decision Sciences Institute (NEDSI) Annual Conference! Pgs. 37 – 39. April 12 -14, 2018. Providence, R.I. https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2503a8391251 
  36. Johnson-Kanda, I. & Yawson, R. M. (2018). Complex Adaptive Leadership for Organization and Human Development. In: Impact: Making a difference through research, teaching & service. Proceedings of the 55th Annual Eastern Academy of Management Conference, Providence, RI, May 2-5, 2018. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.7370426 
  37. Yawson, R. M., Woldeab, D., & Osafo, E. (2018). Human Resource Development and the Internet of Things. In: Proceedings of the 25th Annual AHRD International Conference in the Americas. Richmond, VA. Feb 14 - 17, 2018. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.9638417.v1 
  38. Osafo, E. & Yawson, R. M. (2018). The Role of HRD in University - Community Partnership for Leadership Development. In: Proceedings of the 25th Annual AHRD International Conference in the Americas. Richmond, VA. Feb 14 - 17, 2018.
  39. Yawson, R. M.(2017). The Tema Shipyard, Dry Dock Company Limited – A Leadership Consulting Lessons. In: Manageable Conflict? Proceedings of the 54th Annual Eastern Academy of Management Conference. Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel, Baltimore MD. May 11 – 13 2017
  40. Yawson, R. M., Peterson, G., and Johnson-Kanda, I. (2017). Social Sector and Business Strategies for Complex Adaptive Change: Navigating the Changing Currents for Business Education. In: Navigating the Changing Currents. Proceedings of the 44th OBTC Teaching Conference for Management Educators, Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island. June 14 – 17, 2017
  41. Osafo, E. & Yawson, R. M. (2017). Education and Human Resource Development in Ghana: The Need to Revisit Indigenous Forms. In: Proceedings of the 24th Annual AHRD International Conference in the Americas. San Antonio, TX. March 1 - 4, 2017. https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2503a1654654 
  42. Woldeab, D. & Yawson, R. M. (2017). Thinking beyond the Comparison of Online Versus Traditional Learning: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis. A poster In: Proceedings of the 24th Annual AHRD International Conference in the Americas. San Antonio, TX. March 2- 4, 2017. https://doi.org/10.54985/peeref.2501p5300075
  43. Osafo, E. & Yawson, R. M. (2017). Taking a New Look at an Old Concept: A Review of Leadership Development in Ghana. In A. Ardichvili & D. Khalil (Eds.), Symposium on Leadership Development in Emerging Markets Economies. In: Proceedings of the 24th Annual AHRD International Conference in the Americas. San Antonio, TX. March 2- 4, 2017.
  44. Sprinkle, T. A. & Yawson, R. M. (2016). One Original Post and Two Follow-Ons: An Online Discussion Board Roundtable. In: United in Service. Proceedings of the 43rd OBTC Teaching Conference for Management Educators, Walsh University, North Canton, Ohio. June 8– 11, 2016
  45. Yawson, R. M.(2016). The importance of Multimethod and Mixed Methods Research Approach in HRD. A Case of a ‘Skills Needs Identification Study.' In: Theorizing, Knowledge, and Community: Exploring the Hidden Connections. Proceedings of the 23rdAnnual AHRD International Research Conference in the Americas. Jacksonville, FL, USA. February 18 - 21, 2014.
  46. Yawson, R. M., & Greiman, B. (2014). Stakeholder Analysis as Tool for Systems Approach Research in HRD. In: Leading Human Resource Development through Research. Proceedings of the 21stAnnual AHRD International Research Conference in the Americas. Houston, Texas, USA. February 19 - 22, 2014. https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.1269.0243 
  47. Amenumey, F., & Yawson, R. M. (2013). Conceptualization and Description of HRD in Ghana. In: Celebrating 20 years of Leading HRD through Research. Proceedings of the 20th Annual AHRD International Research Conference in the Americas. Arlington, VA (DC Metro), USA. February 14 - 16, 2013. https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.2350.3680  
  48. Yawson, R. M. (2013). The Theory and Practice of Case-In-Point Teaching of Leadership in Human Resource Development. In: Celebrating 20 years of Leading HRD through Research. Proceedings of the 20th Annual AHRD International Research Conference in the Americas. Arlington, VA (DC Metro), USA. February 14 - 16, 2013. https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.2088.2241 
  49. Yawson, R. M. (2013). The ‘Wicked Problem Construct’ as a Framework for Organizational Development and Change In: Celebrating 20 years of Leading HRD through Research. Proceedings of the 20th Annual AHRD International Research Conference in the Americas. Arlington, VA (DC Metro), USA. February 14 - 16, 2013. https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.2874.6569 
  50. Ghandehari, S., & Yawson, R. M. (2012). Collectivism as a Moderator of Perceived Organizational Unfairness in Diverse Workplaces. In: HRD and Technology: Exploring the Intersectionality. Proceedings of AHRD 2012 International Research Conference in the Americas. (pp 1522-1527). Denver, Colorado, USA, February 28 -March 3, 2012 https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.1367.3287 
  51. Yawson, R. M. (2011). The Lived Experience of an American Expatriate in Ghana: A Rhetorical Analysis of Facebook Postings to Understand a Cross-Cultural Behavior. In, Proceedings of OLPD Student Research Conference – Continuing Education Conference Center, St. Paul, MN, April 16, 2011. https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.4316.4487   
  52. Yawson, R. and Kuzma, J. (2010). Evidence review and experts’ opinion on consumer acceptance of agrifood nanotechnology. International Conference on Food and Agricultural Applications of Nanotechnologies, Sao Carlos, Brazil, in June 20-25, 2010. https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.3005.7282 
  53. Yawson R. M. (2009). The Ecological System of Innovation: A New Architectural Framework for a Functional Evidence-Based Platform for Science and Innovation Policy. In:  Huizingh K.R.E, Conn S., Torkkeli M., and Bitran I., (Eds.). The Future of Innovation.  Proceedings of XX ISPIM 2009 Conference, Vienna, Austria 21 -24 June 2009. https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.1957.1527 
  54. Yawson R. M., Osei-Yaw A., and Yawson I., (2006). The Strategic Role of the Food Research Institute in Productivity Enhancement and the Private Sector Development in Ghana. In: The Business of Innovation. Proceedings of 18th Biennial Congress of WAITRO. Saskatoon, SK, Canada August 7 – 10, 2006. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1418094 
  55. Yawson, R. M. (2005). Emerging Technologies and the Digital Divide -- Bridging the Gap, the case of Ghana. World Forum Proceedings of the International Research Foundation for Development, 3(1), 1-4. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1418097 
  56. Yawson R. M. (2004). Management of Technology in Ghana – Problems & Prospects. In: Proceedings of the IAMOT 2004 conference. Presented by the International Association for Management of Technology, April 3 – 7, 2004 Washington, DC, USA. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1417633   
  57. Addy, M. E., & Yawson, R. M. (2002). Scientists must communicate. In Proceedings of 2002 Faculty of Science Colloquium (pp. 1–6). Legon, Ghana: University of Ghana Press. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1418104 
  58. Yawson, R. M.(2002). Intellectual Property & Technology Commercialization: Ghana’s Experience. In Proceedings of the International Congress of Technological Research Organisations (pp. 1–15). Porto Alegre, Brazil: WAITRO.
  59. Yawson, R. M.(2002). Technology Commercialization and Intellectual Property Rights in Ghana. In Proceedings of the International Conference on TRIPS. Hyderabad, India: Shyamprasad Institute for Social Service, India. Retrieved from http://ideas.repec.org/p/pra/mprapa/33185.html 
  60. Yawson, R. M.(2002). The Place of Technology-Based Incubators in Ghana’s Economic Development. In The International Conference on “Building an Innovation-Based Economy” (pp. 1–14). Paphos, Cyprus: WAITRO and CSC. Retrieved from http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1418103     

Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations

  1. Yawson, R. M. (2022). Leading and Managing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations. Strategic Leader Development Forum - “Developing Leaders for Disruptive Change” The Army War College, the Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle, PA. 26-27 January 2022
  2. Yawson, R. M.,Reio, T., Cho, Y., Li, J., & Byrd, M. Y. (2021). What Makes A Great Scholarly Contribution to HRD Journals? Meet the Editors Panel on the “Outstanding Qualities of Accepted Articles” Symposium at the 28th Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas. Virtual Conference, February 17 – 19, 2021.
  3. Sprinkle, T. A., Urick, M., & Yawson, R. (2020). Assessing World Cafe: A Unique Classroom Discussion Tool to Increase Student Engagement. A TLC Presentation. In “Broadening Our Sight” Proceedings of 80th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, 7 - 11 August 2020.
  4. Elcik, J., Knapp, J., Park, S., Peat, D., Sprinkle, T., and Yawson, R. (2020). Designing an Accelerated Classroom: Sharing Best Practices A PDW Presentation. In “Broadening Our Sight” Proceedings of 80th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, 7 - 11 August 2020.
  5. Yawson, R. M.,Ghosh, R., Reio, T., Wang, J., Li, J., & Byrd, M. Y. (2020). Congratulations!!! You’ve got a Revise and Resubmit! Now What? Meet the Editors Panel on “How to Successfully Revise your Manuscript for Publication.” Symposium at the 27th Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas. Atlanta, Georgia: Academy of Human Resource Development.
  6. Yawson, R. M. & Greiman B. (2016). Strategic Flexibility Analysis of Human Resources Development: A Case of Skill Needs Identification Study. Presented at the 2016 Eastern Academy of Management Conference, New Haven, CT. May 4 – 7, 2016.
  7. Yawson, R. M. (2016). The Realist Ontology versus the Nonlinear Epistemology of Practice of Leadership. Accepted for presentation at the 17th International Conference on Human Resource Development Research and Practice across Europe at Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK. June 8 – 10. www.business.mmu.ac.uk/ufhrd/downloads/Full Schedule.docx 

Editorship of Conference Proceedings and Workshop Reports

  1. Yawson, R. M., Park, S. & Minnis, S. (2018). Proceedings of the 25thAnnual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas. Richmond, VA: Academy of Human Resource Development. http://www.ahrd.org/?page=Conf_Proceedings
  2. Moats, J., Yawson, R. M. & Park, S. (2017). Proceedings of the 24thAnnual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas. San Antonio, TX: Academy of Human Resource Development. http://www.ahrd.org/?page=Conf_Proceedings
  3. Moats, J., Titi-Amayah, A., & Yawson, R. M. (2016). Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas. Jacksonville, FL: Academy of Human Resource Development. http://www.ahrd.org/?page=Conf_Proceedings 
  4. Kelley, S., & Yawson, R. M. (2008). Green Chemistry in Minnesota: Opportunities and Challenges for Leadership. Proceedings of the 1st Green Chemistry Conference in Minnesota. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  5. Manful, J. T., Yawson, R. M., & Andoh, A. (2005). Consolidating and Sustaining the Uptake of Improved Rice Post-Production and Marketing Technologies in Northern Ghana. Report of the National Roundtable Discussions on Developments in the Rice Industry in Ghana (pp. 1–39). Accra, Ghana: DFID.
  6. Manful, J. T., Yawson, R. M., Gayin, J., & Andoh, A. (2005). Consolidating and Sustaining the Uptake of Improved Rice Post-Production and Marketing Technologies in Northern Ghana. Report of the Regional Workshop on Sharing Experiences on Post Harvest Rice Handling in West Africa (pp. 1 –57). Accra, Ghana: DFID.
  7. Plahar, W. A., & Yawson, R. M. (2004). Dissemination of Improved Bambara Processing Technologies through a New Coalition Arrangement to Enhance Rural Livelihoods in Northern Ghana. Final stakeholders’ workshop report (pp. 1 –51). Tamale, Ghana: DFID.
  8. Manful, J. T., & Yawson, R. M. (2004). Enhancing rural livelihoods in selected communities in Northern Ghana through promotion of improved rice post-production technologies and marketing systems. Report of the Workshop for the Launching of Rice Quality Training Manuals (pp. 1 – 32). Accra, Ghana: DFID.
  9. Yawson, R. M., Sutherland, A. J., & Amoa-Awua, W. K. (2003). Broadening Monitoring and Evaluation within Reforming National Agricultural Research Systems. Proceedings of the Policy Dialogue Forum on Performance Management (pp. 1 –104). Accra, Ghana: MPRA. Retrieved from http://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/34944/
  10. Johnson, P. N. T., & Yawson, R. M.(2000). Enhancing the Food Security of the Peri-Urban and Urban Poor through Improvements to the Quality, Safety and Economics of Street-Vended Foods. Workshop report on street-food vending in Ghana (pp. 1–64). Accra, Ghana: Natural Resources Institute, UK. Retrieved from http://www.eldis.org/assets/Docs/12683.html

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