Scholarship

Joe Singer is a Master teacher specializing in Managing Creativity, Innovation and New Product Development. Having Published over one hundred journal articles and case studies, his current focus is on Developing self-assessment profiles, Inventories and Questionnaires.

Selected Key Publications

1. Arora, Raj and Joe Singer (2006), “Cognitive and Affective Service Marketing Strategies for Fine Dining Restaurant Managers,” Journal of Small Business Strategy, 17(1).

2. Arora, Raj and Joe Singer (2006), “Customer Satisfaction and Value as Drivers of Business Success for Fine Dining Restaurants,” Services Marketing Quarterly, 28(1).

3. Singer, Joe and Steve Duvall (2000), “High Performance Partnering by Self-Managed Teams in Manufacturing,” Engineering Management Journal, 12(4), 9-17.

4. Singer, Joe and Raj Arora (2000), “Great Expectations for Fine Dining: Lessons for Small Business Restaurateurs,” Journal of Small Business Strategy, 11(2), 108-117.

5. Singer, Joseph F. and Arthur H. Gilbert, Jr. (1999), “The Strategic Impact of Environmental Uncertainty and Information Systems Design,” The Review of Accounting Information Systems, 3(3), 1-14.

6. Singer, Joseph F. And Suzanne Milburn (1995), “Lessons for Small Business: Incentive Health Care and Risk Rating Practices,” Journal of Small Business Strategy, 6(2), 97-108.

7. Singer, Joseph F. and Ray Siehndel (1994), "Mexico Beckons Mid-American Small Business” Prospect For University-Centered Export Trade Assistance," Journal of Small Business Strategy, 5(2), 65-77.

8. Singer, Joseph F. (1993), "An Empirical Examination of Managerial Competencies Among Black Women Entrepreneurs and Black Women Corporate Executives," Journal of Small Business Strategy, 4(2), 63-79.

9. Singer, Joseph F. and Casey Donoho (1993), "Strategic Management Planning for the Successful Family Business," Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship, 4(3), 39-53.

10. Singer, Joseph F. and Stephen M. Brown (1991), "Strategic Management Planning in Consulting Engineering," Engineering Management Journal, 3(2), 27-35.
 

Entrepreneurial Experience

Owner: Singer Research Associates (SRA, LLC.) 1973 – Present

Co-owner and director: Shelwick Industries, Inc., 1984 – Present

Co-owner: Distinctive Financial Management Inc., 1987 – Presentt

Partner: Nugent & Associates Consultants, Inc., 1971 – Present

Partner: Professional Support Service, Inc., 1987 – Present

Education

Ph.D. Financial Economics, The University of Arkansas, 1971

M.B.A. Organizational Behavior, The University of Missouri, 19666

B.S. Industrial Psychology, Morningside College, 1965

P.Ph.D. Medical Health Care, University of Arkansas, 1971

Honors & Awards

Associate Editor, Management Case Research, 1988 – Present.

Engineering Management Journal, American Society for

Engineering Management; Rolla, Missouri.

Elmer P. Pierson, Distinguished Faculty, Teaching Award, 2001
University of Missouri-Kansas City, University Alumni Association; Kansas City, Missouri.

Homer L. Saunders, Distinguished mentor Award, 19999
Small Business Institute Directors Association, 23^rd International Conference; San Francisco, California.

Price-Babson Fellow, 1995
Price-Babson Fellowship Program, 10^th Annual Symposium; Wellesley, Maryland

Academic Positions Held

Professor of Business Operation and Analysis, 1987 – Present
University of Missouri-Kansas City

Associate Professor of Business Operation and Analysis, 1983 – 1987
University of Missouri-Kansas City                                 

Associate Professor of Finance, 1973 - 1983
University of Missouri-Kansas City

Lecturer (Economics), 1972 – 1974
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Assistant Professor of Business Administration, 1970 – 1973
University of Missouri-Kansas City

Instructor, 1967 – 1970
University of Missouri-Kansas City

Assistant Professor, 1966 – 1967
University of Missouri-Kansas City

Professional Affiliation

National Association of Business Economics (1982 – Present)Economics Forecast Panel

The American Society for Engineering Management (1980 – Present)
President (1987 – 1988)
Chairperson, Regional Directionship Committee (1985)
Treasurer (1990 – 1993)Co-Editor 1989 – Present
President and Chairman of the Board, (1990 – 1992)
Kansas City Section President 1991 – 1994.

Small Business Institute Directors’ Association (1973 – Present)Secretary-Treasurer (1978 – 1980)
Chairperson, Research Committee (1978 – 1979)
President (1987 – 1988), Fellow (1993), Journal Editor (1995 – 1998) 

The International Society of Parametric Analysis (1991 to Present)Mid-West Chapter Secretary-Treasurer (1993 – 1995)

The American Statistical Association (1991 – 2002)

Institute for High Performance Planning (1989 – 2003)

Association of Government Marketing Assistant Specialist (1993 – 1998)
Region VII Director (1993 – 1996)

Selected Consulting Experience

Joe Singer has consulted extensively for over 90 corporations or organizations in the business, utilities and government, and educational sectors. Please contact him directly for a complete listing.

Entrepreneurship Courses Taught

ENT 545: Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation

ENT 585: Venture Capital Finance and Investment

ENT 591: Small Business Management Practicum

ENT 597: Independent Research in Small Business and Entrepreneurship

ENT 645: Technological Entrepreneurship

 

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