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CURRICULUM VITA 

MESUT AKDERE 

3566 W. Cypress Lane, Franklin, WI 53132, U.S.A. Phone: (414) 967-9945, E-mail: akde0001@umn.edu 

Career Goal: To engage in research, teaching and service in the field of Human Resource Management. 

Core Expertise & Specialization 

Human Resource Management; Quality Management; Leadership; Training & Development; Organization 

Development; Performance Improvement; Human Resources; Conflict Resolution 

Research Interests: Quality management, leadership, and performance improvement through human resource 

management 

EDUCATION 

Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN 

Human Resource Development (Major) May 2005 

Human Resources and Industrial Relations (Minor) 

Dissertation Title: An Examination of the Relationship Between Quality-Focused Human Resource 

Practices and Performance Outcomes in Long-Term Healthcare Organizations [2005 American Society 

for Training & Development Dissertation of the Year Award] 

Doctoral Committee Chair: Dr. Richard A. Swanson 

Preparing Future Faculty, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities 

Center for Teaching and Learning Services, Graduate Certificate, University of Minnesota, Spring 2003 

M.S., Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI 

Human Resource Development, 2000, Highest Distinction 

B.A., Istanbul University, Turkey 

English Language and Literature, 1996 

WORK & TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT — SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2005 - Present Assistant Professor 

- Seminar in Human Resource Development (Graduate level) 

- Survey of Human Resource Development (Undergraduate/Graduate level) 

- International Experiences in Human Resource Development (Graduate level) 

- Coordination of Staff Development and Training (Undergraduate/Graduate level) 

- Leadership in Multicultural Organizations (Graduate level) 

- Organizational Change and Team Leadership (Graduate level) 

- Emerging Research in HRD & Adult Education (Graduate level) 

-Planning and Budgeting in Adult Education (Graduate level) 

- Leadership and Ethics(Undergraduate/Graduate level) 

-Quality Management in Education (Undergraduate/Graduate level) 

-Planning and Decision Making Skills (Undergraduate/Graduate level) 

- Seminar: Fieldwork in Schools, Agencies, and Institutions (Undergraduate level)

MESUT AKDERE 2 

THE MALCOLM BALDRIGE NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD PROGRAM — BOARD OF EXAMINERS 

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, 2009-Present Board Member 

THE HIGHER LEARNING COMMISION — ACADEMIC QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AQIP) 

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 2005-Present AQIP Reviewer 

THE HIGHER LEARNING COMMISION — ACADEMIC QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AQIP) 

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 2008-Present AQIP Quality Checkup Reviewer 

THE HIGHER LEARNING COMMISION — PROGRAM TO EVALUATE AND ADVANCE QUALITY (PEAQ) 

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 2009-Present PEAQ Consultant-Evaluator 

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT — COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 

University of Minnesota, 2004-2005 Instructor 

- Planning and Decision-Making Skills (Graduate level course) 

- Organization Development in Business and Industry (Graduate level online course) 

- Foundations of Human Resource Development (Graduate level course) 

- Psychological Foundation of Human Resource Development (Graduate level course) 

-Systems Foundation of Human Resource Development (Graduate level course) 

HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS — CARLSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 

University of Minnesota, 2003-2005 Teaching Assistant 

- Systems of Conflict and Dispute Resolution (Graduate level course) 

- Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations (Undergraduate level course) 

- Compensation: Theory and Practice (Undergraduate level course) 

- Employer-Sponsored Employee Benefit Programs (Graduate level course) 

RESEARCH AND GRANTS 

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SYSTEM 2009-present 

Wisconsin—Principal Investigator 

Conducted a research study to integrate quality management to enhance college preparation in Mathematics. 

TURKISH HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY 

Turkey— Principal Investigator 2008-present 

Conducted a research study to investigate the relationship between organizational mobbing and employee retention 

in healthcare industry. 

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE 2008-present 


Conducted a research study to investigate the perceptions of minority healthcare employees on quality 

management. 

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE 2008-present 


Conducted a research study to investigate advancing student learning through quality management integration in 

urban schools. 

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM 2007-2009 


Conducted a research study to investigate PK-16 comprehensive leadership to enhance teacher development on 

behalf of Native American learners in the state of Wisconsin.


HELEN BADER INSTITUTE OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT 2007-2009 


Conducted a research study to understand organizational change in nonprofit sector and investigate its implications 

for quality management practices. 

THE OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2007-2009 


Conducted a research study to investigate learning styles in classrooms and its implications for student learning. 

TURKISH TOURISM INDUSTRY 

Turkey— Principal Investigator 2006-2009 

Conducted a longitudinal research study to investigate the relationship between learning organization and employee 

satisfaction in Turkish tourism industry. 

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY 

Wisconsin—Research Consultant 2006-2008 

Conducted research to empirically evaluate the effectiveness of new employee orientation training programs and 

transfer of training. 

THE INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEM INTEGRATION 

Minnesota—Research Consultant 2005-2007 

Serving as a research consultant to implement quality management and performance improvement system in 

multiple healthcare organizations. 

JURAN CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP IN QUALITY — CARLSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 

University of Minnesota—Research Fellow 2004-2005 

Served as a research fellow to Dr. Sandra Potthoff on the implementation of Rapid Cycle Improvement framework 

in healthcare settings aimed at improving patient care quality and performance. 

MEDICAL SCHOOL 

University of Minnesota—Research Consultant 2001-2005 

Served as a statistical research consultant for Dr. Sebahattin Cureoglu on various medical research projects in the 

Otopathology Laboratory in the Department of Otolaryngology. 

CENTER FOR URBAN AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS 

University of Minnesota—Principal Investigator 2002-2003 

Designed developed and implemented a research and program assessment strategy to investigate the impact of 

higher education-community partnerships aimed at providing applied research assistance to community-based 

nonprofit organizations, citizen groups, and government agencies throughout the State of Minnesota. 



Conducted field study to investigate community-based organizational partnerships in local economies in Minnesota. 



Designed and implemented an appreciative inquiry research and action study to investigate the process of leadership 

development in diverse urban communities in the Twin Cities. 

CENTER FOR SURVEY RESEARCH 

University of Minnesota—Research Associate 2002-2003 

Served as research associate conducting various survey research projects on educational, economic, and social 

issues. 

CENTER FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES OF WRITING 

University of Minnesota—Research Fellow 2000-2003 

Served as the publication editor, performed grant writing, and maintained the Center’s web site.

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES 

PUBLISHED 

PUBLICATIONS, WORKS IN PROGRESS, AND PRESENTATIONS 

Azevedo, R. E., & Akdere, M. (In print). Measuring the Effects of Learning Styles: Is a Little Knowledge 

Dangerous for Excellence in Education? Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies. 


Akdere, M. (2009). A multi-level examination of quality-focused human resource practices and firm performance: 

Evidence from the healthcare industry. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 20(9), 

1945-1964. 

Akdere, M., & Conceição, S. C. O. (2009). An assessment of graduate HRD and adult education programs: A 

U.S. perspective. New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development, 23(4), 38-50. 

Akdere, M., & Altman, B. A. (2009). An organization development framework in decision making: Implications 

for practice. The Organization Development Journal, 27(4), 45-54. 

Altman, B. A., & Akdere, M. (2009). Responding to interpersonal dynamics inhibiting workplace performance. 

International Journal for Responsible Employment Practices and Principles, 1(1), 10-21. 

Akdere, M. (2009). The role of knowledge management in quality management practices: Achieving performance 

excellence in organizations. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 11(3), 349-361. 

Akdere, M. (2009). Quality management integration in education: A model of practice for performance excellence 

in education. International Journal of Management in Education, 3(3-4), 291-301. 

Lee, J. A., Altman, B. A., & Akdere, M. (2009). A review of the seventh international conference of the Academy of 

HRD (Asia Chapter) in Bangkok, Thailand (2008): A system theory perspective. Human Resource Development 

International, 12(2), 225-232. [Non-refereed]. 

Azevedo, R. E., & Akdere, M. (2008). The economics of utility, agency theory, and human resource development. 

Advances in Developing Human Resources, 10(6), 817-833. 

Altman, B. A., & Akdere, M. (2008). Towards a theoretical model of performance inhibiting workplace dynamics. 

Human Resource Development Review, 7(4), 408-423. 

Akdere, M., & Roberts, P. (2008). Economics of social capital: Implications for organizational performance. 

Advances in Developing Human Resources, 10(6), 802-816. 

Azevedo, R. E., Akdere, M., & Daley, B. J. (2008). Healthcare training expenditures in the US between 1982 

and 1997: What do they mean for today’s organisations? International Journal of Healthcare Technology and 

Management, 9(2), 198-209. 

Akdere, M. (2007). A multi-level examination of leadership practices in quality management: Implications for 

organizational performance in healthcare. International Journal of Learning and Change, 2(3), 325-341. 

Akdere, M., & Schmidt, S. W. (2007). Measuring the effects of employee orientation training 

on employee perceptions of organizational culture: Implications for organization development. The Business 

Review, Cambridge, 8(1), 234-239. 

Foster, R. D., & Akdere, M. (2007). Effective organizational vision: Implications for human resource development. 

Journal of European Industrial Training, 31(2), 100-111. [Emerald Literati Network, Highly Commended 

Award] 


on employee perceptions of organizational learning: Implications for training & development. The Business 

Review, Cambridge, 8(1), 172-177.


Akdere, M. (2007). Identifying graduate students’ perspectives on research competency building: Implications for 

higher education administration and academia. Pravartak, The Journal of Insurance and Management, 2(3), 

171-177. 


on employee perceptions of quality management: Implications for human resources. The Business Review, 

Cambridge, 7(2), 336-341. 

Schmidt, S. W., & Akdere, M. (2007). Measuring the effects of employee orientation training 

on employee perceptions of vision and leadership: Implications for human resources. The Business Review, 

Cambridge, 7(1), 322-327. 

Akdere, M. (2006). Improving quality of work-life: Implications for human resources. The Business Review, 

Cambridge, 6(1), 173-177. 

Akdere, M., & Azevedo, R. (2006). Agency theory implications for efficient contracts in organization 

development. Organization Development Journal, 24(2), 43-54. 

Akdere, M. (2006). Quality management through human resources: An integrated approach to performance 

improvement. The Business Review, Cambridge, 5(2), 233-238. 

Akdere, M., & Yilmaz, T. (2006). Team performance based compensation plans: Implications for human 

resources and quality improvement from agency theory perspective. International Journal of Human Resource 

Development and Management, 6(1), 77-91. 

Akdere, M., Russ-Eft, D., & Eft, N. (2006). The Islamic worldview of adult learning in the workplace: 

Surrendering to God. Advances in Human Resource Development, 8(3), 355-363. 

Akdere, M., & Azevedo, R. (2005). Agency theory from the perspective of human resource development. 

International Journal of Human Resource Development and Management, 5(3), 318-332. 

Akdere, M. (2005). Social capital theory and implications for human resource development. Singapore 

Management Review, 27(2), 1-24. 

Akdere, M. (2005). Appreciative inquiry: A field study of community development. Systemic Practice and Action 

Research, 18(1), 21-35. 

Egan, T. M., & Akdere, M. (2005). Clarifying distance education roles and competencies: Exploring similarities 

and differences between professional and student-practitioner perspectives. The American Journal of 

Distance Education, 19(2), 87-103. 

Oktay, M. F., Dasdag, S., Akdere, M., Cureoglu, S., Cebe, M., Yazicioglu, M., Meric, F., & Topcu, I. (2004). 

Occupational safety: The effects of workplace radiofrequencies on people’s hearing functions. Archives of 

Medical Research, 35(6), 517-521. 

Akdere, M. (2003). Action research paradigm in the field of training and development. Journal of European 

Industrial Training, 27(8), 413-422. 

Akdere, M. (2003). Action research paradigm: An alternative approach in negotiation. Systemic Practice and 

Action Research, 16(5), 339-354. 

UNDER REVIEW 

Akdere, M. Human resource development in the nonprofit and voluntary sector: A study of leadership 

development. Is,Guc; The Journal of Industrial Relations & Human Resources. 

Akdere, M., & Egan, T. M. Higher education-community partnerships: A human resource development perspective. 

International Journal of Innovation and Regional Development.


Azevedo, R. E., McLean, G. N., & Akdere, M. On the status of theory in Human Resource Development: One 

perspective on the search for a new paradigm in a time of crisis. Human Resource Development Review. 

BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS 

PUBLISHED 

Akdere, M., & Azevedo, R. E. (2008). A comparative analysis of training expenditures in the US: A knowledge 

management perspective. In Bilgi, Ekonomi, ve Yonetim (I. G. Yumusak ed.), pp. 727-737. Knowledge Society 

Publishing. 

Akdere, M. (2008). Gender in the workplace: Improving quality of work-life through human resources. In Kadin 

Calisma ve Toplum (Fatma Fidan and Tuncay Yilmaz, eds.). pp-99-108. Sakarya, Turkey: Sakarya Yayincilik. 

REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS & PRESENTATIONS 

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS 

Akdere, M., Egan, T. M., Verkhohlyad, O. (2010). The impact of leadership support for learning on 

organizational learning, quality practices, employee satisfaction and performance [Abstract]. In J. Storberg- 

Walker, C. M. Graham, & K. M. Dirani (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2010 Academy of Human Resource 

Development Annual Research Conference (pp. 10-4). St. Paul, MN: Academy of Human Resource 

Development. 

Behnke, R., & Akdere, M. (2010). Making the most of coaching: Implications for HRD. In J. 

Storberg-Walker, C. M. Graham, & K. M. Dirani (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2010 Academy of Human 

Resource Development Annual Research Conference (pp. 21-2). St. Paul, MN: Academy of Human Resource 

Development. 

Cucciardo, M., & Akdere, M. (2010). A review of human capital theory: Implications for the U.S. service 

industry. In J. Storberg-Walker, C. M. Graham, & K. M. Dirani (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2010 

Academy of Human Resource Development Annual Research Conference (pp. 55-1). St. Paul, MN: Academy of 

Human Resource Development. 

Azevedo, R. E., Akdere, M., Jiang, H. C., Joo, M. (2010). HRD, writing and learning styles: A research proposal 

[Abstract]. In J. Storberg-Walker, C. M. Graham, & K. M. Dirani (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2010 

Academy of Human Resource Development Annual Research Conference (pp. RR 6-3). St. Paul, MN: Academy 

of Human Resource Development. 

Azevedo, R. E., & Akdere, M. (2009) Measuring the effects of learning styles on learning: Evidence from 

management education [Abstract]. Refereed Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Academy of 

Management. Chicago, IL: Academy of Management. 

Altman, B. A., & Akdere, M. (2009). Leadership for reducing performance inhibiting workplace dynamics: 

Implications for human resource development [Work-in-Progress Paper]. In A. M. Osman Gani, G. N. McLean, 

& A. Matooq (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2009 Academy of Human Resource Development Annual Research 

Conference (Asia and MENA Chapters). Manama, Bahrain: Academy of Human Resource Development. 

Yılmaz, T., Belıkırık, D, & Akdere, M. (2009). Asistan Doktorlarda Yıldırma Algısı ve Is Hayatında Ortaya 

Çıkaracağı Sonuçlar--Perceptions of Mobbing Among Resident Physicians in Turkey: Implications for 

Workplace. In I. G. Yumuşak (Ed.), International 7th Knowledge, Economy, and Management Congress 

Proceedings (pp. 613-630). Yalova, Turkey. 

Akdere, M., & Altman, B. A. (2009). An organization development framework in decision making: Implications 

for performance in organizations. In R. D. Fandrich & J. P. Keenan (Eds.), Proceedings of the Seventeenth 

Annual Association on Employment Practices and Principles International Conference (pp. 33-42). Orchard 

Park, NY: Association on Employment Practices and Principles.


Akdere, M. (2009). Examining knowledge management process in quality management: Implications for 

organizational performance [Abstract]. Refereed Proceedings of the 2009 Conference of the Eurasia Business 

and Economics Society (p. 65). Istanbul, Turkey: The Eurasia Business and Economics Society. 

Akdere, M. (2009). Quality management in HRD. The 8th International Conference of the Academy of HRD (Asia 

Chapter). Manama, Bahrain. [invited] 

Akdere, M. (2009). The role of knowledge management in Baldrige criteria: Implications for quality management 

practices. Refereed Proceedings of the Midwest Academy of Management 52nd Annual Meeting (pp. XX-XX). 

Chicago, IL: Midwest Academy of Management. 

Yılmaz, T., Akdere, M., & Belikırık, D. (2009) Organizational mobbing behaviors and employee retention: The 

case of Turkish healthcare industry [Abstract]. Refereed Proceedings of the 2009 Industrial Relations in 

Europe Conference (p. 13). Istanbul, Turkey: Kadir Has University. 

Akdere, M., & Altman, B. A. (2009). An OD framework in decision making: Implications for performance in 

organizations [Abstract]. In J. Storberg-Walker & C. M. Graham (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2009 

Academy of Human Resource Development Annual Research Conference (pp. 2541-2543). Bowling Green, 

OH: Academy of Human Resource Development. 

Azevedo, R. E., & Akdere, M. (2009). The agency problem in training and development: A research challenge 

[Abstract]. In J. Storberg-Walker & C. M. Graham (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2009 Academy of 

Human Resource Development Annual Research Conference (pp. 2980-2983). Bowling Green, OH: Academy 

of Human Resource Development. 

Akdere, M., Egan, T. M., & Verkhohlyad, O. (2009). The influence of organizational HRD practices on satisfaction 

and performance: Implications for professionals [Abstract]. In J. Storberg-Walker & C. M. Graham (Eds.), 

Refereed Proceedings of the 2009 Academy of Human Resource Development Annual Research Conference 

(pp. 3573-3575). Bowling Green, OH: Academy of Human Resource Development. 

Akdere, M. (2008). Quality management in education: A research proposal. Proceedings of E-Learn 2008 

Conference. Las Vegas, NV. 

Akdere, M., & Roberts, P. (2008). Social capital: Implications for organizational performance. In W. Boonsathorn, 

A. M. Osman-Gani, & C. T. Akaraborworn (Eds.), Proceedings of the 7th International Conference of the 

Academy of HRD (Asia Chapter) (pp. 757-766). Bangkok, Thailand. 

Azevedo, R. E., & Akdere, M. (2008). Agency theory: Implications for human resource development. In W. 

Boonsathorn, A. M. Osman-Gani, & C. T. Akaraborworn (Eds.), Proceedings of the 7th International 

Conference of the Academy of HRD (Asia Chapter) (pp. 421-428). Bangkok, Thailand. 

Akdere, M. (2008). An examination of decision making process: Implications for quality management and systemic 

practice [Abstract]. Business & Economics Society International 2008 Conference Program, Abstracts,& 

Directory of Participants (p. 80), Lugano, Switzerland. 

Akdere, M. (2008). A multi-level examination of leadership practices in quality management: Implications for 

organizational performance in healthcare. The 4 th International Conference on Business, Economics and 

Management Conference Proceedings. Izmir Turkey. 

Altman, B., & Akdere, M. (2008). Addressing interpersonal dynamics inhibiting workplace performance. 

Proceedings of the Sixteenth Annual Association on Employment Practices and Principles International 

Conference, Chicago, IL. 

Akdere, M., & Schmidt, S. W. (2008). Employee perceptions of organizational culture: Effects of new employee 

orientation training. In I. A. Dicle (Ed.), YIRCoBS ’08 Yeditepe International Research Conference on Business 

Strategies Conference Proceedings (pp. 83-94). Istanbul, Turkey: Yeditepe University.


Altman, B., & Akdere, M. (2008). Addressing workplace bullying through human resource development practice: 

Implications for organizational performance [Abstract]. In A. Soares, N. Jeanneau, G. Plante, & G. Hannah 

(Eds.), 6th International Conference on Workplace Bullying, Sharing Our Knowledge, Book of Abstracts (pp. 

25-27), Montréal, Canada: Université du Québec à Montréal. 

Akdere, M., & Schmidt, S. W. (2008). Employee perceptions of quality management: Effects of employee 

orientation training. In T. J. Chermack, J. Storberg-Walker, & C. M. Graham (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of 

the 2008 Academy of Human Resource Development Annual Research Conference (pp. 328-335). Bowling 

Green, OH: Academy of Human Resource Development. 

Altman, B. A., & Akdere, M. (2008). Performance inhibiting workplace dynamics: An initial proposal. In T. J. 

Chermack, J. Storberg-Walker, & C. M. Graham (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2008 Academy of Human 

Resource Development Annual Research Conference (pp. 729-736). Bowling Green, OH: Academy of Human 

Resource Development. 

Azevedo, R. E., Park, J. S., & Akdere, M. (2008). Lags in training response to changes in economic activity: An 

update for five industries and an addition of two. In T. J. Chermack, J. Storberg-Walker, & C. M. Graham 

(Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2008 Academy of Human Resource Development Annual Research 

Conference (pp.1051-1056). Bowling Green, OH: Academy of Human Resource Development. 

Akdere, M., & Schmidt, S. W. (2008). Employee perceptions of an organization’s learning climate: Effects of 

employee orientation training. In T. J. Chermack, J. Storberg-Walker, & C. M. Graham (Eds.), Refereed 

Proceedings of the 2008 Academy of Human Resource Development Annual Research Conference (pp. 499- 

505). Bowling Green, OH: Academy of Human Resource Development. 

Lessner, R., & Akdere, M. (2008). Review of the literature on the changing psychological contract: 

Implications on career management and organizations. In T. J. Chermack, J. Storberg-Walker, & C. M. Graham 


Conference (pp. 78-82). Bowling Green, OH: Academy of Human Resource Development. 

Akdere, M., & Azevedo, R. E. (2007). A comparative analysis of training expenditures in the US: A knowledge 

management perspective. In I. G. Yumuşak (Ed.), International 6. Knowledge, Economy, and Management 

Congress Proceedings (pp. 2378-2388). Istanbul, Turkey. 

Akdere, M. (2007). Quality management focused human resources practices: Implications for organizational 

performance improvement. Human Resource Management Association of Southeastern Wisconsin Spring 

Conference Proceedings. Milwaukee, WI. 

Schmidt, S. W., & Akdere, M. (2007). Employee perceptions of vision and leadership: Effects of employee 

orientation training. In F. M. Nafukho, T. J. Chermack, & C. M. Graham (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 

2007 Academy of Human Resource Development Annual Research Conference (pp. 525-530). Bowling Green, 

OH: Academy of Human Resource Development. 

Azevedo, R. E., Park, R. E., & Akdere, M. (2007). Lags in training response to changes in economic 

activity: An exploratory inquiry for five industries. In F. M. Nafukho, T. J. Chermack, & C. M. Graham (Eds.), 



Akdere, M., & Yilmaz, T. (2006). A review of team performance-based pay plans: Implications for human resource 

development. In F. M. Nafukho, & H.-C. Chen (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2006 Academy of Human 



Azevedo, R. E., Akdere, M., & Daley, B. J. (2006). Training in America: The anomalous case of healthcare. In F. 

M. Nafukho, & H.-C. Chen (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2006 Academy of Human Resource 

Development Annual Research Conference (pp. 1112-1119). Bowling Green, OH: Academy of Human 

Resource Development.


Aliaga, O. A., & Akdere, M. (2006). Post-school training of young adults. In F. M. Nafukho, & H.-C. Chen (Eds.), 



Foster, R., & Akdere, M. (2006). Elements of effective organizational visions: Implications for organizational 

leadership. In F. M. Nafukho, & H.-C. Chen (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2006 Academy of Human 



Akdere, M., & Conceição, S. C. O. (2006). Integration of human resource development and adult education theories 

and practices: Implications for organizational learning. In F. M. Nafukho, & H.-C. Chen (Eds.), Refereed 

Proceedings of the 2006 Academy of Human Resource Development Annual Research Conference (pp. 295- 

301). Bowling Green, OH: Academy of Human Resource Development. 

Azevedo, R. E., & Akdere, M. (2006). An experimental study of learning styles inventory: Implications for human 

resource development. In F. M. Nafukho, & H.-C. Chen (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2006 Academy of 

Human Resource Development Annual Research Conference (pp. 656-661). Bowling Green, OH: Academy of 


Akdere, M. (2006). Leadership development in graduate school: Implications for quality and performance in 

education. In C. M. Crawford, R. Carlsen, K. McFerrin, J. Price, R. Weber, & D. A. Willis (Eds.), 17th 

International Conference of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Proceedings (pp. 

2103-2104), Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. 

Akdere, M., & Azevedo, R. E. (2005). Organizational development, agency theory, and efficient contracts: A 

research agenda. In R. H. Moorman, & K. D. Kruse (Eds.), Proceedings of the Midwest Academy of 

Management 2005 Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. 

Azevedo, R. E., & Akdere, M. (2005). Training budgets in the eighties and nineties: An update. In R. H. Moorman, 

& K. D. Kruse (Eds.), Proceedings of the Midwest Academy of Management 2005 Annual Conference, 

Chicago, IL. 

Akdere, M., & Azevedo, R. E. (2005). Writing in the workplace: Implications for human resource development. In 

M. L. Morris, F. M. Nafukho, & C. M. Graham (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2005 Academy of Human 

Resource Development Annual Research Conference Vol. 2 (pp. 1071-1078). Bowling Green, OH: Academy of 


Akdere, M., & Egan, T. M. (2005). Higher education-community partnerships: An HRD perspective. In M. L. 

Morris, F. M. Nafukho, & C. M. Graham (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2005 Academy of Human 



Potthoff, S., Akdere, M., & Olson, D. (2005). Theory of performance improvement within long-term healthcare 

organizations: A human resource development perspective. In M. L. Morris, F. M. Nafukho, & C. M. Graham 


Conference Vol. 2 (pp. 835-842). Bowling Green, OH: Academy of Human Resource Development. 

Akdere, M. & Egan, T. M. (2005). An examination of higher education and community partnerships: Implications 

for institutional research. Association for Institutional Research Annual Forum Proceedings, San Diego, CA. 

Akdere, M. (2005). An evaluation of a higher education service organization: Assessing satisfaction and 

productivity. Association for Institutional Research Annual Forum Proceedings, San Diego, CA. 

Akdere, M. (2005). Integration of the fields of adult education and human resource development: Addressing 

the workplace challenges [Poster]. In S. Conceição & L. Ugrina (Eds.), Proceedings of the 24th Annual 

Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, & Community Education (p. 280). Milwaukee, 

WI: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 

Akdere, M., & Foster, R. D. (2005). Career development implications for college readiness and preparation. Twin

Cities Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium Conference Proceedings. St. Paul, MN. 


Azevedo, R. E., & Akdere, M. (2005). Learning styles inventory implications for institutional research: An 

experimental study. Association for Institutional Research in the Upper Midwest Annual Conference 

Proceedings, Bloomington, MN. 

Akdere, M., & Azevedo, R. (2004). Agency theory: Implications for human resource development. In T. M. Egan 

M. L. Morris, & V. Inbakumar (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2004 Academy of Human Resource 

Development Annual Research Conference Vol. 2 (pp. 827-833). Bowling Green, OH: Academy of Human 


Akdere, M. (2004). HRD in community development: A U.S. case study of diverse community development. In T. 

M. Egan, M. L. Morris, & V. Inbakumar (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2004 Academy of Human 



Akdere, M. (2004). Research in higher education: Graduate student perspective. In T. M. Egan, M. L. Morris, & V. 

Inbakumar (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2004 Academy of Human Resource Development Annual 

Research Conference Vol. 2 (pp. 1166-1171). Bowling Green, OH: Academy of Human Resource 

Development. 

Egan, T. M., & Akdere, M. (2004). Distance learning roles and competencies: Exploring similarities and 

differences between professional and student perspectives. In T. M. Egan, M. L. Morris, & V. Inbakumar 


Conference Vol. 2 (pp. 930-937). Bowling Green, OH: Academy of Human Resource Development. 

Akdere, M. (2003). A review and critique of Lin’s theory of social capital and implications for HRD. In S. A. 

Lynham, T. M. Egan, & V. Inbakumar (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2003 Academy of Human Resource 



Akdere, M. (2003). Action research paradigm: Implications for personnel training and development. In S. A. 

Lynham, T. M. Egan, & V. Inbakumar (Eds.), Refereed Proceedings of the 2003 Academy of Human Resource 



UNDER REVIEW 

Azevedo, R. E., Akdere, M. The agency problem in training and development: A research challenge. The Annual 

Meeting of the Academy of Management, Montreal, QB. (Peer reviewed) 

Altman, B. A.., & Akdere, M. Taking action in organizations on workplace bullying: 

hypothetical ratio of pain. Seventh International Conference on Workplace Bullying and Harassment, Cardiff, 

Wales. (Peer reviewed) 

Akdere, M. An investigation of decision making process: Implications for organizational practice. The 2010 

Conference of the Eurasia Business and Economics Society. Istanbul, Turkey: The Eurasia Business and 

Economics Society. (Peer reviewed) 

Altman, B. A.., & Akdere, M. A proposed strategy to examine workplace bullying’s effect on 

performance over time. Seventh International Conference on Workplace Bullying and 

Harassment, Cardiff, Wales. (Peer reviewed) 

REFEREED AND INVITED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS 

Akdere, M. (2009). Quality management in HRD. The 8th International Conference of the Academy of HRD (Asia 

Chapter). Manama, Bahrain. [invited]


Azevedo, R. E., Akdere, M., & Joo, M. (2009, August). Kolb’s learning styles and writing performance. The 

Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Chicago, IL. [invited] 

Akdere, M. (2009, April). Organizational Change in Nonprofit Healthcare Sector: Implications for Quality 

Management. Paper presented at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Helen Bader Institute Spring 

Colloquium, Milwaukee, WI. [invited] 

Akdere, M. (2009, April) Advancing student writing in human resource development. Paper presented at the 

University of Wisconsin System, Office of Professional and Instructional Development’s 2009 Spring 

Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

Akdere, M. (2007, October). Understanding organizational change in nonprofit sector: 

Implications for quality management & practice. Paper presented at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 

Helen Bader Institute Fall Colloquium, Milwaukee, WI. [invited] 

Akdere, M., & Potthoff, S. (2007, June). Understanding organizational change in hospitals: 

Implications for quality management and performance excellence in nursing education. Poster presented at 

Drexel University Nursing Education Institute, Miami, FL. 

Akdere, M. (2006, December). The relationship between quality-focused human resource 

practices and organizational performance outcomes in healthcare organizations. Paper presented at the 

University of Minnesota, Department of Human Resource Education Annual Chautauqua Meeting, 

Minneapolis, MN. [invited] 

Conceição, S. C. O., & Akdere, M. (2006, November). Integration of adult education and human 

resource development in academia: Program implications. Paper presented at the American Association for 

Adult and Continuing Education Annual Conference, Milwaukee, WI. 

Akdere, M. (2006, August). Quality management through human resources: An integrated 

approach to performance improvement. Paper presented at the Global Business and Economics Research 

Conference, Istanbul, Turkey. 

Akdere, M. (2006, May). Improving quality of work-life: Implications for human resources. Paper presented at the 

Global Management & Information Technology Research Conference, New York, U.S.A. 

Akdere, M. (2006, May). Quality management through human resources: A case in healthcare. Poster presented at 

the 21st Annual Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (APA Div. 14) Conference, Dallas, TX. 

Akdere. M. (2006, May). An examination of the relationship between quality-focused human 

resource practices and performance outcomes in long-term healthcare organizations. Paper presented at the 

American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) International Conference & Exposition, Dallas, TX. 

[invited] 

Akdere, M. (2006, March). Achieving diversity in urban settings: Policies related to human 

resource development and adult education. Paper presented at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School 

of Education Research Conference, Milwaukee, WI. 

Azevedo, R., McLean, G., & Akdere, M. (2005, February). Continuing the research for HRD 

theory. Presented at the Annual International Conference of the Academy of Human Resource Development, 

Estes Park, Colorado, U.S.A. 

Azevedo, R., McLean, G., & Akdere, M. (2004, February). Continuing the research for HRD 

theory. Presented at the Annual International Conference of the Academy of Human Resource Development, 

Austin, Texas, U.S.A. 

Akdere, M. (2003, April). Human resource development for community development. Paper 

presented at the 27 th Annual Conference of Pacific Circle Consortium, Minneapolis, MN.

PUBLISHED TECHNICAL REPORTS 


Akdere, M. (2003). Cultural diversity: A case study on assessing the present & planning for the future. Center for 

Urban and Regional Affairs: University of Minnesota. 

Akdere, M. (2002). A field study of appreciative inquiry model: Understanding and developing diverse urban 

communities. Center for Urban and Regional Affairs: University of Minnesota. 

PAPERS IN PREPARATION 

Akdere, M. An analysis of decision making process in organizations: Implications for quality management and 

systemic practice. 

Akdere, M., Egan, T. M., & Verkhohlyad, O. The influence of organizational HRD practices on satisfaction and 

performance: Implications for professionals. 

Akdere, M. Exploring the learning organization in the Turkish context: Implications for employee satisfaction. 

Akdere, M., & Potthoff, S. Examining the organizational change process: Implications for organizational 

outcomes. 

Yilmaz, T., Akdere, M., & Belikirik, D. Organizational mobbing behaviors and employee retention: The case of 

Turkish healthcare industry. 

Potthoff, S., & Akdere, M. Understanding rapid cycle improvement in healthcare delivery. 

Akdere, M., Egan, T. M., & Verkhohlyad, O. The role of support for learning, organization culture and practices: 

Implications for employee satisfaction and performance. 

Akdere, M., & Schmidt, S. W. Measuring the effectiveness of new employee orientation: Employee perceptions of 

the organizational learning. 

Akdere, M., & Potthoff, S. Investigating quality management practices in healthcare: Implications for performance 

excellence in organizations. 

Azevedo, R., & Akdere, M. Agency theory practices and implications for the field of training & development. 

GRANTS 

(2009). Integrating Quality Management in Teacher Professional Development Plans: Enhancing College 

Preparation in Mathematics. University of Wisconsin System Growth Agenda Grant Program. Principal 

Investigator. $127,000 (Funded). 

(2009). Advancing Student Writing in Human Resource Development Project. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 

Office of Academic Affairs Advancing Student Writing in the Majors Project. Principal Investigator. $2,500 

(Funded). 

(2008). Advancing Student Learning Through Quality Management Integration in Urban Schools. University of 

Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Institute for Excellence in Urban Education Grant. PI. $15,000 (Funded). 

(2008). A Multilevel Examination of Leadership Practices in Quality Management: Implications for Organizational 

Performance in Healthcare. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Center for International Education Faculty Travel 

Grant. $500. (Funded). 

(2007). UW-Milwaukee PK-16 Comprehensive Leadership Grant: Enhancing Teacher Development on Behalf of 

Native American Learners. University of Wisconsin System PK-16 Grants Teacher Quality Initiative Grant. Co-PI. 

$28.000 (Funded).


(2007). An examination of learning styles inventory in virtual environment: Enhancing quality of online education. 

University of Wisconsin System. The Office of Professional and Instructional Development Wisconsin Teaching 

Fellowship Program Grant. PI. $10,000. (Funded). 

(2007). Understanding Organizational Change in Nonprofit Sector: Implications for Quality Management 

Practice. Helen Bader Institute Knowledge Management Grant. PI. $4.000 (Funded). 

(2006). Quality management through human resources: An integrated approach to performance 

improvement. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Center for International Business Education & Research Applied 

Funds Program Grant. $2,000. (Funded). 

(2006). Enhancement of AD LDSP 607—Coordination of Staff Development and Training Programs 

Undergraduate Course through International Content. Center for International Education, University of 

Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Course Enhancement. PI. $1,000. (Funded). 

EDITORIAL BOARD 

EDITORIAL POSITIONS 

Human Resource Development International, 2009-present 

Journal of Knowledge Economy and Knowledge Management, 2009-present 

Advances in Developing Human Resources, 2008-present 

The Journal of European Industrial Training, 2009-present 

Is, Guc: The Journal of Industrial Relations & Human Resources. 10.2009-present. 

The International Journal for Responsible Employment Practices and Principles. 10.2009-present. 

Eurasian Business Review, 01. 2010-present 

New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development, 2006-present 

The Center for Research on Developmental Education and Urban Literacy 2005-2008 

The Business Review Cambridge 2006-2007 

REVIEW BOARD MEMBER 

Human Resource Development Quarterly 

Human Resource Development Review 

AD-HOC REVIEWER 

Track Chair Editor, International, Global and Cross-Cultural Issues Proceeding Manuscripts of AHRD 

International Research Conference. Academy of Human Resource Development, 2010. 

Proceedings Manuscripts of AHRD International Research Conference in Asia and MENA, Academy of Human 

Resource Development, 2009 

EBES Special Issue. Emerging Markets Finance and Trade (EMFT). 

Proceeding Manuscripts of International Conference on Managing Services in the Knowledge Economy. Centro 

Lusíada de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Engenharia e Gestão Industrial, 2009. 

Proceeding Manuscripts of AHRD International Research Conference. Academy of Human Resource 

Development, 2008. 

Proceeding Manuscripts of Western Academy of Management Conference. Western Academy of Management, 

2007. 

Proceeding Manuscripts of Eastern Academy of Management International Conference: Managing in a Global 

Economy. Eastern Academy of Management, 2007.




Proceeding Manuscripts of Eastern Academy of Management Conference. Eastern Academy of Management, 2006. 

Proceeding Manuscripts of Midwest Academy of Management Conference. Midwest Academy of Management, 

2006. 


2006. 



The Special Issue on: “Strategic Compensation and Firm Performance”. International Journal of Human 

Resources Development and Management (IJHRDM). 

Proceeding Manuscripts of Eastern Academy of Management International Conference: Managing in a Global 

Economy. Eastern Academy of Management, 2005. 

Proceeding Manuscripts of Midwest Academy of Management Conference. Midwest Academy of Management, 

2005. 


2005. 



The Special Issue on: “Mentoring and Career Development”. Career Development International Journal. 

Book Chapters of Integrating Intellectual Growth and Student Development: The General College Model. In J. L. 

Higbee, D. Arendale, & D. B. Lundell (Eds.). Center for Research in Developmental Education and Urban Literacy. 

University of Minnesota, 2005. 



Best Practices in Access and Retention in Higher Education. The Center for Research in Developmental Education 

and Urban Literacy. University of Minnesota, 2004. 



The Monograph of Multiculturalism in Developmental Education. The Center for Research in Developmental 

Education and Urban Literacy. University of Minnesota, 2003. 



The Monograph of Exploring Urban Literacy and Developmental Education. The Center for Research in 

Developmental Education and Urban Literacy. University of Minnesota, 2002. 

SELECT SERVICE LIST 

Academy of Human Resource Development International Committee Chair, 2008-present. 

Academy of Human Resource Development International Committee Member, 2007-present. 

Academy of Human Resource Development Diversity Committee Co-Chair, 2008-2009. 

Academy of Human Resource Development Diversity Committee Member, 2003-present. 

Academy of Human Resource Development Program Excellence Network Member, 2007-present.


Joseph M. Juran Center for Leadership in Quality, Juran Fellow/Doctoral Awards Committee Member, 2006 – 

present. 

The American Society for Training & Development Excellence in Practice Awards Committee Member, 2007 - 

2008. 

Academy of Human Resource Development, Associate Program Chair, 2006 – 2008. 

Milwaukee Means Business, Advisory Committee Member, 2005 – 2009. 

Milwaukee Public Schools Job Shadow Project, Advisory Committee Member, 2005 – 2009. 

Southeastern Wisconsin Leadership Development Project, Advisory Committee Member, 2005 – 2009. 

Academy of Human Resource Development, Richard A. Swanson Research Excellence Award Committee 

Member, 2004-2005. 

AWARDS & RECOGNITION 

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Program 

Board Member, 2009 

Emerald Literati Network, Highly Commended Journal Article Award, 2008. 

University of Wisconsin Teaching Fellowship, 2007 

OPID Faculty College. University of Wisconsin System, 2006 

American Society for Training & Development, Dissertation of the Year Award, 2005. 

University of Minnesota Council of Graduate Students (COGS), Graduate Student Leadership, 2004. 

University of Minnesota Office of the President, President’s Leadership & Service Award, 2003. 

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS 

Academy of Human Resource Development 

American Society for Quality 

Academy of Management 

Society for Human Resource Management 

American Society for Training and Development 

American Society for Quality Milwaukee Chapter 

American Society for Training & Development South Eastern Wisconsin Chapter 

Metro Milwaukee Society for Human Resource Management

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