Thomas
Smith, PhD
Dr. Leon A. Bosch '29
Professor of Management
PhD
University of Michigan, 1994
MBA
University of Iowa, 1983
PhD
University. of Michigan, 1980
Area of Expertise:
•Operations
Management
•Financial
Management
•Management
Themes and Values
(London May Term)
Research Interests:
•Strategic Issues in Operations Management
•The Integration of Christian Principles in Management Theory and Practice
•Teaching Curriculum and Pedagogies within a Christian Liberal Arts Management
Program
•Statistical Analysis for Understanding Athletic Outcomes
Selected Publications:
•Smith,
Thomas M. (2007) "Exams as Learning Experiences:
One Nutty Idea After Another," Chapter in Beyond Tests and
Quizzes: Creative Assessments in the College Clasroom, Mazeske,
R.J. and B. A. Mazeske, eds., Jossy-Bass, 71-83.
•Smith,
Thomas M. and Steve VanderVeen (2007) "Toward
a Distinctive Christian Undergraduate Management
Program," Christian Higher Education, Vol. 7,
123-141.
•Smith,
Thomas M. and James S. Reece (1999) "The
Relationship of Strategy, Fit, Productivity, and
Business Performance in a Services Setting," Journal
of Operations Management, Vol. 17,
145-161.
Academic/professional activities:
•Editorial
Review Board, Journal of Operations Management
•Editorial
Review Board, Journal of Biblical Integration in Business
•Member,
Academy of Management
•Member,
Christian Business Faculty Association
Awards/honors:
•Andersen
Outstanding Teaching Award (2011)
•Bosch
Endowed Professorship in Management (2007)
•Hope
College Favorite Faculty Award (2005)
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Professor Smith joined the Hope
College faculty in 1993. He feels blessed to be part of Hope
and the community of Holland. Highlights of his time at Hope
are: co-directing the London May Term since 2002, coaching
the Women's Golf Team from 2000-2005, mentoring countless students,
and working and collaborating with Hope College colleagues.
He also enjoyed working for Herman Miller during a one-year
sabbatical. Prior to working at Hope, Professor Smith spent
5 years in various manufacturing positions with Data General
Corporation in Portland, Maine. Professor Smith loves to relax
with a great book, travel to foreign countries, shoot a round
of golf with no double bogeys, and have long, meaningful conversations
with family and friends over a great meal.
tsmith@hope.edu
(616) 395-7979
Spring 2013 Office Hours:
Mon. & Wed., 9:30-11:00 am or by appt.
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