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David L. Ford

Researcher at University of Texas at Dallas

Publications -  36
Citations -  765

David L. Ford is an academic researcher from University of Texas at Dallas. The author has contributed to research in topics: Coping (psychology) & Leadership studies. The author has an hindex of 14, co-authored 36 publications receiving 650 citations.

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Exploring the performance effects of visible attribute diversity: the moderating role of span of control and organizational life cycle

TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the effect of racial diversity and gender diversity on firm performance utilizing a contingency framework and highlighted the role of life-cycle stage when modelling the diversity-performance relationship.
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Seeking greener pastures: a theoretical and empirical investigation into the changing trend of foreign direct investment flows in response to institutional and strategic factors

TL;DR: In this article, a generic theoretical model is proposed that provides a holistic conceptualization of the phenomenon of changing trend of FDI flows, integrating both institutional and strategic factors, a rationale for such a change is provided, and the circumstances under which future shifts might take place are identified.
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Organizational stress, psychological strain, and work outcomes in six national contexts: A closer look at the moderating influences of coping styles and decision latitude

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigate the moderating roles of two distinct styles of coping and decision latitude on the relationship between three facets of role stress and psychological strain in six national contexts.
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The effects of two normative structural interventions on established and ad hoc groups: implications for improving decision making effectiveness

TL;DR: In this paper, the impact of structural interventions on group decision quality and group attitudes is examined, and the appropriateness of the techniques in various situations is discussed. But the authors focus on a direct comparison of consensual, nominal, and conventional decision making techniques in established and ad hoc groups.
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Work engagement, emotional exhaustion, and counterproductive work behavior

TL;DR: This paper proposed that work engagement would increase emotional exhaustion for individuals who rated lower in the conscientiousness personality trait, and found a three-way interaction, whereby work engagement increased emotional fatigue for less conscientious individuals who were also neurotic or emotionally unstable, while conversely decreasing emotional fatigues for more conscientious individuals.