Until Lions write their own history, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter
Dissertation
The topic of my dissertation is the impact of social class background on organizational social networks. More specifically, I am investigating how the influence of one’s class culture imported into organizations and the structure within organizations both contribute to meaningful differences in the composition of social networks such as size, network brokerage, and prevalence of cross-class ties.
Teaching
My objective is to develop professionals capable of critically analyzing complex, real-world challenges to ascertain the best course of action, who have developed the confidence, conscience, and character to execute what ought to be done, not just for themselves, but for everyone affected by their decisions.
Other Research
My current research includes a qualitative research project exploring the sources and consequences of dignity threats for members of different social classes; a quantitative analysis of board composition to investigate the trend towards elitism among corporate leaders; and a project studying the effects of gender, class, and their intersection of individual's propensity to negotiate.
ABOUT
I am the Frank & Donna Oldham Doctoral Fellow and a management PhD Candidate, specializing in organizational behavior and organizational theory, in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. My academic career is driven by current social issues I have witnessed within organizations and in society at large. I feel compelled to contribute in ways that improve the status quo, particularly in terms of addressing inequalities toward disadvantaged groups, both through research and in my capacity as a professor.
CONTACT
Jacqueline Tilton
Frank & Donna Oldham Doctoral Fellow
PhD Candidate, Department of Management
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville AR 72701
jdtilton@uark.edu | 615-838-5669