Assistant Teaching Professor of Sociology
Program Director of Organizational Leadership
Office: 574D Clark Hall
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Biography
Robert Cote is the Assistant Teaching Professor and Program Director for the Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts Organizational Leadership Program in the School of Arts and Sciences. As a professor, he has been teaching undergraduate and graduate courses for over 12 years.
Robert Cote is an accomplished leader with 25 years’ experience in multiple industries in various management and leadership roles. His experience has focused on driving team commitment, encourage creativity and innovation that inspires a positive and productive culture. He is a transparent leader that utilizes an open and honest communication process to facilitate clear expectations. Throughout his career, he has been regarded as a leader that has been able to adapt to change while inspiring, motivating, and empowering individuals to succeed.
His journal articles include an Ethical Perspective: Ethics in The Pharmaceutical Industry: Vioxx Recall (2021), The Evolution of Social Network Theory: Perceived Impact on Developing Networking Relationships (2019), Motivating Multigenerational Employees: Is there a difference? (2019), Dark Side Leaders: Are their Intentions Benign or Toxic? (2018), Leadership Analysis: Southwest Airlines - Herb Kelleher (2018), Vision of Effective Leadership (2017), and A Comparison of Leadership Theories in an Organizational Environment (2017).
Education
PhD in Organization and Management, Capella University, 2012
Master of Business Administration (Healthcare), Baker College, 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting), Western Michigan University, 1988
Research Interests:
Adaptive Leadership application in Organizations
The Evolution of Darkside Leadership
Effective Leadership utilizing Task and Relationship Oriented Behaviors
Courses regularly taught:
INTDSC 2001 Introduction to Organizational Leadership
INTDSC 4001 Introduction to Organizational Leadership Capstone
