Nathan Hartman PhD
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Biography
Nathan S. Hartman received his Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University and is currently an associate professor at Illinois State University. His primary research interests include organizational citizenship behaviors, employee selection, and leader development. He has authored articles in publications including Journal of Management Development, Organizational Research Methods, Group & Organization Management, Personnel Psychology, and the International Journal of Selection and Assessment. Nathan is a College of Business Outstanding MBA Faculty Award-winner who has also partnered with other faculty to develop leadership programs for students and professionals, Illinois State University's Innovation Consulting Community, and interdisciplinary MBA courses.
Current Courses
MGT 330.001 Management of Projects and Teams
MGT 221.004 Organizational Behavior And Administration
MGT 430.001 Project Management Fundamentals
Teaching Interests & Areas
Organizational Behavior, Leadership, Leader/Manager Development, Project Management, and Employee Selection and Recruitment
Research Interests & Areas
Organizational Behavior, Leadership, Leader/Manager Development, Project Management, and Employee Selection and Recruitment
PhD Organizational Behavior (Management)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
MBA Management
Averett Univeristy
Danville, Va
BS Mechanical Engineering
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Wilma Jean Alexander Teaching Innovation Award
Illinois State University's College of Business
2025
Wisdom’s Torch
Illinois State University College of Business
2025
Best Paper in Teaching Innovations Track
Southern Management Association
2024
Sabbatical
Illinois State University
2018
College of Business Outstanding MBA Faculty Award
Illinois State University College of Business
2016
Wisdom's Torch Award to Support Teaching
Illinois State Univeristy College of Business
2015
Best Paper in Teaching Innovations Track
Southern Management Association
2012
Best Reviewer Award
Careers Division of the Academy of Management Annual Conference
2011
The Standard Products--Dr. James S. Reid Chair in Management
John Carroll University Boler School of Business
2011
The George E. Grauel Faculty Fellowship
John Carroll University
2009
Dean's Scholar
Virginia Commonwealth University College of Business
2004
Grants & Contracts
THE AI-READY GRADUATE: CLOSING THE KNOW-DO GAP IN GOAL SETTING WITH AI LITERACY. Use of GenAI in Teaching and Learning at ISU SoTL Grant Program. Illinois State University. (2025)
College of Business Research Fellowship and University Research Grant program (URG). ISU's College of Business. Illinois State University. (2024)
College of Business Research Fellowship and University Research Grant program (URG). Illinois State University. (2015)
Book, Chapter
Hartman, N., & Conklin, T. Ethics and Leadership. Human Rights and Ethics. IGI Global (2015): 873-891.
Hartman, N., & Conklin, T. Ethics and Leadership: The Role of Prevention and Promotion Oriented Approaches. R. Selladurai & S. Carraher (EDs), Servant Leadership: Research and Practice. IGI Global (2014)
Hartman, N., & Watts, C. Making the Right Impression, but Padding the Estimates. Stories to Tell Your Students: Transforming toward Organizational Growth. Palgrave Macmillan US (2011): 15-17.
Humphrey, R., Kellett, J., Sleeth, R., & Hartman, N. Research Trends in Emotions and Leadership. Research Companion to Emotion in Organizations. Edward Elgar Publishing (2008)
McDaniel, M., Whetzel, D., Hartman, N., Nguyen, N., & Grubb III, W. Situational judgment tests: Validity and an integrative model. Everything you wanted to know about SJTs (but were afraid to ask).. Elsevier Science (2006)
Williams, L., Gavin, M., & Hartman, N. Structural equation modeling methods in strategy research: Applications and issues. Research Methodology in Strategy and Management. Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. (2004)
Hartman, N., McDaniel, M., & Whetzel, D. Gender, race, and ethnic differences on assessment tools used in career guidance and counseling. Measuring up: The ultimate resource on testing for teachers, counselors, and administrators. ESR (2003)
Conference Proceeding
Choudhury, A., Hartman, N., & Coussens, T. Predicting Technology Replacement Timing. Annual Meeting of the National Decisions Sciences Institute 54 (2023): 952-954.
Choudhury, A., Hartman, N., & Coussens, T. Identify Short-Term Trend in Support Services' Demand for Technology. Decision Sciences Institute National Conference (2019)
Choudhury, A., Hartman, N., & Coussens, T. Identify Technology Changeover Timing Using Phone Support Services. Decision Sciences Institute National Conference 49 (2018): 724-726.
Hartman, N., Choudhury, A., & Coussens. Identify Technology Changeover Timing Using Leading Indicator. Decision Sciences Institute National Conference (2018)
Hartman, N., & Williams, L. Demonstrating Sensitivity Analysis: A way to view the common method variance problem.. Academy of Management Annual Meeting (2016)
Choudhury, A., Hartman, N., & Patel, V. Socio-Economic Predictors of Home Value: A Regional Analysis. Allied Academies International Conference 16.1 (2014): 60-61.
Hartman, N., & Watts, C. Appreciating project management complexity: Simulations in the classroom. Midwest Decision Sciences Institute (2012)
Hartman, N., Allen, S., & Miguel, R. Leader Development: Would You Tell Me, Please, Which Way I Ought To Go From Here?. Southern Management Association Annual Meeting (2012)
Journal Article
Hartman, N., & Karriker, J. The Best of Both Worlds: Affiliation and Agency in Traditional and Gig Work Choices. Journal of Career Development 51.5 (2024): 619-636.
Kaufman, P., Hartman, N., Valentin, R., Hunter, G., Jones, J., Zamudio, M., LaMont, R., & Baldauf, K. Design Thinking in the University and the Business Classroom: A Collaborative Search for Solutions. Peter Billington (EDs). Business Education Innovation Journal 16.1 (2024): 222-235.
Kepes, S., Keener, S., McDaniel, M., & Hartman, N. Questionable research practices among researchers in the most research‐productive management programs. Journal of Organizational Behavior 43.7 (2022): 1190-1208.
Hartman, N., & Conklin, T. Books and Posters: Creating Conversations That Result in Learning. Management Teaching Review 6.3 (2021): 223-236.
Karriker, J., Hartman, N., Cavazotte, F., & Grubb III, W. Identity in the Gig Economy: Affect and Agency. Journal of Organizational Psychology 27.2 (2021): 146-159.
Hartman, N., & Karriker, J. Preparing managers for a reconfigured world: management education’s new gig. Journal of Management Development 40.1 (2020): 23-34.
Karriker, J., & Hartman, N. The harder they may fall: Leadership self-efficacy as hindrance to millennial's' leadership development. International Leadership Journal 11.1 (2019): 55-77.
Kaufman, P., Hartman, N., Jones, J., Saripalle, R., & Smudde, P. The Use of Extracurricular Interdisciplinary Project-Based Teams in Higher Education as a Catalyst for Actionable Knowledge. Business Education Innovation Journal 11.1 (2019): 126-136.
Choudhury, A., Hartman, N., & Coussens, T. Key Determinants of Support Services Demand in Instructional Technology Management. Journal Of Information Technology Management 29.2 (2018): 29-39.
Karriker, K., & Hartman, N. Social Media and Dynamic Capabilities: Mining Millennial Resources. Journal of Organizational Psychology (2018)
Taylor, S., Hartman, N., & Lim, J. Customer Journeys through the Eyes of Undergraduate College Students. Journal Of Consumer Satisfaction, Dissatisfaction And Complaining Behavior 30 (2017): 119-138.
Choudhury, A., & Hartman, N. Regional Differential Wealth Effect on Home Value: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Journal of Economics and Economic Education Research 16.1 (2015): 273-290.
Choudhury, A., & Hartman, N. Regional differential wealth effect on home value: A cross-sectional analysis. Journal of Economics and Economic Education Research 16.1 (2015): 273-290.
Hartman, N., Allen, S., & Miguel, R. An exploration of teaching methods used to develop leaders. Leadership & Organization Development Journal 36.5 (2015): 454-472.
Cavazotte, F., Hartman, N., & Bahiense, E. Charismatic Leadership, Citizenship Behaviors, and Power Distance Orientation. Cross-Cultural Research 48.1 (2014): 3-31.
Cavazotte, F., Hartman, N., & Cunha, E. Charismatic leadership, citizenship behaviors and power distance orientation: Comparing Brazilian and U.S. workers. Cross-Cultural Research 48.1 (2014): 3-31.
Conklin, T., & Hartman, N. Appreciative Inquiry and Autonomy-Supportive Classes in Business Education. Journal of Experiential Education 37.3 (2014): 285-309.
Conklin, T., & Hartman, N. Appreciative Inquiry and Autonomy-Supportive Classes in Business Education: A Semilongitudinal Study of AI in the Classroom. Journal of Experiential Education 37.3 (2014): 285-309.
Hartman, N., Watts, C., & Treleven, M. Appreciating the Complexity of Project Management Execution: Using Simulation in the Classroom. Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education 11.4 (2013): 323-334.
Hartman, N., & Conklin, T. A thematic analysis of a leadership speaker series. Journal of Management Development 31.8 (2012): 826-844.
Hartman, N., & Conklin, T. Listening, themeing, and likerting: An analysis of a leadership speaker series. Journal Of Management Development 31.8 (2012): 826-844.
Willimas, L., Hartman, N., & Cavazotte, F. Method variance and marker variables: An integrative approach using structural equation modeling. Organizational Research Methods 13.477 (2010): 514.
Allen, S., & Hartman, N. Sources of learning in student leadership development programming. Journal of Leadership Studies 3.3 (2009): 6-16.
De Pater, I., Van Vianen, A., Humphrey, R., Sleeth, R., Hartman, N., & Fischer, A. Individual Task Choice and the Division of Challenging Tasks Between Men and Women. Group & Organization Management 34.5 (2009): 563-589.
De Pater, I., Van Vianen, A., Humphrey, R., Sleeth, R., & Hartman, N. Task choice and the distribution of challenging tasks among men and women. Group And Organization Management 34 (2009): 563-589.
Hartman, N., & Conklin, T. Music as a mirror: The "choosing my personal theme song" exercise. Organization Management Journal 6.1 (2009): 48-57.
Allen, S., & Hartman, N. Leader development: An exploration of sources of learning. Organization Development Journal 26 (2008): 75-87.
Allen, S., & Hartman, N. Leadership development: An exploration of sources of learning. Sam Advanced Management Journal 73 (2008): 10-19.
McDonald, S., Hartman, N., & Vrana, S. Trait anxiety, disgust sensitivity, and the hierarchic structure of fears. Journal of Anxiety Disorders 22.6 (2008): 1059-1074.
Nguyen, N., Seers, A., & Hartman, N. Team citizenship, satisfaction, and audience perceptions: Putting a good face on impression management. Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management 9 (2008): 148-168.
Watts, C., Mabert, V., & Hartman, N. Information Technology Bolt-on Investment and Usage by Manufacturers. International Journal Of Operations And Production Management 28 (2008): 1219-1243.
Hartman, N., Conklin, T., & Smith, J. What leaders say versus what academics write: The relevance of leadership theory. Sam Advanced Management Journal 72 (2007): 32-39.
Karriker, J., & Hartman, N. Justice as strategy: The role of procedural justice in an organizational realignment. Journal of Change Management 7 (2007): 329-342.
McDANIEL, M., Hartman, N., WHETZEL, D., & GRUBB, W. SITUATIONAL JUDGMENT TESTS, RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS, AND VALIDITY: A META‐ANALYSIS. Personnel Psychology 60.1 (2007): 63-91.
McDaniel, M., Hartman, N., Whetzel, D.L, D., & Grubb III, W. Situational judgment tests, response instructions and validity: A meta-analysis. Personnel Psychology 60 (2007): 63-91.
O'Connell, M., Hartman, N., McDaniel, M., Grubb III, W., & Lawrence, A. Incremental Validity of Situational Judgment Tests for Task and Contextual Job Performance. International Journal of Selection and Assessment 15.1 (2007): 19-29.
Other
Fuller, T., Rosen, J., & Hartman, N. Workplace Violence Primer and Guideline for Industrial Hygienists a Research Report for the American Industrial Hygiene Association. American Industrial Hygiene Association (2016)
Presentations
Facilitating Online Groups Through the Use of Optional Online Office Hours (OOOH!) for Asynchronous Courses. 52nd Annual Conference of Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society. Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society. (2025)
Optional Online Office Hours. Meeting of the Southern Management Association. Southern Management Association. (2025)
Optional Online Office Hours: Practice Informed Insights for Asynchronous Learning. Decision Science Institute's 56th Annual Conference. Decision Sciences. (2025)
Aha!: Building Leader Identity through Moments of Insight During Experiential Learning Exercises. Southern Management Association. (2024)
Identifying Organization-Wide Technology Replacement/Upgrade Timing. Annual Meeting of the National Decision Sciences Institute. (2024)
Repeat Offenders: Emerging Leaders A Tale of Success. Annual Meeting of the Southern Management Association. (2024)
Identity Development in Management Education: Purposeful Integration of Leader Identity Formation. Annual Meeting of the Southern Management Association. (2023)
Predicting Technology Replacement Timing. Annual Meeting of the National Decision Sciences Institute. (2023)
Technology, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and the Continual Flux Faculty Face. annual meeting for the Academy of Management. Academy of Management. (2022)
Broadening our sight: Preparing Students to succeed in the Gig Economy. annual meeting for the Academy of Management. Academy of Management. (2020)
Preparing managers for a reconfigured world: Management education’s new gig. the annual meeting for the Southern Management Association. Southern Management Association. (2020)
Conklin, T.A., Hartman, N.S., Karriker, J.H., & Lanier, P. (2020). The current and future life of the academic: Changing realities for the profession. PDI Presented at the annual meeting for the Southern Management Association St. Pete, FL (Virtual).
Being one of the best: Applying Bain's recommendations to management education. Academy of Management Annual National Conference. Academy of Management Annual National Conference. (2019)
Life-Cycle Cost-Benefit Analysis Algorithm for Equipment Replacement with an App for Decision Making Tool. Prodction and Operations Management Society - Annual Meeting. (2019)
Life-Cycle Cost-Benefit Analysis Algorithm for Equipment Replacement with an App for Decision Making Tool. Production and Operations Management Society. (2019)
Management Teaching PDI. Southern Management Association - Annual Conference. (2019)
Teach my students about the Gig economy, or stay in your lane bro?. Southern Management Association. Southern Management Association, Annual Meeting. (2019)
Cost-benefit tradeoff of technology replacement: Practitioners' guide for 4 years versus 6 years. MBAA International Conference. (2018)
Identify Technology Changeover Timing Using Leading Indicator. Decision Sciences Institute National Conference. (2018)
Superlative teachers: Conversations on applying Ken Bain's. Southern Management Association - Annual Conference. (2018)
Enhancing Student Learning in Quantitative Reasoning Course Through Data Visualization. CTLT Teaching and Learning Symposium. (2017)
Predicting Classroom Technology Support Service's Demand Using Seasonality. MBAA International Conference. (2017)
Questionable Research Practices Among Researchers in Top Management Programs. Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. (2017)
Social Media and Dynamic Capabilities: Mining Millennial Resources. SMS Special Conference. Strategic Management Society. (2017)
Suppose we applied a positive approach to management education. Academy of Management. (2017)