His research focuses on employees' willingness to go the extra mile for their organizations, impression management in the workplace, global careers, and the psychological contracts between employers and their employees. David L. Boren Professorship, 2019 University of Oklahoma Regents’ Award for Superior Teaching, 2018 Dean’s Excellence Research Paper Award, 2013 Harold E. Hackler Outstanding MBA Professor Award (Full-Time MBA Program), 2010 Outstanding Reviewer Award, Academy of Management Journal, 2010 Merrick Foundation Teaching Award, 2009 Harold E. Hackler Outstanding MBA Professor Award (Professional MBA Program), 2009 Alumni Teaching Award, 2007, 2008, 2009 Bruce Magoon Master Teacher Award, 2006