His broad area of research interest lies at the dynamic interface between the organization and its institutional environment. He is also interested in the relationship between institutions and values, and how firm actions reflect values that sustain meaningful institutions. Empirically, he focuses on studying organizations within the context of corporate social responsibility, business ethics, and firm/stakeholder relations. Related publications include the textbook Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (3rd edition, Sage, 2013). He received his Ph.D. in Management from the University of Texas at Austin.