His areas of research and expertise include strategic decision-making processes, innovation and organizational change processes, business ethics, stakeholder management by corporations, and firm reputation. Mike teaches courses in strategic management and general management, and has used simulations extensively in the classroom. Mike has received both university recognition, as well as student recognition for his teaching excellence. Mike holds a PhD in Strategic Management from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia. Prior to his academic work, Mike worked extensively in the computer software and hardware industry with the Japanese trading firm Kanematsu, with the strategy consulting firm Alliance Consulting, and also in his own independent consulting practice, Arcwise Consulting.