Melissa Woodard
Associate Professor
(formerly Melissa Barringer)
Telephone: 413-545-5628
Email: mwoodard@mgmt.umass.edu
Office: SOM 220D
Web Site: Melissa Woodard
Currently Teaching: MGT 314
Previously Taught: MGT 334
Ph.D. in Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University, 1992
M.S. in Social Work, University of Tennessee, 1976
B.S. in Psychology, St. Lawrence University, 1972
Selected Publications:
With McComb, S.A. and Bourne, K.A. "The Construction Zone of Part-Time Employment Research: Using a Roadmap to Guide our Way." In F. J. Yammarino & F. Dansereau (eds.), Research in Multi-Level Issues, Volume 3, Boston: Elsevier/JAI Press, 79-88. 2004.
With McComb, S.A. and Bourne, K.A. "Understanding Part-Time Work Arrangements: A Multi-Level Perspective," In F. J. Yammarino & F. Dansereau (eds.), Research in Multi-Level Issues, Volume 3, Boston: Elsevier/JAI Press, 3-55. 2004.
With McComb, S.A. and Bourne, K.A. “Reconciling the Paradox of Part-Time Service Workers: Strategies for Managers.” Organizational Dynamics, 32: 342-356, 2003.
With Marler, J. and Milkovich, G. “Boundaryless and Traditional Temporary Employees: Worlds Apart.” Journal of Organizational Behavior, 23: 425-453, 2002.
With Karren, R. “A Review and Analysis of the Policy-Capturing Methodology in Organizational Research: Guidelines for Research and Practice.” Organizational Research Methods, 5: 337-361. 2002.
With Milkovich, G. “A Theoretical Exploration of the Adoption and Design of Flexible Benefit Plans: A Case of Human Resource Innovation,” Academy of Management Review, 23: 305-324. 1998.
With Milkovich, G. “Employee Health Insurance Decisions in a Flexible Benefits Environment,” Human Resource Management, 34: 293-315. 1996.
With Mitchell, O. “Workers’ Preferences Among Company-Provided Health Insurance Plans.” Industrial and Labor Relations Review, 48: 141-152. 1994.
With Mitchell, O. “Health Insurance Choice and Older Workers,” In O. Mitchell (ed.), As the Workforce Ages: Costs, Benefits, and Policy Challenges, Ithaca, NY: ILR Press, 125-146. 1993.
Academic and Professional Activities:
Member: Massachusetts Society of Professors Executive Committee
Member: Academy of Management
