Joe Byrnes

Joe Byrnes

  • Professor Emeritus, Management
  • Ph.D. in Management, Northwestern University
  • M.S. in Management, Northwestern University
  • M.S. in Sociology, Northwestern University
  • B.S. in Business, St. Joseph's University

Teaching Interests

Negotiating

Research Interests

Negotiating

Consulting/Practice Interests

Negotiating; Labor Relations; Collective Bargaining

Bio

Dr. Joseph F. Byrnes is a Professor of Management at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Previously, he was the Dean of the Graduate School of Business and the Chairperson of the Management Department at Bentley University.

Dr. Byrnes received his PhD in Management from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He also received an MS in Management and an MA in Sociology from Northwestern University and a BS in Business from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In 1996, Professor Byrnes was honored by receiving the Gregory H. Adamian Award for Teaching Excellence at Bentley University.

Professional Memberships

  • Academy of Business Education 2000-09-01 - Present
  • Academy of Management 1973-09-01 - Present

    • Awards and Honors

  • Most Memorable Faculty Member from the Bentley Class of 2006, Bentley University Senior Class
  • Gregory H. Adamian Award for Teaching Excellence at Bentley University, Bentley University

    • Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions

    Journal Articles

  • Byrnes, J. F., Byrnes, M. (2007). I Hate Groups!. Academic Programs, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, (11) 5 1.
  • Byrnes, J. F., Byrnes, M. (2007). I Hate Groups!. The Teaching Professor, (21) 5 1.
  • Byrnes, M., Byrnes, J. F. (2007). Quizzes are the Right Answer. The Teaching Professor, (21) 3 3.
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1991). The Killer Group. Journal of Management Education, (15) 4 478-485.
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1990). Negotiating with Your Professor: An In-Class Simulation. Negotiation Journal, (6) 2 189-196.
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1988). Managing in the Modern Information-based Organization. Clinical Laboratory Management Review, (2) 3 137-143.
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1987). Creative Confrontations: The Art of Negotiating. Trainer's Workshop, (2) 2 Nov-64.
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1987). Negotiating: Master the Ethics. Personnel Journal, (66) 6 97-101.
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1987). Ten Guidelines for Effective Negotiating. Business Horizons, (30) 3 12-Jul.
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1986). Applying Negotiating Theory to Real-Life Bargaining Situations on the Municipal Level. Journal of Collective Negotiations, (15) 1 25-30.
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1986). Connecting Organizational Politics and Conflict Resolution. Personnel Administrator, (31) 6 47-51.

    • Books

  • Byrnes, J. F. (1986). Managing and Resolving Conflict 147. Watertown, Massachusetts: American Management Association

    • Book Chapters

  • Byrnes, J. F., Byrnes, M. (2009). Dealing with Students Who Hate Working in Groups Special Report on Group Work. Madison, Wisconsin: Magna Publications
  • Byrnes, J. F. (2000). Negotiating with Your Professor: An In-Class Simulation . Cambridge, Massachusetts: PON Books
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1993). Ten Guidelines for Effective Negotiating Negotiation: Readings, Exercises and Cases (Second Edition), Lewicki, R., et. al., Richard D. Irwin, Homewood, Illinois, 1993. Homewood, Illinois: Richard D. Irwin

    • Conference Proceedings

  • Byrnes, J. F., Byrnes, M. (2010). “Simple Methods for the Internet Age: Dinosaur Faculty Engaging Millennium Students” OBTS (Organizational Behavior Teaching Society) University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

    • Other Scholarly Work

  • Byrnes, J. F. The Political Inventory Questionnaire. Pearson Education Inc. (Canada) .

    • Presentations

  • Byrnes, J. F. (2014). “Effective Speaking” Presented at the Delta Sigma Pi (professional business fraternity) Effective Speaking Seminar Bentley University
  • Byrnes, J. F. (2012). “Human relations, labor relations and personnel aspects of the Filene‚Äôs Basement operation in downtown Boston” Presented at the Valente Center Filene‚Äôs Basement: Voices from the Basement Bentley University
  • Byrnes, J. F. (2011). “Negotiating Skills for Employment in the United States” Presented at the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA), the Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS), and Graduate Career Services (GCS) Employment and the International Student Bentley University
  • Byrnes, J. F., Byrnes, M. (2010). “Simple Methods for the Internet Age: Dinosaur Faculty Engaging Millennium Students” Presented at the OBTS (Organizational Behavior Teaching Society) OBTC 2010 (Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference) University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  • Byrnes, J. F. (2009). “Frontiers in the Journey for Quality MBA & PhD Programs: MBA and PhD Relevance” Presented at the Academy of Management Academy of Management 2009 Annual Meeting Chicago, Illinois
  • Byrnes, J. F. (2007). “Virtual Learning: Sensitivity and Values” Presented at the Academy of Management 2007 Annual Meeting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Byrnes, J. F. (2006). “Intermediate and Advanced Negotiation Skills” Presented at the Bentley University Alumni Association Bentley University Alumni Association Bentley University
  • Byrnes, J. F. (2006). “Beginning Negotiation Skills” Presented at the Bentley University Alumni Association Bentley University Alumni Association Bentley University
  • Byrnes, J. F. (2005). “Negotiating a Deal-From Cars to Work” Presented at the Society for the Advancement of Management Society for the Advancement of Management Bentley University
  • Byrnes, M., Byrnes, J. F. (2005). “Weekly Content Questions: A Successful Combination of Active Learning and Assessment” Presented at the Teaching Professor Conference Schaumburg, Illinois
  • Byrnes, J. F. (2004). “Negotiation Strategies”
  • Byrnes, J. F. (2004). “Negotiating Skills for CEOs” Presented at the CEO Resources Group CEO Resources Group Whitman, Massachusetts
  • Byrnes, J. F. (2003). “Negotiating Skills” Presented at the McCallum Graduate School of Business Alumni Association McCallum Graduate School of Business Alumni Association Waltham, Massachusetts
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1999). “Interactive Videotaped Examinations: A Pedagogical Tool for the 21st Century, Symposium on Negotiating Pedagogical Initiatives” Presented at the Academy of Management Academy of Management 1999 Annual Meeting Chicago, Illinois
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1998). “Active Learning in the First Class Meeting” Presented at the New England Faculty Development Consortium 1998 Conference of the New England Faculty Development Consortium Worcester, Massachusetts
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1997). “Negotiation Techniques” Presented at the Boston MBA Career Consortium Boston MBA Career Consortium Wellesley, Massachusetts
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1996). “Creating Effective Student Groups” Presented at the Massachusetts Faculty Development Consortium 10th Annual Conference of the Massachusetts Faculty Development Consortium Worcester, Massachusetts
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1995). “Negotiation Skills” Presented at the Clark University International Careers Consortium Worcester, Massachusetts
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1995). “Negotiating Skills” Presented at the South Shore Chapter of the Bentley Alumni Association South Shore Chapter of the Bentley Alumni Association Quincy, Massachusetts
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1995). “Negotiating Skills” Presented at the Bentley University Alumni Association 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Bentley Graduate School of Business Waltham, Massachusetts
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1994). “Negotiating and Risk Taking” Presented at the Chamber of Commerce Waltham/West Suburban Chamber of Commerce Waltham, Massachusetts
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1990). “Advanced Negotiating Skills” Presented at the Massachusetts Association of Pupil Personnel Administrators Massachusetts Association of Pupil Personnel Administrators Newton, Massachusetts
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1988). “How To Be a Better Negotiator” Presented at the Metrowest Chamber of Commerce Metrowest Chamber of Commerce Framingham, Massachusetts

    • Reviews

  • Byrnes, J. F. (1996). Review of Beyond Machiavelli: Tools for Coping with Conflict. , (21) 1 303.
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1994). Review of International Multilateral Negotiation: Approaches to the Management of Complexity. , (VII) 1 187-188.
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1994). Review of Negotiating at an Uneven Table: Developing Moral Courage in Resolving our Conflicts. , (VII) 4 173-174.
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1994). Review of The Bargaining Manager: Enhancing Organizational Results Through Effective Negotiation. , (VII) 1 194-195.
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1994). Review of Understanding Organizations: How Understanding the Ways Organizations Actually Work Can Be Used to Manage Them Better. , (VII) 3 188-190.
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1993). Review of Predicting Success in Higher-Level Positions: A Guide to the System for Testing and Evaluation of Personnel. , (V) 2 199-200.
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1990). Review of The New Unionism: Employee Involvement in the Changing Corporation. , (II) 2 125-126.
  • Byrnes, J. F. (1984). Review of Costing Human Resources: The Financial Impact of Behavior in Organizations. , (9) 2 370-371.

    • Service

    Service: Department

  • Committee Member for Management Department Planning Committee 9/1/14 - Present
  • Committee Chair for Management Department Chair Search 1/1/15 - 11/10/15
  • Committee Chair for Human Resources Management Concentration Planning Group 9/1/13 - 12/31/14
  • Committee Member for Sales Program Planning Group 9/1/12 - 9/30/14
  • Committee Chair for Management Department Chair Review and Re-election Process 6/1/13 - 9/30/13
  • Committee Member for Bentley Admissions Open House Events 4/6/13 - 9/29/13
  • Committee Member for Human Resources Management Faculty Search Committee 5/1/13 - 7/31/13
  • Committee Member for Strategy Faculty Search Committee 9/1/12 - 12/31/12
  • Committee Member for Management Department Teaching Committee 9/30/11 - 6/30/14
  • Course Coordinator for Negotiating Course Evaluator 9/1/11 - 5/31/14
  • Committee Member for Faculty Mentor Program 1/1/11 - 5/31/14
  • Committee Chair for Management Department Chair Search Committee 9/1/10 - 12/31/10
  • Committee Member for Strategy Search Committee 1/1/09 - 12/31/10
  • Committee Chair for OB/OT Search Committee 1/1/08 - 12/31/09
  • Committee Chair for Management Department Full Professors Personnel Committee 1/1/06 - 12/31/09
  • Committee Chair for Management Department Curriculum Committee 1/1/03 - 12/31/04
  • Committee Member for Management Department Teaching Profiles Task Force 7/1/03 - 12/31/03
  • Committee Chair for Management Department Curriculum Committee 1/1/96 - 12/31/98
  • Committee Member for Recruitment and Human Resources Planning Committee 1/1/95 - 12/31/01
  • Committee Chair for Department Chair Search Committee 1/1/93 - 12/31/08
  • Mentor (Faculty) for Personnel Management Association 1/1/80 - 12/31/87

    • Service: Professional

  • Editorial Review Board Member for 2013 ABE/FEA annual conference (Academy of Business Education/Financial Education Association) 1/1/13 - 4/1/13

    • Service: University

  • Committee Member for Dean's Advisory Committee on Phased Faculty Retirement 9/1/13 - 5/31/14
  • Special Institutional Assignment for Marketing Department Consultant 7/1/13 - 5/31/14
  • Special Institutional Assignment for Bentley Professional MBA Program Enrollment Advisor 1/1/13 - 5/31/14
  • Administrative Assignment, Other for Advisor to Dean Chip Wiggins, Andy Aylesworth and the Bentley Marketing Department 11/8/11 - 7/1/13
  • Special Institutional Assignment for Advisor to the Academic Standards Committee 1/1/12 - 4/30/12
  • Task Force Member for Communication Across the Curriculum Committee 9/1/10 - 1/31/16
  • Task Force Member for Curriculum Review Committee for the Evening MBA 1/27/11 - 5/5/11
  • Committee Member for Graduate Life Cycle Working Group 7/1/08 - 10/1/08
  • Committee Member for Academic Integrity Advisory Council 7/1/07 - Present
  • Committee Chair for Ad Hoc Honors Program Evaluation Task Force 7/1/06 - 12/31/06
  • Committee Member for General Business Core Review Task Force 7/1/06 - 12/31/06
  • Committee Member for Academic Integrity Board 7/1/04 - Present
  • Committee Member for Honors Council 7/1/04 - 6/30/09
  • Committee Member for Promotion Criteria Review Committee 7/1/04 - 12/31/04
  • Committee Member for Faculty Evaluation Procedures Committee 7/1/02 - 6/30/05
  • Committee Member for Wilder Teaching Professorships Search Committee 7/1/02 - 12/31/02
  • Committee Member for Dean of Arts and Sciences and General Education Search Committee 7/1/01 - 6/30/02
  • Committee Chair for Learning Assessment Committee 7/1/00 - 6/30/02
  • Committee Chair for Ad Hoc Conciliation Committee 1/1/00 - 12/31/01
  • Committee Member for Academic Administration Reorganization Committee 7/1/00 - 6/30/01
  • Committee Member for Planning and Evaluation Chapter NEASC Subcommittee 7/1/00 - 6/30/01
  • Committee Chair for Promotion and Tenure Committee 7/1/00 - 6/30/01
  • Committee Member for Promotion and Tenure Committee 7/1/98 - 6/30/01
  • Committee Chair for Curriculum Implementation Task Force 1/1/97 - 12/31/99
  • Committee Member for Undergraduate Dean Search Committee 1/1/97 - 12/31/98
  • Committee Member for Director of Career Services Search Committee 1/1/96 - 12/31/97
  • Committee Member for Curriculum Committee 1/1/93 - 12/31/96
  • Committee Chair for AACSB Curriculum Content and Evaluation Subcommittee 1/1/93 - 12/31/94
  • Committee Chair for Faculty Senate 1/1/89 - 12/31/92
  • Dean for Graduate Council 1/1/89 - 12/31/92
  • Dean for Dean's Executive Council 1/1/89 - 12/31/92
  • Committee Member for Curriculum Committee 1/1/88 - 12/31/89
  • Committee Chair for Promotion and Tenure Committee 7/1/85 - 6/30/87
  • Committee Member for Promotion and Tenure Committee 7/1/84 - 6/30/87
  • Committee Member for Salary and Benefits Committee 1/1/82 - 12/31/84