"The apparent complexity of the human brain's neural network somehow results in smooth human action. The brain has a way of effectively organizing itself. The principles of Self-Management bring that same effectiveness to organizations." - Chris Rufer
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Research
We engage with a wide variety of academic researchers who are exploring research areas pertinent to the development of efficient and effective organizations. We are also committed to supporting relevant research, both financially and through active research/practitioner-organization collaborations. If you are a researcher interested in presenting a research proposal seeking financial or other research support, please contact us.
Current Research Initiatives
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Person-Organization Congruence
Our research partners at Drexel University are investigating what makes someone a "fit" for Morning Star through interviews, personality assessments and social network analysis. -
Peer Regulation Behavior
Typically, feedback on an individual's performance is delivered by their manager, whereas, in a self-managed organization, giving feedback is every colleague's responsibility. A research team at the University of Maryland have conducted a series of interviews and surveys aimed at understanding when and how feedback is delivered at Morning Star. Want to know more? Read their article in the Spring 2012 Synaptein.
