Editor’s note: The following announcement has been released for publication by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Professor Emeritus Jon Werner, a pioneer in the field of management education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 10,000 Google Scholar citations. Google Scholar tracks the number of times a researcher’s work is referenced by other scholars. This remarkable accomplishment underscores the substantial impact and influence of his research within the academic community.

Additionally, Professor Werner ranks #8 worldwide for the search term “human resource development,” #6 worldwide for “HRD,” and #12 worldwide for “workplace learning.” These rankings reflect his leading role in the field, the broad reach of his research, and the global recognition of his work.

Throughout his distinguished career, Professor Werner not only shaped the academic landscape of the University, but also significantly influenced the broader management and HRD communities. His insightful research illuminates the complexities of human behavior and interpersonal relationships within managerial settings, resonating with scholars and practitioners alike.

Jon M. Werner’s most cited article shifts the focus from how employees perceive managerial trustworthiness to the factors that promote trustworthy behavior among managers. By integrating agency and social exchange theories, the article introduces an exchange relationship framework that explores the organizational, relational, and individual elements that influence the development of trust within teams. This research provides valuable insights into the challenges of establishing trust in the workplace (Whitener, Brodt, Korsgaard, Werner, 1998).

Since starting his publishing journey in February 1994, Professor Werner consistently pushed the boundaries of the management field through his innovative research. With over 10,000 citations to his name, his work continues to serve as a beacon of excellence, inspiring future generations of researchers and educators in management studies.

As we celebrate this extraordinary achievement, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and profound gratitude to Professor Emeritus Werner for his invaluable contributions to the advancement  of management education. His tireless efforts and enduring legacy continue to shape the future of the discipline, and we eagerly anticipate the ongoing impact of his work for years to come.

“I am thrilled to have reached this citation milestone,” Werner said. “There is, of course, a form of ‘reverse ageism’ in citation counts, which favors people like me, who have been publishing academic research now for 30 years. But I am most grateful for the opportunity that my various research projects have provided me to impact current and future academics, practitioners, and students.” 

To view Professor Werner’s scholarly work please click here.

More about the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE): 

Wisconsin’s largest business college, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics, is home to the #1 ranked online Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program in the State, of single schools. The College of Business and Economics offers a rich breadth of co-curricular activities to enhance student development and learning outcomes, including award-winning student organizations and applied learning experiences. CoBE is in the top 2% of the world’s business schools, earning both AACSB and AACSB Accounting Accreditation (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). For more information on the College of Business and Economics, visit uww.edu/cobe or email cobe@uww.edu.