Doctoral Program Alumni Reflections

Reflection from Jochen Reb, Ph.D. 2005

When I first came to The University of Arizona’s Department of Management and Organizations, I had no intention to get my Ph.D. there. At that time, I was a student at Technical University Berlin, Germany. I had only planned to be at the department for a few months to conduct research for my diploma thesis. After that, I wanted to return and get my Ph.D. in Germany. However, I soon realized how much I enjoyed being in the department. The intellectual climate was stimulating and the faculty and staff were very supportive. So, I decided to go for my Ph.D. at Arizona, rather than back home in Germany.

I look back at my time at Arizona with a lot of fond memories. It was a very rewarding time, both personally and professionally. The department provided an environment where I could flourish. The atmosphere was informal, friendly, and supportive, yet I was challenged to develop my skills as a researcher right from the very beginning. The faculty were excellent scholars, yet they were also approachable. Collaborating with different faculty and other Ph.D. students was not only accepted, but encouraged. I feel that my experience at Arizona has equipped me very well with the skills required to take the next step and become a productive assistant professor at a research university. I also continue to treasure the relationships and ongoing collaborations with faculty in the department.

Jochen Reb
Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior
Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Singapore Management University

Dr. Reb received his Ph.D. in 2005. He is currently Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at Singapore Management University. His research interests include organizational and individual decision making, emotions at the workplace, organizational justice, and negotiations. He has articles published or forthcoming in journals such as Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Journal of Management, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Personnel Psychology. He currently serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Management.

  
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