Richard H. Senter, Jr.,Ph.D (emeritus)sente1rh@cmich.edu
 
 

Education

Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1975
M.A., University of Michigan, 1969
A.B., Columbia University, 1966
 
 

Teaching Expertise

Introduction to Sociology
Industrial Sociology
Research Methods
 
 

Research Interests

Industrial Sociology
Sociology of Organizations
Public Policy
State Economic Development

Current Projects
 

 

Selected Publications

Senter, Richard H. and Michael S. Flynn, "Organizing Supply Chains for Japanese Automotive Transplants in the United States."  Forthcoming, 2006.

"Production Workers at Automotive Transplants in the United States (Part 1)," with M. S. Flynn and K. F. Alkire. World Vehicle Manufacturers Analyst, AWKnowledge.com, 2005 (April 15).

"Study Identifies Labour Lessons for US Transplants," with Michael Flynn and Kara Alkire. World Automotive Manufacturing, AWKnowledge.com, 2004 (August 4).

"Getting the Balance Right - Expatriate and Local Managers at Transplants," with M. S. Flynn and M. K. Sims. Automotive Components Analyst, AWKnowledge.com, 2004 (August 20).

Production Workers at Automotive Transplants in the United States (Part 2).” with M. S. Flynn and K. F. Alkire. World Vehicle Manufacturers Analyst. AWKnowledge.com, May 10, 2005.

Why Suppliers Get Cold Feet When They Wade Off-Shore:  Costs of Satellite Plants in a Globalizing Industry," (with Michael S. Flynn and Kara F. Alkire).  World Automotive Manufacturing, 2002 (November): 19-22.

"From Market to Commitment: A New Inter-Firm Relationship in the North American Automotive Supply Chain." (with Michael S. Flynn.)  Mid-American Journal of Business, 2000, 15 (Fall): 21-31.

"Changing Interorganizational Patterns in the North American Automotove Supply Chain." (with Michael S. Flynn.)  Applied Behavioral Science Review, 1999, 7: 59-80.

"The Impact of State Government Research and Development Spending and Other Factors on State Economic Development."  Public Administration Quarterly, 1999, 23(3): 368-384.

"Economic Development and the University: A Case Study of a Troubled University Program." Research in Higher Education, 1996, 37 (4): 367-388.
 
 

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