Doctor Degree Equivalent, SUNY Buffalo (Law), 1994
Our Faculty
James A. Lynch
Profile
James A. Lynch is interim dean of the Koppelman School of Business and an associate professor of management and law in the Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship Department. He has published in journals such as the Journal of Business Systems Governance and Ethics, Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics and the Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business.
Education
Selected Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
Books and Publications
Friedman, H.H., Lynch, J., and Mintz, C. (2023, forthcoming). "Does Higher Education Provide the Necessary Skills and Competencies to Succeed in the Job Market and Life?" Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 23(7).
Friedman, H. H., Kleiner, D.S., & Lynch, J. A. (2023, forthcoming). Incorporating the creative arts into the study of business ethics. Journal of Business Ethics Education.
Friedman, H. H. and Lynch, J. A. (2023, forthcoming). Voluntary simplicity as a spiritual remedy for hypermaterialism and overconsumption: Perspectives from two of the oldest faiths. Journal of Intercultural Management and Ethics.
Kleiner, D., Friedman, H. H., and Lynch, J. (2022). Innovative approaches to teaching ethics. Proceedings of the NEDSI 2022 Conference, April 7-9, Newark, NJ, 335-354. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2022
Friedman, H. H., Kleiner, D. S., and Lynch J. A. (2022). "Beyond case studies: Alternate methods for teaching ethics with an emphasis on the Jewish tradition." Journal of Intercultural Management and Ethics, 5(1), 11-28. DOI: https://doi.org/10.35478/jime.2022.1
Friedman, Hershey H. and James A. Lynch. "Using the Book of Psalms to Transform an Organization Into a Spiritual Workplace." June 27. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2459990.
Friedman, Hershey H., James A. Lynch and Toby Birnbaum. "Developing One's Ethical Awareness: Using Scripture as a Touchstone." i-manager's Journal on Management.
Friedman, H.H. and J.A. Lynch. "Changing Your Life With Psalms." Beliefnet.com. Availlable at http://www.beliefnet.com/iLoveJesus/Features/Changing-Your-Life-with-Psalms.aspx.
Friedman, H.H. and J.A. Lynch. "There Is Nothing New Under the Sun: The Relevance of Psalms in Today's World." Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2314136. Aug. 21.
Lynch, James A. and Hershey H. Friedman. "Using Lawyer Jokes to Teach Business Ethics: A Course Module." Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2302910. July 29.
Friedman, H.H., J.A. Lynch and P.J. Herskovitz. "Using a Comprehensive Multi-modal Approach to Teach Values and Ethics." SS International Journal of Business and Management Research.
Lynch, J.A. and H.H. Friedman. "Servant Leader, Spiritual Leader: The Case for Convergence." Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics 10.2: 87-95.
Lynch, James A. and Hershey H. Friedman. "Approaching Ethics Through Humor: Using Lawyer Jokes to Teach Ethics." SS (Social Science) International Journal of Business and Management Research 3.6: November.
Friedman, H.H. and J.A. Lynch. "Psalms: Lessons in Values, Leadership, and Character for Today." I-Management. In press.
Lynch, James A. and H.H. Friedman. "What Lawyer Jokes Say About Lawyers: Are Accountants Next?" Journal of the CPA Practitioner.
Friedman, H.H. and J.A. Lynch. "Preventing the Decline and Fall of America: Messages From the Bible." Journal of Business Systems and Governance 7.1. Available at http://www.jbsge.vu.edu.au/issues/vol07no1/Friedman_&_Lynch.pdf.
Friedman, H.H., J.A. Lynch and L.W. Friedman. "Apologies: A Powerful Tool for Personal and Organizational Success." Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business 4.7: 13-31.
Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums
Kleiner, D., Friedman, H. H., and Lynch, J. (2022). Innovative approaches to teaching ethics. NEDSI 2022 Conference, April 7-9, Newark, NJ
Lynch, J.A. and H.H. Friedman. "Using Hymns, Psalms, Speeches, and Music to Instill Values." Annual Meeting of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Meeting. Brooklyn, N.Y., April 5-7.
"The Decline and Fall of the Undergraduate Business Degree: What Can Be Done to Ensure Relevance and Value?" refereed panel session. Annual Meeting of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Meeting. Brooklyn, N.Y., April 5-7.
Pedagogical Achievements
Teaching Award, School of Business, Brooklyn College.