Christopher G. Bresnahan
4019 Barrett Road (818) 625-6926
Los Angeles, CA 90032 cbresnah@marshall.usc.edu
EDUCATION
2008 Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, APA Accredited Program
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
Dissertation Title: Attachment style as a predictor of group conflict, post-conflict relationship repair, trust and leadership style.
Summary: This study focused on attachment theory and its relationship to trust, conflict, relationship repair and leadership style. Participants were 226 undergraduate students that completed a case analysis project in teams. Results show attachment style differences with respect to interpersonal trust, and a relationship between level of conflict, post-conflict relationship repair and affective trust.
Committee Members: Ian Mitroff. (chair), Rodney Goodyear, James Stone
1998 Bachelor of Arts: Psychology (with Honors)
University of California, Santa Barbara
CURRENT POSITION
Fall 2006- Lecturer
Present Marshall School of Business
University of Southern California
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Interests
I primarily focus on teaching leadership, and helping students achieve a broader set of skills for future endeavors. I am also open to teaching any class within the HRM/OB/Strategy realm.
Fall 2006- Lecturer
Present Marshall School of Business
University of Southern California
MOR 431 Interpersonal Competence and Development
Responsible for design and instruction of undergraduate upper division elective course. Responsibilities include evaluating written personal vision assignments, creating interactive exercises and giving individualized feedback to the students throughout the semester regarding their interpersonal skills.
MOR 571 Leadership and Executive Development
Responsible for the design and instruction of MBA level elective course. Responsibilities include evaluating students critical thinking skills, engaging in case-based instruction and coordinating with SVP and C level guest speakers for the course.
MOR 572 Leadership and Self-Management
Responsible for design and instruction of MBA level elective course. Responsibilities include evaluating presentations, creating interactive exercises and giving individualized feedback to the students throughout the semester regarding their leadership skills.
BUAD 304 Leading Organizations
Responsible for planning and instruction of ten sections per semester. Co-facilitate the Experiential Learning Lab, and provide individualized feedback to students. Also construct exams and create exercises for the course.
Fall 2004- Teaching Assistant
Spring 2006 Marshall School Of Business
University of Southern California
BUAD 304 Organizational Behavior
Taught six sections. Provided weekly lectures in conjunction with another faculty member. Co-facilitated the Experiential Learning Lab, and provided individualized feedback.
Summer 2009 Guest Lecturer
College of Business and Economics
California State University, Northridge
Taught a lecture on attachment theory, leadership and positive psychology for Management 620, an MBA course. Also provided an assessment for attachment style and individual differences.
Spring 2004 Guest Lecturer
Department of Psychology
University of California, Riverside
PSY 49 Introduction of the Psychology of Sport
Responsible for teaching a series of lectures on individual performance and performance consulting. Performed assessments with the students and explored their leadership style in a laboratory/experiential setting.
Fall 2002 Teaching Assistant
Marshall School of Business
University of Southern California
MOR 601 Seminar in Organizational Behavior
Responsible for co-teaching and orientation to the field of organizational behavior for incoming doctoral students in the Ph.D program.
Spring 2006, Teaching Assistant/Guest Lecturer
Fall 2002, Marshall School of Business
Spring 2001 University of Southern California
MOR 557 Interpersonal Dynamics in Organizations
Responsible for co-teaching and running instructional seminars. Also involved in examination construction and assessment of personality characteristics, as well as interpretation of scales with MBA students.
Summer 2000 Guest Lecturer
Department of Counseling Psychology
University of Southern California
EDCO 544 Measurement and the Helping Process
Responsible for lectures on basic performance and intelligence assessment, assisted in examination construction and grading exams.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
8/08-5/11 Researcher
Provided research and planning assistance for USC University Professor Sidney Harman. Engaged in support for various programs and other long-term matters.
7/99-5/03 Supervisor, Hollygrove Home for Abused and Neglected Children
Oversaw the day-to-day functioning, design, and long-term planning of a 17-person division within a 250-person organization. Interacted with organizational representatives, giving input towards organizational direction and facilitated several re-organizations of the front-line employees. Performed selection, evaluation, training, promotion and termination for thirteen positions within the work group. Provided individual supervision with new and long-term front-line employees in terms of performance on a weekly basis. Also involved in outreach with parents and volunteers in terms of recruitment and relationship building issues.
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
Research Interests
Currently, my research focuses on individual differences in the workplace. My primary lens for viewing these differences is attachment theory. I utilize attachment theory to look at leadership style, trust, ethical decision making, and team development issues. I also do research on polymaths, or individuals of exceptional ability in multiple disciplines.
Publications
Bresnahan, C. G. and Mitroff, I. (2007). Leadership and attachment theory. American Psychologist, 62(6), 607-608.
Manuscripts Ready to be Submitted
Alpaslan, C. M. and Bresnahan, C. G. On Pragmatism, Management and Inquiry: An Interview with Ian Mitroff. Prepared to resubmit to the Academy of Management Learning and Education. Paper available upon request.
Bresnahan, C.G. and Alpaslan, C. M. Ethical Decision Making and Attachment Theory. To be submitted in Summer 2016 to Business Ethics Quarterly. Paper available upon request.
Papers in Progress
Bresnahan, C. G. and Alpaslan, C. M. Attachment Theory and Teaching Crisis Management. Target Journal: Journal of Management Education. Partially written.
Bresnahan, C. G. Personality, Emergent Leadership and Group Performance. Target Journal: Leadership Quarterly. Data collection phase.
Bresnahan, C. G. Attachment Theory as a basis for common ingredients in psychotherapeutic modalities. Target Journal: Journal of Counseling Psychology. Partially written.
Books in Progress
Bresnahan, C. G. Polymathic Pondering. Date Unknown.
REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Christopher Bresnahan, Can Murat Alpaslan and Ian Mitroff (2008). The influence of attachment style on ethical decision making: ‘From the cradle to the grave’. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Management.
Chris Bresnahan and Ian Mitroff (2006). Leadership, attachment theory and the workplace: an empirical exploration. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Atlanta.
Yuying V. Tsong, Christopher G. Bresnahan, Rodney K. Goodyear (2003). Empirical Classification of Supervisee Role Behavior. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago.
Rodney K. Goodyear, Christopher G. Bresnahan, Yuying V. Tsong (2003). Integration of Science and Practice: Are Common Factors the Answer? Paper presented as part of the symposium, Integrating Science and Practice---Conceptual Issues and Practical Realities at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago.
Yuying V. Tsong, Casey L. Cooper, David Bowen, Christopher Bresnahan, David McField, Nicole Shotola, & Rodney K. Goodyear (2001). Women's Male Gender-Role Preferences, Partner Characteristics, and Relationship Quality. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
SUPERVISED PYCHOLOGICAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE
11/04-7/05 Advanced Psychological Intern
University of California, Riverside
Hours/Week: 16; Primary Supervisor: Director Brad Compliment, Ph. D
Performed individual therapy in a short-term model, psychodiagnostic testing and treatment planning for students (both graduate and undergraduate) at UCR. Consulted with several sports teams on campus around individual performance skills. Responsibilities included documentation and treatment planning for each client, as well as student organization logistics and consultation.
9/03-8/04 Psychological Intern
University of California, Riverside
Hours/Week: 40; Total Hours 1880; Primary Supervisor: David C. Herzog, Psy. D
Performed individual therapy in a short-term model, psychodiagnostic testing and treatment planning for students (both graduate and undergraduate) at UCR. Consulted with several sports teams on campus around individual performance skills. Responsibilities included documentation and treatment planning for each client, as well as community outreach and consultation on an as-needed basis.
Fall 2001 Practicum Supervisor
Hours/Week: 5; Total Hours: 75; Primary Supervisor: Rodney Goodyear, Ph.D.
Supervised three masters-level practicum students in individual supervision and group supervision. Utilizing audiotapes and videotapes of sessions, discussed issues around interventions, basic tools and clinical orientation.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Spring 2015 Marshall Golden Apple Award
Spring 2013 Excellence in Teaching, Department of Management and Organization
Fall 2011 Steven B. Sample Teaching and Mentoring award nominee
REFERENCES
Ian Mitroff, Ph.D ianmitroff@earthlink.net
Harold Quinton Distinguished Professor, USC (Emeritus)
Thomas Cummings, Ph.D. tcummings@marshall.usc.edu
Chair, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California
Scott Wiltermuth, Ph. D wiltermu@marshall.usc.edu
Assistant Professor, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California
C. Murat Alpaslan, Ph. D can.alpaslan@gmail.com
Associate Professor, California State University, Northridge
Michael Coombs, Ph. D mcoombs@marshall.usc.edu
Associate Clinical Professor, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California
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