Faculty & Research

Thomas J. Allen

Howard W. Johnson Professor of Management, Emeritus
Professor of Organization Studies
Sloan Director LGO/SDM Program

Biography | Publications

Specializing in organizational psychology and management, Tom Allen explores the relationship between organizational structure and behavior, the role of technological gatekeepers in technology transfer, and how a building's layout influences communication. Allen is also a source for stories on international technology transfer, reward systems for technical professionals, and how organizational structure affects project performance. The principal focus of his long-term research is project management in the pharmaceutical and aerospace industries.