John E. Delery Data-verified

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High Impact

Chair of the Department of Manageme

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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24 h-index 55 pubs 10,073 cited

Biography and Research Information

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John E. Delery's research focuses on understanding various aspects of employee behavior and organizational management. His work has investigated the impact of pay volatility on employee turnover within the trucking industry. Delery has also explored the relationship between executive compensation and factors such as human capital and geographic preferences. His recent publications delve into conceptualizing "quiet quitting" and offer guidance on making conceptual contributions through literature reviews for academic submissions.

Further research by Delery examines employee trajectories, specifically comparing the time-varying impacts of "boomerang" employees (those who return after leaving) with those of new hires. He maintains an active lab website and leads a research group, indicating ongoing scholarly activity. Delery's scholarship metrics include an h-index of 23, with 54 total publications cited over 10,000 times, and he is recognized as a highly cited researcher. He has collaborated with Linna Shi at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville on shared publications.

Metrics

  • h-index: 24
  • Publications: 55
  • Citations: 10,073

Selected Publications

  • The Disquiet of Quiet Quitting: Definitional Clarity, Theoretical Pathways, and Future Research (2026)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Making conceptual contributions through literature reviews: Advice from five years of submissions to human resource management review (2026)
  • Executive Compensation: The Role of Human Capital and Geographic Preferences (2024)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex

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