Ann Mooney Murphy
Professor
School of Business
Education
- PhD (2000) University of Georgia (Strategic Management)
- MBA (1996) University of Georgia (Organizational Behavior and Leadership)
- BS (1991) Villanova University (Accounting )
Research
Top Executives and Strategic Leadership
Corporate Governance
Strategic Decision Making
Corporate Governance
Strategic Decision Making
General Information
Dr. Ann Mooney Murphy is a Professor of Strategic Management in the School of Business. Her research centers on strategic leadership and corporate governance and has appeared in journals such as the Academy of Management Review, the Strategic Management Journal, and The Journal of Management, and has been featured in news outlets such as Fortune, CNBC, and The Washington Post. She teaches courses in strategy, management, and consulting.
Dr. Murphy has held a variety of academic leadership positions. She is currently the Chair of the Management and Marketing Area and leads the senior design experience, which involves students working with 30+ outside organizations. She served as Associate Dean 2010-19. In that capacity, she oversaw the undergraduate programs and helped transform the School from a School of Technology Management to a School of Business, leading the launch of 6 new undergraduate majors and 7 new minors along with other initiatives.
Dr. Murphy received her Ph.D. in Strategic Management and M.B.A. from The University of Georgia, and her B.S. in Accounting from Villanova University. She is a former CPA licensed in the state of New York.
Dr. Murphy has held a variety of academic leadership positions. She is currently the Chair of the Management and Marketing Area and leads the senior design experience, which involves students working with 30+ outside organizations. She served as Associate Dean 2010-19. In that capacity, she oversaw the undergraduate programs and helped transform the School from a School of Technology Management to a School of Business, leading the launch of 6 new undergraduate majors and 7 new minors along with other initiatives.
Dr. Murphy received her Ph.D. in Strategic Management and M.B.A. from The University of Georgia, and her B.S. in Accounting from Villanova University. She is a former CPA licensed in the state of New York.
Institutional Service
- Management & Marketing Academic Committee Chair
- Marketing & Management Area Coordinator Chair
- Board of Trustee committee on Nominating and Corporate Governance Member
- Committee on Committees Chair
- Faculty Senate Member
Consulting Service
Dr. Murphy serves as an independent strategy consultant. Her work is focused on facilitating strategic planning retreats and meetings and working with boards and leadership teams to help them develop effective strategic plans.
Prior to academia, she worked for large firms (PwC; Arthur Andersen), both in strategy and as an auditor (accounting).
Prior to academia, she worked for large firms (PwC; Arthur Andersen), both in strategy and as an auditor (accounting).
Honors and Awards
Examples of Awards include -
* 2023 Humphries Distinguished Associate Professor Teaching Award (given to one professor across Stevens at the rank of Associate Professor)
* 2021 Best Paper, Academy of Management Conference (Virtual)
* 2020 Excellence in All We Do Award, Stevens
* 2020 Best Paper Finalist, Strategic Leadership Governance, Strategic Management Society Conference (Virtual)
* 2017 Honorable Mention, Best Paper Award. Strategic Leadership Governance, Strategic Management Society Conference (Houston)
* 2016 Best Reviewer Award, Strategic Management Society Conference (Berlin)
* 2014 Exemplary Leadership Award, Stevens
* 2023 Humphries Distinguished Associate Professor Teaching Award (given to one professor across Stevens at the rank of Associate Professor)
* 2021 Best Paper, Academy of Management Conference (Virtual)
* 2020 Excellence in All We Do Award, Stevens
* 2020 Best Paper Finalist, Strategic Leadership Governance, Strategic Management Society Conference (Virtual)
* 2017 Honorable Mention, Best Paper Award. Strategic Leadership Governance, Strategic Management Society Conference (Houston)
* 2016 Best Reviewer Award, Strategic Management Society Conference (Berlin)
* 2014 Exemplary Leadership Award, Stevens
Selected Publications
Select publications include -
Mooney, A, Song, R. & Zhang,Y. 2025 (published online; forthcoming in print). The power of posting: An examination of CEO social media celebrity attainment. Journal of Management Studies (FT50), special issue on ‘managing social impressions in a complex and evolving world’.
Zhang, Y, Mooney, A. & Ozgen, S. 2025. Racial minorities in strategic leadership: An integrative review and future research roadmap. Leadership Quarterly (ABS4*). Special Review Issue. 36(1): 1-12
Ozgen, S. & Mooney, A. & Zhou, Y. 2025. CEO power: A review, critique, and future research directions. Journal of Management (FT50), Special Review Issue. 51(1), 132-171.
Jeong, S., Mooney, A., Zhang, Y. & Quigley, T. 2023. How do investors really react to the appointment of Black C.E.O.s? Strategic Management Journal (FT50), 40(7): 1733-1752. Covered by 12+ news outlets, including The Washington Post, Fortune, and CNBC.
Mooney, A. 2022. Invited to the party but not allowed to dance?: Examining Strategic Decision Making Inclusion of Female Executives. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal.
Mooney, A., Zhang, Y., Mithani, M. & Mahoney, M. 2022. Top executive commitment to digital transformation initiatives and the importance of digital savviness. Technical Analysis & Strategic Management, 1-13.
Mooney, A., Brown, J. & Ward, A. 2021. The effects of director tenure on monitoring and advising; New insights from behavioral governance and learning theories. Corporate Governance: International Review, 29(5): 479-495.
Amason, A.C. & Mooney, A. 2008. Icarus’ paradox revisited: An examination of the relationship between past performance and strategic decision making. Strategic Organization, 6(4): 407-434.
Mooney, A., Holahan, P. & Amason, A. 2007. Don’t take it personally: Exploring cognitive conflict as a mediator of affective conflict. Journal of Management Studies (FT50), 44 (5): 733-758.
Hambrick, D.C., Finkelstein, S. & Mooney, A. 2005. Executive job demands: New insights for explaining strategic decisions and leader behaviors. Academy of Management Review (FT50), 30: 472-491.
Hambrick, D.C., Finkelstein, S. & Mooney, A. 2005. Executives sometimes lose it, just like the rest of us. Academy of Management Review (FT50), 30 (3): 503-508.
Finkelstein, S. & Mooney, A. 2003. Not the usual suspects: How to use board process to make boards better. Academy of Management Executive, 17: 101-113. (Finalist for the AME Annual Best Paper Award)
Note: FT50 refers to journals appearing on the Financial Times top 50 Business School journals.
Mooney, A, Song, R. & Zhang,Y. 2025 (published online; forthcoming in print). The power of posting: An examination of CEO social media celebrity attainment. Journal of Management Studies (FT50), special issue on ‘managing social impressions in a complex and evolving world’.
Zhang, Y, Mooney, A. & Ozgen, S. 2025. Racial minorities in strategic leadership: An integrative review and future research roadmap. Leadership Quarterly (ABS4*). Special Review Issue. 36(1): 1-12
Ozgen, S. & Mooney, A. & Zhou, Y. 2025. CEO power: A review, critique, and future research directions. Journal of Management (FT50), Special Review Issue. 51(1), 132-171.
Jeong, S., Mooney, A., Zhang, Y. & Quigley, T. 2023. How do investors really react to the appointment of Black C.E.O.s? Strategic Management Journal (FT50), 40(7): 1733-1752. Covered by 12+ news outlets, including The Washington Post, Fortune, and CNBC.
Mooney, A. 2022. Invited to the party but not allowed to dance?: Examining Strategic Decision Making Inclusion of Female Executives. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal.
Mooney, A., Zhang, Y., Mithani, M. & Mahoney, M. 2022. Top executive commitment to digital transformation initiatives and the importance of digital savviness. Technical Analysis & Strategic Management, 1-13.
Mooney, A., Brown, J. & Ward, A. 2021. The effects of director tenure on monitoring and advising; New insights from behavioral governance and learning theories. Corporate Governance: International Review, 29(5): 479-495.
Amason, A.C. & Mooney, A. 2008. Icarus’ paradox revisited: An examination of the relationship between past performance and strategic decision making. Strategic Organization, 6(4): 407-434.
Mooney, A., Holahan, P. & Amason, A. 2007. Don’t take it personally: Exploring cognitive conflict as a mediator of affective conflict. Journal of Management Studies (FT50), 44 (5): 733-758.
Hambrick, D.C., Finkelstein, S. & Mooney, A. 2005. Executive job demands: New insights for explaining strategic decisions and leader behaviors. Academy of Management Review (FT50), 30: 472-491.
Hambrick, D.C., Finkelstein, S. & Mooney, A. 2005. Executives sometimes lose it, just like the rest of us. Academy of Management Review (FT50), 30 (3): 503-508.
Finkelstein, S. & Mooney, A. 2003. Not the usual suspects: How to use board process to make boards better. Academy of Management Executive, 17: 101-113. (Finalist for the AME Annual Best Paper Award)
Note: FT50 refers to journals appearing on the Financial Times top 50 Business School journals.
Courses
Examples of courses taught include -
Senior Design and Business Consulting (Undergraduate)
Strategic Management (MBA)
Strategic Leadership (MBA)
Theories in Management Research (PhD)
Organizational Behavior and Social Psychology (Undergraduate & Graduate)
Senior Design and Business Consulting (Undergraduate)
Strategic Management (MBA)
Strategic Leadership (MBA)
Theories in Management Research (PhD)
Organizational Behavior and Social Psychology (Undergraduate & Graduate)