About the Author

Edward C. Tomlinson is a professor in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University, where he teaches compensation and benefits. He holds a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. Dr. Tomlinson's primary research interests include interpersonal trust in the workplace and conflict management. He has published research in scholarly outlets including Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, and Journal of Management Education.