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Prof. Thomas J Allen
Professor of Management, Emeritus
Primary DLC
MIT Sloan School of Management
MIT Room:
E62-360
(617) 253-6651
tallen@mit.edu
http://mitsloan.mit.edu/faculty/directory/thomas-j-allen
Areas of Interest and Expertise
Ireland
Management of Technical Professionals, Engineers and Scientists in Organizations
Pharmaceutical Industry
Technological Innovation
Behavioral and Policy Sciences (BPS)
Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship (TIE)
Research Summary
Dr. Allen specializes in organizational psychology and management. He explores the relationship between organizational structure and behavior, the role of technological gatekeepers in technology transfer, and the influence of architectural layout on communication.
Dr. Allen also examines international technology transfer, reward systems for technical professionals, and the impact of organizational structure on project performance. His long-term research targets the pharmaceutical and aerospace industries, addressing principally the issue of project management.
Dr. Allen’s general expertise is in Ireland, management of engineers and scientists, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Recent Work
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