Kim S. Cameron
Encyclopedia
Kim Sterling Cameron is the William Russell Kelly Professor of Management and Organizations at the Ross School of Business
at the University of Michigan
and previously has served on the faculty of Brigham Young University–Idaho
(formerly Ricks College), the University of Wisconsin–Madison
, Brigham Young University
, and Case Western Reserve University
.
from which he graduated in 1964. He then received a bachelors from Brigham Young University
in 1970. At BYU, Cameron dated Ann Davies
. Latter he met Melinda Cummings who was the daughter of Hollywood actor Robert Cummings
. Melinda's was introduced to BYU as the result of an invitation to visit the campus from M. Russell Ballard
who was on the board of directors of a theatre her father was performing at. They were both involved in BYU stage productions, were members of the BYU Program Bureau (now Young Ambassadors
), and Melinda had the lead role in the film Pioneers in Petticoats
. Melinda joined the LDS church in part because of her experiences in that film.
Cameron also served as Student Body Vice President and was a basketball player at BYU.
Kim Cameron and Melinda Cummings were married. After earning a masters at BYU he became a faculty member at Ricks College. He then went on to earn a Masters and Ph.D. in administrative sciences from Yale University
.
The Camerons are the parents of seven children and have thirteen grandchildren.
For a time Cameron served as president of the Ann Arbor Michigan Stake. He currently serves as Stake Patriarch in the Ann Arbor Michigan Stake.
Cameron has served as Associate Dean of the Marriott School of Management
at BYU
and as Dean of the Weatherhead School of Management
at Case Western Reserve University
. He has written or edited 13 scholarly books and been published in more than 120 academic articles. He co-founded the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship at the University of Michigan, and his work in conjunction with the Center was recognized as one of the top 20 high-impact ideas of 2004 by Harvard Business Review
.
Among other ideas, Cameron advanced the notion that downsizing is not an effective business strategy.
Cameron's latest scholarly work [Positive Leadership] examines the research demonstrating that positive leadership and virtuous practices in organizations lead to extraordinary performance.
Cameron was a member of the high council of the Ann Arbor Michigan Stake.
Cameron wrote several articles for the Encyclopedia of Mormonism
.
Cameron is currently the patrairch of the Ann Arbor Michigan Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Ross School of Business
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business is the business school of the University of Michigan. Numerous publications have ranked the Ross School of Business' Bachelor of Business Administration , Master of Business Administration and Executive Education programs among the top in the country and the...
at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
and previously has served on the faculty of Brigham Young University–Idaho
Brigham Young University–Idaho
Brigham Young University–Idaho is a private university located in Rexburg, Idaho. Founded in 1888, the university is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and transitioned from a junior college to a four-year institution in 2001, known for the greater part of its...
(formerly Ricks College), the University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
, Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
, and Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is a private research university located in Cleveland, Ohio, USA...
.
Biography
Cameron is a Latter-day Saint. He attended Brigham Young High School in Provo, UtahProvo, Utah
Provo is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Utah, located about south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. Provo is the county seat of Utah County and lies between the cities of Orem to the north and Springville to the south...
from which he graduated in 1964. He then received a bachelors from Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
in 1970. At BYU, Cameron dated Ann Davies
Ann Romney
Ann Romney is the wife of American businessman and Republican Party politician Mitt Romney. From 2003 to 2007 she was First Lady of Massachusetts....
. Latter he met Melinda Cummings who was the daughter of Hollywood actor Robert Cummings
Robert Cummings
Charles Clarence Robert Orville Cummings , mostly known professionally as Robert Cummings but sometimes as Bob Cummings, was an American film and television actor....
. Melinda's was introduced to BYU as the result of an invitation to visit the campus from M. Russell Ballard
M. Russell Ballard
Melvin Russell Ballard, Jr. is an American businessman and a religious leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called to serve in the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1985. As a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, Ballard is accepted by the church members as a...
who was on the board of directors of a theatre her father was performing at. They were both involved in BYU stage productions, were members of the BYU Program Bureau (now Young Ambassadors
Young Ambassadors
The Young Ambassadors are a song and dance performing group from Brigham Young University. Since their first international performance at world exposition 1970 in Osaka, Japan, they have performed throughout the United States and over 56 other nations. Their audiences have included the prime...
), and Melinda had the lead role in the film Pioneers in Petticoats
Pioneers in Petticoats
Pioneers in Petticoats is a 44-minute film produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was commissioned for the centennial of the founding of the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association. In it, the main character, Abigail Harper, is chosen as the local president of the...
. Melinda joined the LDS church in part because of her experiences in that film.
Cameron also served as Student Body Vice President and was a basketball player at BYU.
Kim Cameron and Melinda Cummings were married. After earning a masters at BYU he became a faculty member at Ricks College. He then went on to earn a Masters and Ph.D. in administrative sciences from Yale University
Yale University
Yale University is a private, Ivy League university located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States...
.
The Camerons are the parents of seven children and have thirteen grandchildren.
For a time Cameron served as president of the Ann Arbor Michigan Stake. He currently serves as Stake Patriarch in the Ann Arbor Michigan Stake.
Cameron has served as Associate Dean of the Marriott School of Management
Marriott School of Management
The Marriott School of Management is a business school located in Provo, Utah at Brigham Young University , a private university in the United States owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
at BYU
BYU
-Education:* Brigham Young University, a university located in Provo, Utah, USA administered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.**BYU Salt Lake Center, a satellite center in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA...
and as Dean of the Weatherhead School of Management
Weatherhead School of Management
The Weatherhead School of Management is a private business school of Case Western Reserve University located in Cleveland, Ohio. Weatherhead is considered a top-tier business school, with its strongest programs concentrated in organizational behavior, nonprofit business, information systems,...
at Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is a private research university located in Cleveland, Ohio, USA...
. He has written or edited 13 scholarly books and been published in more than 120 academic articles. He co-founded the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship at the University of Michigan, and his work in conjunction with the Center was recognized as one of the top 20 high-impact ideas of 2004 by Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review is a general management magazine published since 1922 by Harvard Business School Publishing, owned by the Harvard Business School. A monthly research-based magazine written for business practitioners, it claims a high ranking business readership among academics, executives,...
.
Among other ideas, Cameron advanced the notion that downsizing is not an effective business strategy.
Cameron's latest scholarly work [Positive Leadership] examines the research demonstrating that positive leadership and virtuous practices in organizations lead to extraordinary performance.
Cameron was a member of the high council of the Ann Arbor Michigan Stake.
Cameron wrote several articles for the Encyclopedia of Mormonism
Encyclopedia of Mormonism
The Encyclopedia of Mormonism is a semi-official encyclopedia for topics relevant to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
.
Cameron is currently the patrairch of the Ann Arbor Michigan Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.