John M. (Jack) Ivancevich, DBA, has a long and distinguished career as a professor, dean, provost, and recognized authority on management and management issues. Dr. Ivancevich is the author or coauthor of over 60 books--as well as an increasing library of Web-enabled courseware--on management, human resource management, and organizational behavior. He serves on a number of boards, business associations, and organizations, and is the recipient of numerous academic awards.

Tom Duening, Ph.D., is a visiting assistant professor in the department of marketing and entrepreneurship at the University of Houston Bauer College of Business. Author of Management 2.0: Managing in the New Economy, Dr. Duening has published numerous articles on entrepreneurship and small business. He consults on business development and new-venture creation for clients of every size, from small to multinational.