Thomas Bateman received his PhD in Business Administration from Indiana University. He is Bank of America professor and management area coordinator in the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. He also taught at Kenan-Flagler Business School of The University of North Carolina to undergraduates, MBA students, PhD students, and practicing managers. He also taught for two years in Europe as a visiting professor at the Institute of Management Development (IMD), one of the world's leaders in design and delivery of executive education. Professor Bateman is an active management researcher, writer, and consultant.