Tony Ballard
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PhD Candidate
Kennesaw State Univeristy
Michael J. Coles - Coles College of Business
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2023
2026
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Association of Talent Development (ATD) Greater Atlanta Chapter; Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Scholar Profile
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March 23, 2026 at 5:20:48 PM
Research Areas
Organizational behavior and human resources (OBHR) and veterans
My research interests centers on human resource development and veterans in the workforce, particularly how learning, leadership, and organizational support systems influence career transition, identity, and long-term success. I am especially interested in examining how employees can better leverage veterans' knowledge, skills, and abilities while designing inclusive workplace practices that foster professional development, engagement, and retention. Throughout this work, I aim to contribute research that bridges theory and practice to improve both workforce outcomes and organizational effectiveness.
Research
Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy: A Necessary Condition for Venture Success? (accepted to present at the 2025 Southern Management Association conference; submitted to the Journal of Business Research for publication). Veteran Identity Strain Beyond the Honeymoon-Hangover Stage (Dissertation)
Teaching Experience
MGT 4002 Human Resource Management (asynchronous)
Honors
Best Doctoral Student Paper Award for Track 2 Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the 2025 Meeting of the Southern Management Association
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