The ways technology is leveraged in both public and private sector organizations and how technological implementation changes organizational structure and culture.
How technology affects pedagogy in technology-related academic disciplines.
Courses Taught
TM 130
TM 212
TM 314W
TM 415
TM 510
CET 300W
Selected Publications
Downs, G., Becker, P. (2011). "What factors affect academic performance in an online Technology Management bachelors program?"." Published in the Proceedings of "PICMET 11: Technology Management in the Energy Smart World". Portland, Or.
Downs,G. McAllen, D. (2012) "The effect of intrinsic motivation on success in a technology management undergraduate program". Published in the proceedings of "PICMET 12: Technology Management for Emerging Technologies." Vancouver, BC.
McAllen, D., Downs,G., Ascani, H (2013). "The relationship between prior military education and academic performance in an online technology management undergraduate program." Published in the proceedings of "PICMET 13: Technology Management in the IT-Driven Services". San Jose, CA.
Downs, G., Alfawzan, L (2014). "Exploring the relationship between technological implementation and organizational structure". Accepted for publication in the Journal of Business and Economics.
Downs, G., and McAllen, D. (2014). "Exploring the Relationship between Military Service and Performance in Online Classes." Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 17(4).
Downs, G and McAllen, D (2015). "How Much Do They Know? A Survey of the Foundational Knowledge of Incoming Technology Management Undergraduates". Accepted for publication in the Proceedings of "PICMET 15: Management of the Technology Age", Portland OR.