<p>My research interests center on moods, emotions, teams, and leadership. My ongoing work on emotional regulation explores the subtle choices individuals make to manage their emotions in professional contexts. In the domain of teams and leadership, I investigate how leaders respond to dysfunctional team dynamics—such as intragroup conflict—and how teams, in turn, cope with ineffective leadership. More recently, I’ve begun exploring unconventional strategies individuals use to navigate work-related stress, including the role of faith-based beliefs and the complexities of managing difficult relationships. I am also developing a growing line of research on how artificial intelligence is reshaping core issues in management—from team formation and task design to workplace communication and decision-making. In parallel, I regularly lead AI workshops for faculty and doctoral students across institutions, drawing on my expertise in emerging research and teaching applications of these tools.</p>
Courses Taught
- ADMN 575: Behavior in Organizations
- ADMN 912: Managing Self & Leading Others
Research Interests
- Emotion
- Happiness/well-being
- Leadership
- Groups & Teams
Selected Publications
Scott, B. A., Awasty, N., Li, S., Conlon, D. E., Johnson, R. E., Voorhees, C. M., & Passantino, L. G. (2025). Too much of a good thing? A multilevel examination of listening to music at work.. J Appl Psychol, 110(5), 741-753. doi:10.1037/apl0001222
Dishop, C. R., & Awasty, N. (2024). A noisy theory of asking for help that explains why many feel underwhelmed with the help they receive. Organizational Psychology Review, 14(1), 89-105. doi:10.1177/20413866231153102
Young, H. R., Scott, B. A., Ferris, D. L., Lee, H. W., Awasty, N., & Johnson, R. E. (2024). Distances and directions: An emotional journey into the recovery process.. J Appl Psychol, 109(1), 115-134. doi:10.1037/apl0001122
Scott, B. A., Awasty, N., Johnson, R. E., Matta, F. K., & Hollenbeck, J. R. (2020). Origins and Destinations, Distances and Directions: Accounting for the Journey in the Emotion Regulation Process. Academy of Management Review, 45(2), 423-446. doi:10.5465/amr.2017.0448
Sherf, E. N., Sinha, R., Tangirala, S., & Awasty, N. (2018). Centralization of member voice in teams: Its effects on expertise utilization and team performance.. J Appl Psychol, 103(8), 813-827. doi:10.1037/apl0000305
Mitchell, R., Awasty, N., Hanh, R., Griffin, D., & Hollenbeck, J. (n.d.). I’m Not Feeling It: The Role of Affective Diversity in Risk Management and Team Performance. Human Resource Management.
