Eric K. Austin

Dr. Eric K. Austin is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Coordinator of the Master of Public Administration program at Montana State University, where he teaches organization theory, public management, administrtive ethics and other courses. His research focuses on inter-and intra-organizational processes of decision-making in contentious environments, and his work has appeared in Public Administration and Management, Administrative Theory and Praxis, The Journal of Public Affairs Education and elsewhere. Dr. Austin has managed program units in both public and non-profit organizations, and continues to work as a trainer and consultant for organizations both large and small.