Faculty Profile

Tim Hawkins

Title
Associate Professor
Department
Logistics and Operations Management
College
College of Business

    

    

      


                          

            
Curriculum Vitae

            

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Education

            



  

  


  
PhD, University of North Texas, 2007. 
Major: Marketing
Degree Specialization: Logistics; Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Dissertation Title: Explaining Buyer Opportunism In Business-To-Business Relationships
MS, Wilmington College, 1997. 
Major: Human Resources Management
BS, Western Kentucky University, 1993. 
Major: Civil Engineering Technology





          

        
                

          
Current Scheduled Teaching*


          
LSCM 6950.703, Doctoral Dissertation, Summer 2023 


          
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Previous Scheduled Teaching*


            
                    

                    LSCM 6950.714, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2023 
                    

                    LSCM 4360.001, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    OPSM 5840.007, Strategic Supply Management, Spring 8W2 2023 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 6950.701, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2022 
                    

                    LSCM 4360.001, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    OPSM 5840.080, Strategic Supply Management, Fall 8W2 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.001, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 6041.001, Supply Chain Strategy, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 6950.701, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2021 
                    

                    LSCM 4360.001, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    OPSM 5840.080, Strategic Supply Management, Fall 8W2 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    OPSM 5840.086, Strategic Supply Management, Fall 8W2 2021 Syllabus
                    

                    LSCM 4360.001, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    OPSM 4810.501, Purchasing and Materials Management, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.001, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 6900.701, Special Problems, Fall 2020 
                    

                    OPSM 5840.007, Strategic Supply Management, Fall 8W2 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    OPSM 5840.777, Strategic Supply Management, Fall 8W2 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    OPSM 4810.001, Purchasing and Materials Management, Summer 5W2 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    LSCM 4360.001, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Spring 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    LSCM 6900.701, Special Problems, Spring 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    LSCM 4360.003, Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    OPSM 5840.080, Strategic Supply Management, Fall 8W2 2019 Syllabus SPOT

          


          
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  higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for
  undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.
  

        

      

    

  

  
  	

	

	  

		

		   
Published Publications



  

  
Published Intellectual Contributions


  
Abstracts and Proceedings
Niranjan, S., Hawkins, T. G., Savitskie, K., Hong, S., Bani-Hani, S.  (2021). The Role of Supply Chain Agility and Collaborative Activities on Firms Operational Performance. Other. 2022 POMS Annual Conference. 
Conference Proceeding
Gill, D., Hawkins, T.  (2021). How Long Does It Take to Award a Government Contract? Understanding PALT Timeframes with Big Data Analytics. I, 58-75.  Monterey, CA: Acquisition Research Program, Naval Postgraduate School. 
Muir, W. A., Gravier, M. J., Hawkins, T. G. (2019). Exploring the Effect of Waivers to the Non-Manufacturer Rule on Contract Awards to Small Businesses. 305-323.  Monterey, CA: Naval Postgraduate School. 
Hawkins, T. G. (2019). Predicting Bid Protests:  What Should Acquisition Teams (Not) Do?. 251-265.  Monterey, CA: Naval Postgraduate School. 
Hawkins, T. G., Gravier, M. J. (2018). The Use of COTS in Defense Acquisition Programs: A Research Synthesis and Framework. II, 18-35.  Monterey, CA: Naval Postgraduate School. www.researchsymposium.org
Hawkins, T. G., Gravier, M. J. (2016). Antecedents and Consequences of Supplier Performance Evaluation Efficacy. 178-193.  Monterey: Naval Postgraduate School. 
Hawkins, T. G., Gravier, M. J., Yoder, E. C. (2015). Antecedents and Consequences of Federal Bid Protests. II, 291-306.  Monterey, CA: NPS Acquisition Research Program. www.acquisitionresearch.org
Gravier, M., Hawkins, T. G. (2014). The Contribution of National Culture to Logistics Strategy, Structure, and Performance. Africa Academy of Management. 
Hawkins, T. G. (2014). The Efficacy of the Government’s Use of Past Performance Information: An Exploratory Study.  Monterey, CA: Acquisition Research Program - Naval Postgraduate School. www.acquisitionresearch.org
Hawkins, T. G., Knipper, M.  (2013). Outcome-Focused Market Intelligence: Extracting Better Value and Effectiveness from Strategic Sourcing. 301-317.  Monterey, CA: Acquisition Research Program - Naval Postgraduate School. www.acquisitionresearch.org
Hawkins, T. G., Muir, W., Hildebrandt, G.  (2011). Determinants Of Services Sourcing Performance. 1, 212-234.  Monterey, CA: Acquisition Research Program - Naval Postgraduate School. www.acquisitionresearch.org
Guillemaud, W., Farris, T., Hawkins, T. G., Roth, G.  (2005). Reverse-Auction Case Studies Effectively & Ethically Lowering Supply Chain Costs. Institute for Supply Management. 
Journal Article
Hawkins, T., Gravier, M. J., Niranjan, S., Ekezie, U., Farris , M.  (2022). Exploring the Impact of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Scholarship:  Why Pursue Practical Relevance and Are We Successful?. Journal of Business Logistics. 
Niranjan, S., Gabaldon, J., Hawkins, T. G., Gupta, V., McBride, M.  (2022). Antecedents of Distracted Driving Among Young Adults: Role of Cognitive Failures. Other. 84(1), 313-329. Elsevier. 
Hawkins, T., Gravier, M., Niranjan, S.  (2021). Predicting Bid Protests: What Should Acquisition Teams (Not) Do?. Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing. 
Hawkins, T., Gravier, M. J., Muir, W. A. (2020). The Role of Supplier Performance Evaluations in Mitigating Risk: Assessing Evaluation Processes and Behaviors. Industrial Marketing Management. 
Muir, W. A., Gravier, M. J., Hawkins, T.  (2020). Class Waivers to the Non-Manufacturer Rule in Public Procurement from Small Businesses: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Small Business Management. 
Hawkins, T. G., Gravier, M. J. (2019). Integrating COTS Technology in Defense Systems: A Knowledge-Based Framework for Improved Performance. European Journal of Innovation Management.  Bingly, West Yorkshire: Emerald Publishing. 
Hawkins, T. G., Gravier, M. J., Randall, W. S. (2018). Socio-Economic Sourcing: Benefits Of Small Business Set-Asides In Public Procurement. Journal of Public Procurement. 18(4), 217-239.  Highland Beach, FL: PrAcademics Press. 
Landale, K. A., Rendon, R. G., Hawkins, T. G. (2017). Examining the Effects of Source Selection Method on Procurement Outcomes. Journal of Defense Analytics and Logistics. 1(1), 47-68.  West Yorkshire: Emerald Publishing. 
Hawkins, T. G., Gravier, M. J. (2016). Electronic Reverse Auctions: Spawning Procurement Innovation in the Context of Arab Culture. The MENA Journal of Business Case Studies. 2016, .  King of Prussion, PA: IBIMA Publishing. http://ibimapublishing.com/articles/MENA/2016/191667/
Hawkins, T. G., Yoder, E. C., Gravier, M. J. (2016). Federal Bid Protests: Is the Tail Wagging the Dog?. Journal of Public Procurement. 16(2), 152-190.  Highland Beach, FL: PrAcademics Press. 
Finkenstadt, D. J., Hawkins, T. G. (2016). #eVALUate:  Monetizing Service Acquisition Trade-offs using a Quality-Infused Price© Methodology. Defense Acquisition Review Journal. 23(2), 202-230.  Ft Belvoir, VA: Defense Acquisition University. 
Randall, W. S., Hawkins, T. G., Haynie, J. J., Nowicki, D. R., Armenakis, A. A., Geary, S. R. (2015). Performance-Based Logistics and Interfirm Team Processes: An. Journal of Business Logistics. 36(2), 212-230. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. 
Hawkins, T. G., Gravier, M., Berkowitz, D., Muir, W. A. (2015). Improving Services Supply Management In The Defense Sector: How the Procurement Process Affects B2B Service Quality. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management.  Amsterdam: Elsevier. 
Hawkins, T. G., Muir, W.  (2014). An Exploration Of Knowledge-Based Factors Affecting Procurement Compliance. Journal of Public Procurement. 14(1), 1-32. PRAcademic Press. 
Hawkins, T. G., Randall, W., Coyne, A., Baitalmal, M.  (2014). Sustainable Integrity: How Reverse Auctions Offer Supplier Value. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal. 19(2), 126-141. Emerald. 
Amos, C., Pentina, I., Hawkins, T. G., Davis, N.  (2014). The Nauturalness Bias And Consumer’s Pastoral Fantasy Of Natural Foods. Journal of Product & Brand Management. 23(4/5), 268-281. Emerald. 
Gravier, M., Hawkins, T. G. (2014). Individual Manager Experience Influences on Reverse Auction Use. International Journal of Procurement Management. InderScience Publishers. 
Hawkins, T. G., Knipper, M. E., Reed, T. S. (2014). Outcome-Focused Market Intelligence: Extracting Better Value and Effectiveness from Strategic Sourcing. Journal of Contract Management. 12(fall), 71-83.  Ashburn, VA: National Contract Management Association & George Washington University School of Law. http://www.ncmahq.org/NewsPublications/JCMCurrentIssue.cfm?navItemNumber=9972
Hawkins, T. G., Pohlen, T., Prybutok, V.  (2013). Opportunism In Business-To-Business Exchange. Industrial Marketing Management. 42(8), 1266-1278. Elsevier. 
Hawkins, T. G., Cuskey, J.  (2011). Do The Baby And The Bathwater Deserve The Same Fate? An Exploratory Study Of Collaborative Pricing In The U.S. DoD. Journal of Public Procurement. 11(2), 240-274. PRAcademic Press. 
Randall, W., Nowicki, D., Hawkins, T. G. (2011). Explaining the Effectiveness of Performance Based Logistics. International Journal of Logistics Management. 22(3), 324-348. Emerald. 
Hawkins, T. G., Gravier, M., Powley, E.  (2011). Public Versus Private Sector Procurement Ethics and Strategy:  What Each Sector Can Learn From The Other. Journal of Business Ethics. 103(4), 567-586. Springer. 
Hawkins, T. G., Lewin, J., Amos, C.  (2011). The Influence of Leader Opportunism in B2B Exchange. Alliance Journal of Business Research. 65(8), 1112-1118. Elsevier. 
Hawkins, T. G., Coyne, A., Hudgens, B.  (2010). Electronic Reverse Auctions:  Removing Barriers to Unleash Savings in Federal Procurement. Air Force Journal of Logistics. 34(1), 2-15. Air Force Logistics Management Agency. 
Hawkins, T. G., Gravier, M., Wittmann, M.  (2010). Enhancing Reverse Auction Use Theory:  An Exploratory Study. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal. 15(1), 21-42. Emerald. 
Hawkins, T. G., Randall, W. S., Wittmann, M.  (2009). An Empirical Examination of Reverse Auction Appropriateness in B2B Source Selection. Journal of Supply Chain Management. 45(4), 55-71. Wiley-Blackwell. 
Hawkins, T. G., Knipper, M., Strutton, D.  (2009). Opportunism in Buyer-Supplier Relations:  New Insights From Quantitative Synthesis. Journal of Marketing Channels. 16(1), 43-75.  London: Routledge. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10466690802147961
Hawkins, T. G., Wittmann, M., Beyerlein, M.  (2008). Antecedents and Consequences of Opportunism in Buyer-Supplier Relations:  Research Synthesis and New Frontiers. Industrial Marketing Management. 37(8), 895-909.  Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. 
Magazine/Trade Publication
Finkenstadt, D. J., Hawkins, T. G., Hosey, W. J. (2014). Growing Contracting Competency: Market Intelligence Ce. November, . National Contract Management Association. 
Hawkins, T. G. (2012). The U.S. Government Is Not Yet A World-Class Buyer:  15 Steps To Get There. (February), 27-35.  VA: National Contract Management Association. 
Hawkins, T. G., Yoder, C.  (2011). Does It Really Take 15 Years to Evaluate The Efficacy of Reform?. (October), 38-43.  VA: National Contract Management Association. 
Hawkins, T. G., Rendon, R.  (2010). A Test of Contracting Skill:  Don't Jam a Square Peg in a Round Hole!. (March), 22-35.  VA: National Contract Management Association. 



	
		
		
	  

	

	

  
    
	

	

	  

		

		   
Awarded Grants



  
  
  	  
          
Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research  

 	 
	 	 
  
Grant - Research   
Hawkins, T. G. (Principal), "Why Empower Your Buyer? Antecedents and Consequences of Buyer Authority," Sponsored by RCOB, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (May 22, 2023 – Present).
Hawkins, T. G., McConville, S. (Supporting), Porchia, J. (Supporting), Niranjan, S. (Supporting), Finkenstadt, D. (Supporting), "Antecedents and Consequences of Sourcing Strategy Appropriateness in Public Procurement," Sponsored by G. Brint Ryan College of Business, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2022).
Niranjan, S. (Principal), Hawkins, T. G. (Supporting), "The Role of Collaboration Activities and Digital Integration Tools on Firm Performance: Perspective of Supply Chain Managers," University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2021).
Hawkins, T. G., "Predicting Bid Protests:  What Should Acquisition Teams (Not) Do?," Sponsored by DoD, Federal, $113616 Funded. (July 23, 2018 – July 31, 2019).
Hawkins, T. G., "Socio-Economic Sourcing:  Better For Buyers in Terms of Transaction-Costs and Procedural Justice?," Sponsored by Gordon Ford College of Business, Other, $10000 Funded. (May 2016 – July 2016).
Hawkins, T. G., "Antecedents and Consequences of Supplier Performance Evaluation Efficacy," Sponsored by US Navy, Federal, $108992 Funded. (May 31, 2016).



	
		
		
	  

	

	

	
	

  
  
  

  	

		

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