Meet the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership Faculty

M. Elizabeth Merkel, PhD
Director, Master of Science in Organizational Leadership Program

BSÌýPsychology Grace University
MSÌýOrganizational Leadership, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
PhDÌýHuman Science-Leadership Studies, University of Nebraska Lincoln

mmerkel [at] CSM.edu
Narcissus Shambare, PhD

MBAÌýStrategic Management & Consultancy, Nottingham Trent University
MSÌýStrategic Focus, Edinburgh Business School
MSISÌýEnterprise Resource Planning, Central Michigan University
PhDÌýManagement Information Systems, Northcentral University

Areas of Expertise
Business Administration, Information Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Development and Consulting

Accomplishments and Published Articles
Shambare, N. (2013). Examining the influence of personality traits on intranet portal by faculty in higher education. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, n/a.
Shi, W., Shambare, N. and Wang, J. (2008). The adoption of internet banking: An institutional theory perspective.ÌýJournal of Financial Services Marketing,Ìý12(4), 272-286
Shambare, N. (1999). Increasing market share of Colgate Palmolive (Zimbabwe) in the fast-movingÌýconsumer goods (FMCG) industry in Zimbabwe.ÌýNottingham Trent University Library, UK (Dissertation).ÌýAugust 1999.
Lisieux Fund Award, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ, Spring 2017
Lisieux Fund Award, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ, Spring 2014
College Educator of the Year Award, AIM Institute, 2013
Faculty Inspiring Excellence Award, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ, 2011-12

Involvement
Tech Talent Taskforce - Greater Omaha,ÌýServed on the Evaluation and Measurement Workgroup, 2016
Tech Talent Taskforce - Greater Omaha, Subcommittee to compute target goal for Tech Talent byÌý2020
Tech Talent Taskforce - Greater Omaha, Strategic Planning and Implementation,Ìý2015
Central Michigan University GEAR UP program, 2002-2019
Review for Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management, 2006-present

nshambare [at] csm.edu
Summer Zwanziger-Elsinger, PhD

BSÌýDrake University
MBAÌýRisk Management, University of St. Thomas
MSc Business Research, Glasgow Caledonian University (Scotland)
Ph.D. Organization & Management, Capella University

Areas of Expertise
DEI, Business Ethics, Research, Statistics, Change Management, International Short-Term Faculty-Led Courses

Accomplishments and Published Articles
Zwanziger Elsinger, S. & Heinz, M. (2022). A Cross-Disciplinary Project on Marketing to Older Adults. Marketing Education Review: Taylor & Francis. Manuscript DOI: 10.1080/10528008.2022.2035236.
Zwanziger Elsinger, S. & Hinders, J. (2021). Understanding the Importance of Customer Engagement When Making Strategic Business Decisions. Transnational Journal of Business

Involvement
St. SebaldÌýChurch Cemetery Association trustee
Volga City Truck Cruise trustee

szwanzigerelsinger [at] csm.edu
Joseph D. Daniel-Hoste, SHRM-CP
Adjunct Instructor
jhoste [at] csm.edu