Ruth Beer
Assc Professor
Zicklin School of Business
Department: N. P. Loomba Dept of Mgt
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Email Address: ruth.beer@baruch.cuny.edu
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Professor Beer is an Associate Professor of Operations Management at the Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College. Previous to joining the Zicklin faculty, she was a faculty member at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University.
Professor Beer holds a PhD in Operations Management from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, an MBA from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, and a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Buenos Aires.
In her research, Professor Beer uses behavioral experiments and analytical models to study how individuals make decisions in operational settings. Her main focus is on the effects of social interactions on supply-chain relations, collaboration between firms, and workplace productivity.
Education
Ph.D., Operations Management, University of Michigan, Ross School of Business Ann Arbor USA
M.B.A., Business, Universidad Torcuato Di Tella Buenos Aires Argentina
BS/MS, Industrial Engineering, Universidad de Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Argentina
| Semester | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | ODA | 84100 | Game/Thry & Behvr Operatns |
| Spring 2025 | OPM | 3000 | Service Operations Management |
| Fall 2024 | OPM | 3730 | Business Process Analysis |
| Spring 2024 | OPM | 3000 | Service Operations Management |
| Spring 2024 | OPM | 3000 | Service Operations Management |
| Fall 2023 | OPM | 3730 | Business Process Analysis |
| Spring 2023 | OPM | 3730 | Business Process Analysis |
| Spring 2023 | MGT | 88000 | Special Topics in Business |
| Fall 2022 | OPM | 3730 | Business Process Analysis |
| Spring 2022 | OPM | 3730 | Business Process Analysis |
| Fall 2021 | OPM | 3730 | Business Process Analysis |
| Fall 2021 | BUS | 89500 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2021 | MGT | 3730 | Business Process Analysis |
| Fall 2020 | MGT | 3730 | Business Process Analysis |
| Fall 2020 | MGT | 3730 | Business Process Analysis |
Journal Articles
(2025). Team Building and Incentive Schemes in Collaborative Projects. In Progress,
(2025). Algorithm Reliance and the Value of Information in Recommendation Systems. In Progress,
(2025). Building Alliances for Corporate Social Responsibility. In Progress,
Beer, R., Qi, A., & Rios, I. (2025). Behavioral Externalities of Process Automation. Management Science, Forthcoming.
(2025). Recall Decision-Making Transparency in the Automotive Industry: An Experimental Study. In Progress,
Beer, R., & Qi, A. (2024). To Communicate or Not? Inter-Firm Communication in Collaborative Projects. Management Science, 70(5). 3225-3244.
Beer, R., Ahn, H., & Leider, S. (2022). Symbolic Awards in Buyer-Supplier Relations. Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, 24(2). 1021-1039.
Beer, R., Ahn, H., & Leider, S. (2022). The Impact of Decision Rights on Innovation Sharing. Management Science, 68(11). 7898-7917.
Beer, R., Rios, I., & Saban, D. (2021). Increased Transparency in Procurement: The Role of Peer Effects. Management Science, 67(12). 7511-7534.
Beer, R., Ahn, H., & Leider, S. (2018). Can Trustworthiness in a Supply Chain be Signaled?. Management Science, 64(9). 3974-3994.
Presentations
Beer, R. Algorithm Reliance and the Value of Information in Recommendation Systems. Behavioral Operations Management Conference. Hamburg, Germany: KLU.
Beer, R. Algorithm Reliance and the Value of Information in Recommendation Systems. Revenue Management and Pricing Conference. Atlanta, GA: Columbia University.
Beer, R. Algorithm Reliance and the Value of Information in Recommendation Systems. INFORMS Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA
Beer, R. Algorithm Reliance and the Value of Information in Recommendation Systems. MSOM Conference. London, UK: London Business School.
Beer, R. Behavioral Externalities of Process Automation. Seminar. : Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College.
Beer, R. Behavioral Externalities of Process Automation. LBOE Seminar. Dallas, TX: University of Texas at Dallas.
Beer, R. Algorithm Reliance and the Value of Information in Recommendation Systems. INFORMS Annual Meeting. Seattle WA
Beer, R. Algorithm Reliance and the Value of Information in Recommendation Systems. Workshop in Operations, Networks, and Data Analytics. Buenos Aires, Argentina: UTDT.
Beer, R. Behavioral Externalities of Process Automation. Seminar. : University of Virginia, Darden School of Business.
Beer, R. Behavioral Externalities of Process Automation. MSOM Conference. Montreal, Canada: McGill University.
Beer, R. Behavioral Externalities of Process Automation. European Workshop on Market Design. Mannheim, Germany
Beer, R. Behavioral Externalities of Process Automation. Seminar. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University.
Beer, R. Team Building and Incentive Schemes in Collaborative Projects. INFORMS Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ
Beer, R. Behavioral Externalities of Process Automation. Workshop in Operations, Networks, and Data Analytics. Buenos Aires, Argentina: UTDT.
Beer, R. Behavioral Externalities of Process Automation. Seminar. Cologne, Germany: University of Cologne.
Beer, R. Behavioral Externalities of Process Automation. Behavioral Operations Management Conference. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University.
Beer, R. Behavioral Externalities of Process Automation. INFORMS Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN
Beer, A. Monitoring or Disclosure? The Role of Observability in Collaborative Projects. : NBS, NTU.
Beer, A. To Communicate or Not? Inter-Firm Communication in Collaborative Projects. INFORMS Annual Meeting.
Beer, A. Monitoring or Disclosure? The Role of Observability in Collaborative Projects. Seminar. : Manhattan College, CUNY (online).
Beer, R. Monitoring or Disclosure? The Role of Observability in Collaborative Projects. INFORMS Annual Meeting. Online
Beer, R. Increased Transparency in Procurement: The Role of Peer Effects. INFORMS Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA
Beer, R. Increased Transparency in Procurement: The Role of Peer Effects. Seminar. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins, Carey Business School.
Beer, R. Increased Transparency in Procurement: The Role of Peer Effects. ODT Brown Bag. Bloomington, IN: Kelley School of Business, Indiana University.
Beer, R. Monitoring or Disclosure? The Role of Observability in Collaborative Projects. MSOM Conference. Singapore
Beer, R. Monitoring or Disclosure? The Role of Observability in Collaborative Projects. Behavioral Operations Conference. Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands
Beer, R. Increased Transparency in Procurement: The Role of Peer Effects. INFORMS Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ
Beer, R. Monitoring or Disclosure? The Role of Observability in Collaborative Projects. POMS Annual Conference. Houston, TX
Beer, R. Increased Transparency in Procurement: The Role of Peer Effects. POMS Annual Conference. Houston, TX
Beer, R. The Impact of Decision Rights and Long Term Relationships on Innovation Sharing. POMS Annual Conference. Orlando, FL
Beer, R. The Impact of Decision Rights and Long Term Relationships on Innovation Sharing. INFORMS Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN
Beer, R. The Signaling and Incentive Effects of Supplier Awards. Fontainebleau, France: INSEAD.
Beer, R. The Impact of Decision Rights and Long Term Relationships on Innovation Sharing. INFORMS Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA
Beer, R. The Signaling and Incentive Effects of Supplier Awards. BEE & ICD Lab Meeting. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan, School of Information.
Beer, R. The Impact of Decision Rights and Long Term Relationships on Innovation Sharing. Behavioral Operations Conference. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University.
Beer, R. The Signaling and Incentive Effects of Supplier Awards. Cologne, Germany: University of Cologne, School of Management, Economics and Social Sciences.
Beer, R. The Signaling and Incentive Effects of Supplier Awards. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University, Kennedy School of Public Policy.
Beer, R. The Signaling and Incentive Effects of Supplier Awards. Dallas, TX: University of Texas at Dallas, Naveen Jindal School of Management.
Beer, R. The Signaling and Incentive Effects of Supplier Awards. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Erasmus University, Rotterdam School of Management.
Beer, R. The Signaling and Incentive Effects of Supplier Awards. : University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Business.
Beer, R. The Signaling and Incentive Effects of Supplier Awards. : Queen's University, School of Business.
Beer, R. The Signaling and Incentive Effects of Supplier Awards. : Indiana University, Kelley School of Business.
Beer, R. The Impact of Decision Rights and Long Term Relationships on Innovation Sharing. INFORMS Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA
Beer, R. The Signaling and Incentive Effects of Supplier Awards. POMS Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA
Beer, R. The Signaling and Incentive Effects of Supplier Awards. : IESE Business School.
Beer, R. The Signaling and Incentive Effects of Supplier Awards. : Cornell University, Johnson School of Business.
Beer, R. The Signaling and Incentive Effects of Supplier Awards. : University College London.
Beer, R. The Signaling and Incentive Effects of Supplier Awards. Behavioral Operations Conference - Young Scholars Workshop. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan.
Beer, R. The Signaling and Incentive Effects of Supplier Awards. INFORMS Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN
Beer, R. The Signaling and Incentive Effects of Supplier Awards. MSOM Conference. Fontainebleau, France: INSEAD.
Beer, R. Can Trustworthiness in a Supply Chain Be Signaled?. Trans Atlantic Doctoral Conference. London, UK: London Business School.
Beer, R. Can Trustworthiness in a Supply Chain Be Signaled?. MSOM Conference. New York, NY: Columbia University.
Beer, R. Can Trustworthiness in a Supply Chain Be Signaled?. INFORMS Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ
Beer, R. Can Trustworthiness in a Supply Chain Be Signaled?. Behavioral Operations Conference. Washington D.C.: University of Maryland.
Beer, R. Can Trustworthiness in a Supply Chain Be Signaled?. INFORMS Annual Meeting. Charlotte, NC
| Title | Funding Agency Sponsor | Start Date | End Date | Awarded Date | Total Funding | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collaboration in Sequential Projects | PSC CUNY 53 | 07/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | 04/15/2022 | 3500 | Completed |
| Monitoring or Disclosure? The Role of Observability in Collaborative Projects | PSC CUNY 52 | 07/01/2021 | 06/30/2023 | 04/15/2021 | 3500 | Completed |
| Honor / Award | Organization Sponsor | Date Received | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean's Excellence in Teaching Award | Zicklin School of Business | 2025 | |
| Finalist, Trustee Teaching Award | Indiana University | 2019 | |
| Behavioral Operations Working Paper Competition (2nd place) | 2018 | ||
| Richter Fellowship | Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan | 2013 | |
| Thomas William Leabo Memorial Award | Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan | 2013 | |
| Dr. Eric G. Flamholtz Doctoral Scholarship | Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan | 2012 |
Department
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Committee to Create MGT 3730 Hybrid | Committee Member | 1/1/2021 | Present |
| Faculty Interviewer, PhD Admissions | 1/1/2021 | Present | |
| Faculty Interviewer, New Faculty Hiring | 1/1/2021 | Present | |
| Department of Management | Department Secretary | 1/1/2021 | Present |
College
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODA Doctoral Students Recruitment Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| ODA Faculty Hiring Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| Faculty Advisor for Operations Management Majors | Faculty Advisor | 5/31/2025 | |
| Tenure and Promotion Workshop | Discussion Leader | 1/31/2025 | |
| OMEGA Seminar | Organizer | 8/1/2023 | |
| Department of Management | Department Secretary | 12/31/2022 |
Professional
| Organization | Position Role | Organization State | Organization Country | Start Date | End Date | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFORMS Annual Meeting | Session Chair | 1/1/2025 | 12/31/2025 | International | ||
| MSOM Service SIG Day | Session Chair | 1/1/2025 | 12/31/2025 | International | ||
| INFORMS Annual Meeting | Session Chair | 1/1/2024 | 12/31/2024 | International | ||
| Empirical Research in Operations Management, POMS | Track Chair | 1/1/2024 | 12/31/2024 | International | ||
| INFORMS Annual Meeting | Session Chair | 1/1/2023 | 12/31/2023 | International | ||
| INFORMS Behavioral Operations Section | Officer, President/Elect/Past | 1/1/2021 | 12/31/2022 | International | ||
| INFORMS Behavioral Operations Section | Officer, Vice President | 1/1/2019 | 12/31/2020 | International | ||
| POMS Annual Conference | Session Chair | 1/1/2020 | 12/31/2020 | International | ||
| POMS Annual Conference | Session Chair | 1/1/2019 | 12/31/2019 | International | ||
| POMS Annual Conference | Session Chair | 1/1/2018 | 12/31/2018 | International | ||
| INFORMS Annual Meeting | Session Chair | 1/1/2018 | 12/31/2018 | International | ||
| INFORMS Behavioral Operations Section | Officer, Secretary | 1/1/2017 | 12/31/2018 | International | ||
| Behavioral Operations Track, INFORMS | Cluster Chair | 1/1/2018 | 12/31/2018 | International | ||
| INFORMS Annual Meeting | Session Chair | 1/1/2017 | 12/31/2017 | International | ||
| INFORMS Annual Meeting | Session Chair | 1/1/2016 | 12/31/2016 | International | ||
| POMS Annual Conference | Session Chair | 1/1/2016 | 12/31/2016 | International | ||
| INFORMS Annual Meeting | Session Chair | 1/1/2014 | 12/31/2014 | International |