J. Steven Ott

1.4k total citations · 1 hit paper
35 papers, 929 citations indexed

About

J. Steven Ott is a scholar working on Sociology and Political Science, Pathology and Forensic Medicine and Public Administration. According to data from OpenAlex, J. Steven Ott has authored 35 papers receiving a total of 929 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 12 papers in Sociology and Political Science, 8 papers in Pathology and Forensic Medicine and 6 papers in Public Administration. Recurrent topics in J. Steven Ott's work include Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering (8 papers), Spinal Cord Injury Research (8 papers) and Public Policy and Administration Research (5 papers). J. Steven Ott is often cited by papers focused on Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering (8 papers), Spinal Cord Injury Research (8 papers) and Public Policy and Administration Research (5 papers). J. Steven Ott collaborates with scholars based in United States, Taiwan and Canada. J. Steven Ott's co-authors include Lisa A. Dicke, Jay M. Shafritz, Jonathan Pearlman, Albert C. Hyde, Edgar H. Schein, Frances L. Edwards, Alicia M Koontz, B. Guy Peters, Doug Goodman and Paul Light and has published in prestigious journals such as American Journal of Sociology, Public Administration Review and Nonprofit Management and Leadership.

In The Last Decade

J. Steven Ott

35 papers receiving 761 citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

The Organizational culture perspective

1989 445 citations J. Steven Ott Medical Entomology and Zoology profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
J. Steven Ott United States	14	301	249	207	175	96	35	929
Stefan Tengblad Sweden	13	185 0.6×	436 1.8×	262 1.3×	90 0.5×	101 1.1×	58	928
Björn Gustavsen Sweden	17	316 1.0×	275 1.1×	126 0.6×	132 0.8×	66 0.7×	54	1.0k
Charlotte Cloutier Canada	9	205 0.7×	302 1.2×	229 1.1×	90 0.5×	76 0.8×	17	776
Colin Hales United Kingdom	16	251 0.8×	671 2.7×	215 1.0×	91 0.5×	129 1.3×	34	1.1k
Hans Doorewaard Netherlands	19	400 1.3×	457 1.8×	96 0.5×	70 0.4×	68 0.7×	24	1.1k
Kajsa Lindberg Sweden	12	149 0.5×	221 0.9×	158 0.8×	79 0.5×	77 0.8×	22	637
William Finlay United States	17	289 1.0×	208 0.8×	109 0.5×	143 0.8×	29 0.3×	41	859
Barbara Simpson United Kingdom	16	258 0.9×	346 1.4×	134 0.6×	59 0.3×	44 0.5×	50	911
Deneen M. Hatmaker United States	14	301 1.0×	207 0.8×	86 0.4×	228 1.3×	30 0.3×	24	762
Frances Hesselbein	13	199 0.7×	251 1.0×	247 1.2×	49 0.3×	49 0.5×	56	917

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Worobey, Lynn A., et al.. (2023). RESNA position on the application of ultralight manual wheelchairs. Assistive Technology. 37(2). 69–86. 1 indexed citations

Ott, J. Steven, et al.. (2021). Development and calibration of drum-based rolling resistance testing machine for manual wheelchair components. Technology and Disability. 33(2). 123–136. 3 indexed citations

Ott, J. Steven, et al.. (2021). Rolling resistance of casters increases significantly after two years of simulated use. Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering. 8. 3364727549–3364727549. 1 indexed citations

Ott, J. Steven, et al.. (2020). Evaluation of rolling resistance in manual wheelchair wheels and casters using drum-based testing. Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology. 17(6). 719–730. 18 indexed citations

Ott, J. Steven, et al.. (2019). Introduction to the Special Issue International Migration Policies, Practices, and Challenges Facing Governments. International Journal of Public Administration. 43(2). 95–101. 3 indexed citations

Ott, J. Steven, et al.. (2017). Development of wheelchair caster testing equipment and preliminary testing of caster models. African Journal of Disability. 6. 358–358. 8 indexed citations

Simon, Christopher A., et al.. (2013). MPA Program Partnerships with Nonprofit Organizations: Benefits to MPA Programs, MPA Students and Graduates, Nonprofit Organizations, and Communities. Journal of Public Affairs Education. 19(2). 355–374. 7 indexed citations

Ott, J. Steven. (2012). Governance and Citizen Engagement in the 21st Century. Public Organization Review. 12(3). 219–221. 2 indexed citations

Ott, J. Steven, et al.. (2011). Coproduction, participation and satisfaction with rehabilitation services following the 2001 earthquake in Gujarat, India. International Social Work. 54(6). 751–766. 12 indexed citations

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Dicke, Lisa A. & J. Steven Ott. (2003). Post—September 11 Human Resource Management in Nonprofit Organizations. Review of Public Personnel Administration. 23(2). 97–113. 6 indexed citations

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Ott, J. Steven. (2001). Understanding Nonprofit Organizations: Governance, Leadership, and Management. Medical Entomology and Zoology. 49 indexed citations

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Ott, J. Steven, et al.. (2001). New Public Management: Public Policymaking Dilemmas: Balancing between Administrative Capacity, Control and Democratic Governance. Public Organization Review. 1(4). 487–492. 3 indexed citations

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Dicke, Lisa A. & J. Steven Ott. (1999). Public Agency Accountability in Human Services Contracting. Public Productivity & Management Review. 22(4). 502–502. 58 indexed citations

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Ott, J. Steven, Doug Goodman, Paul Light, & B. Guy Peters. (1998). Government Reform or Alternatives to Bureaucracy? Thickening, Tides and the Future of Governing. Public Administration Review. 58(6). 540–540. 6 indexed citations

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Hummel, Ralph P., et al.. (1994). Organization Culture: Movement or Scandal?. Public Administration Review. 54(5). 493–493. 1 indexed citations

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Zimmermann, Ulf, Benjamin Gidron, Ralph Kramer, et al.. (1994). Exploring the Nonprofit Motive (Or: What's in it for You?). Public Administration Review. 54(4). 398–398. 8 indexed citations

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Ott, J. Steven, Albert C. Hyde, & Jay M. Shafritz. (1991). Public Management: The Essential Readings. Medical Entomology and Zoology. 34 indexed citations

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Ott, J. Steven, et al.. (1990). The nonprofit organization : essential readings. 22 indexed citations

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Ott, J. Steven. (1989). The Organizational culture perspective. Medical Entomology and Zoology. 445 indexed citations breakdown →

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Schein, Edgar H. & J. Steven Ott. (1962). The Legitimacy of Organizational Influence. American Journal of Sociology. 67(6). 682–689. 20 indexed citations

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