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Kenman Wong

Professor of Business Ethics

Email: klwong@spu.edu
Phone: 206-281-2353
Office: McKenna Hall 218


Education: BS, Biola University, 1986; MBA, University of Washington 1987; PhD, University of Southern California, 1997. At SPU since 1997.

Dr. Kenman Wong teaches the senior-level capstone course in Business Ethics and has taught graduate-level classes on Moral Leadership in Business, Christian Ethics in the Marketplace, and Technology Ethics.

He is the co-author of several books, including Business for the Common Good (with Scott B. Rae; IVP Academic, 2011). His articles have been published in journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics; Journal of Management Inquiry, Science and Engineering Ethics; and Christian Scholars Review.

Dr. Wong has also served as the creator and a producer of the documentary film series, , which includes five seasons that highlight inspiring stories of individuals living out business as their calling as faithful followers of Christ.

During his time at SPU, Dr. Wong has helped develop, launch, and grow the Politics, Philosophy and Economics program, as well as . Over the years, he has also received multiple awards for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and community engagement. Prior to becoming a professor, he was employed with a large management and technology consulting firm.

Please see Dr. Wong’s CV (PDF) for more information.


Books

Beyond Integrity: A Judeo-Christian Approach to Business Ethics, with Scott Rae

Harper-Collins/Zondervan, 2012

Business for the Common Good, with Scott Rae

IVP, 2011

Medicine and the Marketplace: The Moral Dimensions of Managed Care

University of Notre Dame Press, 1999

Selected Publications

  • B. Dyck and K. Wong. (2010) "Corporate Spiritual Disciplines and the Quest for Organizational Virtue." Journal of Management, Spirituality and Religion.
  • B. Dyck, M. Neubert & K. Wong, (2008) "Unchaining the Iron Cage: A Look at What Managers Can Do." Christian Scholars Review. XXXVII: 1, Fall.
  • R. Franz and K. Wong. (2005) "Spirituality & Management: A Wider Lens," Journal of Management Inquiry, July.

Please view Dr. Wong's CV (PDF) for additional publications.



Kenman Wong

Why I Teach at SPU

Kenman Wong, Professor of Business Ethics

“I enjoy teaching here because SPU is a unique place with a compelling mission. I find it tremendously rewarding to be part of a university that values close student-faculty relationships, service to society, character formation, and the liberal arts. SPU’s location within the urban core of a world-class city also offers numerous internships, career, and cultural opportunities for students.”