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Informed by my vision for scholarship, the overarching theme/goal of my research is promoting individual, organizational and national development through culture-sensitive and evidence-based research. Within this theme, I have examined critical human resource development (HRD) issues in five interacting dimensions from three perspectives: culture, learning, and change: national & cross-cultural HRD, workplace learning, crisis management, workplace incivility, and career/family issues. First, guided by the cultural perspective, I examine policies/practices related to training and developing human resources in cultural contexts (National and Cross-Cultural HRD). Second, guided by the learning perspective, I examine how learning-based interventions contribute to individual and organizational development (Workplace Learning). Third, guided by the change perspective, I examine strategies that help individuals and organizations cope with crisis events (Crisis Management). Fourth, guided by the cultural perspective (particularly at the organizational level), I examine the impact of the work climate and uncivil behaviors on individuals and organizations (Workplace Incivility). Finally, guided by the cultural perspective, I examine issues that influence individual career experiences and work-family integration in national/organizational contexts.

education and training
selected publications
Academic Articles54
  • Kim, J., Beyerlein, M., Wang, J., & Han, S. J. (2023). Building a nomological network for creative learning transfer focusing on leadership development. 44(5), 643-656.
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  • Kim, S., Kwon, K., & Wang, J. (2022). Impacts of job control on overtime and stress: cases in the United States and South Korea. International Journal of Human Resource Management. 33(7), 1352-1376.
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  • Oh, J., Shirmohammadi, M., Jeong, S., & Wang, J. (2021). Leaving the military to work in civilian society: career adaptability by South Korean short- and mid-term veterans. Career Development International. 26(3), 415-434.
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  • Wang, J. (2020). Rethinking the Impact of HRD: New Year, New Opportunities. Human Resource Development Review. 19(1), 3-4.
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  • Oh, J., & Wang, J. (2020). Spiritual leadership:current status and Agenda for future research and practice. Journal of Management, Spirituality and Religion: an international blind refereed journal. 17(3), 223-248.
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  • Wang, J. (2019). Crossing Boundaries: How Are We Doing in HRD?. Human Resource Development Review. 18(4), 407-410.
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  • Bian, X., & Wang, J. (2019). Women's career interruptions: an integrative review. European Journal of Training and Development. 13(9), 801-820.
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  • Wang, J. (2019). Enhancing Research Significance by Addressing "Why". Human Resource Development Review. 18(3), 291-293.
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  • Wang, J. (2019). Becoming a Responsible Writer. Human Resource Development Review. 18(2), 167-172.
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  • Nery-Kjerfve, T., & Wang, J. (2019). Transfer from expatriate to local contracts: a multiple case study of an unexpected career transition. Human Resource Development International. 22(3), 235-256.
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  • Wang, J., & Foster, M. J. (2019). Demystifying Literature Reviews: What I Have Learned From an Expert?. Human Resource Development Review. 18(1), 3-15.
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  • Wang, J., & Sun, J. (2018). Talent Development in China: Current Practices and Challenges Ahead. Advances in Developing Human Resources. 20(4), 389-409.
  • Arghode, V., Brieger, E., & Wang, J. (2018). Engaging instructional design and instructor role in online learning environment. European Journal of Training and Development. 42(7/8), 366-380.
  • Wang, J. (2018). HRD Scholarship: Trends, Reality, and Opportunities. Human Resource Development Review. 17(3), 227-233.
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  • Garavan, T., Wang, J., Matthews-Smith, G., Nagarathnam, B., & Lai, Y. (2018). Advancing national human resource development research: suggestions for multilevel investigations. Human Resource Development International. 21(4), 288-318.
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  • Wang, J. (2018). Picking up the Torch. Human Resource Development Review. 17(1), 3-4.
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  • Wang, J. (2017). Integrating Research and Practice: Looking Back. 19(3), 219-231.
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  • Wang, J. (2017). Integrating Research and Practice: Looking Forward. 19(3), 331-343.
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  • Lee, J., & Wang, J. (2017). Developing entrepreneurial resilience: implications for human resource development. European Journal of Training and Development. 41(6), 519-539.
  • Wang, J., Anne, M., & McLean, G. N. (2016). Understanding crisis and crisis management: an Indian perspective. 19(3), 192-208.
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  • Wang, J., & Shirmohammadi, M. (2016). Women Leaders in China. 18(2), 137-151.
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  • Wang, J., & McLean, G. N. (2016). Promoting Diversity in India. 18(1), 102-113.
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Chapters8
  • Wang, J. (2023). Policies and Legislation. Chinese Women in Leadership. 71-110. Springer Nature.
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  • Ghaderi, Z., Som, A., & Wang, J. (2021). 2 Organizational learning in tourism crisis management: An experience from Malaysia. Organizational learning in tourism and hospitality crisis management. 7-30. DE GRUYTER.
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  • Chakraborty, M., & Wang, J. (2015). The Postmodern Approach to Career Counseling for Contemporary Organizations. Impact of Diversity on Organization and Career Development. 252-274. IGI Global.
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  • Wang, J., & Shirmohammadi, M. (2014). Tapping Social Capital through E-Mentoring. Handbook of Research on Education and Technology in a Changing Society. 553-568. IGI Global.
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  • Wang, J. (2012). Human Resource Development and Technology Integration. Encyclopedia of E-Leadership, Counseling and Training. 391-407. IGI Global.
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Conference Papers1
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Email
jiawang@tamu.edu
First Name
Jia
Last Name
Wang
mailing address
Texas A&M University; Educational Adm & Human Resources Development; 4226 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4226
USA