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.
- Ph.D. in Human Resource & Organizational Development, University of Georgia - (Athens, Georgia, United States) 2004
- M.Ed. in Human Resource & Organizational Development, University of Georgia - (Athens, Georgia, United States) 2003
- M.B.A. in Business Administration, Aston University - (Birmingham, United Kingdom) 1999
- B.A. in English Language & Culture, Sichuan International Studies University - (Chongqing, China) 1993
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Wang, J. (2020). Rethinking the Impact of HRD: New Year, New Opportunities. Human Resource Development Review. 19(1), 3-4.
- Makarem, Y., & Wang, J. (2020). Career experiences of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields: A systematic literature review. 31(1), 91-111.
- 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.
- Wang, J. (2019). Crossing Boundaries: How Are We Doing in HRD?. Human Resource Development Review. 18(4), 407-410.
- Bian, X., & Wang, J. (2019). Women's career interruptions: an integrative review. European Journal of Training and Development. 13(9), 801-820.
- Wang, J. (2019). Enhancing Research Significance by Addressing "Why". Human Resource Development Review. 18(3), 291-293.
- 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.
- Wang, J., & Foster, M. J. (2019). Demystifying Literature Reviews: What I Have Learned From an Expert?. Human Resource Development Review. 18(1), 3-15.
- 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.
- 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.
- Kang, H., & Wang, J. (2018). Creating Their Own Work-Life Balance: Experiences of Highly Educated and Married Female Employees in South Korea. Asian Women. 34(2), 1-31.
- 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.
- Arghode, V., & Wang, J. (2016). Exploring trainers’ engaging instructional practices: a collective case study. 40(2), 111-127.
- McPherson, R., & Wang, J. (2014). Low-income low-qualified employees’ access to workplace learning. Journal of Workplace Learning: employee counselling today. 26(6-7), 462-473.
- Ghaderi, Z., Som, A., & Wang, J. (2014). ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING IN TOURISM CRISIS MANAGEMENT: AN EXPERIENCE FROM MALAYSIA. Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing. 31(5), 627-648.
- Doshy, P. V., & Wang, J. (2014). Workplace incivility: What do targets say about it?. American Journal of Management. 14(1-2), 30-42.
- Gedro, J., & Wang, J. (2013). Creating Civil and Respectful Organizations Through the Scholar-Practitioner Bridge. 15(3), 284-295.
- Ruiz, C. E., Wang, J., & Hamlin, R. G. (2013). What makes managers effective in Mexico?. Leadership and Organization Development Journal. 34(2), 130-146.
- Alagaraja, M., & Wang, J. (2012). Reflections on the Invited Response: Dominant Themes in Current NHRD Research. Human Resource Development Review. 11(4), 437-442.
- Wu, M., & Wang, J. (2012). Developing a charismatic leadership model for Chinese organizations: the mediating role of loyalty to supervisors. International Journal of Human Resource Management. 23(19), 4069-4084.
- Hamlin, R. G., Ruiz, C. E., & Wang, J. (2011). Perceived managerial and leadership effectiveness within Mexican and British public sector hospitals: A cross‐nation comparative analysis. 22(4), 491-517.
- Wang, J. (2011). Understanding managerial effectiveness: a Chinese perspective. European Journal of Training and Development. 35(1), 6-23.
- Wang, J., Tolson, H., Chiang, T., & Huang, T. (2010). An exploratory factor analysis of workplace learning, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment in small to midsize enterprises in Taiwan. Human Resource Development International. 13(2), 147-163.
- Wang, J. (2010). Applying western organization development in China: lessons from a case of success. European Journal of Training and Development. 34(1), 54-69.
- Wang, J., & Hutchins, H. M. (2010). Crisis Management in Higher Education: What Have We Learned From Virginia Tech?. Advances in Developing Human Resources. 12(5), 552-572.
- Hutchins, H. M., & Wang, J. (2008). Organizational Crisis Management and Human Resource Development: A Review of the Literature and Implications to HRD Research and Practice. Advances in Developing Human Resources. 10(3), 310-330.
- Wang, J. (2008). Developing Organizational Learning Capacity in Crisis Management. Advances in Developing Human Resources. 10(3), 425-445.
- Estes, B., & Wang, J. (2008). Integrative Literature Review: Workplace Incivility: Impacts on Individual and Organizational Performance. Human Resource Development Review. 7(2), 218-240.
- Wang, J., & Roulston, K. J. (2007). An alternative approach to conceptualizing interviews in HRD research. 18(2), 179-210.
- Wang, J., & Wang, G. G. (2006). Participation in management training in a transitioning context: A case of China. 17(4), 443-473.
- Wang, J., & Wang, G. G. (2006). Exploring National Human Resource Development: A Case of China Management Development in a Transitioning Context. Human Resource Development Review. 5(2), 176-201.
- Wang, G. G., & Wang, J. (2005). Human Resource Development Evaluation: Emerging Market, Barriers, and Theory Building. Advances in Developing Human Resources. 7(1), 22-36.
- Wang, J., Wang, G. G., Ruona, W., & Rojewski, J. W. (2005). Confucian values and the implications for international HRD. Human Resource Development International. 8(3), 311-326.
- Wang, G. G., & Wang, J. (2004). Toward a Theory of Human Resource Development Learning Participation. Human Resource Development Review. 3(4), 326-353.
- Cho, Y., Reio, T., Callahan, J., Storberg-Walker, J., & Wang, J. Celebrating Human Resource Development Review's 20 Years of Growth. Human Resource Development Review. 21(1), 3-14.
- Oh, J., Han, S., Wang, J., & Yoon, S. W. The influence of social capital on knowledge sharing: the moderated mediator of perceived supervisor support and psychological ownership. Leadership and Organization Development Journal. 44(4), 520-542.
Chapters8
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Wang, J. (2012). Human Resource Development and Technology Integration. Encyclopedia of E-Leadership, Counseling and Training. 391-407. IGI Global.
Conference Papers1
- Nagarathnam, B., & Wang, J. (2017). Developing next generation distribution managers through competency development.
- EHRD601 Foundations Of Hrd Instructor
- EHRD607 International Hrd Instructor
- EHRD612 Training & Dev In Hrd Instructor
- EHRD622 Training Task Analysis Instructor
- EHRD628 Rsch & Publishing In Hrd Instructor
- Yi, Jieun (2023-07). Women's Flexible Work Arrangement Experiences in South Korea During the Pandemic: A Grounded Theory Study. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Brown, Bruce David Palmenberg (2023-05). Virtual Volunteer Fundraising Experience in a Nonprofit Organization: A Grounded Theory Study. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Bian, Xinyi (2022-04). Chinese Women's Career Interruptions: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Loring, Andrew Jacobs (2021-11). Employee Engagement: A Qualitative Study of Inside Sales Representatives. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Oh, Jihye (2021-06). The Impact of Social Capital in the Workplace: A Systematic Review and Quantitative Study. (Doctoral Dissertation)