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
- 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.
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)