Professor Greg Wang: Publications & Presentations

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS 

  • Ke, J. and Wang, G. G. (2013 forthcoming). HRD in China: Transition, uncertainty, and ethical considerations. Advances in Developing Human Resources.

  • Meng, Y., Liang, Q., and Wang, G. G. (Under review). The Role of team Psychological Capital in the relationship between team mental capacities and team viability. Journal of Managerial Psychology.

  • Sun, Y. J. and Wang, G. G. (Under review). An impact analysis of the four AHRD journals: 2002—2009. European Journal of Training and Development.

  • Wang, G. G., Xiao, J., Zhang, Y. and Tang, T. (2013). Promoting research integrity and excellence in Chinese HRM studies. Journal of Chinese Human Resource Management, 4(1), 1-11.

  • Gu, Q., Wang, G. G. and Wang, L. (2013). Social capital and innovation in R&D teams: The mediating roles of psychological safety and learning from mistakes. R&D Management. 43(2), 89—102. DOI: 10.1111/radm.12002

  • Wang, G. G. (2012). Indigenous Chinese HRM research: phenomena, methods, and challenges, Journal of Chinese Human Resource Management, 3(2), 88 – 99. DOI: 10.1108/20408001211279265

  • Wang, G. G., Gilley, J. W. & Sun, Y. J. (2012). The “science of HRD:” Reshaping HRD research through Scientomatics. Human Resource Development Review, 11(4), 556-567.  DOI: 10.1177/1534484312452265

  • Wang, G. G. and Sun, J. Y. (2012). Toward a Framework of Comparative Strategy for Human Resource Development. European Journal of Training and Development, 36(8), 791-808. DOI: 10.1108/03090591211263521

  • Wang, G. G. & Sun, J. Y. (2012). Theorizing Comparative Human Resource Development: A formal language approach. Human Resource Development Review, 11(3), 381 – 400. DOI 10.1177/1534484312445558

  • Sun, Y. J. and Wang, G. G. (2011). Integrating Disparate Literatures on Voluntary Career Transition and Voluntary Turnover: Implications for Research in the Chinese Context. Journal of Chinese Human Resource Management, 2(1), 23-42.

  • Wang, G. G. (2011). The human resource development scholar as a disciplined rebel. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 22(1), 1-5. DOI: 10.1002/hrdq.20060.

  • Wang, G. G. (2010). Theorizing e-learning participation: An empirical study of HRD online communities in the United States. European Journal of Industrial Training, 34(4), 344-364.

  • Wang, G. G., Sun, Y. J., & Yang, S. (2010). Who are we developing in the field of HRD? China Human Resource Management (In Chinese), 11(2), 82-86. DOI: CNKI:SUN:ORLZ.0.2010-02-034.

  • Wang, G. G., Li, J., Qiao, X., & Sun, J. Y. (2010). Understanding corporate university phenomenon from human capital theory. International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management, 10(2), 182-204.

  • Wang, G. G., Rothwell, W. J. & Sun, J. Y. (2009). Management development in China: A policy analysis. International Journal of Training and Development, 13(4), 205-220.

  • Sun, J. Y. & Wang, G. G. (2009). Exploring career transitions in the Chinese contest: A case of an MBA program. Human Resource Development International, 12(5), 511-528.

  • Wang, G. G. & Sun, J. Y. (2009). Clarifying the boundaries of human resource development. Human Resource Development International, 12(1), 93-103.

  • Wang, G. G. Korte, R. & Sun, J. Y. (2008). Development economics: A foundation for HRD policy studies in developing countries. In G. G. Wang & R. Dobbs (Eds). Economics of Human Resource Development: Foundations and Applications, Advances in Developing Human Resources, 10(6), 848-862.

  • Wang, G. G. & Dobbs, R. (2008). Institutional economics and human resource development. In G. G. Wang & R. Dobbs (Eds). Economics of Human Resource Development: Foundations and Applications, Advances in Developing Human Resources, 10(6), 770-787.

  • Wang, G. G. (2008). National HRD: A new paradigm or the reinvention of the wheel? Journal of European Industrial Training, 32(4), 303-316.

  • Wang, G. G. & Swanson, R. A. (2008). The idea of national HRD: An analysis based on economics and theory development research. Human Resource Development Review. 7(1), 79-106.

  • Wang, J. & Wang, G. G. (2006). Participation of management training in a transitioning context: A case of China. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 17(4), 443-473.

  • Wang, G. G. & Wilcox, D. (2006). Evaluation of Systematic Training: Knowing more than is practiced. In Instructional System Design Revisited [Special Issue]. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 8(3), 528-539.

  • Wang J., & Wang, G. G. (2006). Exploring national human resource development: A case of China management development in a transitioning society. Human Resource Development Review, 5, 2, 176-201.

  • Wang, J., Wang, G. G., Ruona, W. A., and Rojewski, J. W. (2005). Confucian values and the implications for international human resource development.  Human Resource Development International, 8, 3: 311-326.

  • Wang, G. G. and Spitzer, D. R. (2005).  HRD Measurement & Evaluation: Looking Back and Moving Forward.  In G. G. Wang & D. R. Spitzer (eds.) Advances in HRD Measurement and Evaluation: Theory and Practice. [Special Issue] Advances in Developing Human Resources, 7(1), 6-15

  • Wang, G. G. and Wang, J. (2005).  HRD evaluation: emerging market, barriers, and theory building.  In G. G. Wang & D. R. Spitzer (eds.) Advances in HRD Measurement and Evaluation: Theory and Practice, Advances in Developing Human Resources, 7(1), 22-36.

  • Wang, G. G. and Holton, E., (2005). Neoclassical and Institutional Economics as foundations for HRD theory.  Human Resource Development Review, 4(1), 86-108.

  • Wang, G. G. and Wang, J. (2004). Toward a theory of human resource development learning participation.  Human Resource Development Review, 3(4), 326-353.

  • Wang, G. G. Vonderlinn, R., Foucar-Szocki, D., Griffin, O., and Sceiford, E. (2003), Measuring the business impact for e-learning: An empirical study.  Performance Improvement Quarterly, 16(3), 17-30.

  • Wang, G. G. (2003).  On two-way customer service model in HRD practice.  Human Resource Development Review.  2(3) 453-458.

  • Wang, G. G. (2002). Control Groups for human performance technology (HPT) evaluation and measurement.  Performance Improvement Quarterly, 15(2), 34-48.

  • Wang, G. G. Dou, Z., & Li, N. (2002). A systems approach to measuring return on investment for HRD programs.  Human Resource Development Quarterly, 13(2), 203-224.

  • Passmore, D. L., Pellock, C. and Wang, G. G. (1996).  Ballpark estimates: Impact of the 1994 baseball strike on the Pennsylvania economy.  Journal of Sports and Social Issues, 20(2), 161-172.

  • Herrmann, R., Rauniyar, G., Hanson, G., and Wang, G. (1994).  Identifying frequent seafood consumers in the Northeastern U.S.  Agricultural and Resource Economic Review. 23(2), 226-235.

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BOOK CHAPTERS

  • Sun, J. Y. and Wang G. G. (Book chapter for 2014). Human Capital Theory as a Theoretical Approach to Human Resource Development. In R. Poell, T. Rocco, and Roth, G. (eds). The Companion to Human Resource Development. London: Routledge.

  • Sun, J. Y. & Wang, G. G. (2012). Career Development. In R. K. Prescott (ed). Encyclopedia of Human Resource Management, Volume 1: Key topics and issues (pp. 98-102). San Francisco: Pfeiffer.

  • Wang, G. G. & Sun, J. Y. (2012). Change Management. In R. K. Prescott (ed). Encyclopedia of Human Resource Management, Volume 1: Key topics and issues (pp. 103-106). San Francisco: Pfeiffer.

  • Wang, G. G. (2010). Forward. Chinese Translation of Swanson, R. A. Analysis for improving performance (p. i-iv) Beijing: Renmin University of China Press (English version publisher: Berrett-Koehler).

  • Wang, G. G. (2009). Human resource development policy and planning. In R. A. Swanson & E. F. Holton, Foundations of Human Resource Development (2nd ed., pp. 405-413). San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler.

  • Wang, G. G., Li, J., Qiao, X. & Sun, J. Y. (2008). Theorizing the Corporate University Phenomenon. In M. Z. Xiao (ed). Global human resource development research and practice (pp. 89-110). Beijing: China Higher Education Press.

  • Sun, Y. J. & Wang, G. G. (2008). Career development for MBA participants in China: Constraints, challenges, and solutions. In M. Z. Xiao (ed). Global human resource development research and practice (pp. 185-198). Beijing: China Higher Education Press.

  • Wang, G. G. & Dobbs, R. (Eds.) (2008). Economics of human resource development: Foundations and Applications. Advances in Developing Human Resources. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publishing.

  • Wang, G. G. and Spitzer, D. R. (2005). (eds.) Advances in HRD Measurement and Evaluation: Theory and Practice.  Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publishing.

  • Wang, G. G. (2002).  People development strategies in the new economy.  In J. Cordata and J. Woods (eds.), The 2002 American Society for Training & Development Training and Performance Yearbook (pp. 92-103).  New York: McGraw-Hill.

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NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

  •  Wang, G. G. (2010). Editorial: A showcase for advancing Chinese HRM Research. Journal of Chinese Human Resource Management, 1(2), 52-54.

  •  Wang, G. G. & Swanson, R. A. (2008). Economics and human resource development. Human Resource Development Review, 7(3), 358-362.

  •  Rothwell, W. J. & Wang, G. G. (2008). Accreditation advantage. Training, 45(5), 16-17.

  • Wang, G. G. (2003). On the two-way customer service model in HRD practice. Human Resource Development Review, 2(4), 453-458.

  •  Wang, G. G. and Li, J. (2003).  HRD evaluation and measurement: Dilemma, challenges, and solutions.  Performance Improvement Journal.  42(10), 17-23.

  •  Wang, G. G. (2003). Valuing learning: The measurement journey, Educational Technology, 43(1), 32-37.

PUBLICATIONS IN CHINESE (1987-1990):

  • Wang, G. (1990). Agricultural inputs in China during the two Five-Year Plans period (1986-1995): Review and Assessment (Liang ge wu nian jihua de nongye touru: Huigu yu pinggu), Journal of Rural Economy, 23(1), 5-14.

  • Wang, G. (1989). Poverty alleviation and delivery system in Indonisia: Policies and implementation (Yindunixiya huanjie pinkun xiangmu yu chuandi xitong: Zhengce ji qi shi).  The Tribune of Economic Development, 3(1), 1-7.

  • Wang, G. (1989). Internationalization of poverty alleviation in Asia and Pacific region (Yatai diqu pinkun kaifa de guoji hua).  The Tribune of Economic Development, 3(11), 1-7.

  •  Wang, G. (1989). Food, agriculture and economic development (Liangshi, nongye yu jingji fazhan).  In Lu, Y. (Ed), Contemporary Agricultural Development Strategies in China (pp. 89-112).  Beijing: China Academia Press.

  • Wang, G. & Yang, Q. (1989).  Agriculture production in China: Crisis and reform (Nongye shengchan de weiji yu gaige xin silu).  In Lu, Y. (Ed), Contemporary Development Strategy of Agriculture in China (pp. 33-46).  Beijing: China Academia Press.

  • Wang, G. (1989).  Strategies for economic development in western China (Xi bu diqu jingji kaifa zhanlie silu).  Journal of Yan’an University (Social Science Edition). 10(3), 8-12.

  • Wang, G. (1988). (Monograph).  Economic development strategies for poverty-stricken area in developing country:  The cases of India, Brazil, and Thailand (Fa zhan zhong guojia pinkun diqu jingji kai fa zhanlie yan jiu: Yindu, Baxi, Taiguo shili fenxi).  The Tribute of Economic Development, 1(2), 1-83.

  •  Wang, G. (1988). The problems and countermeasures of the state monopoly on agricultural production supplies (Nongye ziliao zhuan ying de wenti yu duice), Journal of Agriculture and Development Strategy, 3(11), 18-21.

  •  Wang, G. (1988).  The alternative strategies for developing poverty-stricken areas in developing countries (Fa zhan zhong guojia pinkun diqu jingji kaifa zhanlie xuanze).  Issues of Agricultural Economy.  9(10), 8-13.

  •  Wang, G., Niu R. (1988).  On strategies of developing export-oriented agriculture in China (Zhongguo wai xiang xing nongye zhanlie).  Journal of State-Owned Farming Economy, 13(11), 23-28.

  • Wang, G., (1987).  Exploring export-oriented agriculture in Taiwan (Taiwan Sheng Wai Xiang Xing Nong Ye Chu Tan), Issues of Agricultural Economy.  15(2), 14-17.

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REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

  • Resendez, E., Chapman, B. & Wang, G. G. (2013). Exploring Religion and Spirituality in the Context of Diversity Management. Proceedings of the International Research Conference in Americas. St Paul, MN: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G., Sun, J. Y. and Yang, S. (2013). Leading or misleading HRD through research? The case of Chinese indigenous research. Proceedings of the International Research Conference in Americas. St Paul, MN: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Sun, J. Y., Wang, G. G., Gilley, J. W., and Doty, D. H. (2013). Career authenticity based voluntary career transition in China. Proceedings of the International Research Conference in Americas. St Paul, MN: Academy of Human Resource Development. - Received the 2013 Cutting Edge Award, the Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Meng, Y., Liang, Q., and Wang, G. G. (2012). The Role of team Psychological Capital in the relationship between team mental capacities and team viability. Proceedings of the 2012 Biannual Conference, International Association of Chinese Management Research. Hong Kong, IACMR.

  • Gu, Q., Wang, G. G., and Wang, L. (2012). Social capital and innovation in R&D teams: The mediating roles of psychological safety and learning from mistakes. Proceedings of the 2012 Biannual Conference, International Association of Chinese Management Research. Hong Kong, IACMR.

  • Sun, J. Y. and Wang, G. G. (2012). Career Authenticity Based Voluntary Career Transition: A Grounded Theory Study. Proceedings of the 2012 Biannual Conference, International Association of Chinese Management Research. Hong Kong, IACMR.

  • Wang, G. G. (2012). Toward a Framework for Comparative HRD Research. In K. Darani & J. Wang (Ed). The 2012 International Research Conference In Americas, Denver, CO: Academy of HRD.

  • Sun, Y. J., and Wang, G. G. (2012). System induced voluntary career transition among Chinese managers: A grounded theory study. In K. Darani & J. Wang (Ed). The 2012 International Research Conference In Americas, Denver, CO: Academy of HRD.- Received the 2012 Cutting Edge Award, the Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Sun, Y. J., Wang, G. G., & Ellinger, A. (2011). Integrating the research in career transition and voluntary turnover. In K. Dirani & J. Wang (Eds), The 2011 International Research Conference Proceedings in America, San Paul, MN: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G. & Sun, Y. J. (2011). An impact analysis of the four AHRD journals: 2002—2009. In K. Dirani & J. Wang (Eds), The 2011 International Research Conference Proceedings in America, San Paul, MN: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G., Gilley, J. W. & Sun, Y. J. (2011). The “science of HRD:” Reshaping HRD research with scientomatics. In K. Dirani & J. Wang (Eds), The 2011 International Research Conference Proceedings in America, San Paul, MN: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Sun, Y. J., Wang, G. G., & Ellinger, A. D. (2010). Career Transition and Voluntary Turnover:  Integrating the Disparate Literatures. The 9th International Research Conference In Asia, Academy of HRD. Shanghai, China.

  • Wang, G. G., Gilley, J. W. & Sun, Y. J. (2010). Scientometrics and HRD Research: A literature review. Submitted to the 9th International Research Conference In Asia, Academy of HRD. Shanghai, China.

  • Wang, G. G., Korte, R., Lynham, S., Chermack, T., & McGuire, D.  (2010). HRD theory building methods: Natural language vs. formal language. Proceedings of the 2010 International Research Conference. Knoxville, TN: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G. (2010). Theorizing Comparative Human Resource Development: A formal language approach. Proceedings of the 2010 International Research Conference. Knoxville, TN: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G. and Sun, Y. J. (2010). HRD Policy in China: “Crossing the river by groping the stones?” Proceedings of the 2010 International Research Conference. Knoxville, TN: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G. & Sun, J. Y. (2009). HRD national policy in China: Review and analysis. Proceedings of the 2009 International Research Conference in Asia. Manama, Bahrain: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Sun, J. Y. & Wang, G. G. (2009a). Career transition theories revisited. Proceedings of 10th Annual European Human Resource Development Conference.

  • Wang, G. G. (2009). Building comparative HRD: An interdisciplinary methodological review. In J. Storberger-Walker (ed). Proceedings of the 2009 International Research Conference, Washington, DC: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G., Rothwell, W. J. & Sun, J. Y. (2009). Management development in China:  policy analysis. In J. Storberger-Walker (ed). Proceedings of the 2009 International Research Conference, Washington, DC: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G., Sun, Y. J. Dobbs, R. & Roberts, P. (2009). Economic Foundations: What can HRD learn from human capital and screening theories? In J. Storberger-Walker (ed). Proceedings of the 2009 International Research Conference, Washington, DC: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Sun, J. Y. & Wang, G. G. (2009b). Exploring career transition in the Chinese   

  • context: A case of an MBA program. In J. Storberger-Walker (ed). Proceedings of the   2009  International Research Conference, Washington, DC: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G. & Sun, J. Y. (2009). Clarifying the boundaries of human resource development. In J. Storberger-Walker (ed). Proceedings of the 2009 International Research Conference, Washington, DC: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G. Nijhof, W., Swanson, R. A., Allen, C., Dobbs, R., Roberts, P. & Sun, J. (2009). Comparative HRD in HRD theory building. In J. Storberger-Walker (ed). Proceedings of the 2009 International Research Conference, Washington, DC: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G. & Korte, R. (2009). Theory building method: Operationalization and

  • Application. In J. Storberger-Walker (ed). Proceedings of the 2009 International    Research Conference, Washington, DC: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G. Rothwell, W., & Sun, J. Y. (2008). Management development for

  • continued growth in China: Policy and practice. In Wasta, B. (ed), Conference Proceedings: 2008 Asia Conference of AHRD (pp. 211-220). Bangkok: Academy of HRD.

  • Sun, J. Y. & Wang, G. G. (2008) Career constraints and challenges of Chinese MBA

  • participants. In Wasta, B. (ed), Conference Proceedings: 2008 Asia Conference of AHRD (pp. 49-58). Bangkok: Academy of HRD.

  • Wang, G. G. & Swanson, R. A. (2008). The idea of NHRD: An analysis based on economics foundation and theory development methodology. In T. Chermack, & Storburg-Walker (eds.), Conference Proceedings: 2008 International Research Conference. Panama City, FL: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G., Li, J. J., Qiao, X. & Sun, Y. (2008). Exploring corporate university phenomena. In T. Chermack, & Storburg-Walker (eds.), Conference Proceedings: 2008 International Research Conference. Panama City, FL: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G., Li, J. J., Qiao, X. & Sun, Y. (2007). Understanding corporate universities. In M. Z. Xiao (Ed.) Conference Proceedings, the 2007 Asian Conference, Academy of Human Resource Development (pp. 195-198). Beijing: Beijing University Press.

  • Wang, G. G. (2007). National human resource development research: New paradigm or reinvention of the wheel. In F. M. Nafukho (Ed.) 2007 International Research Conference Proceedings, (pp. 19-1) Indianapolis, IN: Academy of HRD.

  • Wang, G. G., Wang, J., McLean, G. N., Bartlett, K., Lynham, S. A., and Russ-Eft, D. (2007). National human resource development: Who are we developing?  In F. M. Nafukho (Ed.) 2007 International Research Conference Proceedings (p. I-9), Indianapolis, IN: Academy of HRD,

  • Wang, G. G., Foucar-Szocki, D. & Griffin, O. (2006). HRD participation theory: Understanding e-learning completion in workplace (p. 60-2). In F. M. Nafukho and H. Chen (Eds.) 2006 International Research Conference Proceedings, Academy of HRD. Columbus, OH: Ohio State University.

  • Wang, G. G. & Wang, J. (2005). Control groups for measuring business impact: Theory and application. In R. Cot (ed.) ASTD Research-to-Practice Conference Proceedings (pp.176-184). Alexandria, VA: American Society for Training and Development.

  • Wang, J. & Wang, G. G. (2005). Leveraging Confucian culture for global success. In R. Cot (ed.) ASTD Research-to-Practice Conference Proceedings (pp.185-192). Alexandria, VA: American Society for Training and Development.

  • Wang, G. G. and Wang, J. (2005). Toward a theory of human resource development learning participation. In M. L. Morris, & F. M. Nafukho  (eds.) 2005 International Research Conference Proceedings (pp. 701-708), Academy of Human Resource Development. Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University

  • Wang, G. G., Wang, P., Fang, M. & Tuzlukova, V. (2005).  E-learning cross-culture comparison. Conference Proceedings, Thirty-Fifth Conference of Southeast Decision Sciences Institute, pp. 213-217.

  • Wang, J. and Wang, G. G. (2005). HRD participation theory: An empirical study. In M. L. Morris, & F. M. Nafukho (eds.) 2005 International Research Conference Proceedings (pp. 717-724), Academy of Human Resource Development. Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University

  • Wang, G. G. & Foucar-Szocki, D. (2006). Conducting HRD research using online surveys. In T. M. Egan, M. L. Morris, and V. Inbacumar (Eds.), The 2004 International Research Conference Proceedings, Academy of Human Resource Development (pp. 523-531), Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University.

  • Wang, G. G. and Holton. E. F. (2004). On Economic Foundations of Human Resource Development.  In T. M. Egan, M. L. Morris, and V. Inbacumar (Eds.), The 2004 International Research Conference Proceedings, Academy of Human Resource Development (pp. 834-841), Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University. 

  • Wang G., Wang, P., and Bahn, K.  (2004).  Educational accountability: An analysis of the online InfoSec MBA program at James Madison University. Conference Proceedings, Thirty-Fourth Conference of Southeast Decision Sciences Institute (pp. 301-303).

  • Wang, G. Vonderlinn, R., Foucar-Szocki, D., Griffin, O., and Sceiford, E. (2003), Measuring the ROI of e-learning: A case study of General Electric. In S. Lynham, and T. Egan, (Ed.) The 2003 International Research Conference Proceedings, Academy of Human Resource Development (pp. 571-578).  Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University. 

  • Wang, G. (1992), Agricultural policy intervention: Nominal protection coefficient estimate of selected products in Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.  In Peters, G. H. and Stanton, B. F. (Eds) Sustainable agricultural development: The role of international cooperation. Procedings of the 21st International Conference of Agricultural Economists. 119-126.

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REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  • Wang, G. G., Sun, J. Y. and Yang, S. (2013). Leading or misleading HRD through research? The case of Chinese indigenous research. Proceedings of the International Research Conference in Americas. Washington DC: Academy of Human Resource Development. February 14-16, 2013.

  • Sun, J. Y., Wang, G. G., Gilley, J. W., and Doty, D. H. (2013). Career authenticity based voluntary career transition in China. Proceedings of the International Research Conference in Americas. Washington DC: Academy of Human Resource Development. February 14-16, 2013.

  • Resendez, E., Chapman, B. & Wang, G. G. (2013). Exploring Religion and Spirituality in the Context of Diversity Management. Proceedings of the International Research Conference in Americas. Washington DC: Academy of Human Resource Development. February 14-16, 2013.

  • Meng, Y., Liang, Q., and Wang, G. G. (2012). The Role of team Psychological Capital in the relationship between team mental capacities and team viability. Presented at the 2012 Biannual Conference, International Association of Chinese Management Research, June 2012, Hong Kong.

  • Gu, Q., Wang, G. G., and Wang, L. (2012). Social capital and innovation in R&D teams: The mediating roles of psychological safety and learning from mistakes. Presented at the 2012 Biannual Conference, International Association of Chinese Management Research, June 2012, Hong Kong.

  • Sun, J. Y. and Wang, G. G. (2012). Career Authenticity Based Voluntary Career Transition: A Grounded Theory Study. Presented at the 2012 Biannual Conference, International Association of Chinese Management Research, June 2012, Hong Kong.

  • Wang, G. G. (2012). Toward a Framework for Comparative HRD Research. Presented at the 2012 International Research Conference In Americas, Academy of HRD. Denver, Co. February 29-March 3.

  • Sun, Y. J., and Wang, G. G. (2012). System induced voluntary career transition among Chinese managers: A grounded theory study. Presented at the 2012 International Research Conference In Americas, Academy of HRD. Denver, Co. February 29-March 3.

  • Bruton, G., Solomon, G. T. and Wang, G. G., (2011). Meeting the editors: How to publish high quality papers in management journals (A panel session with other journal editors, e.g., Academy of Management Perspectives and Journal of Small Business Management to address publication process and quality issues with management scholars). 2011 Academy of Management Annual Meeting. San Antonio, August 2011.

  • Sun, Y. J., Wang, G. G., & Ellinger, A. (Feb. 2011). Integrating the research in career transition and voluntary turnover. The 2011 International Research Conference in America, Chaumberg, IL: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G. & Sun, Y. J. (Feb. 2011). An impact analysis of the four AHRD journals: 2002—2009. The 2011 International Research Conference in America, Chaumberg, IL: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G., Gilley, J. W. & Sun, Y. J. (Feb. 2011). The “science of HRD:” Reshaping HRD research with scientomatics. The 2011 International Research Conference in America, Chaumberg, IL: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  •  Sun, Y. J., Wang, G. G., & Ellinger, A. D. (December 2010). Career Transition and Voluntary Turnover:  Integrating the Disparate Literatures. The 9th International Research Conference In Asia, Academy of HRD. Shanghai, China.

  • Wang, G. G. (Feb 2010). Theorizing Comparative Human Resource Development: A formal language approach. Presented at the 2010 International Research Conference, Academy of Human Resource Development, Knoxville, TN.

  • Yang, B., Ellinger, A., Rocco, T., & Wang, G. G. (Feb 2010). Enhancing the scholarship of Human Resource Development Quarterly (HRDQ) through the publication and peer review process. The 2010 International Research Conference, Academy of Human Resource Development, Knoxville, TN.

  • Wang, G. G., Korte, R. F., Chermack, T. & Lynham, S. (Feb 2010). HRD theory building using formal language. The 2010 International Research Conference, Academy of Human Resource Development, Knoxville, TN.

  • Wang, G. G. & Korte, R. F. (Feb 2009). Theory building method: Operationalization and Application. A Research Round Table session presented at the 2009 International Research Conference, Washington DC: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G., Nijhof, W., Swanson, R. A., Allen, C., Dobbs, R., Roberts, P. & Sun, J. Y. (February 2009). Building comparative HRD. An Innovative Session presented at the 2009 International Research Conference, Washington DC: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G. (February 2009). Building comparative HRD: An interdisciplinary methodological review. Presentation at the 2009 International Research Conference, Washington DC: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G., Rothwell, W. J. & Sun, J. Y. (February 2009). Management development in China: A policy analysis. Presentation at the 2009 International Research Conference, Washington DC: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G., Sun, Y. J. Dobbs, R. & Roberts, P. (February 2009). Economic Foundations: What can HRD learn from human capital and screening theories? Presentation at the 2009 International Research Conference, Washington DC: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G. & Sun, J. Y. (February 2009). Clarifying the boundaries of human resource development. Presentation at the 2009 International Research Conference, Washington DC: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G. Korte, R. & Sun, J. Y. (2009). Development Economics: A Foundation for HRD Policy Studies in Developing Countries. Presentation at the 2009 International Research Conference, Washington DC: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G. & Dobbs, R. (2009). Institutional economics and human resource development. Presentation at the 2009 International Research Conference, Washington DC: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G. & Sun, J. Y. (2008). Clarifying the boundaries of Human Resource Development. In Wasta, B. (ed), Conference Proceedings: 2008 Asia Conference of AHRD (pp.81-92). Bangkok: Academy of HRD.

  • Wang, G. G. Rothwell, W., & Sun, J. Y. (2008). Management development for continued rowth in China: Policy and practice. In Wasta, B. (ed), Conference Proceedings: 2008 Asia Conference of AHRD (pp. 211-220). Bangkok: Academy of HRD.

  • Wang, G. G. & Swanson, R. A. (February 2008). The idea of NHRD: An analysis based on economics foundation and theory development methodology. Presentation at the 2008 International Research Conference. Panama City, FL: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Madsen, S. R. & Wang, G. G. (February. 2008). Worldviews and the Impact on HRD Research and Practice: Women's Perspectives. Academy of Human Resource Development Research Conference of the Americas. Panama City, Florida.

  • Wang, G. G., Li, J. J., Qiao, X. & Sun, Y. (February 2008). Exploring corporate university phenomena. Presentation at the 2008 International Research Conference. Panama City, FL: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G., Li, J. J., Qiao, J. X., Sun, J. Y., Allen, C. & Dobbs, R. (February 2008). Corporate University: Theory and Practice. Innovative Session at the 2008 International Research Conference, Academy of Human Resource Development, Panama City, FL.

  • Wang, G. G., Li, J. J., Qiao, X. & Sun, Y. (November 2007). Understanding corporate universities. Presentation at the 2007 Asian Conference, Academy of Human Resource Development. Beijing: Beijing University.

  • Wang, G. G. (November 2007). Critical conceptual issues in HRD theory building and practice. Presentation at the Asia International Research Conference. Beijing, China: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Wang, G. G., Wei, Z., Cui, L., & Sun, J. Y. (November 2007). HRD research and practice in international settings. Presentation at the Asia International Research Conference. Beijing, China: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Sun, J. Y. & Wang, G. G. (November 2007). Career Expectations and Outcomes for Chinese MBA Graduates: Theory, Practice, and Challenges. Presentation at the Asia 2007 International Research Conference. Beijing, China: Academy of Human Resource Development.

  • Allen, W. C., Dobbs, R. L., Hansen, J. W., Roberts, P. B., Swanson, R. A. & Wang, G. G. (March 2007). The Future of Systemic and Systematic Training. Presented at the 2007 International Research Conference, Academy of Human Resource Development, Indianapolis, IN.

  • Wang, G. G. (February 2007). National human resource development research: New paradigm or reinvention of the wheel. 2007 International Research Conference, Academy of HRD. Indianapolis, IN.

  • Wang, G. G., Wang, J., McLean, G. N., Bartlett, K., Lynham, S. A., and Russ-Eft, D. (February 2007). National human resource development: Who are we developing?  2007 International Research Conference, Academy of HRD. Indianapolis, IN.

  • Wang, J., Wang, G. G., & Zeng, X. Q. (June 2006). Managerial practices in a transitioning Chinese enterprise. International Association for Chinese Management 2006 International Research Conference, Nanjing, China.

  • Wang, G. G. (February 2006). HRD participation theory: Understanding e-learning completion in workplace. 2006 International Research Conference, Academy of Human Resource Development. Columbus, OH.

  • Wang, J., & Wang, G. G. (February 2006). Are management practices beyond borders? Evidence from China. 2006 International Research Conference, Academy of Human Resource Development Columbus, OH.

  • Wang, G. G. & Wang, J. (June 2005). Control groups for measuring business impact: Theory and application. 2005 American Society for Training & Development Research-to-Practice Conference. Orlando, FL

  • Wang, J. & Wang, G. G. (June 2005). Leveraging Confucian culture for global success. 2005 American Society for Training & Development Research-to-Practice Conference. Orlando, FL.

  • Wang, G. G. (April 2005). Measuring business impact of e-learning: Process and practice. 43rd Annual Conference of International Society for Performance Improvement, Vancouver, Canada.

  • Van Tiem, D., Purshing, J., Hale, J. & Wang, G. G. (April 2005). Quality control in academe: The role of accreditation in verifying competence. 43rd Annual Conference of International Society for Performance Improvement, Vancouver, Canada.

  • Wang, G. G. and Wang, J. (February 2005). Toward a theory of human resource development learning participation. 2005 International Research Conference Proceedings, Academy of Human Resource Development. Estes Park, CO.

  • Wang, J. and Wang, G. G. (February 2005). HRD participation theory: An empirical study. 2005 International Research Conference, Academy of Human Resource Development. Estes Park, CO.

  • Wang, G. G. and Holton. E. F. (March 2004). Economic Foundations of Human Resource Development.  2004 International Research Conference, Academy of Human Resource Development Conference, Austin, TX

  • Wang, G. G. and Foucar-Szocki, D. (March 2004).  Web-based surveys and HRD research.  The 2004 International Research Conference of Academy of Human Resource Development, Austin, TX.

  • Tuzlukova, V. L., Wang, G. G., and Anisimova, L. (June 2004). Social and cultural aspects of Internet-based training discourse.  Communication 2004, Rostov-on-Don.

  • Wang, G. G. O'Connor, E Sceiford, D Foucar-Szocki (October 2003). Departure, Abandonment, and Dropout of E-learning: Dilemma and Solutions. TechLearn 2003 Conference, Orlando, FL.

  • Wang, G. G. and Foucar-Szocki, D. (September 2003). Thinking and Measuring Outside of the Four-level Box.  Performance-Based Measurement Conference, International Society for Performance Improvement, Chicago, Illinois.

  • Tuzlukova, V. I. and Wang, G. G. (November 2003).  Internet-based learning: Social and cultural aspect.  International Conference of Internet Communication Society, St. Petersburg, Russia.

  • Wang, G. G. and Foucar-Szocki, D. (April 2003). E-learning: How to leverage university resources for workforce development programs.  International Society for Performance Improvement 2003 International Conference.  Boston, MA.

  • Wang, G. G. and Foucar-Szocki, D. (March 2003). E-learning and Workforce Development Initiatives.  VAACE Annual Conference, Alexandria, VA.

  • Wang, G. Vonderlinn, R., Foucar-Szocki, D., Griffin, O., and Sceiford, E. (February 2003), Measuring the ROI of e-learning: A case study of General Electric. 2003 International Research Conference, Academy of Human Resource Development. Minneapolis, MN.

  • Wang, G. G. (October 2001). Evaluating e-learning using control groups.  TechKnowledge 2001 Conference, American Society for Training & Development.  Charlotte, NC. 

  • Wang, G. G. (June 2001). Getting started with ROI measurement.  ASTD Greater Philadelphia Chapter Special Program, Philadelphia, PA.  

  • Wang, G. G. (April 2001). Developing Measurement Systems for Performance Improvement.  41st International Performance Improvement Conference, International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI), San Francisco, CA.

  • Wang, G. G. (June 2000). Training Economics: An Alternative Approach to Measuring ROI for HRD Programs.  American Society for Training and Development 2000 International Conference, Dallas, TX.

  • Hanson, G. and Wang, G. G. (August 1994). At-home and restaurant seafood purchases by the U.S. consumers.  American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.

  • Hanson, G. and Wang, G. G. (June 1993). Identifying key consumer groups for seafood and aquaculture products in the Northeast U.S.  Annual Conference of the Northeastern Agricultural and Resource Economics Association, Mystic, CT.

  • Wang, G. (March 1992), Agricultural policy intervention: Nominal protection coefficient estimate of selected products in Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.  The 21st International Conference of Agricultural Economists. Tokyo, Japan.

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KEYNOTES AND INVITED LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

  • Wang, G. G. (2012). Research method for exploring Chinese indigenous phenomena. Invited speech at the School of Business and Management, the Northwest Polytechnical University, Xi’an, June 12.

  • Wang, G. G. (2011). Advances in international human resource development research. Invited speech at Center for Human Resource Development and Management Research, School of Government, Peking University, China, June 21.

  • Wang, G. G. (2011). Corporate training investment and returns. Invited speech at the Institute of International Finance, Bank of China, Beijing, June 20.

  • Wang, G. G. (2011). Research frontiers in human resource development. Invited lecture at College of Public Administration, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China, June 9 

  • Wang, G. G. (2011). How to publish in international journals in Human Resource management. Invited speech, Antai School of Management, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China, June 8.

  • Wang, G. G. (2011). Scholarly research as disciplined inquiry. Invited lecture at School of International Business, Shaanxi Normal University, China, May 22.

  • Wang, G. G. (2011). Scholarly research and academic publishing. Invited lecture at School of Management, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, May 21.

  • Wang, G. G. (2010). Role of Education: Pathway to the advanced society. Invited Speech at the Global HR Forum by the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, Republic of Korea. Soul, Korea, October 2010.

  • Wang, G. G. (2008). The role of HRD in organizational performance improvement. Invited speech, Yan’an University of China, Dec. 16.

  • Wang, G. G. (2008). Human resource development research and practice. Invited speech for Yan’an University of China, Dec. 15.

  • Wang. G. G. (2008). HRD Evaluations in corporate settings. Workshop presented at Motorola University China 15th Anniversary Forum. Beijing, Nov. 15 

  • Wang. G. G. (2007). Career Development in Organizations: Research and Practice. Invited speech at the College of Human Resources and Labor Relations, Renmin University of China, Beijing, Nov. 21.

  • Wang, G. G. (2007). Career Development in Business and Industry: The Case of the U.S. Keynote speech to the First China International Forum of Career Planning & Career Development Global Summit, Beijing, China, Nov. 17, 2007.

  • Wang, G. G. & Judy Y. Sun. (2007). Career Development in Organizations: What, Why, and How. A one-day workshop at the First China International Forum of Career Planning & Career Development Global Summit, Beijing, China, Nov. 18.

  • Wang, G. G. (2007). Research frontiers in human resource development. Invited speech at the School of Business and Management, the Northwest Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China, Nov. 14.

  • Wang, G. G. (2007). Research methods and inquiry in human resource development. Workshop at the School of Management, Sichuan University, China. Nov. 8.

  • Wang, G. G. (2007). Research in human resource Development: Status and trends. Invited speech at the School of Management, Sichuan University, China, Nov. 9.

  • Wang, G. G. (2007). Human Resource Development and Theory Building in the Knowledge Economy. A keynote speech to International School of Business and College of Humanity and Social Sciences, Chang An University, Xi’an, China, July 5.

  • Wang, G. G. (2007). Human Resource Development and Theory Building in the Knowledge Economy. A keynote speech to International School of Business and College of Humanity and Social Sciences, Chang An University, Xi’an, China, July 4.

  • Wang, G. G. (2007). HRD evaluation and beyond. A research colloquium presented at the College of Business and Technology, The University of Texas at Tyler. February 27.

  • Wang, G. G. (2006). HRD Evaluation and Measurement: Methods and Practices. Invited keynote to Motorola (China) Electronics Ltd. July 5, 2006. Beijing, China.

  • Wang, G. G. (2006). American Higher Education: Dilemmas and Challenges. Invited Keynote to the faculty and staff at Chang An University, China. June 6. Xi’an, China

  • Wang, G. G. (2006). Human Resource Development in the International Context. Invited Keynote to the faculty at International School of Business, Chang An University, China, June 4-5. Xi’an, China.

  • Wang, G. G. (2005). Human Resource Development: Current Status and Future Trends. Presentation to the faculty and students at the International Business School of Shaanxi Normal University. July 24.

  • Wang, G. G. (2005). Human Resource Development and Internationalization. Speech to the School of Management, Shaanxi College of Machinery and Manufacturing. Judy 19.

  • Wang, G. G. (2004).  Human Capital: Linking People, Performance, and Measurement.  Invited two-day workshop for corporate executives in Russia.  The Institute of Business, Management, and Law, Rostov-On-Don, Russia, March 11-12.

  • Wang, G. G. (2004).  Career development and competencies.  Address to the students at the Institute of Business, Management, and Law, Rostov-On-Don, Russia, March 10 

  • Wang, G. G. (2003).  Meeting the challenges of measuring HR/HRD interventions. Keynote for Multinational Corporation HR/HRD Conference.  Beijing, China, December 22 

  • Wang, G. G. (2003). ROI measurement for training and e-learning.  Keynote speech at the first United Kingdom Training and HRD Measurement Conference. September 30.  London, United Kingdom. 

  • Wang, G. G. (2003). Can You Think and Measure Outside of the Four-Level Box?  Invited Master Session at the HR Measurement Summit 2003.  San Francisco, CA, January 28.

  • Wang, G. G. (2003). Human Capital Development and Measurement.  Invited one-day workshop at China HR International Conference 2002, Shanghai, China, July 2, 2002.

  • Wang, G. G. (2002). Strategic Human Capital Management and Measurement.  Invited two-day workshop at Human Capital Measurement India 2002.  Bombay, India, June 12-13.

IN-SERVICE PRESENTATIONS

  • International Trends in Higher Education. A Chautauqua Seminar presented at The University of Texas at Tyler, October 28, 2008.

  • Trends in Human Resource Development Research and Practice. A presentation to the ASTD Student Chapter of James Madison University, April 18, 2004.

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