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Jifu Wang
Associate Professor
Management
 Jifu Wang

Academic Background

  • Ph.D. - Auburn University, Management, 2001 
  • M.S. - Auburn University, Human Resource Management, 2000 
  • M.B.A. - Emporia State University, Management, 1997 
  • Graduate of Applied Linguistics - Shanghai Jiaotong University, 1989 
  • English - Shanghai Institute of Foreign Languages, English, 1976 

Academic Experience

  • Associate Professor in Management, Univeristy of Houston, Victoria (2007 - Now)
  • Chair of the Department of Management and Marketing, Univeristy of Houston, Victoria (2005 - 2010)
  • Assistant Professor of Management, School of Business, University of Houston, Victoria (2001 - 2007)
  • Teaching Instructor in Strategy, College of Business, Auburn University (1997 - 2001)
  • Graduate Research Assistant, School of Business, Emporia State University (1995 - 1997)
  • Graduate Research Assistant, School of Business, Eastern New Mexico University (1994 - 1995)
  • Lecturer of Medical English, Nanjing Railway Medical College (1985 - 1988)
  • , Sanzhou Group in Jinan ( - 2012)

Courses Taught at UHV

  • MGMT 3303 - Principles of Management
  • MGMT 4300 - Competitive Advantage and Global Strategy
  • MGMT 4300 - Leadership and Practice in Action: China Study Abroad
  • MGMT 4318 - Organizational Theory and Development
  • MGMT 4325 - Organizational Change
  • MGMT 6300 - Competitive Advantage and Global Strategy: Taiwan Study
  • MGMT 6300 - Leadership and Practice in Action: China Study Abroad
  • MGMT 6300 - Seminar in Competitive Advantage and Global Strategy
  • MGMT 6354 - Leadership and Organizational Change
  • MGMT 6359 - Seminar in Strategic Management
  • MGMT 6369 - International Business Strategy
  • MGMT 6372 - Organizational Theory and Development
  • MGMT 6377 - International Management

Selected Research

  • Wang, J. & Salazar, R. (2012). Changing Times: A Study of Information Requirements in Relationships between MNC subsidiaries and their Parents.. 2012 Western Hemispheric Trade Conference. Laredo, Texas USA.
  • Salazar, R. , Wang, J. & Zhao, J. (2012). The Evolution of Strategies: Multinational Subsidiaries in China.. Journal Of Applied Business Research.
  • Salazar, R. & Wang, J. (2011). A model for technology in China: Extending Caselli and Coleman. Journal Of Applied Business Research.
  • Ning, Y. , Wallace, D. & Wang, J. (2010). Does optimal board size exist? An empirical analysis. Journal of Applied Finance.
  • Wang, J. , Hays, L. & Salazar, R. (2010). In search of global market leadership: Investigation of organizational transformative change. International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development.
  • Ben-Ur, J. , Wang, J. & Yu, P. (2010). Linuo Group: A successful example of Chinese private enterprises. International Journal of Business Strategy.
  • Zhao, Y. & Wang, J. (2010). Strategic choice in global manufacturing value chain. International Journal of Accounting Information Science & Leadership.
  • Wang, J. & Zhao, Y. (2010). Strategic positioning: China's choice in global manufacturing value chain.. Intellectbase International Consortium Conference.
  • Wang, J. , Stringer, D. & Yu, P. (2009). Crisis and actions: How a firm is surviving challenges. Intellectbase International Consortium Conference.
  • Salazar, R. & Wang, J. (2009). Technology, strategic management concepts and online delivery. Review of Business Research.
  • Wang, J. , Ning, Y. , Zhao, J. & Yu, P. (2009). Transformation of Chinese State-owned Enterprises: Challenges and Responses. Multinational Business Review.
  • Wang, J. , Oswald, S. , Zhao, J. & Yu, P. (2008). A Resource Based Perspective for MNC Subsidiaries Strategies in China. Intellectbase International Consortium Conference.
  • Salazar, R. , Wang, J. & Bullock, C. (2008). Building Capabilities Consistency: Improving Strategic Management Learning Outcomes in Internet Course Delivery. Southwest Review of International Business Research.
  • Salazar, R. , Wang, J. & Bullock, C. (2008). Building Capabilities Consistency: Improving Strategic Management Learning Outcomes in Internet Course Delivery. Southwest Review of International Business Research. Academy of International Business Southwest Chapter.
  • Ben-Ur, J. & Wang, J. (2008). From made in China to global Chinese brand. Journal of Academy of Business and Economics.
  • Hayes, L. , Wang, J. , Zhao, J. & Peng, Y. (2008). Growth and development strategies for MNC subsidiaries in China. International Journal of Accounting Information Science & Leadership.
  • Wang, J. & Yu, P. (2008). MNC Global Strategies: Subsidiary development for expansion. Academy of Business Administration International Conference.
  • Ben-Ur, J. & Wang, J. (2008). Strategic marketing: Developing a culture of branding in China. European Journal of Management.
  • Ben-Ur, J. & Wang, J. (2008). Strategic marketing: developing a culture of branding in China. International Academy of Business and Economics Annual Conference.
  • Salazar, R. , Moe, J. & Wang, J. (2008). Systems thinking and complex adaptive systems consultation in organizations: Would uniformity help?. Journal of International Business & Economics.
  • Salazar, R. , Moe, J. & Wang, J. (2008). Systems Thinking and Complex Adaptive Systems Consultation in Organizations: Would Uniformity Help?. International Academy of Business and Economics Annual Conference.
  • Salazar, R. & Wang, J. (2008). Technology, Strategic Management Concepts and Online Delivery. International Academy of Business and Economics Annual Conference.
  • Walton, J. & Salazar, R. (2008). The effects of adaptation, commitment and trust in cross-cultural marketing relationships. Journal Of Applied Business Research.
  • Salazar, R. , Walton, J. & Wang, J. (2007). Adapting to promote commitment in international marketing strategies. International Journal of Business Strategy.
  • Salazar, R. , Walton, J. & Wang, J. (2007). Adapting to promote commitment in international marketing strategies. Post-Crisis management: A study of corporate restructuring in Asia. International Academy of business and Economics (IABE).
  • Wang, J. & Zhao, J. (2007). Challenges in technology and operation strategies. International Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management in China.
  • Ben-Ur, J. (2007). From Made In China To Global Chinese Brand. International Academy of business and Economics (IABE).
  • Wang, J. (2007). Strategic perspective: MNC subsidiaries in China. International Applied Business Research Conference.
  • Wang, J. , Salazar, R. & Zhao, J. (2006). A comparative study: strategic effects of arbitration. Review of Business Research.
  • Ning, Y. , Wang, J. & Xiao, Z. (2006). An Empirical Investigation Do Institutional Investors Monitor CEO Pay?. Hawaii International Conference on Business.
  • Wang, J. , Ning, Y. & Zhao, J. (2006). Competitive Advantage: Key to Firm Transformation. Hawaii International Conference on Business.
  • Ning, Y. , Wang, J. , Xiao, Z. & Zhong, K. (2006). Impact of institutional ownership on CEO compensation. Review of Business Research.
  • Wang, J. , Ben-Ur, J. & Zhao, J. (2006). International expansion: Kingdee's marketing strategy. International Journal of Business Research.

Professional Honors and Achievements

  • 2005: Best Paper Award, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, International Applied Business Research Conference
  • 2003: Best Paper Award, Acapulco, Mexico, The 2003 International Applied Business Research Conference
  • 2002: Best Paper Award, Las Vegas, Nevada, International Business and Science Research Conference
  • 2000: HPAIR 2000 Scholarship , Harvard University
  • 2000: Outstanding Ph. D. Student, Auburn University
  • 1999: Presidential Graduate Fellowship, Auburn University
  • 1997: Outstanding MBA, Emporia State University
  • 1995: Outstanding Member of the University, Eastern New Mexico University
  • 1994: International Student Scholarship, Eastern New Mexico University