Education

1996 – 2000, Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Beijing Normal University;

1991 – 1994, Master in Education Psychology, Beijing Normal University;

1985 – 1989, Bachelor in Chemistry, Fuyang Normal University

Working Experience

2005 – Present, Professor, School of Business, Renmin University of China;

2000 – 2005, Associate Professor, School of Business, Renmin University of China;

1995 – 2000, Assistant Professor, Beijing Institute of Economics and Management

Leadership; Organizational Culture; Motivation and Personality; Emotion in organizations; Learning and Creativity

Organizational Behavior; Leadership; Organizational Change and Development; Philosophy of Management Research and Theory Building

Papers

1. Zhang, K., & Yang, N. A New Theory of Employee Turnover: From the Perspective of Psychological Goal System. Nankai Business Review International, 2023, 2040-8749.

2. Zhang, K., & Yang, N. The Psychological Goal System-driven Theory of Employee Turnover and Its Managerial Implications. Nankai Business Review, 2022，25（3）：202-212.

3. Zhang, K., Wu, Z., Chen L. Understanding the Essence of Authoritarian “Leadership” by Differentiating between Leadership and Power behaviors. Chinese Journal of Management, 2022，19（2）：187-196.

4. Luo, W., Liu, D., Zhang, K. The Evolvement and Future Directions of Followership Research in the Chinese Context. Nankai Business Review, 2021，24（2）：214-224.

5. Zhang, K., & Sun, Y. Fair Leadership Behaviors: Structural Exploration and Scale Development. Chinese Journal of Management, 2020, 17(05): 662-670.)

6. Zhang, K., & Tong, C. Organization-Employee Goal Integration: Conceptualization, Scale Development and Structure Exploration. Renmin University of China Journal, 2020，34(2):114-124.

7. Zhang, K., Shi, J., Luo, W. How can leader’s voice endorsement promote employee voice: An integrated mechanism based on the goal self-organization perspective. Acta Psychologica Sinica, 2020，52（2）：229-239.

8. Hou, D., Meng, Q., Zhang, K., Chan, K. C. Motives for corporate philanthropy propensity: Does short selling matter? International Review of Economics and Finance, 2019, 63: 24-36.

9. Wang, Y., Zhang, K., Zhang, J., Lin, C. The trustworthiness of leaders: The watershed of delegation effect and the formation mechanism of its negative side. Management World, 2019（2）：185-196.

10. Zhang, K., & Shi, J. Human Resource Development from the Perspective of Personality: Theoretical Basis and Managerial Implications, Human Resources Development of China, 2019，36（1）：152-163.

11. Luo, W., & Zhang, K. Source innovation and the future development orientation of Chinese management research. Academic Research, 2018, (4): 88-97.

12. Zhang, K., & Lin, C. (2018). The psychological goal achievement process: An approach to employee well-being. Chinese Journal of Management, 2018(6), 818-826.

13. Zhang, K., & Luo, W. The mission and essential features of scientific theories and their enlightenment for the development of management theories. Chinese Journal of Management, 2015, 15(7): 939-947.

14. Zhang, K., Li, P., Luo, W., Zhang, Q., Cao, Y. The strategy of organizational-employee goal integration: A case study based on Haier's independent operation management. Journal of Management World, 2014, (4): 124-145.

15. Zhang, K., Zhang, Q., Luo, W. (2014). Analysis of several key issues in choosing the development path of Chinese management research: Taking organizational behavior as an example. Chinese Journal of Management, 2014, (10): 1411-1419.

16. Gebert, D., Boerner, S., Kearney, E., King, J., Zhang, K., Song, J. Expressing religious identities in the workplace: Analyzing a neglected diversity dimension. Human Relations, 2014, 67(5): 543-563..

17. Zhang, K., Luo, W., Lee. B. Y. Is Leader Charisma Individual-Centered or Relationship-Centered? Empirical Evidence from China. Frontiers of Business Research in China, 2013, 7(2):165-188.

18. Zhang, K., Luo, W., & Yuan, Y. The theoretical form and innovative approach of organizational management discipline. Chinese Journal of Management, 2012, 9(10), 1411-1417.

19. Wang, J., Zhang, K., Zhao, S. Why is CEO dismissal so rare? An explanation based on prospect theory. Nankai Management Review, 2012, 15(1): 54-66.

20. Zhang, K., & Li, B. Exploration of the dynamic mechanism of organizational environmental factors affecting employees' creativity. Journal of Anhui University, 2012, (4): 149-156.

21. Zhang, K., Yuan, Y., Kesting, P., Luo, W., & Li, B. A systematic review and reflection on leadership research in China in new century. Advances in Psychology, 2012, (3): 85-92.

22. Jiao C., David, A. R., Zhang, K. Leadership and Organizational citizenship behavior: OCB-specific meanings as mediators. Journal of Business and Psychology, 2011, 26: 11-25.

23. Liu, Y., Zhang, K., Xiong, J. Why employees commit? A multilevel study of the effects of autonomy supportive climate and adaptability，Best Paper Proceedings of Academy of Management，2010.

24. Zhang, K., Liu, Y., & Xiong, J. Internal succession mode of family business sustainable growth. Journal of Renmin University of China, 2009, (4): 97-104.

25. Liu, J., Zhang, K., & Zhong, L. The Formation and Impact of the Atmosphere of the “Error Routine” of the Work Team: A Case Study Based on Successive Data.  Management World, 2009, (8): 92-101.

26. Zhang, K., Medcof, J., Jiao, C. Teamwork goal orientation as a new component of goal orientation conceptualization. Best Paper Proceedings of Academy of Management., 2006.

27. Zhang, K., & Wang, J. The application and management of virtual marketing teams in T telecom company. Frontiers of Business Research in China, 2008, 2(4): 591-620.

28. Zhang, K., Song, L. J., Hackett, R., Bycio, P. Cultural boundary of expectancy theory based performance management: A commentary on the DeNisi and Pritchard performance improvement model. Management and Organization Review, 2006, 2(2): 279-294.

29. Zhang, K. Goal structure change theory of emotions and the development of emotion management. Journal of Renmin University of China, 2004, (3): 126-131.

30. Zhang, K. Self-organizing goal-information theory of interest. Journal of East China Normal University (Education Science Edition), 2004, (1): 62-66.

31. Zhang, K. Self-organizing goal theory of motivation and its implications for management. Journal of Renmin University of China, 2003, (2): 109-114.

Books

1. Zhang, K. The Origin and Future of Leadership: Dynamics of Leadership Generation. Beijing: China Renmin University Press, 2024.

2. Zhang, K. Dynamics of Psychological Goals: A Self-Organization Theory of Motivation and Personality. Royal Collins Publishing Group INC., Canada, 2017.

3. Zhang, K. Dynamics of Psychological Goal: A Self-organization Theory of Motivation and Personality (In Chinese). Beijing: Social Science Academic Press, 2014.

4. Zhang, K. Organizational Behavior Strategy. Beijing: Economics and Management Publishing House, 2003.

Honors and Awards

Social Services

2012 – Present, Academic Committee member, School of Business, Renmin University of China;

2012 – Present, MBA Teaching Guidance Committee member, School of Business, Renmin University of China;

2012 – 2014 Representative-at-Large for Mainland China, International Association of Chinese Management Research (IACMR);

2006 – 2010, Deputy Head, Department of Organization and Human Resources, School of Business, Renmin University of China;

2010 – 2018, Department Head, Department of Organization and Human Resources, School of Business, Renmin University of China;

2003 – 2004, Consultant of Personnel Department, Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad.

Awards

2006. Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University, China government;

2006. Outstanding Book Award, Renmin University of China;

2006. Best Paper Award in the Organizational Behavior Division, Academy of Management Annual Meeting;

2009. Best Paper Award, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada Annual Meeting;

2010. Best Paper Award in the Organizational Behavior Division, Academy of Management Annual Meeting;

2014. Outstanding Contribution Award, International Association for Chinese Management Research (IACMR);

2017. Prize for Outstanding Achievements in Philosophy and Social Sciences, Beijing Municipal Government;

2021. Prize for Outstanding Achievements in Humanities and Social Sciences Research in Higher Education Institutions of China;

2022. Outstanding Professor of Teaching, Renmin Business School.