REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS
Tan, J. Shao, Y. & Li, W. To be different, or to be the same? An exploratory study of isomorphism in the cluster, forthcoming in Journal of Business Venturing.
Jiang, L. Tan, J. & Thursby, M. Incumbent Firm Invention in Emerging Fields: Evidence from the Semiconductor Industry, Strategic Management Journal, 32(1): 55-75, 2011.
Tan, J. Wang, L. Strategic responses of MNCs to ethical pressure: An institutional logic perspective, Journal of Business Ethics, 98(3): 373-390, 2011.
Tan, J. Wang, L. Flexibility-efficiency trade-off and performance implications among Chinese SOEs, Journal of Business Research,63(4):356-362,2010.
Tan, J. Yang, J. and Veliyath, R. Particularistic and system trust among small & medium enterprises: A comparative study in China’s transition economy, Journal of Business Venturing,24: 544-557, 2009.
Chen, W. Tan, J. Understanding Transnational Entrepreneurship through a Network Lens, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 33(5): 1079-1091, 2009.
Tan, J. Institutional structure and firm social performance in transitional economies: Evidence of multinational corporations in China, Journal of Business Ethics, 86 (2): 171-189, 2009.
Tan, J. Fischer, E. Mitchell, R. & Phan, P. At the center of the action: Innovation and technology strategy research in the small business setting, Journal of Small Business Management, 47 (3): 233-262, 2009. Translated into Chinese and republished in Management World, the #1 academic journal in business and management in China in 2009.
Tan, J. Zeng, Y. A Stage-dependent Model of Resource Utilization, Strategic Flexibility, and Implications for Performance over Time: Empirical Evidence from a Transitional Environment, Asian Pacific Journal of Management, 26(3): 563-588, 2009.
Tan, J. and Chou, I. Isolating cultural and national influence on value and ethics: A test of competing hypotheses, Journal of Business Ethics,88： 197-210, 2009.
Xia, J. Tan, J. and Tan, D. Mimetic entry and bandwagon effect: The rise and decline of international equity joint venture in China, Strategic Management Journal,29 (2): 195-217, 2008.
Tan, J. Breaking the “bamboo curtain” and the “glass ceiling”: The experience of women entrepreneurs in high tech industries in an emerging market, Journal of Business Ethics,80 (3): 547-564, 2008.
Tan, J. Zhang, W. Xia, J. Managing startup risk and performance in a transitional environment: An exploratory study of Chinese domestic and overseas-based venture capital firm, Journal of Small Business Management, 46 (2): 263-285. 2008.
Li, Y. Zhao, Y. Tan, J. and Liu, Y. Moderating effects of entrepreneurial orientation on market orientation-performance linkage: Evidence from Chinese small firms, Journal of Small Business Management, 46 (1): 113-133. 2008.
Tan, J. Phase transitions and emergence of entrepreneurship: The transformation of Chinese SOEs over time, Journal of Business Venturing,22 (1): 77-96. 2007.
Tan, J. Li, S. & Xia, J. When “iron fist”, “visible hand”, and “invisible hand” meet: Firm-level effects of varying institutional environments in the Chinese economy, Journal of Business Research, 107 (2). 2007.
Tan, J. Industry clustering, innovation, and technology transfer: Evidence from Beijing Zhongguancun Science Park, Journal of Business Venturing, 21(6): 827-850. 2006.
Ma, H. and Tan, J. Toward a process-based model of entrepreneurship: Implications for theory and practice, Journal of Business Venturing. 21: 704-725. 2006.
Tan, J. and Tan, D. Environment-strategy coevolution and coalignment: A staged-model of Chinese SOEs under transition. Strategic Management Journal, 26 (2): 141-157. 2005.
Tan, J. Venturing in turbulent water: A process based model of entrepreneurial transformation, Journal of Business Venturing, 20 (5): 689-704. 2005.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Name
Justin Tan
Rank
Full Professor
Status
Full-time, Tenured
Education
Ph.D. Virginia Tech
Employment History
2005-present, Professor, Newmont Chair in Business Policy
Schulich School of Business
Honours
nominated for Schulich Award for Teaching Excellence (MBA), 2006-2007, 2007-2008
2005-present Newmont Chair in Business Strategy, Schulich School of Business, York University, Canada
2006-present Distinguished Honorary Professor, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University, China
2005-2006 US Fulbright Distinguished Professor (first Distinguished Professor in business economics under China program)
Scholarly and Professional Activities
2004-2007 Elected Officer, Executive Committee, Entrepreneurship Division, Academy of Management
Associate Editor: Journal of Small Business Management
Consulting Editor, Management and Organization Review
Editorial Review Board: Journal of Management Studies, Asia Pacific Management Journal, Journal of Management Enquiry.
Reviewer: US National Science Foundation
Reviewer: Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Reviewer: China National Science Foundation
Reviewer: Hong Kong Research Grant Council
Reviewer: Strategic Management Journal, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Management Science, Organization Science, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of World Business, Journal of Management Inquiry, Journal of Business Research, Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of Small Business Management, Asian Pacific Journal of Management, Management International Review, Management and Organization Review, International Business Review, among others.
Research Funding
2009-2012. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada
2009-2010. Cisco Global Leadership Institute
2005-present. National Science Foundation of China
2002. Peking University, China
2001-2004. Ivey Business School, Canada
1998-1999. Chinese University of Hong Kong and City University of Hong Kong
1998, 1995-1997. Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation (North America)
1989-1990. Ford Foundation, U.S.
1989. Kansas Department of Transportation, U.S.
1987-1988. U.S. Department of Agriculture
Publications
Books
Strategic Management: Theory and Practice. With Zhang Y.Published by China Water Resources and Electricity Publishing in 1999.All royalties and proceeds donated.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Strategy. United Industrial and Commercial Publishing, 1st. ed. 2004 (2nd ed.,2006).All royalties and proceeds donated.
Chapters in Books
Chen, L.D. and Tan, J., 2003. Key Determinants of Consumer Acceptance of Virtual Stores: Some Empirical Evidence.Intelligent Enterprises of the 21st Century, ed. J. Gupta and S. K. Sharma, Idea Group Publishing, Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Tan, J., and Li, S., 2002. Firm Resources and Capabilities as Determinants of Performance: Evidence From China, in Ilan Alon (Ed.), Global Business in China. Greenwood Publishing Group.
Tan, J., and Lukas, B. 2000. Environment-Strategy Coalignment in Transition Economies. In C.M. Lau, K.S. Law, D.K. Tse, & C.S. Wong, ed. Asian Management Matters: Regional Relevance and Global Impact, pp.253-270. Imperial College Press, London.
Tan, Justin. 1999. Joint venture management in China: A case study of Chrysler international operation. In John Cullen, Multinational Management: A Strategic Perspective, Southwestern College Publishing, 30-36.
Tan, J., 1998. Environment-strategy configurations among ownership types. In L. Kelly & Y. Luo, ed. Toward the Year 2000: Emerging Business Issues in China, Sage Publication, pp.49-72.
Luo, Y., Tan, J., and Shenkar, O., 1998. Environment-strategy-performance relations in township and village enterprises in China. In L. Kelly & Y. Luo, ed. Toward the Year 2000: Emerging Business Issues in China, Sage Publication, pp.3-24pp.
Tan, J., and Luo, Y., 1998. An empirical analysis of environment-strategy configuration for international joint ventures in an uncertain context. In L. Kelly & Y. Luo, ed. Toward the Year 2000: Emerging Business Issues in China, Sage Publication, pp. 163-188.
Tan, Justin. 1997. Joint venture management in China: A case study of Chrysler's international operation. In M. A..Hitt, R.D. Ireland, & R.E. Hoskisson, Strategic Management.
Refereed Full Journal Papers
Selected Papers in English:
Jiang, L. Tan, J. & Thursby, M. Incumbent Firm Invention in Emerging Fields: Evidence from the Semiconductor Industry, Strategic Management Journal, 32(1): 55-75, 2011.
Tan, J. Wang, L. Strategic responses of MNCs to ethical pressure: An institutional logic perspective, Journal of Business Ethics, 98(3): 373-390, 2011.
Tan, J. Wang, L. Flexibility-efficiency trade-off and performance implications among Chinese SOEs, Journal of Business Research,63(4):356-362,2010.
Tan, J. Yang, J. and Veliyath, R. Particularistic and system trust among small & medium enterprises: A comparative study in China’s transition economy, Journal of Business Venturing, 24: 544-557, 2009.
Chen, W. Tan, J. Understanding Transnational Entrepreneurship through a Network Lens, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 33(5): 1079-1091, 2009.
Tan, J. Fischer, E. Mitchell, R. & Phan, P. At the center of the action: Innovation and technology strategy research in the small business setting, Journal of Small Business Management, 47 (3): 233-262, 2009.
Tan, J. Institutional structure and firm social performance in transitional economies: Evidence of multinational corporations in China, forthcoming in Journal of Business Ethics, 86 (2): 171-189.
Tan, J. Zeng, Y. A Stage-dependent Model of Resource Utilization, Strategic Flexibility, and Implications for Performance over Time: Empirical Evidence from a Transitional Environment, Asian Pacific Journal of Management, 26(3): 563-588, 2009.
Tan, J. and Chou, I. Isolating cultural and national influence on value and ethics: A test of competing hypotheses, Journal of Business Ethics,88： 197-210, 2009.
Xia, J. Tan, J. and Tan, D. Mimetic entry and bandwagon effect: The rise and decline of international equity joint venture in China, Strategic Management Journal,29 (2): 195-217, 2008.
Tan, J. Breaking the “bamboo curtain” and the “glass ceiling”: The experience of women entrepreneurs in high tech industries in an emerging market, Journal of Business Ethics, 80 (3): 547-564, 2008.
Tan, J. Wang, L. Flexibility-efficiency tradeoff and performance implications among Chinese SOEs, forthcoming in Journal of Business Research.
Tan, J. Zhang, W. Xia, J. Managing startup risk and performance in a transitional environment: An exploratory study of Chinese domestic and overseas-based venture capital firm, Journal of Small Business Management. 46 (2): 263-285. 2008.
Li, Y. Zhao, Y. Tan, J. Liu, Y. Moderating effects of entrepreneurial orientation on market orientation-performance linkage: Evidence from Chinese small firms, Journal of Small Business Management, 46 (1): 113-133. 2008.
Tan, J. Phase transitions and emergence of entrepreneurship: The transformation of Chinese SOEs over time, Journal of Business Venturing, 22 (1): 77-96, 2007.
Tan, J. Li, S. & Xia, J. When “iron fist”, “visible hand”, and “invisible hand” meet: Firm-level effects of varying institutional environments in the Chinese economy, Journal of Business Research, 60 (7): 786-794. 2007.
Robb, D. Reimers, K. & Tan, J. Operations Management in China, International Journal of Production Economics, 107 (2). 2007.
Tan, J. Zhang, W. & Xia, J. Managing Startup Risk And Performance In A Transitional Environment: An Exploratory Study Of Chinese Domestic And Overseas-Based Venture Capital Firm, forthcoming in Journal of Small Business Management in 2007.
Industry clustering, innovation, and technology transfer: Evidence from Beijing Zhongguancun Science Park, Journal of Business Venturing 21(6): 827-850. 2006.
Toward a process-based model of Entrepreneurship: Implications for theory and practice, with H.Ma, Journal of Business Venturing. 21: 704-725. 2006.
Tan, J. Li, S. and Li, W. Building core competencies in a turbulent environment: An exploratory study of firm resources and capabilities in Chinese transition economy, Managing Global Transition, 4(3): 197-214. 2006.
Environment-strategy coevolution and coalignment: A staged-model of Chinese SOEs under transition, with D.Tan. Strategic Management Journal, 26 (2): 141-157. 2005.
Venturing in turbulent water: A process based model of entrepreneurial transformation, Journal of Business Venturing, 20 (5): 689-704. 2005.
Tan, J., Luo, Y., and Shenkar, O., Entrepreneurial strategies in a transitional economy: Chinese state and non-state enterprises compared and contrasted, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, 5 (5/6). 2005.
Tan, J., Firm growth in an emerging market economy: The experience of a Chinese IT entrepreneur, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, 5 (3): 319-331. 2005.
Tan, J., Strategic adaptation under changing environment: How Amway reinvented and revitalized itself in China, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, 5 (4): 349-357. 2005.
Tan, J. Entrepreneurial transformation in transitional economies: Progress and challenges. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, 5 (3): 165-167. 2005.
Does ownership type matter in transitional economies: A strategic group perspective, with M.Peng and T.Tong, Journal of Management Studies, 41(7):1105-1129. 2004.
The Impact of Country-of-Origin on Societal Attitude and Implications for Multinational Strategy: A Comparative Study, with G.Brodowsky and O.Meilich, International Business Review, 13 (6): 729-748. 2004.
Key Determinants of Consumer Acceptance of Virtual Stores: Some Empirical Evidence, with L.Chen, European Management Journal, 22 (1): 74-86. 2004.
A dynamic view of organizational transformation: The changing face of Chinese SOEs under transition, with D.Tan. Journal of Leadership and Organization Studies, 10 (2): 98-112. 2004.
Organizational Slack and Firm Performance During Economic Transitions: Two Studies From An Emerging Economy, with M.Peng. Strategic Management Journal, 24: 1249-1263. 2003.
Structuring International Joint Ventures: How Should Contractual Design be Aligned with Environmental Conditions? With Yadong Luo. Management International Review, 43 (2): 185-211. 2003.
Maximizing short term-gain or long-term potential: entry, growth, and exit strategies of Chinese technology start-up, with D.Tan. Journal of Management Inquiry, 13 (1): 1-7. 2003.
Curvilinear relationship between organizational slack and firm performance: Evidence from Chinese state enterprises, European Management Journal, 21 (6): 740-749. 2003.
West J., and Tan J., 2003. Qualcomm in China (A). Asian Case Research Journal, 6 (2) 5-99. 2002.
West J., and Tan J., 2003. Qualcomm in China (B). Asian Case Research Journal, 6 (2) 101-128. 2002.
Impact of ownership type on environment, strategy, and performance: Evidence from China. Journal of Management Studies, 39 (3): 333-354. 2002.
Culture, nation, and entrepreneurial strategic orientations: Implications for an emerging economy. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice, 26 (4): 96-111. 2002.
Strategic fit in transitional economies: The case of China’s electronics industry, Bryan Lukas and Thomas Hult. Journal of Management, 27:409-429. 2001.
Innovation and risk-taking in a transitional economy. A comparative study of Chinese managers and entrepreneurs. Journal of Business Venturing, 16 (4): 359-376. 2001.
Are the Scales Tipped in Favor of Procedural or Distributive Justice? An Investigation of the U.S., India, Germany, and China, with R.Pillai and E.Williams. International Journal of Conflict Management, 12 (3): 310-333. 2001.
The Keiretsu in Asia: Implications for multilevel theories of competitive advantage, with M.Peng and S.H. Lee, S.H. Journal of International Management, 7: 253-276. 2001.
Environment-strategy configuration in international joint venture: An empirical study, with Y.Luo and O'Connor. Asian Pacific Journal of Management, 18: 7-27. 2001.
Venturing in turbulent environments: The perspective of a non-state enterprise. Journal of Management Inquiry. 10 (1): 82-87. 2001.
Young, M.N., & J.Tan, 2001. Beijing Jeep at a Crossroads: Facing the Challenge Of China's Entry into the WTO. Asian Case Research Journal, 5 (1):1-26.
The growth of entrepreneurial firms in a transitional economy: The case of a Chinese entrepreneur. Journal of Management Inquiry, 9: 83-89. 1999.
A comparison of multinational and domestic firms in an emerging market: a strategic choice perspective, with Y.Luo. Journal of International Management, 4 (1): 21-40. 1998.
Tan, J., Luo, Y., and Zhang, Y., 1998. Competitive strategies under regulatory environment: A study of Chinese private entrepreneurs. International Journal of Management, 15, 2:141-150. 1998.
Strategic responses to competitive pressure: The case of township and village enterprises in China, with Y.Luo and O.Shenkar. Asian Pacific Journal of Management, 15:33-50. 1998.
Tan, J., 1998. Management in China and Eastern Europe: the blurry picture. Journal of Applied Management Studies, 7 (1): 131-133.
Peng, M., and Tan, J., 1998. Toward Alliance Postsocialism: business strategies in a transitional economy. Journal of Applied Management Studies, 7 (1):145-150.
Bateman, M., and Tan, J., 1998. Management in transitional economies: Chinese and Eastern European experience compared and contrasted. Journal of Applied Management Studies, June 5-7.
Li, S., Li. M., and Tan, J., 1998. Why do firms diversify in a transition economy? A theoretical exploration. Journal of Applied Management Studies, June 77-98.
How much does industry structure matter on foreign direct investment in China, with Y.Luo. International Business Review, 6, 4:337-359. 1997.
Characteristics of regulatory environment and impact on entrepreneurial strategic orientations: an empirical study of Chinese private entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice, 31-44. 1996.
Effect of ownership types on environment-strategy configuration in China’s emerging transitional economy, with M.Li. Advances in International Comparative Management, 11:217-250. 1996.
Environment-strategy relationship and its performance implications: An empirical study of Chinese electronics industry, with R.Litschert. Strategic Management Journal, 1-20. 1994.
Retail trade patterns of rural Kansas. Journal of American Agricultural Economics Association, with D. Darling, 5:24-35.1990.
Retail sales in rural Kansas communities. Kansas Business Review,with D.Darling,12:14-16.1989.
Recent Papers in Refereed Chinese Journals:
Tan, J. Fischer, E. Mitchell, R. & Phan, P. 2009. At the centre of the action: Innovation and technology strategy research in the small business setting, Management World (管理世界) , 2009, 11.
Tan, J. and He, Z. 2007. A critical review of cluster research: Development and future directions, Management World (管理世界), 12, 140-147.
Tan, J. 2007. The development of management field in China: Direction for the future. Management World (管理世界) Jan. 2007. (Reprinted in New China Digest, 2007, 11 / 转载于<新华文摘>2007年第十一期.
He, Z. Tan, J. and Lu, Y. 2006. Organizational environment and firm strategy: Theoretical background and research directions. Nov. 2006, Management World (管理世界).Nov. 2006 (Reprinted in New China Digest, 2007, 1: 132-134 / 转载于<新华文摘>2007年第三期).
Tan, J. and Lin, R. 2006. Competitive strategies for 3G technology standard. Management World (管理世界), 6: 71-84.
Tan, J. 2006. The development of management field in China: Positioning for the future. Management World (管理世界), 2: 71-79. (Reprinted in New China Digest, 9: 126-132 / 全文转载于<新华文摘>2006年第九期 和 <人民大学复印资料>)。
He, Z. and Tan, J. 2005. Complexity theory and industry cluster research: An exploratory study based on Dongguan PC cluster. Management World (管理世界), 12: 108-136.
Tan, J. 2008. A reflection on management: Theory and methods. Journal of Management Science (管理科学学报), 11(2): 145-152. (Reprinted in New China Digest, 2008 / 转载于<新华文摘>年第十一期.)
Tan. J. and He, Z. 2008. Industry cluster as a complex adaptive system: A simulation study, Journal of Management Science (管理科学学报).
Shao, Y. and Tan, J. 2006. The mechanism of regional technological innovation, Journal of Management Science (管理科学学报), 9 (4): 1-11.
Tan, J. Wang, X. and Mu, Z. “Kangba” economic exchange model among minority groups living on the frontiers of Yunnan: Theoretical and empirical analysis, Nankai Management Review (南开管理评论), 11 (5
Lu, Y. Tan, J. and Xue, H. 2006. A“4I”Model of Technological Learning Process: Theoretical Relevance and Empirical Evidence from South Korean Experience, Nankai Management Review (南开管理评论).
Tan, J. and Xue, H. 2007. Motivating factors and formation of dominant design, China Soft Science (中国软科学).
Tan, J. and Xue, H. 2007. Breaking the “curse of dominant firms”, Peking University Business Review (北大商业评论).
Tan, J. 2006. TD-SCDMA and 3G standard competition, PKU Business Review (北大商业评论), 4: 30-33.
Lu, Y. and Tan, J. 2006. Managing the risk of strategic alliance between entrepreneurial firm and large firm, PKU Business Review (北大商业评论), 5: 102-105.(全文转载于<人民大学复印资料>).
Tan, J. 2006. Nankai-York Model and the Evolution of Chinese MBA Education, Nankai MBA Forum.
Refereed Conference Proceedings
Academy of Management Best Papers:
Chen, W. and Tan, J. Roots and Wings: Glocalized Networks and Transnational Entrepreneurship. Academy of Management Best Paper Proceeding, 2008.
Tan, J. and Tan, D. Transformation of Organizational Environment and Strategies: A Longitudinal Study of Chinese SOEs. Academy of Management Best Paper Proceeding. 2003.
Tan, J. Characteristics of regulatory environment and impact on entrepreneurial strategic orientations: an empirical study of Chinese private entrepreneurs. Academy of Management Best Papers Proceeding. 1996.
Technical Reports
Teaching Cases:
China Kelon Group (A) Harvard Business Case 903M04
China Kelon Group (A) – Teaching Note 8B03M05
China Kelon Group (B) Harvard Business Case 903M05
China Kelon Group (B) – Teaching Note 8B03M04
Qualcomm in China (A) Harvard Business Case 901M73
Qualcomm in China (B) Harvard Business Case 901M74
Qualcomm in China (A & B) – Teaching Note 8B01M73
Dell in Malaysia Harvard Business Case 903M19
Dell in Malaysia – Teaching Note 8B03M019
Beijing Jeep Co. (B) Harvard Business Case 901M61
Beijing Jeep Co. and WTO – Teaching Note 8B01M61
Amway (A): Building a Successful Business Model Harvard Business Case 904M35
Amway (B): Adapting to Environmental Changes in China Harvard Business Case 904M36
Amway – Teaching Note 8B04M035
RESEARCH