Zhejiang University of Technology | China
PUBLICATION PROFILE
INTRODUCTION 🌟
XIE ZAIYANG is an Associate Professor at the School of Management, Zhejiang University of Technology. She holds a Doctorate in Management and has a strong academic background with degrees from Nankai University and Jinan University. Her academic pursuits have earned her recognition in the field, including being a recipient of various prestigious awards. She is also a graduate student supervisor and actively contributes to the academic community with her extensive research in corporate strategy, internationalization, and digital innovation management.
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS 🎓
XIE ZAIYANG completed her Doctorate in Management from Nankai University in December 2020, after which she also pursued postdoctoral studies. Her Ph.D. research was conducted in collaboration with Jinan University (a national public scholarship). She began her academic career at Zhejiang University of Technology in December 2020, where she serves as a faculty member in the Department of Business Administration and as the class advisor for the 2102 Business Administration class.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS 💼
Currently, XIE ZAIYANG is an Associate Professor in the Department of Business Administration, where she teaches, researches, and leads several significant academic projects. She is a member of the Academy of Management (AOM), the Academy of International Business (AIB), and the International Association for Chinese Management Research (IACMR). XIE ZAIYANG has also contributed as a reviewer for numerous academic journals, ensuring the quality of publications in her field.
CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS 🔍
Her main research focuses include corporate strategy, internationalization, digital innovation management, and the governance of multinational corporations. She has secured several national and provincial-level research grants, leading projects on globalization, de-globalization, and corporate innovation, among others. XIE ZAIYANG’s studies have had a considerable influence on how businesses understand strategic decision-making and innovation in an increasingly interconnected and rapidly changing global environment.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE 🌐
XIE ZAIYANG has published more than 30 papers in renowned journals such as the Journal of World Business, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, and Journal of Business Research. Her research has made a significant impact in the academic community, receiving numerous citations and awards. Notably, her work on the dynamics of multinational enterprises and innovation strategies has contributed to the advancement of corporate governance theory and practice.
ACADEMIC CITATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS 📚
XIE ZAIYANG’s academic work has been widely cited and published in both international and Chinese journals. Some of her notable works include:
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Returnee managers as an asset for emerging market multinational enterprises (Journal of World Business, 2022)
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Big data and emerging market firms’ innovation in an open economy (Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2021)
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US-China Decoupling and the Chinese Firms’ Real Option to Defer R&D Investment (Journal of World Business, 2025)
In addition to her journal articles, she has authored several books and monographs on corporate governance and international business strategy.
HONORS & AWARDS 🏆
XIE ZAIYANG has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the “National Top 100 Cases” award and the Zhejiang Provincial Outstanding Research Case award. She has also received numerous accolades for her teaching and research efforts, such as national and provincial-level research grants and awards for excellence in case studies. Her research has been selected for inclusion in the “China Management Case Sharing Center (CMCC)” and other important academic repositories.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS 🌱
XIE ZAIYANG’s contributions to the academic field have laid the groundwork for future research on multinational enterprises, innovation strategies, and the evolution of corporate governance in China and beyond. Her ongoing work continues to influence the development of strategic management theories, particularly in the context of globalization and digital transformation. As a mentor and researcher, she aims to continue advancing knowledge in the intersection of global business strategy and innovation management.
FINAL NOTE 📅
XIE ZAIYANG is a dedicated scholar and educator who has made significant contributions to the field of management studies. Her work on strategic management, innovation, and corporate governance provides valuable insights for both scholars and practitioners. As she continues to lead impactful research, her legacy will shape the future of international business strategy and management.
TOP NOTES PUBLICATIONS 📚
Returnee managers as an asset for emerging market multinational enterprises: Chinese cross-border acquisitions (2008–2017)
Big data and emerging market firms’ innovation in an open economy: The diversification strategy perspective
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Authors: Xie Z.Y., Wang J., Miao L.
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Journal: Technological Forecasting and Social Change
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Year: 2021
Relationships between fluctuations of environmental regulation, technological innovation, and economic growth: A multinational perspective
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Authors: Xie Z.Y., Qu L., Lin R.H., et al.
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Journal: Journal of Enterprise Information Management
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Year: 2021
US-China Decoupling and the Chinese Firms’ Real Option to Defer Overall but R&D Investment
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Authors: Shao L., Xie Z.Y.*, Qiu Y.X., Wang L.
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Journal: Journal of World Business
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Year: 2025
The Rise of Female Board Representation in China as a Glocalization Process (2010-2018)
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Authors: Wang L., Xie Z.Y.*, Majid Abdi, et al.
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Journal: Journal of Business Research
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Year: 2024