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Jane Terpstra Tong is a Professor of Management at Monash University Malaysia, affiliated with the School of Business. She serves as Co-Director of the Southeast Asian Centre for Workplace Wellbeing and is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Asian Business and Management. She is actively involved in research, education, and leadership, and is currently accepting PhD students.
- Full Name: Jane Terpstra Tong
- Institution: Monash University Malaysia
- School: School of Business
- Department: Department of Management
- Academic Rank: Professor
- Email: jane.tong@monash.edu
Jane is a leading scholar in cross-cultural management and organizational behavior, with a strong focus on gender equity and multilevel modeling. Her research examines how cultural, institutional, and individual factors influence workplace dynamics, leadership, and ethical behavior across international contexts. She employs rigorous survey research methods and large-scale comparative datasets to explore issues such as corporate social responsibility, expatriate adjustment, and workplace wellbeing. Her work is highly interdisciplinary, bridging management, psychology, sociology, and cultural studies, and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and gender equality.
Her recent publications (2024–2025) analyze multinational data on societal values, gender composition, and ethical behaviors, revealing nuanced insights into global business practices. These studies employ advanced statistical techniques and involve collaborations with scholars across 30+ societies, reflecting her international research network and impact.
- Vice-Chancellor's Award of Teaching Excellence (2020)
- Pro-Vice Chancellor and President’s Award of Outstanding Educator (2019)
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (Individual Award) (2023)
- Best Reviewer Award (2022)
- WAIB Best Paper Award (2021)
- Vice Chancellor Special Team Commendation Award for Diversity and Inclusion (2021)
Jane has held significant leadership roles at Monash, including Deputy Head of School (Education) (2019–2023) and Head of Department (2016–2018). She has secured research grants, such as the project Impact of uncertainty, connections and entrepreneurial orientation on firm performance (2014–2015), and actively mentors students through doctoral seminars and writing bootcamps. She also conducts executive education and corporate training on leadership and inclusion for multinational enterprises in ASEAN.
Jane leads and participates in research clusters such as the Thriving Communities Research Cluster and organizes academic events like Doctoral Seminars/Workshops. She is currently Editor-in-Chief of Personnel Review (from Nov 2024) and engages in peer review, thesis examination, and international academic collaboration. Her public engagement includes media commentary on sexual harassment, diversity in academia, and cultural norms in Malaysia.
