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Dr. Karen Tian is a Senior Lecturer in International Business at the University of Newcastle's Newcastle Business School. She specializes in innovation, knowledge management, leadership, and Chinese economics, with a focus on international business dynamics. Her research explores topics such as absorptive capacity, cross-cultural management, and organizational resilience in global contexts. Dr. Tian holds a PhD from the University of Ballarat and has collaborated extensively with Chinese institutions, securing significant grants including a RMB 540,000 National Social Science Grant with Dr. Yan Liu (2012).
Her teaching expertise spans international business disciplines, particularly cross-cultural management and globalization. Dr. Tian has attracted over $113,000 in research funding, including grants focused on ethical issues in Chinese organizations and FDI technology transfer. She currently supervises six PhD students, focusing on topics like green servant leadership, digitalization, and leadership dark traits.
Key research themes include the impact of leadership styles (e.g., green servant leadership) on organizational sustainability and innovation, the role of knowledge transfer in strategic alliances, and the interplay between HR practices and employee behavior. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., resource-based view, conservation of resources theory) with practical applications in industries like textiles and healthcare.
Dr. Tian's collaborations with Chinese universities and global partners highlight her commitment to advancing international business research. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, with recent contributions exploring topics such as green performance, workplace fun, and sustainable innovation in platform enterprises.
