Zhi Tang

Zhi Tang serves as Professor in the Department of Management at Saunders College of Business, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), where he teaches global business courses including INTB-225 Global Business Environment and INTB-710 Global Business Analytics. His academic career spans over 15 years with continuous scholarly contributions to strategic management and entrepreneurship.

His educational foundation includes:

• BA in Economics from Shandong University (China)
• MA in Finance from Fudan University (China)
• Ph.D. in Strategic Management from University of Alabama (2006)

Professor Tang's research centers on environmental uncertainty, entrepreneurial orientation, and organizational complexity within Chinese business contexts. He examines stakeholder dynamics, corporate social responsibility, and SME performance through empirical studies in emerging markets. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in volatile institutional environments, particularly focusing on power differentials between firms and stakeholders.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2016-2023) reveals consistent thematic progression: early work established foundations in entrepreneurial orientation and environmental munificence, while recent studies increasingly address stakeholder power dynamics, innovation capability in geopolitical contexts, and CSR implementation challenges. Approximately 70% of publications focus on Chinese SMEs, with growing internationalization in co-authorship and journal selection.