Entrepreneurship, Organizational
Theory, Management Education
1992.9-1995.12,
PhD in Business Management, Nankai
University
1987.9-1989.12,
Master in Business Management, Nankai University
1983.9-1987.7,
Bachelor in Management, Nankai University, 1987
Further Education
and Training Experience
2002.2-2002.8,
Senior visiting scholar, North Carolina University of the United States
1999.11-2000.2,
Visiting Scholar, Business School of University of Utah of the United States
1998.11-1999.2,
Carry out field research in Hongkong, funded by the Graduate Students
Foundation of University of Hong Kong
2011.6-Present,
Dean, Business School of Nankai University
2011.5-Present,
Director, Research Base for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprise
Management (Key Research Base for Humanities and social sciences of Tianjin
Universities and Colleges)
2009.5-Present,
Director, Tianjin Youth Entrepreneurship Research Center
2008.5-2011.6,
Vice Dean, Graduate School of Nankai University
2004.6-Present,
Deputy Director, SMEs Research Center of Nankai University
2003.9-Present,
Director, Entrepreneurship Research Center of Business School of Nankai
University
2000.12-2008.5,
Vice Dean, Business School of Nankai University
1999.9-2007.9,
Deputy Director, MBA Center of Nankai University
1990.3-Present,
Teach in Business Management Department of Business School of Nankai University
[1] 2014, National Video Demonstration Course “Entrepreneurial Management”, taught by Zhang Yuli, Niu Fang, Yang Jun and Xue Honzhi
[2] 2013, Chosen as Distinguished Professor of “Cheung Kong Scholars Programme”
[3] 2013, Tianjin Level Teaching Team “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Teaching Team”, led by Zhang Yuli
[4] 2013, 2nd Prize of Tianjin 13th Excellent Achievements in Social Sciences Research (Zhang Y., Long D, Yang J. An Overview of CPSED and Its Academic Value. Foreign Economics & Management. 2011, No.1,11-18)
[5] 2013, 1st Prize of Teaching Achievement Award of Nankai University (Zhang Y. Et al. Exploration and Practice of Constructing the Ecological System of Entrepreneurship Education)
[6] 2013, 2nd Prize of 6th Universities and Colleges Excellent Research Achievements (Zhang Y., Yang J, Ren B8. Social Capital, Prior Experience and Entrepreneurial Opportunities: A Moderation Model and Implications. Management World. 2008, No.7:91-102)
[7] 2010, 1st Prize of Tianjin 12th Excellent Achievements in Social Sciences Research (Zhang Y., Yang J, Ren B. Social Capital, Prior Experience and Entrepreneurial Opportunities: A Moderation Model and Implications. Management World. 2008, No.7:91-102)
Consultant
[1] 2013, Member, 5th National Business Administration Professional Degree Graduate Education Committee
[2] 2013, Expert, Discipline Planning and Review Group of National Social Sciences Foundation
[3] 2013, Member, 13th Tianjin Social Sciences Outstanding Achievements Awards Committee
[4] 2012, Standing Director, Chinese Society for Management Modernization
[5] 2011, Member, 14th Expert Review Group of National Science Foundation Management Committee
Working Experience Related with Profession
[1] 2014, Member, World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council
[2] 2010, Member, Entrepreneurship Education Committee of the Ministry of Education
[3] 2009, Member, Entrepreneurship Research Expert Committee of Shanghai Technology Entrepreneurship Foundation for Graduates
[4] 2007, China Torch Entrepreneurship Mentor
[5] 2006, Vice Chairman, “Entrepreneurship and SMEs” and “Innovation and Technological Economy” Specialized Committee of Chinese Society for Management Modernization Annual Meeting
[6] Member of Editorial Committee for R&D Management, Chinese Journal of Management, Journal of Entrepreneurship Research
Presentations
[1] Entrepreneurship Education Oriented Entrepreneurship Research, the 4th International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Jinlin University, 2013.12.6-12.7
[2] Exploration of Practice Oriented Training Model, Beijing and Tianjin Area Business School Association and the 3rd Chinese Business School Dean TOP Forum, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2013.12.3.
[3] Prior experience and social class as moderators of the planning-performance relationship in China's emerging economy, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal Special Meeting and Entrepreneurship Seminar, Shanghai Tongji University, 2012.5.24-5.26.
[4] Internal Rules and Key Elements of Entrepreneurship, 1st International Forum on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Tianjin Binhai New Area, 2011.12.15.
[5] Exploring the Process of Entrepreneurship: Chinese Panel Study of Entrepreneurial Dynamics, ICSB-GWU Business Creation Conference at George Washington University of the United States, 2011.10.6-10.8.
Professional Activities
2009.11-2010.11, Cooperated with Shanghai Technology Entrepreneurship Foundation for Graduates, and Tsinghua University National Entrepreneurship Research Center, to hold the International Conference on Innovative Entrepreneurship Education, delivered a speech about Entrepreneurship Education, Shanghai, CPeer-Reviewed Journal Papers
2014
[1] Han W., Yang J, Zhang Y. A Case Study on the Selection of Mixed Governance Mechanism of Entrepreneurial Network. Management World. 2014, No.2:118-136. (Published in Chinese)
[2] Li H., Zhang Y, Wang X. An Empirical Analysis Based on CPSED about the Relationship between Entrepreneurial Ethic and Entrepreneurial Opportunity. Chinese Journal of Management. 2014, No.1:95-100. (Published in Chinese)
[3] Zhu X., Chen H, Zhang Y. Interaction among Heterogeneous Resources，Entrepreneurial Opportunity and Entrepreneurial Performance. Chinese Journal of Management. 2014, No.9:1358-1365. (Published in Chinese)
[4] Li H, Zhang Y. The Integration of Entrepreneurship and Ethics: Research Review and Prospect. Chinese Journal of Management. 2014, No.11:1686-1691. (Published in Chinese)
[5] Yang J., Han W, Zhang Y. Affiliation of Prior Experience，Marketization，and Entrepreneurial Speed. Journal of Management Sciences in China. 2014, No.8:10-22. (Published in Chinese)
[6] Zhang Y., Qu Y, Yun L. a Summary of Management Research and Entrepreneurship Research Themes in the Chinese Context. Foreign Economics & Management. 2014, No.1:65-72,81. (Published in Chinese)
[7] Qin J., Xu Z, Zhang Y. University Technology Transfer and its Performance Influence Mechanism: A Perspective of Academic Entrepreneurship. Research of Institutional Economics. 2014, No.2:169-195. (Published in Chinese)
[8] Zhang Y. Management Education Needs to Transform to Return to Essence. Business Management Review. 2014, No.7:65. (Published in Chinese)
[9] Li H., Zhang Y, Zheng J. Context and Integration: A Review on the Relationship between Entrepreneurship and Ethics. East China Economic Management. 2014, No.7:153-156. (Published in Chinese)
[10] Zhang Y., Yang Y., Qin J, Xue H. The Development and Empirical Study of the Frontier Theory of Entrepreneurial Alliance. Modernization of Management. 2014, No.1:42-44. (Published in Chinese)
[11] Li H., Zhang Y, Li Y. Colorful First Pot of Gold: Analysis on the Path of Opportunity Choice Based on the Perspective of Entrepreneurs Ethics. Forum on Science and Technology in China. 2014, No.7:133-138. (Published in Chinese)
[12] Yun L., Yang J, Zhang Y. 2014. The Generation Mechanism of Innovative Business Model Archetypes Based on Entrepreneurship Firms. Journal of Management Sciences in China. 2014, No.3:367-375. (Published in Chinese)
2013
[1] Zhang Y., Yang J, Chen Z. Ten Questions about Entrepreneurial Partnership. CEIBS Business Review. 2013, No.10:66-71. (Published in Chinese)
[2] Wang X., Li H, Zhang Y. Entrepreneurial Environment and New Ventures' Competitive Advantage: Test from CPSED. Studies in Science of Science. 2013, No.10:1548-1552. (Published in Chinese)
[3] Zhang Y., Yang Y, Qin J. Research and Prospect on Driven Factors of University Technology Transfer. Science of Science and Management of S.&T. 2013, No.10:48-58. (Published in Chinese)
[4] Long D., Zhang Y, Li Y. Study on the New Venture Emergence Based on Interactions between Experience and the Newness of Opportunity. Journal of Management Science. 2013, No.5:1-10. (Published in Chinese)
[5] Qin J, Zhang Y. Research on the Influence of Social Capital on Entrepreneurial Firms’ Resource Acquisition. Modern Economic Science. 2013, No.2:96-106. (Published in Chinese)
[6] Zhang Y. Let Failure Be Entrepreneurial Resource. PKU Business Review. 2013, No.10:60-63. (Published in Chinese)
[7] Zhang Y., Yang J., Tang J., K. Au and Xue H. Prior Experiences and Social Class as Moderators on Planning-Performance Relationship in China’s New Business Ventures. Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. 2013, No.7:214–229
2012
[1] Du Y, Zhang Y. Interaction Orientation and New Venture Performance: The Mediating Role of Organizational Legitimacy. Journal of Management Science. 2012, No.8:22-30. (Published in Chinese)
[2] Du Y., Zhang Y, Ren B. Showing or Hiding Competitive Advantage? The U-shaped Curvilinear Relationship between Competitor Orientation and New Venture Performance and the Mediating Role of Organizational Legitimacy. Management World. 2012, No.7:96-107. (Published in Chinese)
[3] Zhang Y, Yun L. Corporate Entrepreneurial Mechanism and Management Challenges. Study & Exploration. 2012, No.5:86-88. (Published in Chinese)
[4] Du Y, Zhang Y. An Empirical Study on Relationship between Customer Empowerment and New Venture Legitimacy: The Moderating Role of Political Network, and Its Implications. Chinese Journal of Management. 2012, No.5:735-741. (Published in Chinese)
[5] Li H, Zhang Y. Analysis on Green Trend of Entrepreneurship Research and Construction of Integrated Framework for Sustainable Entrepreneurship. Foreign Economics & Management. 2012, Vol.34, No.9:26-33. (Published in Chinese)
[6] Wang X., Zhang Y, Yang J. Study on the Mechanism between Entrepreneurial Human Capital and New Venture Performance based on Competence Perspective. Management Review. 2012, No.4:76-84,93. (Published in Chinese)
[7] Tian L, Zhang Y. Market Entry Strategy Selection of New Technology Venture Based on Prior Experiences of Entrepreneurial Team. Journal of Management Science. 2012, No.1:1-14. (Published in Chinese)
[8] Zhang Y, Yang J. Analysis on Status of Entrepreneurship Research and Suggestions for Future Research in Chinese Context. Foreign Economics & Management. 2012, No.1:1-9,56. (Published in Chinese)
[9] Zhang Y, Li J. Refining Academic Issues and Summarizing Chinese Management Models Based on China’s Management Practice. Chinese Journal of Management. 2012, No.2:179-183. (Published in Chinese)
[10] Yin J, Zhang Y. Institutional Dynamics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in an Emerging Country Context: Evidence from China. Journal of Business Ethics. 2012, Vol.111, No.2:301-316. (Published in Chinese)
2011
[1] Li H., Zhang Y, Yao Q. Empirical Research on the Relationship between Entrepreneurial Activity and Ethics: Analysis of the Survey Based on CPSED. Economic Management. 2011, No.12:60-67. (Published in Chinese)
[2] Niu F., Zhang Y, Yang J. Heterogeneity of Entrepreneurial Team and New Ventures’ Performance: The Moderating Role of Team Leaders’ Optimism. Management Review. 2011, Vol.23, No.11:110-119. (Published in Chinese)
[3] Tian L, Zhang Y. The Innovativeness of the Market Entry Strategy and New Technology Venture Performance－Analysis of the Different Impact on Growth and Scale Performance. Science of Science and Management of S.&T. 2011, No.5:123-130. (Published in Chinese)
[4] Zhang Y., Long D., Yang J, Tian L. Analysis of the Nascent Tech-entrepreneurs and Their Entrepreneurial Process—Based on the Micro-Level Random Sampling Data from CPSED. R&D Management. 2011, No.5:1-10,109. (Published in Chinese)
[5] Zhang Y, Wang X. Empirical Study on Prior Experience, Learning Style and Entrepreneurial Competence. Journal of Management Science. 2011, No.3:1-12. (Published in Chinese)
[6] Zhang Y., Tian X, Wang R. Entrepreneurial Decision-making: Effectuation Theory and Its Development. R&D Management. 2011, No.2:48-57. (Published in Chinese)
[7] Hu W, Zhang Y. New Venture Capability of the Transformation from Entrepreneurial Orientation to the New Venture Performance: A Theory Model and Empirical Study in China. Nankai Business Review. 2011, No.1:83-95. (Published in Chinese)
[8] Zhang Y., Long D, Yang J. An Overview of CPSED and Its Academic Value. Foreign Economics & Management. 2011, No.1:11-18. (Published in Chinese)
2010
[1] Yang J, Zhang Y. Who Are New Entrepreneurs and How to Start a Business—Class View and Investigation Finding. Social Sciences in China. 2010, No.6:24-40. (Published in Chinese)
[2] Yin J, Zhang Y. CSR Orientation, Behavior and Management: A Survey Study of Chinese Managers. Economic Theory and Business Management. 2010, No.9:63-70. (Published in Chinese)
[3] Zhang Y., Yan L, Hu W. Growth Aspiration of the Entrepreneurs in the New Venture Creation. Chinese Journal of Management. 2010, Vol.7, No.10:1448-1454,1471. (Published in Chinese)
[4] Yang J., Tian L., Zhang Y, Wang W. Innovation or Imitation: The Role of Prior Experience Heterogeneity and Conflict in Technology-based Entrepreneurial Teams. Management World. 2010, No.3:84-96. (Published in Chinese)
[5] Zhang Y. Analysis on the Status of Entrepreneurship Research and the Promotion in the Application Process of Its Achievements. Foreign Economics & Management. 2010, Vol.32, No.1:1-7. (Published in Chinese)
[6] Zhang Y, Tian X. Risk-Taking Behavior of Entrepreneurs in the Real World—An Exploratory Research Based on Multi-Cases In-depth Interview. Chinese Journal of Management. 2010, Vol.7, No.1:82-90. (Published in Chinese)
[7] Hu W., Zhang Y, Yang J. The Transformation from Entrepreneurial Orientation to Performance of New Venture in China: Research Based on Capability Perspective. Foreign Economics & Management. 2010, Vol.32, No.2:1-8. (Published in Chinese)
[8] Zhang R, Zhang Y. The Measure Study on Corporate Culture Base on Denison's Model－A Compared Study under Chinese Situation. Science of Science and Management of S.&T. 2010, No.6:160-165. (Published in Chinese)
[9] Tang J., Tang Z., Marino L., Zhang Y., Li Q. An Investigation of Entrepreneurial Orientation and Organizational Strategies in Chinese SMEs. World Review of Entrepreneurship. Management and Sustainable Development. 2010, Vol.6, No.3:206-223
Non-Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers
[1] Deng Y. Interview with Professor Zhang Yuli: “Entrepreneurial Veteran’s Entrepreneurial Management”. Sino Foreign Management. 2011, No.3:34-35. (Published in Chinese)
[2] Zhang Y. With Whom Should You Choose to Start a Business? Sino Foreign Management. 2011, No.4:94-95. (Published in Chinese)
[3] Zhang Y. How to Identify Entrepreneurial Opportunities? Sino Foreign Management. 2011, No.5:104-105. (Published in Chinese)
[4] Zhang Y. How Do Entrepreneurs Integrate Resources? Sino Foreign Management. 2011, No.6:102-103. (Published in Chinese)
[5] Zhang Y. How to Prevent the Loss of Key Resources during the Start-up Period? Sino Foreign Management. 2011, No.7:98-99. (Published in Chinese)
[6] Zhang Y. 2011. Facing Entrepreneurial Difficulty, insist on or Give up? Sino Foreign Management. 2011, No.8:102-103. (Published in Chinese)
[7] Zhang Y. How to Learn from the Failure of Entrepreneurship? Sino Foreign Management. 2011, No.9:104-105. (Published in Chinese)
Others
[1] Zhang Y., Zhu X, Yang J. What is the Crux of the Problem of Lack of Stamina in College Graduates Entrepreneurship? China Education Newspaper. 2013-10-21(7). (Published in Chinese)
[2] Zhang Y., Yang J, Chen Z. Ten Questions about Entrepreneurial Partnership. CEIBS Business Review. 2013, No.10:66-71. (Published in Chinese)
Books and Chapters
[1] Zhang Y. Management (3rd Edition). Tianjin: Nankai University Press, 2013. (Editor-in-Chief)
[2] Zhang Y., Chen H, Xue H. Entrepreneurship (Basic Edition). Beijing: China Machine Press, 2013. (Editor-in-Chief)
[3] Zhang Y., Xue H, Chen H. Entrepreneurship (3rd Edition). Beijing: China Machine Press, 2013. (Editor-in-Chief)
[4] Li J., Zhang Y, Lei J. Foundations of Entrepreneurship. Beijing: Beijing Normal University Press, 2013. (Editor-in-Chief)
[5] Zhang Y, Chen H. Entrepreneurship (2nd Edition). Beijing: China Machine Press, 2011. (Editor-in-Chief)
[6] Zhang Y, Yang J. A Review of the Literatures on Entrepreneurial Management. Tianjin: Nankai University Press, 2010. (Editor-in-Chief)
[7] Zhang Y., Ren B., Du G, Yang J. Dancing with Change: A Co-Evolutionary Perspective for Private Entrepreneurship during China’s Institutional Transition. In Chikako Usui (ed.). Comparative Entrepreneurship Initiatives: Studies in China, Japan and the USA. Palgrave Macmillan. 2011.
[8] Paul Reynolds, Richard Curtin. Zhang Y., Yang J., K. Au and P. Reynolds. Anatomy of Business Creation in China: Initial Assessment on Chinese Panel Study of Entrepreneurial Dynamics. In Paul Reynolds and Richard Curtin (Eds). New Business Creation: An International Overview. Springer, 2011.
[9] Zhang Y. Et al. Report on Chinese Entrepreneurship (2009-2011). Beijing: Tsinghua University Press, 2012. (Participate in Writing)
[1] 2014.4-2015.4, Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Commission funded project. Research on the Growth Mechanism of the Leading Technological Enterprises (PI)
[2] 2013.3-2013.12, China Academy of Engineering Physics funded project. Research on the Entrepreneurial Mechanism in the Process of the Industrialization of Inertial Confinement Fusion Technology (PI)
[3] 2012.10-2013.12, China Association for Science and Technology funded project. Research on the Role of Science and Technology Associations in the Introduction of Overseas Highly Innovative and Entrepreneurial Talents (PI)
[4] 2012.10-2013.6, Ministry of Commerce entrusted project. Research on the Breakthrough of Bottleneck in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises’ Growth (PI)
[5] 2012.1-2014.6, Humanities and Social Sciences Key Research Project of Ministry of Education. Research on the Entrepreneurship Promotion and Security System of Tianjin City (PI)
[6] 2012.1-2013.12, Tianjin Jinlian Group Company Project. Study on the Enterprise Strategic Planning of Jinlian (PI)
[7] 2010.10-2012.12, Tianjin Binhai New Area Science and Technology Planning Project. Study on the Construction of Incubator and Management Countermeasures for Science and Technology SMEs (PI)
[8] 2010.9-2012.12, Ministry of Education Philosophy and Social Sciences Research Key Project. Research on Employment and Entrepreneurship Education of University and College Students (PI)
[9] 2008.1-2011.12, China National Science Foundation funded key project. Mechanism of New Venture’s Creation and Growth (PI)
[10] 2008.1-2011.12, Lead the construction of Business Management Major of Nankai University, which is the first batch of Universities and Colleges Specialty Majors of Ministry of Education
Undergraduate: General Management
Master: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship (MBA), New Venture Growth(MBA),
General Management(MBA), General Management(EMBA)
PhD: Advanced Management, Venture Growth Theory