Dr Judith Zhu
Senior Lecturer
Newcastle Business School (International Business)
- Email:judith.zhu@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 8262 6418
Career Summary
Biography
Research Expertise
International Business
My focus of this line of research is on internationalisation of multinational corporations from emerging markets, institutional theory and international business, and country of origin effect on management in multinational corporations.
International Management
My research interests include international human resource management strategy in multinational corporations from emerging markets, labour relations management in multinational corporations and industrial relations in China.
Business and Management not elsewhere classfied
I am also interested in research on employment policies and practices, employer associations and China studies.
Teaching Expertise
I have taught at a number of universities, at both undergraduate and graduate levels. My teaching covers a range of subjects. These subjects include: International Human Resource Management (undergraduate) Introduction to Management (undergraduate) Introduction to Interntional Business (undergraduate) Working with Diversity (postgraduate – in class and online) Organisational Behaviour and Design (postgraduate) Globalisation (postgraduate) International Business Strategy (postgraduate)
Qualifications
- PhD (Management), Monash University
- Master of Education, East China Normal University
Keywords
- Country of origin effect
- Globalisation
- Industrial relations in China
- International human resource management strategy
- International management
- Multinational corporations from emerging markets
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 350706 | International business | 100 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|
| Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle Newcastle Business School Australia |
Academic appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2011 - 1/11/2011 | Unit Convenor and Lecturer | Macquarie University Australia |
| 1/2/2011 - 1/6/2011 | Course Coordinator and Lecturer | RMIT University |
| 1/7/2009 - 1/6/2011 | Lecturer,Tutor and Research Assistant | Monash University Australia |
| 1/1/2001 - 1/6/2007 | Project Manager | Shanghai Human Resource and Social Security Bureau (Formerly Labour and Social Security Bureau),China China |
| 1/6/2000 - 1/11/2000 | Lecturer | East China Normal University China |
Awards
Recognition
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2019 |
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Merit List for Teaching and Learning Excellence The University of Newcastle |
| 2014 |
Nominee for Haynes Prize for the Most Promising Scholar(s) at Academy of International Business 2014 Annual Meeting Academy of International Business |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (2 outputs)
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| 2022 |
Zhu S, 'Employers' Organizations in China: Transmission Belt between Members and State', Contemporary Employers' Organizations. Adaptation and Resilience, Routledge, New York, NY 105-121 (2022) [B1]
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| 2001 | Zhu S, Liu DE, 'Vocational and technical education system in Germany', Comparative Study of Vocational and Technical Education, East China Normal University Publishing House, Shanghai (2001) | |||||||
Journal article (12 outputs)
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| 2022 |
Zhu JS, Zhu CJ, 'Culture lag in Chinese labour relations: managers' perceptions and behaviour towards workplace trade unions (2009-2014)', LABOR HISTORY, 63 24-36 (2022) [C1]
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| 2019 |
Zhu JS, 'Chinese multinationals approach to international human resource management: a longitudinal study', International Journal of Human Resource Management, 30 2166-2185 (2019) [C1] This study explores how emerging market service firms, operating in developed markets, approach human resource management (HRM). Data analyzed in this article were drawn from a lo... [more] This study explores how emerging market service firms, operating in developed markets, approach human resource management (HRM). Data analyzed in this article were drawn from a longitudinal case study of the Australian subsidiary of a Chinese multinational bank. We find that subsidiary HRM follows host country and global best practices. However, the way that this hybrid HRM system was implemented shows traces of Chinese origin. A key finding from this study is that although our case bank officially adopted a polycentric approach to subsidiary staffing, employing host country nationals, the subsidiary predominantly employed locals with a Chinese ethnic background. We also find the case bank¿s strategy in international HRM has evolved from a focus on localization to global standardization. This global standardization, however, is shaped in line with global best practices rather than home country management model. These findings highlight the need for future studies to adopt a more nuanced approach to examining international HRM strategies, especially when analyzing host country effect or localization strategy.
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| 2017 |
Zhu JS, Jack R, 'Managerial mindset as the mechanism of the country-of-origin effect: evidence from Chinese multinational enterprises approach to employer associations', International Journal of Human Resource Management, 28 1767-1785 (2017) [C1] The country-of-origin effect (COE) on employment practices in multinational enterprises (MNEs) has become an important area of international human resource management research. Ho... [more] The country-of-origin effect (COE) on employment practices in multinational enterprises (MNEs) has become an important area of international human resource management research. However, research on the mechanisms of the COE, a fundamental and critical aspect of the country-of-origin phenomenon, is scant. This study seeks to empirically explore the mechanisms through which country-of-origin influences Chinese MNEs¿ approach to host-country employer associations. Analysis of qualitative data from 13 Chinese MNEs revealed that country of origin affected the approach of Chinese MNEs to host-country employer associations in the form of transfer of managerial norms. It also revealed that it was the mindset of those home-country nationals who were key decision-makers at subsidiaries that enabled the COE in Chinese MNEs. This paper highlights the importance for future studies of international strategic human resources management to pay attention to micro-foundations of cross-border practice transfer and to incorporate analyses of managerial cognition in the investigation of MNEs¿ management practices.
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| 2017 |
Zhu JS, Nyland C, 'Chinese employer associations, institutional complementarity and countervailing power', Work, Employment and Society, 31 284-381 (2017) [C1]
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| 2015 |
Shuqin Zhu J, 'Chinese multinational corporations responses to host country trade unions: An eclectic approach', Journal of Industrial Relations, 57 232-249 (2015) [C1] This paper explores Chinese multinational corporations¿ responses to trade unions in host countries. Using an in-depth case study analysis of the policies on union representation ... [more] This paper explores Chinese multinational corporations¿ responses to trade unions in host countries. Using an in-depth case study analysis of the policies on union representation and union¿management relations in six Chinese multinational corporations, this paper demonstrates that Chinese multinational corporations¿ responses to host country unions are primarily shaped by home and host institutions, rational choices of firms, and organizational learning. It concludes that while rational choice and institutional theory, the two dominant lenses used in existing literature, are helpful in understanding the industrial relations practices in multinational corporations, they need to be supplemented with an organizational learning perspective in an analysis of industrial relation practices in multinational corporations from emerging markets.
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| 2014 |
Zhu JS, Zhu CJ, De Cieri H, 'CHINESE MNCs' PREPARATION FOR HOST-COUNTRY LABOR RELATIONS: AN EXPLORATION OF COUNTRY-OF-ORIGIN EFFECT', HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, 53 947-965 [C1]
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Conference (12 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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| 2022 | Jack R, Zhu J, 'Service product offerings and entry mode choice - Modularity and SME internationalization', Brisbane, Australia (2022) | ||
| 2017 | Zhu S, 'Explicating country of origin effect: Conceptualisation, mechanism and influencing factors', European Academy of International Business (EIBA) Annual Meeting Proceedings, Millan, Italy (2017) | ||
| 2016 | Zhu S, 'Human resource management of a Chinese bank in Australia', Liabilities of Foreignness versus the Value of Diversity, Vienna (2016) | ||
| 2014 | Zhu S, 'Chinese multinational corporations responses to host country trade unions: An eclectic approach', Proceedings of the 56th Annual Meeting of International Business. Local Context in Global Business, Vancouver (2014) [E3] | ||
| 2014 | Jack R, Zhu S, 'Pandas in the land of the koala: Market entry, strategy and operational challenges of Chinese multinationals in the Australian market', Local Context in Global Business, Vancouver (2014) [E3] | ||
| 2013 | Zhu S, 'Chinese multinational enterprises approach to employer associations in host country: Insights and implications from institutional and social cognition research', Academy of Management 2013 Annual Meeting Proceedings, Lake Buena Vista, Florida (2013) [E3] | Nova | |
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Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 3 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $8,828 |
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20222 grants / $3,830
CHSF Conference Travel Grant$2,500
Funding body: College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle
| Funding body | College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Scheme | CHSF - Conference Travel Scheme |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2022 |
| Funding Finish | 2022 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
CHSF Early Advice Scheme$1,330
Funding body: College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle
| Funding body | College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Scheme | CHSF - Early Advice Scheme |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2022 |
| Funding Finish | 2022 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
20131 grants / $4,998
An investigation of challenges and strategies for Chinese multinational corporations to manage employment relations in Australia$4,998
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Judith Zhu |
| Scheme | New Staff Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2013 |
| Funding Finish | 2013 |
| GNo | G1201212 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PhD | How Multinational Enterprises Strategize to Respond to Geopolitical Risks: A Multiple Case Study | PhD (Management), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2023 | PhD | The Influence Of Green Practices On The Relationship Between Entrepreneurial Orientation, Sustainable Strategies, And Environmental Efficiency In Small Businesses. | PhD (Management), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2023 | PhD | Cultural Identity and Employment Intension of International Students Under Political Tension | PhD (Management), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2023 | PhD | Understanding Doctors' Turnover Intention in the Saudi Healthcare System: Toward Sustainable Retention Strategies | PhD (Management), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2022 | PhD | A Study on the Impact of Leadership Dark Trait on Knowledge Hiding | PhD (Management), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2016 | Honours | A study on strategic alliance between Chinese suppliers and Australian Buyers | Business & Management, Newcastle Business School - The University of Newcaslte | Co-Supervisor |
Past Supervision
| Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | PhD | Diffusion of Transferred Human Resource Management Practices in Multinational Enterprise Subsidiaries: A Multi-Level Approach | PhD (Management), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2020 | PhD | The Employment Paradox of International Accounting Graduates in Australia | PhD (Accounting & Finance), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Dr Judith Zhu
Position
Senior Lecturer
Newcastle Business School
College of Human and Social Futures
Focus area
International Business
Contact Details
| judith.zhu@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | (02) 8262 6418 |
Office
| Room | SYD 11.18 |
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| Location | Sydney CBD , |
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