Research

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Emerging-market multinationals

• Big-data analytics

• New technologies and digital business transformation with a special focus on emerging digital and innovating practices

• Entrepreneurship and innovation

• e-Business strategy in emerging markets with a particular focus on China

• Consumer behaviors

• Online word-of-mouth communication

SELECTED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (†denotes corresponding author) 

• 1. Pang, Q., Wang, M., Yao, J., & Fang, M. (2025). Employees’ perceived respect and performance in Logistics 4.0: a dyadic perspective of the congruence between employee voice and supervisor listening. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management. No. ahead-of-print. (SSCI, impact factor: 5.9, rated “2” in the ABS journal ranking list). https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-11-2024-0447 

  2. Wang, M., & Xiao, S.† (2025). Motivating foreign subsidiaries of MNEs to engage in CSP—An integrative approach. Management and Organization Review (SSCI, impact factor: 2.6, rated "3" in the ABS journal ranking list). https://doi.org/10.1017/mor.2025.12 

  3. Fang, M., & Wang, M.† (2024). Like minds think alike: impacts of cultural and trust congruences on joint innovation. Cross Cultural & Strategic Management, 32(1), 239-261 (SSCI, impact factor: 1.900, rated “2” in the ABS journal ranking list). https://doi.org/10.1108/CCSM-09-2023-0199 

  4. Dai, L., & Wang, M.† (2024). Mainstream Smart Home Technology and Living Alone Dynamic Balance Between the Emotional Needs of Groups. Global Business Administration Review [글로벌경영학회지], 21(5), 268-290. 

  5. Wang, M., Wang, B., Kim, N. W., Chan, R., Wang, M., & Shi, Y.† (2024). Supply chain integration capability: A three-stage circular model of visibility, agility, and flexibility. Journal of General Management, 50(1), 78-89 (ESCI, Q4, impact factor: 1.2). 

  6. Fang, Y., & Wang, M.† (2024). Do Healthcare Software Characteristics Matter for Innovative Performance of Digital Platforms? The Moderating Role of Privacy Risk. Global Business Administration Review [글로벌경영학회지], 21(5), 126-146. 

  7. Su, Q., Shi, Y., Gao, Y.†, Arthanari, T., & Wang, M. (2024). The Improvement of Logistics Management in China: A Study of the Risk Perspective. Sustainability, 16(15), 6688 (SSCI, Q2, impact factor: 3.300).

  8. Wang, M. (2024). Effect of blockchain technology–supply chain risk fit on new product development performance: The moderating role of supply chain upgrading. Journal of General Management, 50(1), 26-36 (ESCI, Q4, impact factor: 1.2). 

  9. Zhang, Z., Hua, C.†, Ayyamperumal, R., Wang, M., & Wang, S. (2024). The impact of specialization and large-scale operation on the application of pesticides and chemical fertilizers: A spatial panel data analysis in China. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 106, 107496 (SSCI, Q1, impact factor: 9.800).

  10. Wang, M., & Xiao, S. (2024). Why do MNE foreign subsidiaries differ in supply chain management capability, and how does it matter?. International Journal of Development Issues, 23(2), 260-281 (Scopus, rated “2” in the ABS journal ranking list).

  11. Wang, M. (2024). How much do green and digital service innovations matter for firm performance? Understanding the mediating role of product creativity. International Journal of Technology Management, 94(1), 31-55 (SSCI, impact factor: 1.400, rated “2” in the ABS journal ranking list).

  12. Wang, J., Shi, Y., Wang, M., Il, B., Park, & Peng, M. Y. P. (2024). How does an employee's green creativity influence environmental performance? Evidence from China. International Journal of Technology Management, 94(1), 56-78 (SSCI, impact factor: 1.400, rated “2” in the ABS journal ranking list).

  13. Wang, M., & Zhang, G. (2023). What motivates firms to adopt a green supply chain and how much does it matter?. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 11, 1227008  (SCIE, impact factor: 3.300, rated “2” in the ABS journal ranking list).

  14. Fan, X., Rim, S., & Wang, M.† (2023). User Commitment to Blockchain-Based Social Media Platforms from the Perspective of Perceived Justice Regarding the Token Reward System: the Mediating Role of Psychological Ownership. East Asian Journal of Business Economics, 11(1), 1-19. 

  15. Wang, M., Xiao, S.†, & Han, S. H. (2023). Exploring the double-edged sword effect of outward FDI spillovers on domestic firms’ productivity in an emerging market. Asian Business & Management, 22, 275-299 (SSCI, impact factor: 2.200, rated “2” in the ABS journal ranking list). 

  16. Wang, M., & Xiao, S. (2022). How do political and business ties matter for supply chain management capability? An empirical test of an integrative framework. Sustainability, 15(1), 208 (SSCI, Q2, impact factor: 3.300).

  17. Liu, Z., & Wang, M.† (2022). Improving circular supply chain performance through green innovations: The moderating role of economic policy uncertainty. Sustainability, 14(24), 16888 (SSCI, Q2, impact factor: 3.300).

  18. Wang, M., & Pan, X. (2022). Drivers of artificial intelligence and their effects on supply chain resilience and performance: an empirical analysis on an emerging market. Sustainability, 14(24), 16836 (SSCI, Q2, impact factor: 3.300). 

  19. Wang, M., & Yang, Y. (2022). An empirical analysis of the supply chain flexibility using blockchain technology. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 1004007 (SSCI, Q2, impact factor: 2.600).

  20. Wang, M., & Teng, W. (2022). Digital innovation and firm environmental performance: The mediating role of supply chain management capabilities. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 897080 (SSCI, Q2, impact factor: 2.600).

  21. Wang, M., & Liu, Z. (2022). How do green innovation strategies contribute to firm performance under supply chain risk? evidence from China’s manufacturing sector. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 894766 (SSCI, Q2, impact factor: 2.600).

  22. Wang, M., & Yang, W. (2021). What drives rural consumers to change e-commerce attitude and adopt e-commerce through the moderating role of corporate social responsibility in an emerging market? An empirical investigation in the Chinese context. Sustainability, 13(23), 13148 (SSCI, Q2, impact factor: 3.300).

  23. Pan, X., Oh, K. S., & Wang, M.† (2021). Strategic orientation, digital capabilities, and new product development in emerging market firms: The moderating role of corporate social responsibility. Sustainability, 13(22), 12703 (SSCI, Q2, impact factor: 3.300).

  24. Wang, M., & Fan, X. (2021). An empirical study on how livestreaming can contribute to the sustainability of green agri-food entrepreneurial firms. Sustainability, 13(22), 12627 (SSCI, Q2, impact factor: 3.300).

  25. Wang, M., & Xiao, S. (2020). Unraveling the Other Side of the Coin: Outward FDI of Emerging-market Multinationals and Reverse Technology Spillovers. Journal of International Trade & Commerce [무역연구], 16(3), 91–103.  

  26. Wang, M., & Min, D. (2020). Exploring the effect of online time-deals on actual purchase in China: An empirical study on JD. com. Journal of Information Technology Services [한국IT서비스학회지], 19(2), 11-21. 

  27. Wang, M., Xiao, S., & Min, D. (2020). An Exploratory Study of the Role of Perceived Values in Shaping Online Purchase Reviews and Quick Online Word of Mouth: Evidence from Chinese Consumers.  Journal of International Trade & Commerce [무역연구], 16(2), 423–442.