World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Dean Tjosvold

Dean Tjosvold

Award Badge
Business and Management
China
2024

D-Index & Metrics

Business and Management

D-Index
75
Citations
18172
World Ranking
231
National Ranking
17

Psychology

D-Index
71
Citations
15981
World Ranking
2197
National Ranking
16

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2024 - Research.com Business and Management in China Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Business and Management in China Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Business and Management in China Leader Award

Overview

Dean Tjosvold is affiliated with Lingnan University in China and focuses on research within the social sciences. Their work spans several subfields including communication, social psychology, organizational behavior and human resource management, education, and sociology and political science.

The scientist's recent publications include the following papers:

  • Open-Minded Discussion in Organizations: A Meta-Analytic Evaluation of Cooperation and Competition Theory, 2022, Journal of Business and Psychology
  • Asian Managers Learn Leadership, 2020, Journal of Leadership Studies
  • Guest editorial, 2020, International Journal of Conflict Management
  • Issue Information, 2023, Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources
  • Ethical Leadership, Conflict Management, Trust, and Turnover Intention--Model, 2020, PsycTESTS Dataset

The primary topics covered by their research include knowledge management and sharing, team dynamics and performance, job satisfaction and organizational behavior, education and Islamic studies, socioeconomic development in MENA, and organizational leadership and management strategies.

Frequent coauthors with Dean Tjosvold are:

  • Alfred Shiu-ho Wong
  • Xin Zhang
  • Wendong Li
  • Kaili Yu
  • Renhuai Liu

Their work has been published across various venues such as:

  • Journal of Business and Psychology
  • Journal of Leadership Studies
  • International Journal of Conflict Management
  • Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources
  • PsycTESTS Dataset

Dean Tjosvold's research contributes to a broad understanding of social sciences with a specific emphasis on organizational issues, leadership practices, and intercultural education. The intersection of these topics with leadership and management strategies reflects a multidisciplinary approach to the study of workplace dynamics and educational development.

Best Publications

  • Cooperative and competitive goal approach to conflict: Accomplishments and challenges.

    Dean William Tjosvold

  • CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, EFFICACY, AND PERFORMANCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL TEAMS

    Steve Alper;Dean Tjosvold;Kenneth S. Law

  • Interdependence and Controversy in Group Decision Making: Antecedents to Effective Self-Managing Teams

    Steve Alper;Dean Tjosvold;Kenneth S. Law

  • Team learning from mistakes : the contribution of cooperative goals and problem-solving

    Dean William Tjosvold;Ziyou Yu;Chun Hui

  • Conflict Management for Effective Top Management Teams and Innovation in China

    Guoquan Chen;Chunhong Liu;Dean William Tjosvold

  • The conflict‐positive organization: it depends upon us

    Dean William Tjosvold

  • Transactive memory system links work team characteristics and performance.

    Zhi Xue Zhang;Paul S. Hempel;Yu-Lan Han;Dean Tjosvold

  • Reflexivity for team innovation in China : the contribution of goal interdependence

    Dean Tjosvold;Moureen M.L. Tang;Michael A. West

  • Implications of Controversy Research for Management

    Dean Tjosvold

  • Linking transformational leadership and team performance : a conflict management approach

    Xinan Zhang;Qing Cao;Dean William Tjosvold

  • Book review: Group model building: facilitating team learning using system dynamics. Jac A. M. Vennix, Wiley, Chichester; 1996.

    Dean William Tjosvold

  • Participative Leadership by American and Chinese Managers in China: The Role of Relationships*

    Yi Feng Chen;Dean Tjosvold

  • Cooperation Theory and Organizations

    Dean Tjosvold

  • International handbook of organizational teamwork and cooperative working

    Michael A. West;Dean William Tjosvold;Ken G. Smith

  • Effects of controversy within a cooperative or competitive context on organizational decision making.

    Dean Tjosvold;Deborah K. Deemer

  • Effects of approach to controversy on superiors' incorporation of subordinates' information in decision making.

    Dean Tjosvold

  • Turnover intention and performance in China: The role of positive affectivity, Chinese values, perceived organizational support and constructive controversy

    Chun Hui;Alfred Wong;Dean Tjosvold

  • Conflict management between and within teams for trusting relationships and performance in China

    Paul S. Hempel;Zhi Xue Zhang;Dean Tjosvold

  • The Dynamics of Interdependence in Organizations

    Dean Tjosvold

  • Conflict values and team relationships : conflict's contribution to team effectiveness and citizenship in China

    Dean Tjosvold;Chun Hui;Daniel Z. Ding;Junchen Hu

  • Team Organization: An Enduring Competitive Advantage

    Unknown

Frequent Co-Authors

Chun Hui
Chun Hui University of Hong Kong
Kenneth S. Law
Kenneth S. Law Chinese University of Hong Kong
Roger T. Johnson
Roger T. Johnson University of Minnesota
Kwok Leung
Kwok Leung Chinese University of Hong Kong
Michael West
Michael West Duke University
Ken G. Smith
Ken G. Smith University of Maryland, College Park
Daniel Druckman
Daniel Druckman George Mason University
Barbara Wisse
Barbara Wisse University of Groningen
Dov Zohar
Dov Zohar Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Talya N. Bauer
Talya N. Bauer Portland State University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring online education offers extensive pathways for those interested in Business and Management. Today, students can find a wide range of accredited online degree programs, ensuring quality learning and recognition by employers.

For those seeking to quickly advance in specialized fields, the fastest online construction management degree programs offer intensive coursework designed to help graduates enter leadership roles in construction and project management.

Professionals interested in organizational leadership and business strategy can pursue an online phd in organizational leadership. This pathway prepares graduates to take on senior executive or consultancy positions in diverse industries.

Alternatively, the growing health sector offers new opportunities through online healthcare administration programs, perfect for those who wish to lead in clinics, hospitals, or medical organizations.

Each of these online options supports flexible learning, career advancement, and industry relevance, making them smart choices for today’s globally connected professionals.

Best Scientists Citing Dean Tjosvold

Trending Scientists