In China, there are currently no outstanding professors in the field of organizational behavior. Textbooks are translated from other languages rather than written by native Chinese. My goal is to become the most outstanding professional scholar studying and researching Organizational Behavior in China. With China's entry into the World Trade Organization, there will be tremendous changes and challenges in organizational structures. These changes must be studied and thoroughly researched so that successful practices can be identified. Models can then be developed to guide future Organizational Behavior practices in China. One of my goals is to write THE authoritative textbook on Organizational Behavior in China.

I have chosen to pursue my Ph.D. abroad, in the field of Organization Behavior, due to a variety of factors. In the United States, study and research of management and organizational behavior in particular is much better developed and is at a much more advanced level than the rest of the world. I believe that studying in America can not only broaden my vision in this field but also help me to find ways of thinking and solving problems. In China, research in the social sciences has not progressed as quickly as research into the natural sciences and economic development. I grew up in an environment where there was only one right answer to the question, and that was dictated to us by the teacher or the government. People were not encouraged to question the way things were, and often would have to pay a price for thinking or acting differently. Of course, practices have been changing with the opening-up policy and governmental and economic reforms. But the opportunity for overseas study in the United States will not only provide a better research and study environment but also the rare chance to see the world and China through a different paradigm.

My past work and educational experience has given me many opportunities for research for various projects. In my MBA

program, all of my courses required written papers and presentations, such as market research and business plans. I thoroughly researched every written paper to find the most up to date information with a tenacious pursuit of accuracy. During my undergraduate studies majoring in the English language, I not only learned the language but the culture and logic behind the language itself. This understanding has helped me to unlock the sometimes-obscure meanings in written work to get at the essence of the data and how it applies to my particular case.

I have developed a study plan for successfully completing your Ph.D. program. First, I will aspire to grasp and thoroughly understand research methodology to lay a solid foundation for conducting serious academic research. Secondly, I will complete the basic courses in organizational behavior and related fields while conducting some elementary research. Third, I will study the present theories and practices in the field while observing the development of organizational behavior in China. Finally, I will thoroughly research organizational behavior in China and try to contribute innovative theories leading to effective practices.joozone.com