Ran Zhang
Ran Zhang is a researcher at the Research Group Organizations in Digital Transition and a lecturer at both the Institute for International Business Studies and the Institute for People & Business at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht.
He holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior from the University of Groningen. His research focuses on leadership, digital transformation, evidence-based working, and human–technology interaction. Recent projects include AI skills development, AI-enhanced selection, and XR-based learning environments. He has extensive teaching and supervisory experience in research methods, data analysis, and organizational behavior, and currently serves on the Examination Board of the Institute for International Business Studies.
Expertises
- Leader-member exchange
- Power and influence
- Teambuilding
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Publications
- “It’s okay when I do it, but not others.” How do hotel employees engage in and respond to workplace Guanxi?
- "Dear applicant, the AI will see you now!" Job applicants' reactions to AI-enhanced selection
- Bridging the AI skills gap in Europe: a detailed analysis of AI skills and roles
Zhang, R., & Hon, A. (2023). "It's okay when I do it, but not others." How hotel employees engage in and respond to Guanxi at work. Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality & Tourism, 22(4), 635-661. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332845.2023.2208005
