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Associate Professor Chung-Jen Chien, who had taught for many years at the College of Management of Yuan Ze University and served as Director of the College’s Office of International Affairs, had long been committed to integrating “research, teaching, and international engagement” into a unified mission. He often summarized his philosophy with a single sentence: “Academia should not exist only in journals; it should connect with the real world.”
Associate Professor Chien’s research focused on organizational behavior and leadership, with particular attention to how leaders influenced subordinates’ psychological and behavioral responses. His topics included benevolent leadership, authoritarian leadership, team conflict, and organizational voice behavior, seeking to understand the subtle dynamics between leadership and followership within an Eastern cultural context. In recent years, he has further explored the dynamic mechanisms among work stress, perfectionism, and burnout and has published his findings in multiple SSCI international journals.
In teaching, Associate Professor Chien placed the greatest emphasis on the “abilities students could carry with them,” including critical thinking, problem definition, and cross-cultural understanding. With a smile, he often said, “I hope students not only learn theories, but also apply them to real management problems.” As a result, case discussions, scenario simulations, and research design exercises were common in his classes. He also encouraged students to ask questions and challenge their instructor, believing that “the starting point of thinking is doubt.”
Beyond research and teaching, Associate Professor Chien’s efforts in international affairs have made him a key driving force within the College of Management at Yuan Ze University. He had led numerous international collaborations and exchange programs and actively promoted the vision of “Bridging YZU and the World,” enabling more students to step beyond campus and connect globally. He believed that internationalization was not merely about exchange programs or dual-degree programs, but about cultivating an open mindset: “I hoped students would learn to understand the values and ways of thinking of different cultures before stepping into the world.”
When speaking about balancing academic life and personal life, he said with a laugh, “Research, for me, is a way of observing the world. Whether in the classroom, the conference room, or even while traveling, whenever I encountered people, I thought about issues in organizational behavior.” In his personal life, Associate Professor Chien enjoyed photography and travel, interests that became another window through which he observed culture and human nature.
If he were to describe himself with three keywords, he would choose “curiosity,” “connection,” and “reflection.” Curiosity drove him to continuously explore new topics; connection represented his passion for cross-disciplinary collaboration and cross-cultural exchange; and reflection reminded him to remain humble and self-aware on his academic journey.
Finally, Associate Professor Chien offered students a message: “In this rapidly changing world, knowledge is only the starting point; attitude determines how far you can go.” He hoped that every student would carry passion, courage, and a spirit of critical thinking, becoming someone who could connect the world and create value.
