Dharm Bhawuk
  • Professor of Management and Culture and Community Psychology

Room

BusAd C-402c

Phone

(808) 956-8732

Academic Background

  • PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1995
  • MBA, University of Hawai’i at Manoa, 1985
  • BA, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India, 1979

Selected Publications

Books

Ali, A., Bhawuk, D., Blustein, D. L., Bullock, H. E. Carr, S. C., Gloss, A., Haushofer, J., Kalil, A., Kenny, M. E., Kozan, S., Lipina, D. J., MacLachlan, M., McAuliffe, E., Sheehy-Skeffington, J., Smith, L., Foster-Thompson, L., Yoshikawa, H., & Ziol-Guest, K. (2014). Barriers and opportunities at the base of the pyramid. UNDP: Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2011).  Spirituality and Indian Psychology: Lessons from the Bhagavad-Gita. New York: Springer.

Pandey, J., Sinha D., & Bhawuk, D. P. S., (Eds.) (1996). Asian contributions to cross-cultural psychology. New Delhi: Sage.

Special Issues of Journals

Bhawuk, D. P. S. & Srinivas, E. S. (2010). Indian Psychology: Theory, Method, and Content. Special issue of Psychology and Developing Societies, 22 (1)

Kim, Young Y. & Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2008). Globalization and diversity: Theoretical and applied perspectives. Special issue of International Journal of Intercultural Relations, volume 32, no. 4.

Book Chapters (2008-present)

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (in press). lokasaMgraha: An indigenous construct of leadership from India. In S. Dhiman and A. D. Amar (Eds.), Managing by the Gita: Timeless Lessons for Today’s Managers, Springer.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (in press). lajjA: Learning, unlearning, and Relearning. In Elisabeth Vanderheiden and Claude-Hélène Mayer (Eds.), The Bright Side of Shame: Transforming and Growing through Practical Applications in Cultural Contexts. New York: Springer.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (in press). adhyAtma or Spirituality: Indian Perspectives on Management. In Pawan S Budhwar, Rajesh Kumar, and Arup Varma (Eds.) Indian Business. London, UK: Routledge.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2019). Toward a spirituality-based theory of creativity: Indigenous perspectives from India. Kuang-Hui Yeh (Ed.), Asian Indigenous Psychologies in the Global Context (pp. 139-168). London, UK: Palgrave MacMillan.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2018). Culture Assimilators. In Y.Y. Kim (Gen. Ed.) & K. L. McKay-Semmler (Assoc. Ed.), The international encyclopedia of intercultural communication (v.1, pp. 597-604). Malden, MA: Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118783665.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2018). Individualism and Collectivism. In Y.Y. Kim (Gen. Ed.) & K. L. McKay-Semmler (Assoc. Ed.), The international encyclopedia of intercultural communication (v.2, pp. 920-929). Malden, MA: Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118783665.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2018). Translation. In Y.Y. Kim (Gen. Ed.) & K. L. McKay-Semmler (Assoc. Ed.), The international encyclopedia of intercultural communication (v.3, pp. 1956-1964). Malden, MA: Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118783665.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2018). Intercultural Competence Development. In Y.Y. Kim (Gen. Ed.) & K. L. McKay-Semmler (Assoc. Ed.), The international encyclopedia of intercultural communication (v.2, pp. 1262-1270). Malden, MA: Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118783665.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2018). Cultural Assumptions in India and the United States. In Y.Y. Kim (Gen. Ed.) & K. L. McKay-Semmler (Assoc. Ed.), The international encyclopedia of intercultural communication (v.1, pp. 434-442). Malden, MA: Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118783665.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2018). Culture-Specific and Culture-General Training. In Y.Y. Kim (Gen. Ed.) & K. L. McKay-Semmler (Assoc. Ed.), The international encyclopedia of intercultural communication (v.1, pp. 636-642). Malden, MA: Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118783665.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2018). Assessment of Intercultural Training Effectiveness. In Y.Y. Kim (Gen. Ed.) & K. L. McKay-Semmler (Assoc. Ed.), The international encyclopedia of intercultural communication (v.2, pp. 1395-1402). Malden, MA: Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118783665.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2018). Cultural Value Dimensions. In Y.Y. Kim (Gen. Ed.) & K. L. McKay-Semmler (Assoc. Ed.), The international encyclopedia of intercultural communication (v.1, pp. 580-596). Malden, MA: Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118783665

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2017). Cultivating meditation for leading a peaceful life. Spandan: Foundation for Human Values in Management and Society.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2017). lajjA in Indian Psychology: Spiritual, Social, and Literary Perspectives. In Elisabeth Vanderheiden and Claude-Hélène Mayer (Eds.), The Value of Shame – Exploring a health resource across cultures (pp.109-134). New York: Springer.

Bhawuk, D. P. S, & Anand, S. (2015). Discrepancies between dealing with diversity at corporate and individual levels of employment. Elizabeth Christopher (ed). International management and intercultural communication, UK: Palgrave-Macmillan.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2015). Beliefs, Values, Norms, and Customs (Definitions). In Janet M. Bennett (Ed.) The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intercultural Competence (pp. 29-30). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Bhawuk, D. P. S., Carr, S. C., Gloss, A. E., & Foster-Thompson, L. (2014). Poverty reduction through positive work cycles: Exploring the role of information about work, culture and diversity, and organizational justice. In United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Barriers to and opportunities for poverty reduction: Prospects for private sector-led interventions (pp. 63-94). Istanbul: Istanbul Centre for Private Sector in Development.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2012). Diversity and intercultural communication: The influence of individualism and collectivism. In Elisabeth Christopher (Ed.), Communication across cultures (pp. 42-53). UK: Palgrave Macmillan.

Bhawuk, D. P. S., & Anbe K., (2012). Decline of the majority, rise of the minority: Community cultural changes in Hawai’i: Summary of a study of acculturation to a host country. In Elisabeth Christopher (Ed.), Communication across cultures (pp. 156-163). UK: Palgrave Macmillan.

Bhawuk, D. P. S., Landis, D., & Sakuda, K. H. (2012). Leadership in military retention. In Elisabeth Christopher (Ed.), Communication across cultures (pp. 4-9). UK: Palgrave Macmillan.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2012). India and the Culture of Peace: Beyond Ethnic, Religious, and Other Conflicts. In D. Landis & R. Albert (eds.), Handbook of ethnic conflict (pp. 137-174). New York: Springer.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2011). Beyond Conflict, Violence, and Retaliation: Gandhijee as an Exemplar of Indigenous Approaches to Leadership Education. In J. Pandey, T. N. Sinha, & A. K. Sinha, (Eds.), Dialogue for Development (pp. 105-141). New Delhi, India: Concept Publisher.

Bhawuk, D. P. S., & Munusamy, V. P. (2010).  Leading across Cultural Groups: Implications of Self-Concept. In K. Hannum, B. McFeeters, & L. Booysen (Eds.), Leadership across differences: Cases and perspectives (pp. 155-162). San Francisco, CQ: Pfeiffer.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2009).  Intercultural Training for the Global Workplace:  Review, Synthesis, and Theoretical Explorations. In Rabi S. Bhagat & R. Steers (Eds.), Handbook of Culture, Organization, and Work (pp. 462-488).  Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.

Bhawuk, D. P. S., Munusamy, V. P., & Sakuda, K. H.  (2009).  Preparing Global Business Leaders:  Application of an Economy-Based Theoretical Framework to Intercultural Training.  In Chan Hoong Leong & John W. Berry (Eds.), Intercultural Relations in Asia: Migration and Work Effectiveness (pp. 69-103), World Scientific, Singapore.

Singelis, T. M., Bhawuk, D. P. S., Gabrenya Jr., W. K. Gelfand, M., Harwood, J., Her, P., Tanaka-Matsumi, J., & Vandello, J.  (2009).  Exploring Ethnic Group and Geographical Differences for Social Axioms in the USA.  In Kwok Leung and Michael Harris Bond (eds.), Beliefs around the World: Advancing Research on Social Axioms (pp. 81-93). New York, NY: Springer.

Bhawuk, D. P. S.  (2008) Anchoring Cognition, Emotion, and Behavior in Desire:  A Model from the Bhagavad-Gita.”  In K. R. Rao, A. C. Paranjpe, & A. K. Dalal (Eds.),  Handbook of Indian Psychology (pp. 390-413). New Delhi, India: Cambridge University Press.

Bhawuk, D. P. S.  (2008). Toward an Indian Organizational Psychology.  In K. R. Rao, A. C. Paranjpe, & A. K. Dalal (Eds.),  Handbook of Indian Psychology (pp. 471-491). New Delhi, India: Cambridge University Press.

Bhawuk, D. P. S., Landis, D., & Munusamy, V. P. (2008).  Understanding the basics of culture.  In Michael A. Moodian (Ed.) Contemporary Leadership and Intercultural Competence:  Understanding and Utilizing Cultural Diversity to Build Successful Organizations (pp. 7-15).  Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Bhawuk, D. P. S., & Sakuda, K. H. (2008).  Intercultural Sensitivity for Global Managers.  In Michael A. Moodian (Ed.) Contemporary Leadership and Intercultural Competence:  Understanding and Utilizing Cultural Diversity to Build Successful Organizations (pp. 255-267).  Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Bhawuk, D. P. S., Sakuda, K. H., & Munusamy, V. P. (2008).  Intercultural Competence Development and Triple-Loop Cultural Learning: Toward a Theory of Intercultural Sensitivity.  In Soon Ang & Linn Van Dyne (Ed.) Handbook of Cultural Intelligence: Theory, measurement, and applications (pp 342-355).  Armonk, NY:  M.E. Sharpe.

Journal Articles (2008-present)

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2017). Developing theories and models to serve: A manifesto for indigenous psychologists. Asian Journal of Social Psychology, 20 (2), pp. 155–160.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2014). citta or Consciousness: Some Perspectives from Indian Psychology. Journal of Indian Psychology, 28 (1 & 2), 37-43.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2010). Epistemology and Ontology of Indian Psychology: A Synthesis of Theory, Method, and Practice. Psychology and Developing Societies, 22 (1), pp.157-190.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2010). Methodology for building psychological models from scriptures: Contributions of Indian psychology to indigenous and global psychologies. Psychology and Developing Societies, 22 (1), 49-93.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2009). Humiliation and Human Rights in Diverse Societies: Forgiveness & Some Other Solutions from Cross-Cultural Research. Psychological Studies, 54 (2), 1-10.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2009). Intercultural communication in a dynamic environment: Preparing managers of developing and developed countries using cultural standards. Psychology and Developing Societies, 21 (2), 161-181.

Bhawuk, D. P. S., Mrazek, S., & Munusamy, V. P. (2009). From social engineering to community transformation: Amul, Grameen Bank, and Mondragon as exemplar organizations. Peace & Policy :Ethical Transformations for a Sustainable Future, vol. 14, 36-63. This paper received the Rupert Chilsom Best Theory to Practice Paper Award from the Organization Development and Change Division of the Academy of Management, 2009.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2008). Science of Culture and Culture of Science: Worldview and Choice of Conceptual Models and Methodology. The Social Engineer, 11 (2), 26-43.

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2008). Globalization and Indigenous Cultures: Homogenization or Differentiation? International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 32 (4), 305-317.

Kim, Y. & Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2008). Globalization and Diversity: Contributions from Intercultural Research. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 32 (4) 301-304.

Articles in Refereed Proceedings (2000-present)

Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2007).  Small Businesses in Developing Economies:  A Study of Entrepreneurship in Nepal.  Proceedings of the 4th AGSE International Entrepreneurship Research Exchange, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, February 6-9, 2007. 

Landis, D., & Bhawuk, D. P. S. (2005).  Equal Opportunity Training in the Military:  Toward a Synthesis of Theory and Practice.  Proceedings of the 5th Biennial EO/EEO Research Symposium organized by the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI), February 17-18, 2005, Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Awards & Honors

  • 2015-18: Distinguished Visiting Professor at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU). Funded by the Government of China.
  • 2009-10: H Smith Richardson, Jr. Visiting Fellow, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • 2009 - Rupe Chilsom Best Theory to Practice Paper Award from the Organization Development and Change Division of the Academy of Management
  • 2007 - Professor of the Semester, MHRM Program, Shidler College of Business, University of Hawaii at Manoa
  • 2000 - Distinguished Scholar Award, Management Department, College of Business Administration
  • 1996 - Best Paper Award for the paper, International Management Division, Academy of Management, Cincinnati, Ohi
  • 1992-1993 - IBM Fellowship, Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
  • 1990 - Lum Yip Kee Outstanding MBA Student Award, College of Business Administration, University of Hawai’i at Manoa
  • 1989 - Distinguished Service Award, East-West Center, Honolulu, Hawai’i, USA

Professional Background

  • President, International Training Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Deputy Director, Airlines Training Center, Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation (RNAC), Kathmandu, Nepal