Call for Applications - The Seventh (2024) Teacher Training Workshop for the IACMR “Philosophy of Management Research” Course

第七届（2024）管理研究哲学教师培训课程通知 Call for Applications The Seventh (2024) Teacher Training Workshop for the IACMR “Philosophy of Management Research” Course December 5 – 9, 2024 Supported by IACMR and hosted by the The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong, China Course email: pmr2024hk@163.com   Date December 5, 2024, Thursday 5 pm to December 9, Monday 5 pm Place Department of Management and Marketing, Faculty of Business, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China Application Deadline June 30, 2024   Workshop Description This Teacher Training Workshop is to prepare faculty colleagues to teach and promote the Philosophy of Management Research (PMR) course. This PMR course, which has been offered by IACMR for five times, is hosted by leading business schools in Chinese mainland and Hong Kong. It is to introduce doctoral students to the nature of scientific work in organizations and management. It focuses on a few of the key issues relating to the philosophy of science and the principles of scientific research. These issues play a pivotal role in guiding researchers’ understanding and explanation of important phenomena in our natural and social world. Understanding these issues will help the researchers to gain clarity on the role of scientific research in advancing the practice of management, which plays an important role in linking insight gained from business research and the advancement of humanity. Failing to have a proper understanding of the role of science or of the scientist can impede scientific work, undermine knowledge creation and accumulation, and stall scientific discoveries. The primary purpose of this course is to develop a new generation of responsible and impactful social scientists for business schools. This course also responds to the call made by Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China that it is urgently needed to establish a more comprehensive system of scientific research integrity. Since 2015, this course has been taught every year at the Guanghua School of Management at Peking University, the School of Management at Fudan University, and the Antai College of Economics and Management at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. To help other business schools to develop and offer this course to their doctoral students, we developed and offered a “Teacher Training” workshop since 2016. The purpose of this workshop is to train faculty colleagues interested in teaching “Philosophy of Management Research” in their own schools. We also welcome faculty members who do not plan to teach the course in the near future but are interested in learning about the philosophical foundations of our science to join the workshop. Over 150 faculty members from more than 40 leading universities have participated in the workshop in last 8 years. The workshop is a shorter version (4.5-day) of the actual course (which is a ten-session course, for a total of 30 hours). We are calling for applications to the fifth “Teacher Training” workshop in December 2024. The preliminary workshop schedule and syllabus is available at this website: https://eng.iacmr.org/category/training-programs/philosophy-of-management-research-workshop/ Applicant Requirements The applicant should be a faculty member, in any rank from assistant to full, in a re- search-oriented business school or other related disciplines. Have experience conducting empirical research and have published empirical re- search papers in high quality management journals. Proficiency in English, writing, and reading. An active member (fee-paying member) of IACMR. Before applying, the applicant should read the preliminary workshop schedule and syllabus carefully to fully understand the intense nature of the workshop, in terms of reading materials, schedule, and pre-workshop assignments. The hours are 8:00 or 9:30 am to 9:30 pm daily. The preparation will extend three months before the workshop. This is a resident workshop. All the participants are required to stay at the hotel designated by the workshop organizer. No absence during the workshop is allowed, barring extreme circumstance or emergency. A pledge to (a) complete the pre-workshop preparation assignment, (b) attend all 4.5 days of the workshop, and (c) stay at the designated hotel during the workshop.. Costs There will be no tuition fee for participants. Faculty facilitators are all volunteers. The host Department of Management and Marketing, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, will provide course materials, except the books. Participants will purchase their own books used in the workshop. Participants will be responsible for their own transportation and hotel accommodation. Once admitted to the workshop, we will send a hotel list to participants to make their own booking. Application Procedure Application documents include a copy of applicants’ CV, and a one-page cover letter, in which applicants should state the key reasons for why they want to participate in this workshop. Also, in the letter, applicants should include the three-point pledge (a, b and c) stated in Point 7 of Applicant Requirements. Application must be written in English or in Chinese. The workshop will allow only 18 participants. It will be highly competitive. Please prepare your application professionally and carefully. Application deadline is June 30, 2024. Applicants should send the application documents to the course email: pmr2024hk@163.com. We look forward to your application. For questions regarding the workshop, please contact Prof. Xu huang at xuhuang@hkbu.edu.hk or Dr. Juley XIAO at juley-j.xiao@polyu.edu.hk.   Please click here to get 2024 Philosophy of Management Research Teacher Training Workshop-Schedule and Syllabus.   2024 PMR Teacher Training Workshop Faculty Facilitators Anne Tsui, Arizona State University Zhi Yang, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Liangding Jia, Nanjing University Jian Liang, Tongji University Xu Huang, Hong Kong Baptist University Wu Liu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Fuli Li, Xi’an Jiaotong University Tao Wang, Emlyon Business School, France Weiguo Zhong, Peking University Melody Zhang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Man-nok Wong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Song Chang, Hong Kong Baptist University Siting Wang, Hong Kong Baptist University Wen Chen, Renmin University of China Xinyi Bian, Nankai University Yifan Zhong, University of Western Australia Changjun Li, Wuhan University

Public Lecture by Prof. Michael Harris Bond – 19 Apr 2024 (Fri)

MM will hold a Public Lecture on the topic “Learning How to Teach Cross-Cultural Management at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University” on 19 April 2024.   Abstract: I have been learning how to teach a new course, “cross-cultural management” (C-CM), at the HK PolyU for the last 10 years. I was assigned by the Faculty of Business (FB) to teach this course in a new department, Management and Marketing, to a diverse group of graduate students, mostly from a new educational culture, that of mainland China. Ten years after this “baptism in fire”, how have I adapted to honour my responsibility to teach C-CM well in light of FB’s mission to “discover, design, and deliver … innovation-driven education and scholarship”? Today’s public lecture is my current answer, but there is more to learn going forward!   Date* : 19 April 2024 (Friday) Time* : 2:30 to 4 pm (Public Lecture)             : 4 to 4:30 pm (Q&A session) *Hong Kong Time Venue : AG710, PolyU campus   Please register through the registration form on or before 15 Apr 2024 (Mon).   More Details  

Call for Nominations: Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Management and Marketing 2024

The Department of Management and Marketing (MM) is delighted to announce that the new round of nominations for the Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU MM 2024 is now open. The award aims to publicly recognise outstanding graduates of MM for their professional achievements and significant contributions to the community and their alma mater.   Eligibility The nominated candidate must be a graduate who has successfully completed full-time or part-time programme offered by PolyU (or its forerunners: Hong Kong Government Trade School, Hong Kong Technical College, and Hong Kong Polytechnic) which led to an academic award accredited by the respective Institution.   The proposer can be PolyU graduate, Honorary Graduate, University Fellow, PolyU staff, current PolyU Council and Court member and current Advisory Committee member.  There is no limit to the number of nominations to be submitted by each proposer.  However, the proposer cannot be the candidate himself/ herself or a direct relative of the candidate. Award Categories and Selection Criteria In addition to honouring distinguished graduates for their distinction in their chosen fields, the Award recognises the alumni’s active support to their alma mater. Support and Contribution to PolyU is one of the key selection criteria at all levels.   Four specific areas of achievement would be given recognition, they include Professional Achievement, Entrepreneurial Achievement, Scholarly Achievement and Community Service Achievement.   Alumni who are aged at/under 40 would be eligible for the Outstanding Young Alumni Award.   Award Category Description Professional Achievement This category recognises alumni who have attained distinguished achievements, demonstrated exemplary leadership, and made a strong impact on their profession/ industry/ society. Entrepreneurial Achievement This category recognises alumni who have demonstrated outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as founded or advanced business or technology ventures with impact. Scholarly Achievement This category recognises alumni scholars who have made notable scholarly or research contributions in their disciplines, with proven track record and excellent reputation in the field. Community Service Achievement This category recognises alumni who have made impactful contributions to the communities, or demonstrated an extraordinary level of commitment, volunteerism and/or philanthropy for promoting the wellbeing of the communities. Notes: The bestowal of the award shall subject to individual merits of the candidates.  No award shall be given out in a certain category if no suitable candidate is identified.   Nomination and Selection Schedule The nomination form could be downloaded here. Please return the completed form to mm.notice@polyu.edu.hk with all required supplementary documents (such as a current curriculum vitae of the nominee and two written references) on or before 30 April 2024 (Tuesday). Selection Committee and Result Announcement Selection Committee will examine the nominations and assess candidates’ qualifications and performance for the awards. The result will be announced in late May.   Confidentiality All information submitted on this nomination form will be kept strictly confidential and will only be used by the Selection Committee for the purpose of the selection process.  The candidate will not be contacted by the MM until he/she is selected as the awardee of the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award.  Enquiries Department of Management and Marketing The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Email: mm.notice@polyu.edu.hk

CLI Symposium "Building Bridges: Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the Entrepreneurial and Corporate Landscape"

In response to the pressing need for actionable initiatives to promote workplace diversity and inclusion, the Diversity and Entrepreneurship Symposium, jointly hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Department of Management and Marketing and the Centre for Leadership and Innovation on March 6th, 2024, successfully brought together academic researchers and industry experts for an afternoon of meaningful dialogue. Welcome remarks were delivered by Professor Wu Liu (Head and Professor of the Department of Management and Marketing) and Professor Krishna Savani (Director of the Centre for Leadership and Innovation, followed by six individual talks and a stimulating panel discussion involving PolyU MM scholars and industry experts from MTR, Lalamove, Click Ventures, and Gender Empowerment. Through dialogue between researchers and practitioners, the symposium facilitated a timely exchange of ideas on diversity issues and potential solutions. We extend our deep gratitude to all speakers and attendees for their enthusiasm and support in making this symposium a success. Please refer to the Photo Album for details.  

Delegation from Eller College of Management, The University of Arizona

A delegation from Eller College of Management, The University of Arizona visited MM on 5 March 2024.  

International Symposium on Strategic Entrepreneurship & Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal Paper Development Workshop

In collaboration with the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal (SEJ), we conducted a paper development workshop (PDW) on February 22-23, 2024. Welcome remarks were delivered by Professor Qingyan Chen (Director of PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research and Chair Professor of Building Thermal Science), Professor Chinien Chung (Associate Dean of the Faculty of Business and Chair Professor of Strategic and Organization Management), and Professor Wu Liu (Head and Professor of the Department of Management and Marketing). Around 40 scholars from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Europe, and North America joined this PDW and presented their studies on entrepreneurship. This PDW was led by Sam Garg (SEJ Associate Editor), Peter G. Klein (SEJ Co-Editor) and Matthew Mount (SEJ Associate Editor), and they provided junior scholars with developmental feedback on their current research papers in entrepreneurship and innovation and to help them develop their manuscripts. The PDW was part of the International Symposium on Strategic Entrepreneurship, in which Professor Peter G. Klein delivered a keynote speech, entitled “The Judgment-Based Approach: Retrospect and Prospect”, based on his two-decade research collaborations with Professor Nicolai Foss and a few other scholars to develop the “judgment-based view” as a new approach to the study of entrepreneurship. Please refer to the Photo Album for details.  

CLI Symposium "Building Bridges: Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the Entrepreneurial and Corporate Landscape"

In an era where companies and employees alike are increasingly prioritizing workplace diversity and inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and policies have become critical in the attraction and retention of local and global talent. Seize the opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest insights shared by both esteemed scholars from academia and industry experts from MTR, Click Ventures, and Lalamove, along with filmmaker and activist Mr. Kaspar Wan. Through dialogue between researchers and practitioners, we hope to facilitate an exchange of ideas on diversity issues and potential solutions. We sincerely hope for the privilege of your presence. Date: 6 March 2024 (Wed) Time: 14:45 to 18:00 (Registration commences at 14:20) Venue: The Academy Rooms, InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui East Due to the limited seating, we encourage you to confirm your attendance at the earliest. Please complete your registration here or scan the QR code below by March 3, 2024. We look forward to exploring ways to create diverse and inclusive workplaces with you. Please refer to the event rundown for details.

Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research Exchange 2024 - "Best Paper by a PhD Candidate"

Mr Aureliu SINDILA, a PolyU MM PhD candidate in Management has just received the Best Paper by a PhD Candidate Award for his paper titled “Navigating Moral Boundaries: Repugnance Entrepreneurs and the Legitimization of Repugnant Transactions” (coauthored with Prof. Nicolai J. FOSS and Dr Xueyong ZHAN) at the Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research Exchange (ACERE) 2024 Conference in Sydney, Australia. Congratulations for this tremendous achievement!

Public Lecture by Prof. Nicolai J. Foss – “Rethinking Managerial Authority and Its Legitimacy: A Self-determination Perspective”

MM will hold a Public Lecture on the topic “Rethinking Managerial Authority and Its Legitimacy: A Self-determination Perspective” on 1 March 2024. Abstract: While managerial authority is absolutely central to much management and organization theory, authority is also highly contested, being challenged on grounds of ethics and efficiency. Moreover, key aspects of managerial authority remain less well understood. This is particularly the case of the microfoundations of authority that relate to legitimacy: why do employees accept to be subject to the order-giving and direction of hierarchical superiors? The talk reviews managerial authority and its legitimacy and develops a novel argument for the legitimacy of authority based on self-determination theory: employees view authority as legitimate when it contributes to their well-being or flourishing.   Date*    : 1 March 2024 (Friday) Time*   : 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Public Lecture)          4:00 – 4:30 p.m. (Q&A Session) *Hong Kong Time Venue   : AG710, PolyU Please register through the registration form https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=YPc3j4exgUm4L-Xcb1vPRLiQGU2EnwNOtDVtbUjEEDNUN0FIS00yQ0o5NFNSNzBPQjdEMFFJMTRQRy4u on or before 26 Feb 2024 (Mon).   More Details

Public Lecture by Prof. Arun Rai – “Creating Value with Generative AI”

On December 20, MM had the pleasure to host a Public Lecture on “Creating Value with Generative AI,” presented by Prof. Arun Rai (Regents' Professor, University System of Georgia, Howard S. Starks Distinguished Chair and Director of the Center for Digital Innovation, Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business). In the lecture, Prof. Rai discussed the opportunities and risks for developing and deploying GenAI solutions in organizations, as well as their implications, especially in the context of the interplay of an evolving labor market for AI skills and of AI regulation and policies on these development and deployment processes.