Public Lecture by Prof. Christopher K. Hsee – 2 March 2026 (Mon)

On 2 March 2026, MM had the pleasure of hosting a Public Lecture on “From Preference to Happiness”, presented by Prof. Christopher K. Hsee, who is the Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of Marketing at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business.  In the lecture, Prof. Hsee shared insights from his research on evaluability, including how evaluation mode induces preference reversals, differences between qualitative and quantitative attributes across domains such as people’s time preferences, risk preferences, legal judgements, etc., and how evaluability has significant implications for human judgement and decision making.

Public Lecture by Prof. Christopher Hsee - 2 Mar 2026 (Mon)

You are invited to attend the MM Public Lecture on “From Preference to Happiness” presented by Professor Christopher Hsee, Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of Marketing, CKGSB on 2 Mar 2026.   Date* : 2 Mar 2026 (Mon) Time* : 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Public Lecture) 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm (Q&A Session) Venue : M714, PolyU campus *Hong Kong Time   Please register through the registration form  https://forms.office.com/r/EzscyCsHYf on or before 25 Feb 2026 (Wed). External members will receive the campus access code by 27 Feb 2026 (Fri).   You are welcome to disseminate the information to colleagues and friends who might be interested.  

PolyU Ranked 25th Globally in Business and Economics and No. 1 in Hong Kong

PolyU has achieved a significant milestone in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 by Subject, rising from 37th last year to 25th globally in Business and Economics. This accomplishment also positions PolyU as the top-ranked university in this subject area in Hong Kong. This year, the THE ranking assessed 1,067 institutions across 91 countries and territories, evaluating performance across three core disciplines: Business and Management, Accounting and Finance, and Economics and Econometrics The recognition highlights the collective strength, dedication, and impact of our faculty, students, alumni, and partners. At PolyU Business School, we remain committed to advancing impactful research, nurturing future scholar leaders, and deepening connections between academia and industry. For more details on the THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026, please visit: World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Business and Economics | Times Higher Education (THE)

The 2025 Hong Kong Consumer Behavior Newcomer Symposium (4 Dec 2025)

The 2025 Hong Kong Consumer Behavior Newcomer Symposium, focusing on “The Frontier of Consumer Research,” was successfully held on December 4. The event served as a dynamic platform for early-career scholars and graduate students from across the region to foster collaboration and exchange knowledge on the latest developments in consumer behavior and marketing research.   The event opened with welcome remarks by Prof. Yuwei Jiang from PolyU. The full-day program covered cutting-edge topics, including price promotion framing, information disclosure, shared payment paths, ingredient quantity framing, prosocial behavior and financial risk-taking, household decision-making preferences, and mysterious consumption. Scholars from PolyU, HKU, HKUST, CUHK, and CityU shared recent empirical findings and theoretical advances, highlighting multi-dimensional progress in psychological mechanisms, decision processes, and market practice.   Speakers & Topics: The sessions covered a diverse array of topics, ranging from pricing psychology to household dynamics. Shangwen Yi (PolyU) opened discussions with an examination of "process amplifier effects" in promotions, revealing how implicitly partitioned percentage framing can boost purchase intentions for high-relevance products. Jiaqi Yu (Assistant Professor, HKU) showed that the mere presence of a quantified attribute—rather than the level it conveys—can strongly shape consumer judgments, indicating that asymmetric information disclosure may, in certain contexts, hinder quality assessment. Social dynamics in consumption were also a key focus. Han Jung (Assistant Professor, HKUST) reported that indirect payment in shared expenses (one consumer pays in full and others reimburse) increases purchase satisfaction by creating and resolving a temporary sense of indebtedness, a robust effect across multiple preregistered studies. Vincentia Yuen (Assistant Professor, CityU) found that engaging in prosocial acts elevates perceived deservingness, which in turn increases subsequent financial risk-taking; the effect strengthens with higher karmic beliefs and weakens when low deservingness is primed. Other presentations delved into product perception and domestic decisions. Michelle Kim (Assistant Professor, CUHK) demonstrated that “fewer ingredients” often signal “more natural” when processing information is unavailable, thereby influencing food choices; however, preferences can shift toward “more ingredients” when indulgence or uniqueness goals become salient. Tess Kwon (Assistant Professor, HKU) identified an asymmetry in household decision preferences: consumers are more likely to opt for joint (vs. solo) decision-making with partners during disposal than acquisition, driven by concerns over rights infringement and valuation clarity—offering explanations for disposal delays and over-accumulation. Eva Buechel (Assistant Professor, HKUST) analyzed the “mysterious consumption” phenomenon, showing that anticipated surprise can backfire at reveal due to wishful thinking and hedonic contrast, unless such expectations are constrained or outcomes are exceptionally desirable. This symposium reflects PolyU’s commitment to open collaboration and innovation in marketing and consumer research.

HK Quantitative Marketing Mini-Conference at PolyU (17 December 2025)

The Department of Management and Marketing at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University hosted the HK Quantitative Marketing Mini-Conference on 17 December 2025. Bringing together scholars from the Hong Kong quantitative marketing community, the event provided a collaborative platform for research exchange and intellectual engagement. The program began with a group lunch at the New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel, followed by an afternoon of academic presentations at GH201 on the PolyU campus. After opening remarks by Professor Wu Liu, three keynote speakers delivered research talks: Professor Linli Xu from the University of Minnesota, Professor Zemin Zhong from the University of Toronto, and Professor Xiaolin Li from PolyU. Their presentations stimulated active discussion on emerging topics in quantitative marketing and analytics. The conference concluded with closing remarks by Professor Junhong Chu from The University of Hong Kong. The event fostered meaningful academic dialogue and strengthened connections within the local quantitative marketing community.  

PolyU Organization Science Paper Development Workshop (8-9 Dec 2025)

The Department of Management and Marketing, in collaboration with Organization Science, successfully hosted the Organization Science Paper Development Workshop on 8–9 December 2025. The event attracted over 120 participants from 17 countries and regions, fostering a dynamic platform for academic exchange and scholarly development. The workshop was officially opened by Professor T.C. Edwin Cheng, Dean of the Faculty of Business, and Professor Wu Liu, Head of the Department of Management and Marketing, who delivered welcome remarks to all attendees. Editor-in-Chief Lamar Pierce led a distinguished editorial team from Organization Science, including Deputy Editor Gokhan Ertug and Senior Editors Guoli Chen, Andrew Knight, Jackson Lu, Alex Murray, Giacomo Negro, Danqing Wang, and Yanbo Wang. Throughout the workshop, the editorial team shared valuable insights into the publication process and provided personalized feedback to junior scholars during small-group roundtable discussions. The two-day program featured 19 roundtable discussions and two sharing sessions by Professors Danqing Wang and Yanbo Wang, who offered strategies for publishing research using non-Western contexts, with a particular focus on China-based studies. Their presentations provided practical guidance and inspiration for early-career scholars seeking to contribute diverse perspectives to international management literature. The Best Proposal Awards were presented to Yun Hou from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Derek Lief from Fordham University, and Erwanghao Yu from City St George’s, University of London.  

SMS Special Conference Hong Kong 2026 - Stakeholder Governance: New Implications for Organizations and Society

The SMS Special Conference 2026 will be held in Hong Kong from June 28-30 (sponsored by PolyU Department of Management and Marketing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University).   The conference will feature three academic keynote speakers: Professors R. Edward Freeman, Anita McGahan, and Witold Henisz, and a series of prominent academic panelists. It will also engage with distinguished practitioners across various industries to share their experiences on stakeholder governance.   CONFERENCE THEME The firm is a nexus of relationships among its primary stakeholders. How should firms manage those relationships to create value, and how can stakeholders shape the way the firm evolves? These questions form the core of the growing stakeholder governance research stream. Over the last decade, it has involved scholars from diverse management fields (strategy, finance, organization theory, ethics) and has been fueled by massive interest from the business community. Stakeholder governance generally focuses on core issues that are involved in the allocation of (formal and informal) rights – including ownership rights, rights to manage, and decision rights – in organizational life. At the most specific level, this topic describes how to weigh and consider the input from various stakeholders as organizations act. At the broadest level, it describes how the form of the organization itself (e.g., as a corporation chartered in a particular place, or as an entrepreneurial start-up seeking funding from venture investors) sets the terms by which stakeholder engagement must occur. Under this conceptual framework, stakeholders may include investors, community members, employees, customers, distributors, suppliers, and contract workers, among others. The stakeholder governance perspective focuses on how the organization’s core operations—including its central mission and purpose—are influenced by the enfranchisement of these diverse stakeholders. Despite progress in this area, significant gaps remain that limit both its empirical relevance and managerial usefulness. Some of these challenges are rooted in microfoundations. Investigating the microfoundations of stakeholder governance requires attention to individual-level motivations, cognitions, behaviors, and interactions, all of which are shaped by broader organizational governance structures and processes. At the same time, critical questions arise at the macro level. We still know little about how stakeholder conflicts and governance arrangements influence firm behavior and performance. Moreover, connections between micro- and macro-level analyses remain underdeveloped. Against this backdrop, the primary purpose of the conference is to provide a platform for cutting-edge research on stakeholder governance and to foster an explicitly interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars representing diverse perspectives.   Submission System Opens   October 31, 2025   Submission Deadline for Proposals   January 6, 2026   Notification of Acceptance Decisions; Registration Opens   Mid-February 2026   Presenter Registration Deadline   March 18, 2026   Conference Program Available Online   Late-April 2026   SMS Special Conference in Hong Kong   June 28 - 30, 2026     The SMS submission system is now open. Please consider submitting your work to the conference by January 6, 2026!   For details, please visit our website.   We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful Hong Kong next June!  

PolyU Ranks 1st Globally for Management in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects

PolyU has once again achieved a landmark distinction by securing the top global position in Management in the 2025 ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). This recognition highlights PolyU’s commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, and global impact, making it the only university in Hong Kong, China with disciplines ranked at the pinnacle worldwide. ShanghaiRanking’s GRAS evaluates approximately 2,000 universities from around 100 countries and regions, covering about 20,000 subject units across 57 disciplines including Natural Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Social Sciences. The ranking employs indicators such as research impact, international collaboration, and academic reputation to ensure a fair and objective comparison among the world’s leading institutions. This rigorous benchmark underscores PolyU’s success in Management and reflects PolyU Business School’s dedication to nurturing future business leaders and innovators. With our world-class faculty, cutting-edge curriculum, and strong industry partnerships, we continue to attract talented students and empower them to excel in today’s dynamic and ever-evolving business landscape. For more details, please visit the official ShanghaiRanking website.  

Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Management and Marketing 2025

  We are pleased to announce the following awardee of the Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Management & Marketing 2025 for his remarkable achievements.         Mr. Bosco NG Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Entrepreneurial Achievement of PolyU Department of Management and Marketing   Mr. Bosco Ng is the Founder and Director of WEDO GLOBAL, an award-winning social enterprise. He is passionate about advocating multicultural education and social inclusion. He has over a decade of experience designing and conducting training programmes for various professions and sectors, covering topics include diversity and inclusion, cultural intelligence, cultural sensitivity, social innovation, entrepreneurship and design thinking. Mr. Ng has been the course development and vetting committee member of the Employees Retraining Board (ERB) since 2019 to 2025. He also previously served as the advisory committee member of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups. He has been contributing his expertise and insights to promote racial equality, youth empowerment and leadership cultivation for the Hong Kong society. He has received a scholarship award from the Hong Kong Jockey Club to pursue the Executive MBA Program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Due to his commitment and dedication to serving the Hong Kong society, he was awarded the Hong Kong Youth Service Award and the Youth Dream Maker Award.        

PolyU MM - PhD Program Application (September 2026 entry)

The Department of Management and Marketing at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University invites ambitious scholars to join our prestigious PhD programs: Management (Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management) Management (Strategic Management) Marketing (Consumer Behavior) Marketing (Quantitative Marketing) Management Information Systems   Located in the heart of Asia’s world city, our PhD programs offer unparalleled opportunities for research and professional growth. Here, you will engage in cutting-edge research, collaborate with world-class faculty, and become part of a vibrant, international academic community.   📢Applications for September 2026 entry are now open! Learn more. 🗓️HKPFS Application Deadline: 1 December 2025 🔍 Learn more about our programs below!   Management (Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management)   Management (Strategic Management)   Marketing (Consumer Behavior)   Marketing (Quantitative Marketing)   Management Information Systems