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.

Call for Proposals - Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal Paper Development Workshop

The Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal (SEJ), in collaboration with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, will offer a paper development workshop (PDW) in Hong Kong on Thursday & Friday, February 22-23, 2024. The goal of the PDW is to provide junior scholars with developmental feedback on their current research papers in entrepreneurship and innovation and to help them position their manuscripts for possible submission to the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. Early-career researchers, including both Ph.D. students and junior assistant professors, are particularly encouraged to apply. The workshop will be led by Sam Garg (SEJ Associate Editor), Peter Klein (SEJ Co-Editor) and Matthew Mount (SEJ Associate Editor). We will first discuss general information about publishing in SEJ and how to address the key challenges that editors and reviewers see in the review process. We will then match the participants with SEJ editors and senior faculty members at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University to provide authors with developmental feedback aimed at improving their manuscripts. Prospective participants are invited to submit their research proposals (extended abstracts) to Maggie Ma (rongzma@polyu.edu.hk) with the subject “PolyU SEJ PDW” by January 15, 2024. Each participant may submit only one proposal to the PDW. Please include in a single PDF file (1) a cover letter with all authors’ names, e-mails, and affiliations, as well as research question, intended contribution, and the status of the proposal (unpublished and completed manuscript, preliminary findings, etc.); (2) the research proposal (extended abstract only, no more than 5 pages, double-spaced, excluding tables, figures, and references); and (3) the curriculum vitae of the author(s) planning to attend the workshop. Due to a limited number of slots available, applying for the PDW does not guarantee acceptance. Also, acceptance to the PDW does not guarantee acceptance to SEJ. Authors will be notified about the status of their submissions by January 22, 2024. More details about the registration and local arrangements will be provided in the acceptance letter. The PDW will be part of the International Symposium on Strategic Entrepreneurship at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University to be held on February 22-23, 2024. Both the PDW and the symposium will be free for participants with accepted research proposals. Coffee, pastries, and lunches will be included as part of the registration. Registered participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs. For questions about the event, please contact Maggie Ma (rongzma@polyu.edu.hk). About the host institution. The Faculty of Business of PolyU, popularly known as PolyU Business School (PBS), is a world-class business school that offers high-quality academic programs and leads cutting-edge research in business and related disciplines. This PDW is organized and funded by the Department of Management and Marketing, Faculty of Business, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.