Invitation to PolyU MM - Online PhD Recruitment Summer Camp 2025

The Department of Management and Marketing at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University will hold the Online PhD Recruitment Summer Camp on 19 August 2025. We are excited to invite you to join our upcoming Online PhD Recruitment Summer Camp on 19 August 2025 (TUE). This camp aims to introduce prospective candidates to PolyU MM and PhD Programmes. You will present your research idea to potential supervisors and seek their advice. Additionally, our PhD alumni and current students will share their experiences, offering you valuable insights into the academic opportunities and student life at PolyU. The summer camp welcomes applicants who fulfill all of the following criteria: plan to apply for our PhD programmes in management, marketing, or information systems hold (/anticipate) an undergraduate degree from a top university (e.g., a World Top-200 university based on QS/THE rankings, or a Top university in China) have an excellent undergraduate GPA (e.g., higher than 3.6/4 or 90/100) possess additional academic merits (e.g., postgraduate degrees, national scholarships, research publications, competition awards, etc.)   The deadline of camp application will be 15 Jul 2025 (Application link: https://hkpumarketing.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eCzI7sBC5oFGvr0). Qualified students are highly encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be notified in early August.  

Public Lecture by Prof. Tat Chan – 6 Jun 2025 (Fri)

You are invited to attend the MM Public Lecture on “Algorithms on Online Platforms: Three Field Experiment Studies” presented by Professor Tat Chan, Philip L Siteman Professor of Marketing, Olin Business School, Washington University, Visiting Chair Professor, Department of Management and Marketing, PolyU on 6 Jun 2025.   Date* : 6 Jun 2025 (Friday) Time* : 10:30 am to 12 pm (Public Lecture)             : 12 to 12:30 pm (Q&A session) *Hong Kong Time Venue : AG710, PolyU campus   Please register through the registration form https://forms.office.com/r/EzJHrkL9D9 on or before 4 Jun 2025 (Wed). You are welcome to disseminate the information to colleagues and friends who might be interested.   More Details.

Personnel Psychology Paper Development Workshop 2025

The Personnel Psychology Paper Development Workshop was successfully held on May 12, 2025, hosted by the Department of Management and Marketing, Faculty of Business, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The workshop featured 31 accepted research projects presented by international scholars, mostly coming from the Asia Pacific area. Participants had the valuable opportunity to discuss their work and receive developmental feedback from the journal's Editor and Associate Editors.   We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Editor and Associate Editors — including Zhen Zhang, Beth Campbell, Hong Deng, Kaifeng Jiang, and Dave Welsh — for generously sharing their expertise on conducting high-quality research and navigating the publication process. Their insightful feedback and active engagement in the discussion sessions greatly contributed to the workshop's success.

IACMR Dinner Buffet Reception on 12 June 2025 (THU)

Department of Management and Marketing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University will be hosting a dinner buffet reception at the 11th IACMR Biennial Conference in Xi'an on 12 June 2025.   MM, PolyU – IACMR Dinner Buffet Reception Date: 12 June 2025 (Thursday) Time: 18:30 – 21:30 Venue: Room 402, Qujiang International Convention Centre, Xi'an   Due to limited seating, we would be grateful if you could register by 5 June 2025 if you are interested in joining us.   Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/yffRkckvPn   Please see the flyer for details. We hope to see you in Xi'an soon!  

Public Lecture by Prof. Shinobu Kitayama – 7 May 2025 (Wed)

On 7 May 2025, MM had the pleasure to host a Public Lecture on “Beyond East and West: Rethinking Cultural Diversity in Human Psychology”, presented by Prof. Shinobu Kitayama, who is the Robert B. Zajonc Collegiate Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan.    In the lecture, Prof. Kitayama shared his extensive research on how basic psychological processes, including attention, cognition, emotion, and motivation vary across various regions of the world, including the West, East Asia, South Asia, Middle-east and North Africa, and Latin America, and how this variation has significant implications for organizational behavior and consumer behavior.

Public Lecture by Prof. Shinobu Kitayama – 7 May 2025 (Wed)

MM will hold a Public Lecture on the topic “Cultural Insights: Exploring Beyond East and West” on 7 May 2025.   Abstract: Our understanding of the self is more diverse than we once thought. While much research has compared Western and East Asian traditions, there is much to explore beyond this "East-West" framework. This presentation ventures into how various regions—like the Arab world, Latin America, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa—offer unique perspectives on the self. Many cultures outside the West emphasize interdependence, but this idea varies widely across different environments and histories. By exploring these cultural zones, we gain new insights into how they contrast with, and even shape, the Western concept of an independent self. Date* : 7 May 2025 (Wednesday) Time* : 2 to 3:30 pm (Public Lecture)             : 3:30 to 4 pm (Q&A session) *Hong Kong Time Venue : M1603, PolyU campus   Please register through the registration form https://forms.office.com/r/SbH0m23njT on or before 4 May 2025 (Sun).   More Details.

Workshop on the Frontiers of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (8-9 Apr 2025)

The Workshop on the Frontiers of Entrepreneurship and Innovation was successfully held on April 8-9, 2025 at PolyU. The event, centered around the theme "Where is Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research Heading?", included five panel sessions featuring 22 high-quality research papers presented by authors from Australia, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Macau, mainland China, and Singapore. We sincerely thank all the keynote speakers (David B. Audretsch, Peter G. Klein, Siri A. Terjesen, Steve Gao, and Freeman Yeung) who generously shared their expertise and perspectives in the editors’ forum on April 8 and the entrepreneurs' forum on April 9. The workshop is co-organized by Centre for Leadership & Innovation (CLI) & Policy Research Center for Innovation and Technology (PReCIT).

Navigating Uncertainty: Decision-Making Symposium Concludes with Groundbreaking Insights

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Centre for Leadership & Innovation (CLI) successfully concluded the Symposium on Decision Making in an Uncertain Environment. This event brought together renowned scholars, C-suite executives, and business leaders to dissect the complexities of risk, AI-driven decisions, hiring, talent management, and leadership in the era of AI. Paul Loo shared using Lalamove's international expansion as an example, the potential risks companies face as they expand globally and how these leaders can be prepared to mitigate these international expansion risks. Carol Zheng shared how Deloitte China strategically aims to utilize the benefits while being cognizant of the challenges generative AI and machine learning pose Shuping Li shared her research on CEO's risk of getting fired and their likelihood of engaging in corporate social responsibility (a moderate risk maximizes their CSR). Man-Nok Wong shared his research on how companies can use AI-based video assessments to catch interviewees trying to game the system. Krishna Savani shared his research on psychological traits (such as creativity, cognitive flexibility, and risk-taking) that distinguish humans from generative AI and how we can measure them using non-fakeable tests. Finally, Trent Lilienthal shared that the current era is no different from the past 30 years (e.g., the Dot-com bubble, Y2K, the financial crisis, Brexit). Businesses that learn to deal with constant uncertainty and unpredictability succeed. Overall the talks fostered thought-provoking discussions to discover actionable insights while the networking sessions enabled professionals to share actionable insights in a relaxing environment. We sincerely thank all speakers, attendees, and the CLI Advisory Board for making this event memorable and insightful. Together, we've paved the way for strategies that turn uncertainty into opportunity.

Workshop on the Frontiers of Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Entrepreneurs’ Forum

To promote the field of entrepreneurship and innovation, the Department of Management and Marketing will host a Workshop on the Frontiers of Entrepreneurship and Innovation on 8-9 April 2025. The theme of this workshop is: “Where is Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research Heading?”. As part of this workshop, an entrepreneurs’ forum is scheduled in the afternoon of 9 April. We sincerely invite you to attend this forum. Our keynote speakers and panel discussants include successful local entrepreneurs and internationally renowned scholars in entrepreneurship and innovation. Join us to gain valuable insights and connect with both successful entrepreneurs and excellent scholars in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation. This entrepreneurs’ forum is co-organized by PolyU’s CLI (The Centre for Leadership and Innovation) and PReCIT (Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology).   Date: 9 April 2025 (Wednesday) Time: 2:00pm – 6:00pm Venue: M 1603 &1607, Li Ka Shing Tower, PolyU Campus 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 3 PM, 3 April 2025. Please refer to the event rundown for details.  

AI in Marketing Symposium — “AI and Common Sense: Revitalizing Marketing Strategies”

Celebrating the synergy of artificial intelligence and marketing innovation, the AI in Marketing Symposium, hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Department of Management and Marketing and the Asian Centre for Branding & Marketing, concluded with resounding success. Centered around the theme "AI and Common Sense: Revitalizing Marketing Strategies," the symposium brought together distinguished scholars, industry leaders, and marketing professionals to explore the evolving role of AI in strategic decision-making. Our esteemed speakers delivered thought-provoking insights on the intersection of AI and marketing, highlighting its ethical applications, transformative potential, and impact on business and society. The event featured engaging panel discussions and keynote presentations, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas between academia and industry. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our speakers, attendees, and supporters for contributing to this enlightening and collaborative dialogue. Your participation made this symposium a hub of inspiration, shaping the future of AI-driven marketing strategies.