In recent days, the strategic and innovative entrepreneurship seminar of 2023 was gracefully held at the School of Business, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. Professor Gao Weihe, the Vice Dean of the School of Business, delivered the inaugural address, extending a warm welcome, and heartfelt gratitude to the participating scholars and students. Esteemed professor Chen Guoli presided over this seminar, which encompassed two pivotal themes: "Innovation and Entrepreneurship" and "Strategy and Organization." Distinguished experts from reputed universities and research institutions engaged in profound exchanges and explorations regarding cutting-edge research.
Professor Shaker A. Zahra from the University of Minnesota delivered a captivating keynote speech titled "Rewards-based Crowdfunding as an Institutional Carrier: Cross-border Investments in Environmental Projects." Moreover, he participated in insightful discussions with the participating guests about institutional theories on crowdfunding and related issues.
Professor Jiatao Li from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology shared his latest research on business model innovation titled "Managing Disruptions in International Business: Effectuation, Business Model Innovation, and Channel Resilience."This presentation delved into the profound interconnection between effectual reasoning and business model innovation.
Associate Professor Yanbo Wang from the University of Hong Kong delivered a thought-provoking presentation entitled "Nevertheless, She Persisted? Gender, Rejection and Perseverance in Venture Financing." The report explored distinct response mechanisms among male and female entrepreneurs in gender-based disparities within entrepreneurial practices.
Assistant Professor Willow Wu from the Chinese University of Hong Kong presented a research study titled "Bitcoin as Gold? The Effect of Analogical Rhetoric on the Cryptocurrency Market." Using Bitcoin as a prominent case study, the article examined, the hypothesis that the similarity between the focal object and the analogical reference enhances analogical rhetoric effectiveness.
Assistant Professor Di Zhou from Tongji University delivered a presentation entitled "The Economics of Data Privacy and Big Tech Regulation," delving into "privacy regulation." Furthermore, fruitful discussions were conducted with the participating guests regarding the installation, usage, and acceptance of privacy regulation applications.
Professor Guoli Chen from the European School of Management and Technology shared his latest research titled "Mitigating Uncertainty: The Impact of Unexpected Leadership Change on AI Innovation Adoption." The study primarily explored the relationship between AI technology and sustainable business development in unexpected leadership transitions context.
Professor Heli Wang from Singapore Management University presented her latest research article titled "The Impact of Immigrants on Firm Environmental Performance: The Roles of Competition for Government Resources." The presentation categorically demonstrated the interrelationship between immigrant population and corporate environmental performance, unveiling its intrinsic connections.
Assistant Professor Jianbai Li from the National University of Singapore delivered a compelling presentation titled "The Ties that We Didn't Choose: Relational Volitionally and Relational Norms." The report explored the differential impact between high-volition and low-volition relationships on actors' behavioral shape.
Assistant Professor Danyang Chen from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics presented a research report titled "Do In-laws Really Matter in Business? Agency Problems and Performance of Family Firms." The study indicated that the effectiveness of corporate governance in family firms depends on the internal family conflicts and family-nonfamily conflicts within the organization, with in-laws playing a crucial role..
Associate Professor Chuanjia Li from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics delivered a captivating presentation entitled "Unleashing Creativity through Vicarious Ambidexterity: The Role of Integration and Differentiation Approaches." The research introduced the concept of "vicarious ambidexterity," focusing on how individuals achieve ambidexterity through vicarious learning. The study identified experimental dualities of vicarious ambidexterity, namely complementary differentiation and integrative substitution.
The following day, scholars along with doctoral students from the School of Business at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, participated in thematic paper workshops based on different research fields. These workshops provided guidance and fostered concepts on relevant academic papers.
