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Covid-19 And Management Scholarship: Lessons For Conducting Impactful Research, Gerard George, Gokhan Ertug, Jonathan P. Doh, Johanna Mair, Ajnesh Prasad

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

The COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity for management scholars to address large-scale and complex societal problems and strive for greater practical and policy impact. A brief overview of the most-cited work on COVID-19 reveals that, compared with their counterparts in other disciplines, leading management journals and professional associations lagged in providing a platform for high-impact research on COVID-19. To help management research play a more active role in responding to similar global challenges in the future, we propose an integrative framework that emphasizes a phenomenon’s impact, the conditions that the phenomenon creates at multiple levels, and the responses of actors …

Research On Rejuvenation Strategies Of Traditional Apparel Brands, Ziming Yang

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

This paper discusses the brand rejuvenation of traditional apparel companies, focusing on whether brand rejuvenation affects brand preference and purchasing behavior, and how to effectively implement brand rejuvenation strategies. In theory, it constructs a brand rejuvenation measurement model and explores the impact of brand rejuvenation on brand equity, as well as the relationship between brand rejuvenation, brand preference and brand equity. In practice, this paper takes Cabbeen as an example to conduct a case study to analyze the implementation process, influencing factors and implementation effects of Cabbeen's brand rejuvenation strategy.

Qualitative and quantitative research methods, specifically the case study and …

Diversification, Policy Shock, And Firm Performance: An Empirical Study Of The Game Industry In China, Weiwei Li

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

Based on the reform of the game licence approval system in 2018, this thesis studied how diversification strategies influence the ability of game enterprises to withstand risk shocks. Specifically, using financial data from A-share enterprises and third-party game product data, this thesis applied econometric methods to examine and obtain a comprehensive picture of the policy effect on the performance of game enterprises, and explored how different diversification strategies affect risk.

Taking other application software enterprises as the control group, this thesis explored the effect of the policy shock on business performance using a difference-in-differences method. The profitability of game enterprises …

Channel Of Exposure And Its Effect On Purchase Decision: Evidence From An Online Retailer, Lei Li

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

In the digital era, online retailers engage consumers through a variety of channels, making it critical to understand how multi-channel exposure impacts consumer behavior, purchase conversion and firm outcomes. Drawing upon information overload and attention theories as well as extant research on conversion models, this study examines how channel-specific browsing time and channel diversity influence online users’ conversion and revenue contribution. By utilizing a multi-touch attribution approach, this study analyzes user-level visit data from an online eyewear retailer including millions of visits over a three-month period and finds that cumulative browsing time has a positive impact on both conversion and …

Learning To Outsmart A Crisis: A Strategic Management View On Managing Aviation Crises With Machine Learning, Kok Yew Tan

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

In strategic management literature, a crisis is public, unexpected, interferes with the norm, has negative impact on organizations, and generates widespread negative perceptions among stakeholders. Among crises, aviation crises are complex and present multiple vulnerabilities due to their scale, and the involvement of numerous stakeholders. With the high visibility of aviation crises due to the potential for mass injuries, deaths, and collateral damage, it could be seen as a full spectrum crisis – one of the worst among crises. The magnitude of each aviation crisis decides and allows the world to assess the efficacy of an airlines or aviation firm’s …

Networking Fast And Slow: The Role Of Speed In Tie Formation, Julia Brennecke, Gokhan Ertug, Tom Elfring

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Growing interest in network dynamics has led to insights about patterns of network change, drivers of tie formation, and the temporal unfolding of the consequences of networks. To this area of inquiry, we introduce networking speed – the time it takes for individuals to form a network tie – as an important but so far largely overlooked aspect. We develop a theory of networking speed that explains how different catalysts enable professionals to introduce variation into the speed with which they form interpersonal network ties. We discuss how such variation in the speed with which ties have been formed influences …

From The Editors: Mobilizing New Sources Of Data: Opportunities And Recommendations, Denis A. Gregoire, Anne L. J. Ter Wal, Laura M. Little, Sekou Bermiss, Reddi Kotha, Marc Gruber

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

In June 2008, the U.S.-based website Glassdoor.com began posting anonymous company reviews and salary data from current and former employees of various organizations. Doing so not only brought to the world information that had hitherto been restricted to private circles, it spontaneously prompted some organizations to alter their workplace practices (Dineen & Allen, 2016; Dube & Zhu, 2021). At the same time, Glassdoor’s very activities gave rise to a completely new source of data for exploring a wealth of management and organizational phenomena (e.g., Bermiss & McDonald, 2018; Rhee, 2024). As this example illustrates, new data sources can not only …

How Does The Captain Guide The Brightest Stars? The Effect Of Leadership Styles On Star's Work Performance, Jen-Tsung Chen

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

This study aims to investigate the effect of leadership styles on the work performance of star talents. As star talents play more and more critical roles in the sustainable development of enterprise, how to effectively manage star talents’ sustaining growth becomes a crucial issue for organizations. The questionnaire survey is conducted to explore how different leadership styles influence the work performance of star talents. How leader-member exchange mediates the relationship between leadership styles and star talents’ work performance, and how star talents’ annual income moderates the relationship between leadership and star talents’ work performance. A total number of qualified 149 …

Ceo Emotional Stability And Firm Innovation, Manli Liu

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

This dissertation aims to examine whether and how CEO emotional stability influences firm innovation. I argue that CEO emotional stability enables firms to create a friendly innovation climate within the firm as well as secure resources from external stakeholders, thus helping firm innovation. Moreover, CEO education, slack resources, firm age, and market complexity strengthen the relationship between CEO emotional stability and firm innovation. Two-wave surveys are conducted to collect the data to test the hypotheses. This dissertation aims to extend the literature on emotional stability as well as innovation from the upper echelons perspective.

The Status Of Status Research: A Review Of The Types, Functions, Levels And Audiences, Matteo Prato, Gokhan Ertug, Fabrizio Castellucci, Tengjian Zou

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Our review of 154 articles published over the last decade portrays an evolution of status research. This body of literature has transitioned from viewing status as a monolithic construct to appreciating its inherently multidimensional nature, characterized by diverse types, functions, levels, and audience structures. Although this shift has expanded our knowledge, it has also introduced increased complexity and fragmentation. To systematize this scattered work on a multifaceted view of status, we develop a comprehensive framework that integrates the diverse research findings. For each constituent part of this framework, we review key themes and insights in the literature and outline future …

Twenty Years Of The Application Of Rooney Rule And Diversity Practices In The Nfl Workplace, David M. Savino

Journal of the North American Management Society

While the inception of the Rooney Rule has been generally applauded in its intention, the results achieved have been less than noteworthy. In the 20 years since its inception and application in team searches for head coaches of the National Football League, the outcome may be a true sign of the difficulty associated with creating fair and equitable job opportunities in any workplace. Also, there has been a long-standing and deeply entrenched system that has been in place, especially in the sports world, to ensure little change in the overall system. This has not only been true for the sports …

A Quantitative Analysis Of Conscious Capitalism Effects On Gross Profit Margin Over Time, Alyssa Newsom, Arlene Ramkissoon, Douglas Ruml, Edward Lukco

Journal of the North American Management Society

Business is a vital part of American society, and the decisions made by businesses affect more than just the economy. Conscious Capitalism (CC) recognizes this important role, and it challenges businesses to operate in a responsible manner. CC recognizes the need to make a profit in order to succeed in a competitive market, and seeks to encourage profit by following four tenets of conscious business—conscious leadership, conscious culture, stakeholder orientation, and higher purpose— so that businesses attract customers and will experience increased profits over time. This study found that, while the gross profit margins of companies who practice CC were …

Working Remotely And Corporate Culture Wars In The Post-Pandemic Era, David M. Savino, Danielle C. Foster

Journal of the North American Management Society

Organizational culture is a sacred element of any organization. It is the lifeblood and the guiding force that makes each organization unique in its ability to navigate day-to-day and longer-term perspectives of corporate operations. Strong cultures help identify direction and philosophy and provide confidence in how to proceed to pursue innovative ideas and solve problems. Since 2020, the core value and the strength of many organizational cultures have been tested as a result of the increased reliance on working remotely and the adoption of a hybrid model of business operations not previously utilized to a great degree. While many survived …

Traceability Technology Adoption In Supply Chain Networks, Philippe Blaettchen, Andre P. Calmon, Georgina Hall

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Modern traceability technologies promise to improve supply chain management by simplifying recalls, increasing visibility, and verifying sustainable supplier practices. Initiatives leading the implementation of traceability technologies must choose the least-costly set of firms—or seed set—to target for early adoption. Choosing this seed set is challenging because firms are part of supply chains interlinked in complex networks, yielding an inherent supply chain effect: benefits obtained from traceability are conditional on technology adoption by a subset of firms in a product’s supply chain. We prove that the problem of selecting the least-costly seed set in a supply chain network is hard to …

Examining Employees Under Stress By Pandemic, Hurricane, And Bridge Closure, Hilmi A. Atadil, Alison J. Green, Nestor M. Arguea

Journal of Global Business Insights

As researchers, recognizing and capturing once-in-a-lifetime events in real-time is essential. The researchers felt compelled to document the impacts of the natural disasters, pandemics, and bridge closures that directly affected the geographical area in which they lived. These sequential crises touched countless lives in the region. Most critically, disseminating and recording these rapid developments has been vital so that others may learn from this time when faced with similar situations. It is the duty of researchers immersed in such extraordinary circumstances to acknowledge and examine the implications in the moment, given the singularity of living through consecutive disasters of this …

Forging The Future: Strategic Approaches To Quantum Ai Integration For Industry Transformation, Meng Leong How, Sin Mei Cheah

CCX Research

The fusion of quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) heralds a transformative era for Industry 4.0, offering unprecedented capabilities and challenges. This paper delves into the intricacies of quantum AI, its potential impact on Industry 4.0, and the necessary change management and innovation strategies for seamless integration. Drawing from theoretical insights and real-world case studies, we explore the current landscape of quantum AI, its foreseeable influence, and the implications for organizational strategy. We further expound on traditional change management tactics, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, ecosystem collaborations, and proactive approaches. By examining successful and failed quantum AI implementations, lessons …

Demand Pull Versus Resource Push Training Approaches To Entrepreneurship: A Field Experiment, Simone Santamaria, Niloofar Abolfathi, Ishtiag Pasha Mahmood

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

We compare the efficacy of two broad approaches to entrepreneurship training: a training prioritizing demand-side activities versus a training prioritizing resource-side activities. We do so by running a field experiment inside a 6-month entrepreneurship program involving 236 early-stage entrepreneurs. Inspired by our training, the first group invested more time interacting with potential customers and developing a deep understanding of customer needs and problems. The other group, in contrast, spent more time identifying and exploiting their core resources such as their network. Our results reveal that the training prioritizing demand-side activities is substantially more effective. At the end of the program, …

Study On The Influence Of Confucianism And Corporate Governance Mechanism On Performance, Yujie Wu

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

As the cornerstone of traditional Chinese culture, Confucianism profoundly influences Chinese enterprises' behaviour. This study empirically examines the impact of Confucianism and corporate governance mechanisms on companies' financial and social performance, yielding the following principal conclusions utilizing data from Chinese-listed companies:

Firstly, Confucianism significantly and positively influences corporate performance. Enterprises deeply rooted in Confucian culture often exhibit superior financial and social performance. This finding indicates the positive role of Confucianism in promoting responsible corporate behaviours and enhancing performance.

Secondly, the impact of corporate governance mechanisms on corporate performance is complex. An increase in institutional ownership correlates positively with corporate performance, …

Exploring Divestitures: Studies On Motivation Factors And Tools, Yun Qiao

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

This paper explores the phenomenon of 'big company disease' commonly experienced by large companies as they expand. In Western markets, companies are more inclined to respond to the financial market by undergoing divestitures to address this issue. Divestitures simplify the company's structure, making it easier for investors to understand its value. Consequently, this facilitates companies in acquiring more capital resources and provides strong incentives for management. However, in emerging markets, divestitures are less likely due to a less developed financial market and the advantages associated with maintaining a large size and control.

The first study focuses on how listed companies …

Approaches To Sustainability-Driven Innovation In High-Performing Italian Firms: A Cross-Case Analysis, Emanuele Pizzurno, Fausto Cammarano

Journal of Global Business Insights

This paper investigated the nexus between sustainability-oriented innovation (SOI) initiatives and exceptional profitability in high-performing companies. To this aim, employing a multiple comparative case study methodology, we analyzed 10 cases that excel in both return-on-sales (ROS) compared to industry medians and are actively engaged in SOI initiatives with public evidence. The findings of the study are categorized into internal and external factors affecting company performance, shedding light on managerial practices, organizational culture, and industry-specific variables. From a managerial standpoint, this paper offers valuable insights for managers seeking to balance between sustainable practices, encompassing multiple social and environmental aspects of corporate …