The paper examines how the emergence of a standardized open platform connecting previously independent products affects firms’ product diversification. I examine a novel context where a platform software and an interface standard enabled connectivity among the products that were technologically

a)Seeing the Forest and the Trees: A Process Model of CEO Dual Temporal Orientations Cognitive Mechanisms and Firm Ambidexterity By Dr. Shi Tang Abstract There is increasing recognition that CEOs’ temporal orientations play a fundamental role in strategy but existing research has at least two

a)Do You See at My Level? Leader-Follower Congruence in Construal level and Follower Work Outcomes By Dr. Junhyok Yim Abstract Prior research has suggested that leaders should direct their subordinates to see the big picture and focus on a long-term goal and to do so it is essential for

Prior research on corporate political activities has focused on the structure of political institutions and how they create entry points or veto points for firms employing political strategies. Our study extends the literature by shifting the focus of analysis to the individual level and

a)Dynamics of Old and New Logics: Adoption Decisions of Chinese Private Firm Owners on Employee Old-Age Insurance By Professor Jane Lu Abstract This study examines the voluntary adoption decision of Chinese private firm owners regarding employee old-age insurance during 2000–2008 before the 2010

Since the turn of this century new technologies have made a significant impact on how firms create value. The internet has transformed many business processes. Software has magnified its influence. Digital connectivity has expanded exponentially and formidable digital platforms have emerged.

The world today is data-driven. Running HR by experience only is no longer enough to keep pace with increasing competition and advancing technology. HR analytics is an evidence-based approach for making better decisions on the people side of the business using an array of tools and technologies

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The Romance of the Three Kingdoms (三國演義) is a popular literary work in Chinese history. Interestingly the book means different things to different readers. To many gamers "The Three Kingdom" is a strategy game. They enjoy developing and implementing strategies when playing the game. To

People is the most important asset for every organization; however not all organizations can effectively utilize their human capital. As many industries are currently undergoing rapid changes and pressure changing client expectations operational complexity and a shortage of talent the tasks of

Examining different coaching styles is becoming more important for organization management looking to enhance operations in workplace settings. Although substantial empirical evidence showed coaching is positive to organizational outcomes there is no conclusive evidence of what factors make one

This is a research seminar ... and a history lesson. The use of metaphors to communicate and manage organizational development and change is explored. Drawing on the strategic management literature and applying discourse analysis a metaphorical continuum is proposed. It is applied to examine the