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Play big or play safe: a CEO can’t have it all
Wu, Fan • Wu, Fan • 18 September 2025 • 7 mins read
Recent research reveals why some executives negotiate easier goals while others embrace ambitious challenges Featured faculty: Wu Fan Written by Pan Jingyi When Elon Musk declared that Tesla aims to have “hundreds of thousands, if not a million” self-driving taxis on US roads by the end of 2026 in a CNBC interview, it was another […]
Timeless Chinese wisdom to navigate business uncertainty
Sin, Leo Yat-ming • Sin, Leo Yat-ming • 21 August 2025 • 5 mins read
A CUHK expert shares insights on how ancient teachings from the I-Ching help manage challenges in the current economic turbulence Featured faculty: Sin Yat-ming Written by Pan Jingyi In the time of geopolitical tensions, economic volatility and technological upheaval, individuals and businesses face a pressing question: How to thrive amid these constant disruptions? The insights […]
The matchmaking secrets for high-performing teams
Hu, Mandy Mantian • Hu, Mandy Mantian • 27 February 2025 • 6 mins read
Smarter allocation of agents with different performance levels to sales teams could boost returns for real estate firms facing challenging market conditions, a new study finds Featured faculty: Mandy Hu Mantian Written by Lisa Kennedy Boosting productivity by building high-performing teams is a key survival strategy for companies in tough economic times – and few […]
What kind of conflict can spark creativity?
Liao, Leo Huiyao • Liao, Leo Huiyao • 07 November 2024 • 6 mins read
Conflicts are inevitable and can lead to adverse outcomes, but new research suggests ways to harness them for enhanced workplace creativity By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Conflicts frequently arise in workplaces and are often viewed in a negative light. Nonetheless, different types of conflict can lead to various outcomes, with […]
How lack of clarity fuels team innovation
Innovation & TechnologyLeadership
Lai, John Hon-weng • Lai, John Hon-weng • 18 April 2024 • 6 mins read
How can companies innovate? New research suggests clear goals can harm, and the answer lies in giving employees the freedom to make decisions By Pete Sabine In today’s competitive business environment, innovation is an often-heard mantra that eclipses all else. At the same time, teamwork has also gained greatly in importance, supported by the rise […]
Leveraging personal past to shape social enterprise
LeadershipSocial Responsibility
Au, Kevin Yuk-fai • Au, Kevin Yuk-fai • 07 March 2024 • 6 mins read
Treading the fine line between making an impact and achieving financial gain is a captivating challenge for social enterprises, and the key could be found in the founder’s professional journey By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Along with the increase in awareness of sustainable and responsible practices, the world has […]
How Feeling Good Can Lead to Doing Good
LeadershipSocial Responsibility
Lin, Lisa Ya, Yang, Haibin • Lin, Lisa Ya • Yang, Haibin • 02 November 2023 • 7 mins read
New study finds that a CEO’s emotional profile has a notable impact on their company’s uptake of corporate social responsibility initiatives By Lisa Kennedy When Larry Fink, founder and CEO of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, announced that the company would place environmental sustainability at the centre of its investment strategy, it sent shockwaves […]
The Pros and Cons of Strong Team Leadership
Law, Kenneth S. • 24 May 2023 • 6 mins read
New research finds that promoting strong team leadership, without additional measures to boost company-wide collaboration, could be counter-productive By Lisa Kennedy The secrets of great leadership are an abiding preoccupation of the business world. Inspiring leaders can spur us to our greatest achievements and, if your career has prospered under a talented line manager, you […]
Leadership Wisdom of the I-Ching
Sin, Leo Yat-ming • Sin, Leo Yat-ming • 15 September 2022 • 7 mins read
CUHK expert shares insights on the management wisdom of I-Ching and how to apply this ancient Chinese divination book in the modern business environment
The Genetic Makeup of a Leader
Li, Wendong • Li, Wendong • 07 July 2022 • 6 mins read
Is there such a thing as a natural-born leader? A new study sheds light on the genetic influences on leadership and found a surprising connection with bipolar disorder and alcohol consumption
Are Employees Turning a Blind Eye to Abuse During the Pandemic?
LeadershipSocial Responsibility
Liao, Leo Huiyao • Liao, Leo Huiyao • 26 May 2022 • 7 mins read
A recent research study shows that COVID-19 has made workers become more compassionate and obedient, yet at the same time more susceptible to workplace mistreatment
When Experts Become Liabilities
Kang, Hoonie Sanghoon • Kang, Hoonie Sanghoon • 14 April 2022 • 7 mins read
Criticism can easily hit the confidence of experts and undermine the accuracy of their predictions, new research shows
The Virtue of Paradoxical Leadership
Law, Kenneth S. • 27 January 2022 • 7 mins read
Businesses need innovative leaders who can help them think ‘out of the box’ and reconcile conflicts and contradictions generated by the need to adapt to today’s rapidly changing business environment, new CUHK research says
China Business Knowledge@CUHK’s Top 10 Articles in 2021
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Jin, Jenny Qianran, Makino, Shige, , Liu, Ming, Yuen, Andrew Chi-lok, Tse, Edward Cho-che, , Cisternas Vera, Francisco, Li, Wendong, Lau, Dora Chi-sun, Cao, Ying • Jin, Jenny Qianran • Makino, Shige • Fong, Wai-ming • Liu, Ming • Yuen, Andrew Chi-lok • Tse, Edward Cho-che • Hong, Ying-yi • Cisternas Vera, Francisco • Li, Wendong • Hu, Maggie Rong • Lau, Dora Chi-sun • Cao, Ying • 29 December 2021 • 4 mins read
From global supply chain shortages to inflation fears and rising concerns over climate change, for many people doing business in 2021 was probably fraught with a high degree of uncertainty. To illuminate the way ahead, here are this year’s 10 most popular articles, featuring our cutting edge research and expert insights
Overconfidence Takes a Positive Turn in Crisis Times
Tsang, Desmond Tak-ming • Hu, Maggie Rong • Tsang, Desmond Tak-ming • 04 November 2021 • 6 mins read
CUHK research shows overconfident CEOs could generate unusually high stock returns for their companies during the COVID-19 pandemic, but only for firms with strong fundamentals
Hotel Expansions: Bridging the Divide between Ambition and Ability
Noordzij, Gerrit • Noordzy, Gert • 29 July 2021 • 9 mins read
An industry-wide disconnect between expansion ambitions and organisational capabilities is causeing hotel growth strategies to fail
Decoding the Myth of Paternalistic Leadership in Chinese Companies
Wong, Chi-sum • Wong, Chi-sum • 24 June 2021 • 6 mins read
CUHK research questions the effectiveness of paternalistic leadership style and questions its popular among modern Chinese companies
Can Being Promoted to Leadership Change Who You Are?
Li, Wendong • Li, Wendong • 14 January 2021 • 6 mins read
New research finds people adapt and grow more conscientious when promoted to supervisory roles at work
The Boon and Bane of Star Employees
Li, Sissi Jingyu • Li, Sissi Jingyu • 12 November 2020 • 6 mins read
New research finds social interactions between star employees and their teammates crucial in driving team creativity
Project Management Skills Urgently Needed in China’s Booming Hospitality Sector
Noordzij, Gerrit • Noordzy, Gert • 16 July 2020 • 7 mins read
Incoming CUHK faculty member shares why project management is urgently needed for new hospitality real estate projects, especially in China
Earning a High Salary and Having a Secure Job Make You More Optimistic
Li, Wendong • Li, Wendong • 15 August 2019 • 5 mins read
Research after the reunification of East and West Germany reveals what types of work experiences may boost employees’ optimism, and how optimism may change their work experiences
When Diversity Becomes a Problem
Lau, Dora Chi-sun • Lau, Dora Chi-sun • 07 March 2019 • 7 mins read
While diversity encourages creativity, it can form faultlines and divide teams. How to manage faultlines is vital for organizational success
Leadership – A Blessing or Curse?
Li, Wendong • Li, Wendong • 16 August 2018 • 6 mins read
While being a leader has many benefits, the role also comes with tremendous pressure. How can organizations support leaders to cope with stress?
Navigating the Web of Guanxi
Wong, Chi-sum • Ahlstrom, David • 20 June 2014 • 8 mins read
How do newcomers in the Chinese market navigate within the invisible and intricate web of relationships to their best advantage?
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