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2019 Top 10 from China Business Knowledge @ CUHK

Wu, Donghui, Tse, Florence, Lau, Dora Chi-sun, Hu, Fred Zuliu, Ahlstrom, David, Zhang, Michael Xiaoquan, Zhang, Meng, Sivan, Yesha Y., Poon, Larry K.Y., Chew, Seen-Meng
From the effects of labour union pressure on corporate payouts and how to manage change to marketing to those secretly in love, here are this year’s top 10 most popular articles of research and expert insights by CUHK Business School
By China Business Knowledge @ CUHK
Corporate Governance
How Labour Power Shapes Corporate Payout Policy
Prof. Wu Donghui, School of Accountancy
When firms face strong labour unions, researchers find managers may cut dividends and conserve cash to regain operating flexibility.
Leadership
Ms. Florence Tse, Department of Management
How to lead change management to become a driving force for growth?
Leadership
When Diversity Becomes a Problem
Prof. Dora Lau, Department of Management
While diversity encourages creativity, it can form faultlines and divide teams. Study shows the ability to manage such faultlines is vital for organizational success.
Economics and Finance
Will China Be Able to Rise in Peace?
Dr. Fred Hu, Department of Finance
China has made significant strides in closing its innovation gap with the rest of the world, but what challenges lay ahead for a country once labelled as the ‘world’s factory’?
Economics and Finance
How the US-China Trade Dispute Will Move Forward
Prof. David Ahlstrom, Department of Management
Why the United States going from 19th-century violator to champion of intellectual property rights may shed light on how the trade dispute with China will move forward.
Consumer Behaviour
Should We Trust Online Reviews?
Prof. Michael Zhang, Department of Decision Sciences and Managerial Economics
Study finds contributors to online reviews tend to be influenced by friends when giving ratings.
Consumer Behaviour
Prof. Zhang Meng, Department of Marketing
They say love is merely a madness, but who knew unrequited love can drive people to listen to loud music and eat strongly flavoured foods?
Innovation & Technology
Understanding in the Chinese Luxury Market: What Do Rich People Want?
Larry Poon, Department of Marketing
Why marketers must pay close attention to the different lifestyle and customs in different parts of the country and design their market segments accordingly to succeed in China.
Economics and Finance
Securities Token Offerings: The Next Big Thing?
Prof. Chew Seen Meng, Department of Finance
Expert shares insights on whether Securities Token Offerings will be the next trend in cryptocurrency community.
Economics and Finance
Business Groups are Driving Economic Growth in Emerging Economies
Prof. Daphne Yiu, Department of Management
Research finds that business groups, known by different names around the world, from qiye jituan in China, chaebol in Korea and grupo economicos in Latin America, are fast becoming a force to reckon with in emerging economies.

Wu, Donghui
Professor
Director, Centre for Institutions and Governance

Tse, Florence
Adjunct Associate Professor

Lau, Dora Chi-sun
Associate Professor
Associate Director, Center for Entrepreneurship

Hu, Fred Zuliu
Adjunct Professor

Ahlstrom, David
Professor
Chairman, Department of Management

Zhang, Michael Xiaoquan
Professor
Associate Dean (Innovation and Impact)
Co-director, Hong Kong–Shenzhen Finance Research Centre

Zhang, Meng
Professor
Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning)

Sivan, Yesha Y.
Visiting Professor (Digital, Innovation and Venture)

Poon, Larry K.Y.
Adjunct Associate Professor

Chew, Seen-Meng
Associate Professor of Practice in Finance
Assistant Dean (External Engagement)
Associate Director, MBA Programmes