On the afternoon of October 23rd, the Management Discipline Sub-forum of the 9th Qilu Youth Forum was successfully held at the central campus of Shandong University. Young scholars from prestigious universities including the University of Manchester, Newcastle University, Free University of Berlin, University of Lausanne, University of Birmingham, University of Hong Kong, University of Science and Technology of China, and Zhejiang University participated in the event and delivered academic reports. Wu Changqi, Dean of the School of Management, attended the forum and delivered a welcome speech, and Vice Deans Tang Guiyao and Zhang Jianghua presided over the sessions.
Wu introduced the faculty strength, academic programs, and disciplinary development of the School. He also shared experiences in pursuing education and employment, expressing his hopes for collaborative efforts with young scholars to the further development of the School.
Qiao Haike from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University presented a study on "Research on Remanufactured Product Authorization and Sales Channel Strategies under the Influence of Consumer Online Reviews", offering insights into low-carbon development in the remanufacturing industry and exploring issues such as redistribution platforms and social welfare. Liang Chen from Zhejiang University and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, shared findings from "Combating Extreme Weather through Operations Management: Evidence from a Natural Experiment in China", analyzing the impact of extreme weather events on business operations and supply chains. Gao Huilin from the University of Hong Kong discussed "Location Disclosure and Online Toxicity", studying the role of user location disclosure and offering implications for the design of moderation policies on social media platforms. Sheng Mei from the University of Hong Kong, presented "Risk Ripples: From Firm Disclosures to ETF Pricing", showcasing the impact of firm-level risk factor disclosures on ETF pricing and fund flows. Lin Xiangyu from the University of Manchester discussed "Racial Disparities in the U.S. Mortgage Market: Evidence from Privacy Legislation", exploring researches related to consumer disclosure of personal information. Li Tongyue from Newcastle University presented "Social Media Usage for SMEs’ Innovation and Adaptation During the COVID-19 Pandemic", focusing on the role of social media in fostering innovation and adaption during the pandemic.
Li Xuan from the Chinese University of Hong Kong presented research on "Firms’ Camouflage: How Do Firms Deter Potential Rivals?", which explored how firms might mislead competitors through profits-decreasing management strategies. Xia Li from the University of Science and Technology of China reported on "Government Subsidies and Green Innovation: Empirical Evidence from the New Energy Vehicle Industry", studying the curved relationship between government subsidies and corporate green innovation in China's new energy vehicle industry, and discussing the moderating role of the board of directors. Zhang Hailun from the Free University of Berlin presented on "SME Innovation Patterns Identified from A Process Perspective: Linking Innovation to SME Performance", mentioning two types of SME innovation patterns and applying these patterns to analyse the link between innovation and SME performance.Trough the research on "Can Publicly Disclosed Ethical Exclusions Change Ownership Structures and Firm Behavior?" Yuan Huajuan from the University of Lausanne demonstrated that market participants' reactions to divestment disclosures are generally negative, and the market's reaction to divestment signals is more negative than the reaction to actual divestments. Fan Xuxiangru from the University of Birmingham explored the Yin-Yang philosophy in cultural heritage revitalization using the cultural and creative consumption in museums as an example. Fan’s research showed that consumers can more deeply engage in the revitalization of cultural heritage through cultural and creative products, establishing closer material, spiritual, and emotional connections with cultural heritage. Wang Yuheng from the Chinese University of Hong Kong reported on a study titled "Price and Volume Divergence in China’s Real Estate Markets", which showed the price changes in urban residential land and real estate in China during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Faculty members from the School, including Associate Researcher Wang Zizhuo and Assistant Professors Tian Min, Zhang Qi, Feng Qianqian, Wu Xiting, Liang Shuyu, Hong Ruiyang, and Yao Shuyang, acted as discussants, engaging in academic exchanges with young scholars.
Established in 2016, the Qilu Youth Forum of Shandong University has invited outstanding young scholars from diverse academic backgrounds worldwide to discuss the international scientific frontiers, cutting-edge research, and pressing industry challenges. The forum aims to build a platform to foster international interaction and collaboration, contributing to the high-quality development of the School and Shandong University.
