“The CEO is often the most ‘in the dark’ person in the company.” While this statement may come across as ironic, it uncovers a harsh reality in organisational management. Why do CEOs consistently find themselves at the tail end of truth in the organisations they lead? CEIBS Associate Professor of Strategy and International Business Terence Tsai dissected the dilemma akin to “The Emperor’s New Clothes” from a management perspective and proposed a solution to break this cycle.

Contributing to a healthier, fairer and more sustainable society through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is increasingly seen as a vital initiative for commercial organisations.

In the current economic landscape, a growing number of professionals find themselves stuck in a state of workplace anxiety, caused by factors ranging from midlife crises to layoff waves and a general “rat-race” culture.

“The older generations grew up in very tough times. But the younger generations are raised in a very comfortable environment and they don’t have the chance to prove themselves.”

November 19, 2024. Shanghai - The 6th Annual CEIBS Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource Management (OB/HRM) Symposium brought together scholars, practitioners, and students from around the globe to explore critical issues around the management of employees and organisations amidst sustainability challenges and technological advancements. Held at the CEIBS Shanghai campus on November 19, 2023, this year’s symposium focused on two key areas: Managing for Sustainability, and Managing for Technology and Change. Over 100 participants attended the event, exchanging ideas and cutting-edge research topics in these areas.

July 9, 2024. Shanghai - The CEIBS 30th Anniversary Marketing Symposium was held at the CEIBS Shanghai campus on July 9, 2024, bringing together more than 70 scholars from top universities in the US, Europe, and Asia to discuss current issues and trends in the field of marketing.

The Organisational Behaviour/Human Resource Management Department of China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) invites you to attend the 6th Annual CEIBS OB/HR Symposium in Shanghai on November 19. This symposium aims to discuss challenges and opportunities for sustainable development faced by leaders and their organisations. The morning session will focus on topics around sustainability, while the afternoon session will focus on technology and change. If you would like to join this event, please register now as seats are limited.

The CEIBS OB/HR Symposium is a forum for academics to discuss their latest research in organisational behaviour and human resource management topics. This year, we will examine how employees and organisations respond to and manage uncertainty. The morning session focuses on the individual-level topics while the afternoon session relates to organisation-level issues.