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Greenday of the Institute
This event is for LouRIM's members only
Schedule
8:30 am – Welcome
9:00 am - 11:40 pm – Kick-off and plenary session
10:40 am - 11:00 am - Coffee break
11:00 am - 12:30 pm – Kick-off and plenary session
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Lunch
2:00 – 3:30 pm – Plenary session
3:30 – 4:30 pm – Closing phase
If you need a carpool or can give someone a ride, please sign up on : https://www.covievent.org/covoiturage/lourim-greenday-in-nivelles/e61be6c524b5734594eac73a39d67b44a
Research seminar: Psychological-Organizational Dimensions of the Transformation to Sustainable Organizations
The world is facing global upheaval, including the disruptive impact of climate change, ever-rising inequalities, and political and economic crises (Bal, 2017; Bal et al., 2023). Nonetheless, the transformation towards sustainable economies and organizations is not accelerating yet. Given the profound impact of climate change on our daily lives presently and over the next decades, a more radical and fundamental shift is needed in terms of how we work and organize. The transformation process to realize this fundamental shift in how business operates is yet undertheorized and poorly understood. The current talk will present an integrative framework for organizational change to become truly sustainable based on both psychological and organizational principles. The framework is based on a dignity lens, in which organizations within the economy function to protect, respect and promote dignity of people and the planet, through which organizing may become sustainable. The presentation will also discuss the (un-)likelihood of radical change in current society, and the ways academia may contribute to more sustainable and dignified economies and workplaces.
Matthijs Bal Bio
Doctoral Course Industrial Policy, Entrepreneurial Financing, and Governmental Venture Capital in China
Industrial Policy, Entrepreneurial Financing, and Governmental Venture Capital in China
Instructor: Feilian Xia; South China University of Technology (SCUT), Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech).
Abstract
This course delves into the intersection of industrial policy and entrepreneurial financing in China, with a special focus on governmental venture capital as a strategic tool deployed by public authorities to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. It investigates the historical development and modern implementation of China’s industrial policies, the pivotal role of state-backed venture capital in advancing high-tech industries, and the complex dynamics of entrepreneurial ecosystems within this rapidly emerging economy. Through a combination of case studies, policy analysis, and comparative frameworks, students will critically evaluate the achievements, challenges, and global ramifications of China’s approach to industrial and entrepreneurial development. The course is designed to provide students with a robust knowledge base necessary to understand government-led innovation strategies and their transformative impact on economic growth.
Feilian Xia Bio
Dr. Feilian Xia is an Assistant Professor of Financial Management at South China University of Technology. He earned his PhD from Southern University of Science and Technology in China and has also been a visiting PhD student at Université catholique de Louvain. His research interests encompass entrepreneurial finance, financial technology, government venture capital, and digital crowdfunding. His work has been published in Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, The British Accounting Review, and International Review of Financial Analysis. Additionally, he serves as an anonymous reviewer for several journals, including International Review of Financial Analysis, The British Accounting Review, and Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance.
