Title: Grand Challenges and Interdisciplinary Research
Speaker: Prof. Soo Hee Lee, Kent Business School, University of Kent
Time: 10:00 am, December 29, 2023
Venue: Room 109, Building 12, Wushan Campus
Introduction to the speaker:
Soo Hee Lee is Professor in Organization Studies at Kent Business School, University of Kent. He is a vice-president of the Korean Association for Cultural Economics and the Director of the Creative City Forum in Korea. He had previous appointments at University of Sheffield, Birkbeck College, University of London, University of Science and Technology of China, and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. He is on the editorial boards of several journals including Journal of World Business, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Global Transitions, International Journal of Innovation Studies and Journal of Innovation Management. He is also a member of the scientific committee of the Conference on social theory, politics and the arts (STP&A). His research focuses on institutional underpinnings and behavioral dynamics of creativity, innovation and leadership in a variety of contexts. More recently, he has explored digital transformation and collective creativity in the fields of architecture, fashion, food, contemporary visual art and dance. He has published over 50 papers in leading journals including Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of World Business, Journal of Management Studies, Organization Studies, and Research Policy.
Abstract:
The world today faces problems such as geopolitical conflicts, war, climate change, inequality and poverty, public health, and human rights which are interwoven with significant transformations in economic, social and technological realms. Numerous stakeholders, institutions and organisations at the local, regional and global levels are striving for influencing public opinion and decision-makers for the purpose of impacting the public agenda and legitimizing collective action. While previous studies have examined stakeholder engagement in connection with sustainable development, they have overlooked the role of public participation and collective action. To address global challenges effectively, we need to identify alternative types of research questions and non-traditional research methods while promoting interdisciplinary research and cross-sectoral partnerships.
