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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual model to examine key employability skills that match workplace requirements and foster employability. Design/methodology/approach This research comprises a cross-sectional study from self-financing institutions in Hong Kong. The current study adopted structural equation modeling to examine key employability skills that match workplace requirements and foster employability. Findings Based on the empirical findings, the acquired employability skills of young graduates are entrepreneurship, professional development, work with others, self-management, communication and problem solving. Moreover, higher education institutions should work closely with industry stakeholders to get employers engaged with the work-integrating learning (WIL) programs and subsequently equip young graduates for better employability opportunities. In connection with employer engagement, employability skills of communication, problem solving and self-management would be improved. Furthermore, entrepreneurship and problem-solving skills could further be developed for young graduating students working in SME organizations during WIL. Originality/value As a notable gap exists in the current literature to examine young graduates' key employability skills in the context and content of Hong Kong self-financing tertiary education, this research explores key employability skills of self-financed young graduates and the relative importance of employability skills across company size using a quantitative approach.
Peggy M.L. Ng; Jason K. Y. Chan; Tai Ming Wut; Man Fung Lo; Irene Szeto. What makes better career opportunities for young graduates? Examining acquired employability skills in higher education institutions. Education + Training 2021, ahead-of-p, 1 .
AMA StylePeggy M.L. Ng, Jason K. Y. Chan, Tai Ming Wut, Man Fung Lo, Irene Szeto. What makes better career opportunities for young graduates? Examining acquired employability skills in higher education institutions. Education + Training. 2021; ahead-of-p (ahead-of-p):1.
Chicago/Turabian StylePeggy M.L. Ng; Jason K. Y. Chan; Tai Ming Wut; Man Fung Lo; Irene Szeto. 2021. "What makes better career opportunities for young graduates? Examining acquired employability skills in higher education institutions." Education + Training ahead-of-p, no. ahead-of-p: 1.
The objective of this paper is to investigate a unique type of entrepreneurship in women handicraft entrepreneurs. Data were collected from six women handicraft entrepreneurs by using in-depth interviews. Born after the 1980s, they strive for survival in a highly competitive marketplace. They are all passion-driven entrepreneurs. They have to engage in other activities (ranging from teaching handicraft classes to working in another full-time job) to financially support and sustain their handicraft work. It was found that challenges include high rental rates in the city, long product development processes, small market sizes, and insufficient knowledge in digital marketing. Almost all of them are skillful, innovative, and passionate on the artistic side, but reactive and passive on the business side. Measures were suggested to empower such women entrepreneurs in view of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Tai-Ming Wut; Wai-Tung Chan; Stephanie Lee. Unconventional Entrepreneurship: Women Handicraft Entrepreneurs in a Market-Driven Economy. Sustainability 2021, 13, 7261 .
AMA StyleTai-Ming Wut, Wai-Tung Chan, Stephanie Lee. Unconventional Entrepreneurship: Women Handicraft Entrepreneurs in a Market-Driven Economy. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (13):7261.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTai-Ming Wut; Wai-Tung Chan; Stephanie Lee. 2021. "Unconventional Entrepreneurship: Women Handicraft Entrepreneurs in a Market-Driven Economy." Sustainability 13, no. 13: 7261.
This study aims to develop a measurement scale for the digital sustainability practices in the organization. Considering that digital sustainability practices vary across industries and context, this study develops a scale of digital sustainability metrics, which is based on a comprehensive literature review. The proposed model was then tested with partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). Several phases of qualitative and quantitative investigations of employees were conducted to propose and validate the construct of digital sustainability. The scale development process consists of initial item generation, item refinement, validity assessment and model testing. Four dimensions, namely, content, technology, preservation and promotion, were identified. A 16-item scale was proposed and validated. Theoretical and practical implications were discussed. Practitioners should focus on investing behind organisational resources and technologies that enhance the operationalisation of digital sustainability rather than seeking to promote the understanding of the concept and importance of digital sustainability. This study addresses the research gap, combining a focus group interview and literature review, followed by conceptualization and validation of a measurement scale of digital sustainability. Digital sustainability was validated as a manifestation of the availability, preservation, promotion and technological aspect of digital content in corporations.
Tai Wut; Daisy Lee; Wai Ip; Stephanie Lee. Digital Sustainability in the Organization: Scale Development and Validation. Sustainability 2021, 13, 3530 .
AMA StyleTai Wut, Daisy Lee, Wai Ip, Stephanie Lee. Digital Sustainability in the Organization: Scale Development and Validation. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (6):3530.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTai Wut; Daisy Lee; Wai Ip; Stephanie Lee. 2021. "Digital Sustainability in the Organization: Scale Development and Validation." Sustainability 13, no. 6: 3530.
The global tourism industry has already suffered an enormous loss due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) in 2020. Crisis management, including disaster management and risk management, has been becoming a hot topic for organisations in the hospitality and tourism industry. This study aims to investigate relevant research domains in the hospitality and tourism industry context. To understand how crisis management practices have been adopted in the industry, the authors reviewed 512 articles including 79 papers on COVID-19, spanning 36 years, between 1985 and 2020. The findings showed that the research focus of crisis management, crisis impact and recovery, as well as risk management, risk perception and disaster management dominated mainstream crisis management research. Look back the past decade (2010 to present), health-related crisis (including COVID-19), social media, political disturbances and terrorism themes are the biggest trends. This paper proposed a new conceptual framework for future research agenda of crisis management in the hospitality and tourism industry. Besides, ten possible further research areas were also suggested in a TCM (theory-context-method) model: the theories of crisis prevention and preparedness, risk communication, crisis management education and training, risk assessment, and crisis events in the contexts of COVID-19, data privacy in hospitality and tourism, political-related crisis events, digital media, and alternative analytical methods and approaches. In addition, specific research questions in these future research areas were also presented in this paper.
Tai Ming Wut; Jing (Bill) Xu; Shun-Mun Wong. Crisis management research (1985–2020) in the hospitality and tourism industry: A review and research agenda. Tourism Management 2021, 85, 104307 .
AMA StyleTai Ming Wut, Jing (Bill) Xu, Shun-Mun Wong. Crisis management research (1985–2020) in the hospitality and tourism industry: A review and research agenda. Tourism Management. 2021; 85 ():104307.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTai Ming Wut; Jing (Bill) Xu; Shun-Mun Wong. 2021. "Crisis management research (1985–2020) in the hospitality and tourism industry: A review and research agenda." Tourism Management 85, no. : 104307.
The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled universities and higher education institutions to largely adopt online teaching to avoid face-to-face interactions. Instructors and students teach and learn through computers, laptops, and mobile phones with Internet connections. This qualitative study conducted in-depth interviews with 17 university students and 7 instructors. It found that student-to-instructor and student-to-student interactions cannot fully establish cognitive social presence and affective social presence. It then provided recommendations including encouragement, incentives, breakout rooms, and engagement techniques.
Tai-Ming Wut; Jing Xu. Person-to-person interactions in online classroom settings under the impact of COVID-19: a social presence theory perspective. Asia Pacific Education Review 2021, 22, 371 -383.
AMA StyleTai-Ming Wut, Jing Xu. Person-to-person interactions in online classroom settings under the impact of COVID-19: a social presence theory perspective. Asia Pacific Education Review. 2021; 22 (3):371-383.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTai-Ming Wut; Jing Xu. 2021. "Person-to-person interactions in online classroom settings under the impact of COVID-19: a social presence theory perspective." Asia Pacific Education Review 22, no. 3: 371-383.
The purpose of this study is to investigate corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in the hospitality and tourism industry context. Authors reviewed 124 articles covering the 15 years between 2004 and 2019. The findings show that recent CSR research has focused on organizational and stakeholders themes. Recent CSR research trend shifts from financial focus to customer focus. Practitioners could take a reference on what sort of CSR activities have been conducted and explore new CSR initiatives in their sectors. Academics are advised to address under-research fields. Seven possible further research areas in the hospitality and tourism industry are proposed: secondary stakeholders including residents, government, media, and activist; consequences of CSR practices; antecedents of CSR practices; dark side of CSR; communicating CSR initiatives, less explored contexts and topics, and new analytic methods. A new research model has been proposed. This review paper fills a literature gap on reviewing CSR practices in the hospitality and tourism industry in a holistic manner.
Tai Ming Wut; Bill Xu; Helen Shun-Mun Wong. A 15-year Review of “Corporate Social Responsibility Practices” Research in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality & Tourism 2021, 1 -35.
AMA StyleTai Ming Wut, Bill Xu, Helen Shun-Mun Wong. A 15-year Review of “Corporate Social Responsibility Practices” Research in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality & Tourism. 2021; ():1-35.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTai Ming Wut; Bill Xu; Helen Shun-Mun Wong. 2021. "A 15-year Review of “Corporate Social Responsibility Practices” Research in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry." Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality & Tourism , no. : 1-35.
The chapter investigates the potential energy-efficient solutions for high-rise buildings in urban cities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) of China. The solutions start from innovative elevator designs that embrace the use of intelligence systems. Smart system maintenance methods are proposed for the existing elevators in old buildings. Total replacement is considered unnecessary since modernization and upgrades would offer a value-for-money option. Energy can be saved through upgrading the control system that enables better comfort on each ride. Such innovation in energy saving from the operations of elevators in high-rise buildings is expected to make substantial contributions to reduction in electricity consumption under the swift urbanization of the GBA.
Tai Ming Wut. Elevator Energy-Efficient Projects in the Next Generation of High-Rise Green Buildings. Sustainable Energy and Green Finance for a Low-carbon Economy 2020, 245 -258.
AMA StyleTai Ming Wut. Elevator Energy-Efficient Projects in the Next Generation of High-Rise Green Buildings. Sustainable Energy and Green Finance for a Low-carbon Economy. 2020; ():245-258.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTai Ming Wut. 2020. "Elevator Energy-Efficient Projects in the Next Generation of High-Rise Green Buildings." Sustainable Energy and Green Finance for a Low-carbon Economy , no. : 245-258.
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the medical incident responses from two public hospitals in Hong Kong, namely, Kowloon Hospital and Caritas Medical Centre, in order to improve the strategic preparation for crisis management in hospitals. Design/methodology/approach The paper analyses two medical incidents using Situational Crisis Communication Theory by Coombs (2007). The two case studies presented herein demonstrate the importance of consistency in terms of crisis responses. Findings For the first case, the crisis responses from different parties after the incident, including Hospital Authority, the doctor and the nurses from Kowloon Hospital, are contradicting to each other. First, Hospital Authority confirmed that the incident is solely an accident which is a denial response. Second, the doctor passed the responsibility to the nurses which is a scapegoating response. Third, the nurses tend to reduce the responsibility for the death of patient by excusing strategy. As a whole, their responses are inconsistent to each other. For the second case, Caritas had initially denied the responsibilities, but finally had given partial apology under public pressure. That makes people think that Caritas does not really regret. Originality/value Rebuilding posture should be used instead of denial and diminishment posture. However, public organization and civil servants are reluctant to use a full apology due to possible legal consequences. The apology ordinance would ease the pressure to express regret and sympathy.
Tai-Ming Wut. Crisis responses in public hospitals: case studies in Hong Kong. Public Administration and Policy 2019, 22, 100 -110.
AMA StyleTai-Ming Wut. Crisis responses in public hospitals: case studies in Hong Kong. Public Administration and Policy. 2019; 22 (2):100-110.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTai-Ming Wut. 2019. "Crisis responses in public hospitals: case studies in Hong Kong." Public Administration and Policy 22, no. 2: 100-110.
Family decision making is one of the most important consumer decisions. It is complicated because all family members can be involved in the decision‐making process. The current study examined the impact of perceived buying preferences of individual family member on perceived family buying preferences. A new family decision‐making model with family members’ buying preference is proposed based on resources theory, social learning theory and family system theory. It is found that there is a synergy effect in a family decision‐making process. The synergy effect is expressed as positive correlations between individual family members buying preferences. Quota sampling was adopted to collect primary data in Hong Kong using triadic approach. Managerial implications and future research directions are suggested.
Tai Ming Wut; Ting-Jui Chou. Do family members agree on family purchase decision? - an empirical study among families in Hong Kong. International Journal of Consumer Studies 2012, 37, 344 -350.
AMA StyleTai Ming Wut, Ting-Jui Chou. Do family members agree on family purchase decision? - an empirical study among families in Hong Kong. International Journal of Consumer Studies. 2012; 37 (3):344-350.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTai Ming Wut; Ting-Jui Chou. 2012. "Do family members agree on family purchase decision? - an empirical study among families in Hong Kong." International Journal of Consumer Studies 37, no. 3: 344-350.
Children's influences on family decision making in Hong Kong
Tai Ming Wut; Ting-Jui Chou. Children's influences on family decision making in Hong Kong. Young Consumers 2009, 10, 146 -156.
AMA StyleTai Ming Wut, Ting-Jui Chou. Children's influences on family decision making in Hong Kong. Young Consumers. 2009; 10 (2):146-156.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTai Ming Wut; Ting-Jui Chou. 2009. "Children's influences on family decision making in Hong Kong." Young Consumers 10, no. 2: 146-156.