Self-confidence does not come isolated from the environment

A smart way to build confidence is to gain the most success within the constraints of the environment. Trying things that the infrastructures fail to support may bring more frustration than confidence. Out of this consideration, Asian researchers might have concentrated on “original equipment manufacturing” type of research—exporting their research to the larger, Western market—in the past due to limited resources and colonial governance. However, with the change in environment, Asian researchers have to undo their old beliefs and participate in building infrastructures that facilitate original and advanced research in management.

Kevin AuEmail:

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Kevin Au   (PhD, University of British Columbia) is an Associate Professor of Management at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and serves as an associate director for the MBA program and Centre for Entrepreneurship. His research interests span across micro and macro issues in global management, social network, entrepreneurship, and research methodology. He serves on the editorial boards of several academic journals and conducts consulting projects for business and government organizations. This is Professor Au’s third contribution to APJM.