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With an interdisciplinary research interest in sustainability, Dr Ng has published with impactful journals: Energy Policy, Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal of Intellectual Capital, Journal of Sustainable Finance

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UNL - New University of Lisbon

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Rice University

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Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

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Karadeniz Technical University

Nicola Lupo

LUISS Guido Carli

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The University Of Lampung

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Miskolc University

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University of Southeastern Philippines

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Sustainable Health and Long-Term Care Solutions for an Aging Population

Advances in medical diagnosis, treatment, and care (AMDTC) book series, 2018

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The quest to improve Chinese healthcare: some fundamental issues

International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Jul 24, 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to reveal the problems associated with unsatisfactory deliver... more PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to reveal the problems associated with unsatisfactory delivery of services in the current healthcare system of China as experienced by patients of diverse social‐economic backgrounds, including service quality, accessibility and affordability.Design/methodology/approachSummarizing the developmental problems of China's contemporary healthcare system, this article is principally a literature review to investigate interdisciplinary issues, including the role of social medical insurance agency, continuous quality improvement and performance measurement system.FindingsThe problems associated with unsatisfactory results of the output from the current healthcare system include the level of quality of services, accessibility and affordability, experienced by the patients of various social economic backgrounds. Developing an integrated system to provide adequate performance measurement complementary with the existing compliance emphasis is suggested, in order to uphold a continuous improvement initiative.Research limitations/implicationsThis article is based on interdisciplinary literature review, examining current problems in China's healthcare system and qualitative analysis of the phenomenon. No data are collected to examine the problems identified. In‐depth, ethnographic studies would enable further understanding about the hurdles in the development of a quality healthcare system.Practical implicationsProvides a practical framework for stakeholders to develop an integrated performance measurement system to rationalize resource allocation process that enhances continuous quality improvement.Originality/valueThis paper suggests the adoption of an approach of management science in dealing with China's healthcare system problems and that some fundamental issues found to be critical in developed countries' experience, when striving for performance improvement are not attained under China's current healthcare system. Explores the fundamental issues pertinent to China's current healthcare system and the possible use of performance measurement system for dealing with existing deficiencies.

Reporting intellectual capital flow in technology‐based companies

Journal of Intellectual Capital, Oct 1, 2006

PurposeThe paper seeks to explore the development of an intellectual capital flow statement based... more PurposeThe paper seeks to explore the development of an intellectual capital flow statement based on a framework that harnesses contemporary research on intellectual capital.Design/methodology/approachCase studies of wireless technology companies based in Canada are adopted to examine the interrelationship between intellectual capital components with a resource‐based view as well as deficiencies in their current financial reporting with respect to intellectual capital. An intellectual capital flow statement is proposed in order to capture the necessary characteristics.FindingsThis study confirms the inter‐relationship between components of intellectual capital and business growth performance among the selected cases of wireless technology companies. It suggests an “add‐on” disclosure of intellectual capital flow that would enhance the usefulness and predictability of performance.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is based on case studies of six wireless technology companies and may not be generalisable to other technology‐based companies.Practical implicationsThe paper suggests a disclosure method for intellectual capital that mitigates problems with information asymmetry in technology‐based companies while maintaining harmony with current financial reporting practice.Originality/valueThis paper integrates prior studies and concepts in intellectual capital, technology management and financial accounting theory, aiming to develop an integrated framework for the disclosure of intellectual capital.

From sustainability accounting to a green financing system: Institutional legitimacy and market heterogeneity in a global financial centre

Journal of Cleaner Production, Sep 1, 2018

This study aims to explore the phenomenon of the adoption of sustainability accounting, sustainab... more This study aims to explore the phenomenon of the adoption of sustainability accounting, sustainable financing and relevant regulatory measures for the development of a green financing system in an emerging global financial centre under the influence of sustainable global development. As Hong Kong, the Global Financial Centre of China (GFCC), emerges as a regional green finance hub, a framework of the circumstantial developments that contribute to the development of a green financing system is illustrated. It suggests a top-down approach of institutional legitimacy for sustainability influenced by a national policy and enhanced through a market-based finance approach in the GFCC. Adopting a multiple-case study approach, this paper reveals three cases of sizable listed enterprises notable for their heterogeneous approaches to embracing risk governance, sustainable accounting and financing in their issuance of green bonds. A theoretical framework is proposed over the mutually reinforcing effects of legitimate policy and market-based finance that engender the convergence of a green financing system. The implications for the integrity of a green financing system for ensuing sustainability controls and cleaner production are articulated.

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Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Initiatives of Multinational Hotel Corporations

World sustainability series, Oct 26, 2019

Multinational hotel corporations participating actively in international business developments ha... more Multinational hotel corporations participating actively in international business developments have become aware of the significance of disclosures on Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) and Sustainability issues. Such development is driven by the external stakeholders and endorsed by the internal ones. Financial regulators around the world have appeared to embrace the international trend of disclosures about CSR and Sustainability by publicly listed corporations. Through case studies of major multinational hotel corporations operating in Asia and the West, this study examines the emerging emphases of disclosures on CSR and Sustainability matters as a global trend—including public relation management (PRMs), enterprise risk management (ERMs), and integrated innovation management (IIMs). The results showed different aspects of CSR and sustainability practices among multinational hotel corporations worldwide. Western hotel corporations indicate an emphasis on IIMs with global measurement and standard such as GRI standard and ISO14001 certification. In the meantime, Asian hotel corporations have diverse CSR and sustainability initiatives in terms of PRMs (e.g., staff development, staff remuneration and welfare, and good stewards of the environment) and ERMs (e.g., operational risks management, use of solar energy, and new energy conservation) approaches, but low implementation on IIMs. Various aspects of CSR and sustainability initiatives can be reinforced to enhance multinational hotel corporations’ sustainability.

Sustainability accounting, management and policy in China: recent developments and future avenues

Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal, Jun 29, 2020

Con esta reflexión queremos poner en evidencia la dificultad que entraña formular hipótesis en lo... more Con esta reflexión queremos poner en evidencia la dificultad que entraña formular hipótesis en los trabajos realizados con metodología cualitativa. Hemos detectado en algunos trabajos presentados por doctorandos que optan por utilizar la metodología cualitativa, que, en muchas ocasiones, estos estudios carecen de rigor científico. Esto nos ha llevado a reflexionar sobre sus causas y realizar una propuesta de consideraciones claves que permita a los investigadores más primerizos dotar a sus investigaciones de mayor rigor científico.

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Emerging green finance hubs in Asia: regulatory initiatives for ESG investing and green bond development by the Four Tigers

Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks, Oct 14, 2022

Green Education and Sustainable Development

Springer eBooks, Oct 29, 2018

Performance Measurement and Optimization of Resource Allocation in a Health Care System

InTech eBooks, Apr 27, 2012

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Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development

Springer eBooks, Oct 26, 2018

The growing shortage of skilled social workers, accompanied by an ageing population and the incre... more The growing shortage of skilled social workers, accompanied by an ageing population and the increasing number of fragile, elderly individuals that require social services, poses a serious challenge for our society. The magnitude of this problem is seen in the various predictions hypothesizing that, globally, there is likely to be a shortfall of millions of social workers for the successful provision of social services. To make matters worse, there are not enough social work students to fill that void, whereas the existing employee turnover is another serious concern for the social work field. Policy makers in many countries do not yet understand the pattern of growing needs and have no tool to forecast the future increase in educational requirements for creating a pool of adequately skilled social workers. In addition to this, understanding the patterns of workforce entrance and exit for social workers and the dynamics of transition becomes important for national policy and decision makers. In our paper, we build on current research about knowledge management in social work settings to demonstrate that knowledge management can have a positive impact in helping to fulfil the important role of social work in any ageing society. With our research, we contribute to the underdeveloped literature about knowledge management in the public sector and especially in social work settings and to the knowledge-based view of the organization. We present a multiple decrement model of social workers' entrance and transition from social work student and social worker trainee to fully productive social worker, to their exit, whether by changed profession, retirement or death. We argue that the availability of social workers in a national economy depends on the development and operationalization of appropriate policies, where knowledge management can be influential. Our model allows measuring the quality of the national policy system related to the social work profession, something which has not been achieved yet, and shows how knowledge management solutions can positively influence the whole field of social work. We apply an objective measuring tool, grounded in an already developed actuarial-mathematical method. Our case relies on the collection and analysis of relevant data found in publicly available statistical reports for Slovenia. Existing data enables us to provide assumptions on how to better forecast the transition of social workers.

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Dynamic knowledge management in response to the pandemic outbreak: an interinstitutional risk-based approach to sustainability

Knowledge Management Research & Practice, May 1, 2021

ABSTRACT The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) represents an unprecedented challenge for the surviv... more ABSTRACT The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) represents an unprecedented challenge for the survival of various organisations around the world. The resilience of an organisation depends predominantly on its ability to respond in a timely manner by leveraging optimal decisions, as supported by dynamic knowledge management in assessing rapidly evolving external uncertainties while evaluating real options. Such a capability can be enhanced by a risk-based approach through collaboration among organisations under public health policy directives to implement concerted control measures in a responsive manner. An integrative framework is developed to illustrate an underlying system that embraces dynamic knowledge management to mitigate limitations in the conventional approach based on a single organisation’s perspective. The case of Hong Kong, a highly populated city in Asia, is illustrated to explore the interinstitutional dynamics of knowledge transfer to external stakeholders in protecting public health under an exposed system. Implications for postpandemic management system development for institutional sustainability are articulated.

Slack resources and quality performance: case of a mega health care organization

International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, May 8, 2018

Purpose Prior studies have examined the relationship between budgetary slack and short-termism of... more Purpose Prior studies have examined the relationship between budgetary slack and short-termism of management within a profit-seeking business environment. The purpose of this paper is to examine the dynamics of slack resources in relation to quality performance of heath care services delivered by a publicly funded organization. Design/methodology/approach A longitudinal regression analysis of resource utilization, productivity and the quality of health care services delivered is performed to reveal evidence about the underlying dynamics of heterogeneous slack resources. It attempts to study slack resources in the case of a “mega” health care service provider based in Hong Kong. Findings The results suggest that the organization’s cost containment culture, with a strategic focus on productivity measures, has augmented cost effectiveness; however, not all slack resources would enhance quality performance. Originality/value This study of a mega health care service provider complements the prior studies of slack resources and points out the challenges of proactively managing any slack resources toward quality performance beyond productivity.

Intellectual capital for organic growth: comparative analysis of two technology sectors

International Journal of Intelligent Enterprise, 2009

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Relevance of SEA to a Global Financial Centre Under One Country Two Systems: Engaging Stakeholders for Sustainability and Climate Change

Social and Environmental Accountability Journal, May 3, 2020

As the world calls for actions in response to the adverse impacts on the natural environment asso... more As the world calls for actions in response to the adverse impacts on the natural environment associated with climate change, the international capital market increasingly recognises the pertinent investment risks imposed on assets around the globe demanding more pertinent disclosures. Hong Kong, a special administrative region and the global financial centre of the most populous nation and second largest economy of the world, has strategised to synchronise with the international financial community. Under one country two systems, it reinforces financial regulatory measures on ESG disclosures by listed companies with the ambition to become a hub of green finance. However, a recent survey reveals sluggishness of these companies in complying with the disclosure guidelines pertinent to social and environmental sustainability. Furthermore, engagement with their stakeholders appears to remain insufficient despite its significance to facilitating a social and environmental accounting (SEA) process. Meanwhile, the city's recent social movement and turmoil generates grave concerns over its underlying social sustainability and even public health. This commentary suggests that a gap exists between: (a) the policy desire to position Hong Kong systemically as an international green finance hub that hinges upon harmonisation among local, international and governing stakeholders and (b) Hong Kong's apparent un-sustainability status. This dilemma is yet to be harmonised owing to inability to reach consensus among intergenerational stakeholders recurrently diverged over ideologies. Such relevance and implications for the international SEAJ community are articulated.

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Sustainability and Education Policy

Springer eBooks, 2019

Compliance and value relevance of audit committees: evidence from Hong Kong

Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting, Jul 5, 2011

PurposeAudit committees (ACs) have been perceived as an important means of corporate governance, ... more PurposeAudit committees (ACs) have been perceived as an important means of corporate governance, safeguarding the interests of shareholders by monitoring internal control and risk management. This study aims to examine specific structural and operational characteristics of ACs for firms in Hong Kong, where regulators have strived to adhere to international compliance standards.Design/methodology/approachThis study is based on a cross‐sectional examination of disclosures on ACs by 223 listed companies in Hong Kong.FindingsThe independence and financial expertise of AC members do not enhance the value of the respective firms, despite maintaining satisfactory compliance. The discrepancy in the value relevance of ACs in prior studies is explained by the possible inadequacy of the resources available to ACs.Research limitations/implicationsThe data in this study are entirely from secondary sources of disclosures by listed companies for the year immediately following the implementation of the code of best practices of corporate governance. No in‐depth case studies are supplemented.Practical implicationsA key implication of this study to the regulators is that the proper allocation of resources to an AC should be considered beyond the independence and financial expertise of AC members to ensure the effectiveness of an AC.Originality/valueThis paper is an empirical study about the practices and compliance of ACs among listed companies in a global financial centre.

Cluster-based performance measurement system for emerging technology-based ventures

International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, 2017

Performance assessment of technology-based ventures requires consideration of the nature of their... more Performance assessment of technology-based ventures requires consideration of the nature of their businesses and the dynamics of their emerging industries. This paper explores the development of a cluster-based and quantitative measurement system for science and technology parks to evaluate the performance of technology-based ventures. The proposed method incorporates technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) and weight allocation. It ranks the technology-based ventures in different technological clusters, based on a range of indicators pertinent to productivity, research and development (R&D) effort, R&D personnel percentage, time to market and financial performance. This method has been implemented through a trial study conducted within the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. The results indicate that R&D spending has a strong impact on a company's performance ranking. The performance of technology-based ventures should be measured with respect to their R&D investments and their pertinent efforts to commercialise products.

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Performance Measurement of Technology Ventures by Science and Technology Institutions

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Regulatory Risks and Strategic Controls in the Global Financial Centre of China

International finance review, Aug 25, 2016

Abstract Purpose This study explores the interrelationship between regulatory risks and strategic... more Abstract Purpose This study explores the interrelationship between regulatory risks and strategic controls within the financial supervision architecture of an emergent global financial centre of China that embraces innovation as part of its strategic objectives. Methodology/approach This paper employs a longitudinal case study approach to examine the institutional dynamics of the key financial regulators in connection with the regulated financial institutions in Hong Kong before and after the financial tsunami of 2008. Findings First, this study reveals an organic development of a specialised financial regulatory architecture that resists transforming itself structurally despite the significant impact of externalities. Second, in this post-financial crisis analysis, regulated financial institutions swiftly respond by strengthening their risk controls through compliance with the guidelines imposed by the regulator. Institutional dynamics in influencing the implementation of risk controls through a top-down interactive mechanism are observed. Such dynamic and pertinent rapid responses induce the pursuit of optimal risk management within a regulatory framework. Originality/value This paper provides a longitudinal case study to reveal regulatory risks and strategic controls of the global financial centre of China. It unveils mitigating risk control measures in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. The study demonstrates how regulatory institutions strive to take precautionary, coercive measures such that the regulated institutions mimic and implement prudent mechanisms.

Development of Accreditation Approach of Elderly Care Service Providers

Advances in medical diagnosis, treatment, and care (AMDTC) book series, 2018

The purpose of this book chapter is to explore the similarities and differences in the developmen... more The purpose of this book chapter is to explore the similarities and differences in the development of performance measures and accreditation systems for the quality assurance of elderly care service providers of Asian and Western origins, focusing on Hong Kong, Macau, Australia and Canada. Building on a proposed theoretical framework, this study utilizes a multiple-case study method to examine the influencing factors for the accreditation approach adopted by a jurisdiction. The findings suggest that the quality assurance of the elderly care service operators of the Asian origins as selected appears to lag behind those of the Western countries and undergo their own peculiar paths of development. Thus, Hong Kong and Macau could learn from the practical experience of Australia and Canada in terms of their concerted approaches for funding, accreditation and assessments under an increasingly marketdriven service sector in which the well-being of the end-users needs to be adequately protected.

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Sustainable Health and Long-Term Care Solutions for an Aging Population

Advances in medical diagnosis, treatment, and care (AMDTC) book series, 2018

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The quest to improve Chinese healthcare: some fundamental issues

International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Jul 24, 2007