Alignment with Award Category
His extensive, innovative, and culturally nuanced research fits perfectly within the Best Researcher Award or Excellence in Research Impact categories. His academic rigor, publication record, and influence make him an outstanding candidate.
Organization and Strategy Department, Chongqing
University | China
Profile
🎓Early Academic Pursuits
Education and Training
Professor Xu Xixiong’s distinguished academic journey began at Northwestern Polytechnical University, where he earned his A.B. in Management Science in June 2001. His passion for enterprise management led him to Xi’an Jiaotong University, where he pursued advanced studies, completing his M.A. in Enterprise Management in March 2004 and his Ph.D. in Enterprise Management by November 2007. These formative years shaped Professor Xu’s analytical skills and deepened his commitment to understanding corporate behavior, organizational finance, and management systems. His early academic pursuits laid a strong foundation for a career marked by excellence in research and teaching.
💼Professional Endeavors
Academic Positions
Professor Xu Xixiong has spent his entire professional career at Chongqing University, a leading institution in China. He began as an Assistant Professor (2007–2009), progressed to Associate Professor (2009–2013), and has been serving as a Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor since 2013. Demonstrating an international outlook, Professor Xu further broadened his academic experience through visiting scholar positions at the Stern School of Business, New York University (2011–2012) and the Guanghua School of Management, Beijing University (2009–2010). These engagements enriched his perspective on corporate governance and finance, and expanded his global academic network.
📚Contributions and Research Focus on Corporate Social Responsibility
Professor Xu’s research contributions are noteworthy in three primary areas: Corporate Governance, Corporate Finance, and Family Firms. His recent scholarly works particularly explore the intersection between Confucian culture and business practices, examining how traditional values influence modern corporate behavior. Among his many influential publications, his paper “Confucianism and Employee Treatment: Evidence from China” (Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 2024) stands out. Other significant contributions include research on how familial upbringing impacts corporate cash dividends, the effects of Confucianism on business strategy, and how early bureaucratic experiences shape corporate innovation. Professor Xu’s prolific output, with more than 18 high-impact journal articles, reveals a consistent theme of blending traditional cultural elements with contemporary corporate practices, offering new insights into emerging markets, particularly Chinese firms.
🏆Accolades and Recognition
Throughout his career, Professor Xu Xixiong has garnered substantial recognition for his scholarly work. His articles have been published in prestigious journals such as Finance Research Letters, Accounting and Finance, Applied Economics, Emerging Markets Finance and Trade, and Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. His reputation as a scholar is further affirmed through multiple international collaborations and invitations as a visiting scholar at globally recognized institutions. Several of his papers have addressed cutting-edge topics, such as the influence of religious culture on corporate risk-taking and the impact of anti-corruption campaigns on R&D investment. These have earned him accolades within the academic community for pioneering culturally rooted business research.
🌍 Impact and Influence
Community Impact
Professor Xu’s work has had a profound impact on understanding how culture, politics, and governance intersect with corporate behavior in China. His research has influenced not only academic thought but also practical corporate governance models, particularly within family firms and privately-owned enterprises. By bringing traditional Confucian perspectives into contemporary financial and managerial discourse, Professor Xu has opened new avenues for research on corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical leadership. His studies are frequently cited by scholars investigating CSR and governance practices in emerging economies.
🔮Legacy and Future Contributions