BusinessResearch Showcase

Think Business! Think Innovation!

Global Business Innovation

20 - 22 October 2015

www.rmit.edu.au/bus/research/showcase

Research is a core activity of the College of Business. Our academic staff are dedicated to knowledge creation through research and knowledge dissemination through industry engagement and teaching.

We aim to provide high quality research outcomes, robust policy advice, and critical analyses on the challenges confronting business, government, and the community sector. Our research interests extend across the globe, with a particular focus on the Asia Pacific region.

The leading researchers in the College are internationally recognised and widely published in top-ranking journals. They bring expertise from the disciplines of management, law, accounting, information and communications technology, information management, logistics and supply chain management, marketing, economics, and finance. Part of our mission is to explore ways of connecting business and design.

The College of Business has a superb location in the heart of Melbourne which enables researchers to establish close links with business, government and the wider community. We invite you to join us in pursuing innovative and collaborative research.

RMIT’s College of Business ‘Research Showcase’ aims to publicise and celebrate high quality research in the College. This year’s showcase will be the first to promote Global Business Innovation, one of the University’s new Research Enabling Capability Platforms.

Under the theme of ‘Innovation’ the showcase will feature varied and exciting research from around the College of Business and beyond it. Drawing on new trends in university research and industry practice, the topics will cover crypto-currencies, co-working spaces, ethical hacking, and online privacy, to name just a few.

The Showcase concludes with the annual Research Excellence Awards ceremony and reception.

I look forward to seeing you all there.

Best wishes,

Geoff

Welcome from Professor Geoffrey StokesDeputy Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research

Professor Geoffrey StokesDeputy Pro Vice-Chancellor(Research)College of Business

Luke works for the Australian Government Department of Industry and Science under its Chief Economist Mark Cully.

He has been employed in the Department since 2007. Prior to that he was a research scientist working the field of plant eco-physiology and holds a PhD from Australian National University. Luke now leads the Australian Government’s innovation research program and is responsible for delivering the Government’s annual Australian Innovation System Report (www.industry.gov.au/innovationreport) which is now in its fifth year.

Luke’s general interests are in the areas of productivity and competitiveness and how the performance of the innovation system drives these outcomes across all sectors of the economy.

Luke also has a particular interest in the economics of complexity, behavioural- and evolutionary-economics and business eco-innovation.

Luke’s presentation will draw together a wealth of information from successive innovation system reports to outline a narrative about the importance of business-research collaboration in Australia.

Opening Keynote SpeakerDr Luke HendricksonDepartment of Industry and Science

Dr Luke HendricksonInnovation ResearchEconomics & Analytical Services DivisionDepartment of Industry and Science

Ken Banks, Founder of kiwanja.net and Frontline SMS, devotes himself to the application of mobile technology for positive social and environmental change around the world.

He has worked at the intersection of technology, anthropology, conservation and development for the past twenty years. During that time, has lived and worked across the African continent.

He is a PopTech Fellow, a Tech Awards Laureate, an Ashoka Fellow and a National Geographic Emerging Explorer, and has been internationally recognised for his work. Ken is an experienced conference speaker and also a published author, with his first edited book, The Rise of the Reluctant Innovator, released in late 2013.

His latest project on ‘Means of Exchange’ looks at how everyday technologies can be used to democratise opportunities for economic self- sufficiency, rebuild local community and promote a return local resource use.

Closing Keynote SpeakerKen Banksauthor of The Rise of the Reluctant Innovator and founder, kiwanja.net

Ken Banksauthor of ‘The Rise of the Reluctant Innovator’ and Founder of kiwanja.net Frontline SMS

Guest Speakers

Professor Beth WebsterDirector, Faculty of Business and Law, Centre for Transformative Innovation, Swinburne University of Technology

Professor Julian ThomasDirector, Swinburne Institute for Social Research, Swinburne University of Technology

Dr Tim KastelleSenior Lecturer - Innovation Management, UQ Business School, The University of Queensland

Dr Sam TavassoliResearch Fellow, Centre for Innovation, Research And Competence In The Learning Economy, Lund University

Judith FoxNational Director, Policy & Publishing, Governance Institute of Australia

Mike McKinstryChief Executive Office, Karingal

Shirley SouthgateDirector of Legal, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission

Professor Stewart CleggResearch Director of CMOS (Centre for Management and Organisation Studies), University of Technology, Sydney

Professor Barbara PocockAdjunct Professor, University of South Australia Business School, and Adjunct Professor, School of Management, RMIT University

David LinkManaging Director - Professional Services Sector, Accenture

Amy AusterExecutive Director, Australian Centre for Financial Studies

RMIT Staff Presenters

Professor Calum DrummondDeputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)

Professor Geoffrey StokesDeputy Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), College of Business

Professor Jason PottsProfessor of Economics, School of Economics, Finance and Marketing, College of Business

Professor Aaron SmithProfessor of Management, Graduate School of Business & Law, College of Business

Professor Mark GohProfessor of Global Operations and Supply Chain, School of Business IT & Logistics, College of Business

ProfessorProfessor of Accounting, School of Accounting, College of Business

Dr Vince BrunoLecturer, School of Business IT & Logistics, College of Business

Emeritus Professor Margaret JacksonGraduate School of Business & Law, College of Business

Professor Jago DodsonDirector, School of Global, Urban & Social Studies, College of Design and Social Context

Dr Tim ButcherSenior Lecturer, School of Management, College of Business

Dr Margaret Heffernan O.A.M.Lecturer, School of Management, College of Business

Dr Paul MerciecaLecturer, School of Business IT & Logistics, College of Business

RMIT Staff Presenters (cont)

Professor Tim FryHead, School of Economics, Finance and Marketing, College of Business

Professor Michael BeverlandProfessor of Marketing, School of Economics, Finance and Marketing, College of Business

Dr Ashton De Silva Senior Lecturer, School of Economics, Finance and Marketing, Director of the Doctoral Training Centre,College of Business

Professor Pauline StantonHead, School of Management, College of Business

Professor Peter FairbrotherDirector, Global Cities, RMIT Research Institutes

RMIT HDR Presenters

Katherine NoallSchool of Business IT & Logistics, College of Business

Stephen JasperGraduate School of Business & Law, College of Business

Michael RoweGraduate School of Business & Law, College of Business

Bamini BalakrishnanSchool of Economics, Finance and Marketing, College of Business

Overview

Global Business Innovation

The current process of globalisation has increased the speed and scope of change in all aspects of business. New and more complex problems arising from both the integration and disruption of established business models and practices require innovative solutions. The search for innovation, however, cannot be confined within disciplinary boundaries or achieved without effective collaboration. This platform brings together interdisciplinary and applied researchers to address themes connecting supply chains, markets, entrepreneurship, governance, and people. It includes a specific focus on innovation, value creation, and sustainability informed by economic and socio-political perspectives. The goal of Global Business Innovation is to promote excellence across the diverse fields of business research as well as to use this expertise in the process of knowledge transfer for the benefit of the economy, society, and the public sector.

GBI comprises five sub-platforms that indicate the current research foci, existing and emerging strengths of the platform. All the sub-platforms are interdisciplinary; each one reaches across Schools; and each will involve relevant researchers from other Colleges.

Global logistics and supply chain managementThe members of this sub-platform undertake cutting edge research in global logistics operations, supply chain technologies, retail logistics, supply chain network design, as well as freight and transport. The focus is on applied multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research that uses information, modelling, and analytics to shape the future of internationally integrated logistics and sustainable supply chain networks domestically and globally. This research aims to develop innovative tools, programs, and policies for the supply chain industry.

Entrepreneurship and innovationThis sub-platform brings together researchers from a range of disciplines to conduct research on the incubation, growth, and sustainability of various forms of entrepreneurship (such as venture, social, digital, indigenous). These researchers investigate how government, businesses and communities design and manage innovations to succeed in the digital economy. A major focus is on the unprecedented convergence of people, business, digital technology and things that disrupt existing business models. The goal is to develop concepts, policies, strategies, and techniques to help stakeholders address the challenges of glocal businesses that blur the digital and physical worlds.

Sub-platforms

Global Business Innovation

Governance, accountability, and the lawThe researchers in this field seek to improve knowledge and understanding of governance, accountability and the law in public and private organisations, both in profit and non-profit contexts. This research seeks not only to understand the state of governance and accountability in organisations, economy and society, but also evaluate the forms of regulation, and legal reforms that are required to enhance accountable governance globally. The overall objective is to improve sustainable governance practices and thereby help minimise financial losses and corporate failure.

Markets, culture, and behaviourThis sub-platform coordinates researchers from a range of disciplines that use a variety of methodologies to understand how markets evolve and work. Researchers consider the roles of market structure, as well as the behaviour (including the nature of decisions and decision processes) of market participants. Culture is interwoven throughout this research in terms of cultural groups and subcultures, as well as the impact of shared value systems on the functioning of markets. The aim is to investigate how markets could become more efficient and understand the drivers for and impediments to innovation.

People, organisations, and performanceThis sub-platform focuses on the leadership and management of people in the workplace, as well as the wider economic, political, social and cultural environment in which organisations operate. Researchers from a variety of disciplines explore such issues as diversity, skills and human resource development, and the links to effective performance. The latter include financial, operational, and organisational sustainability, employee commitment, as well as economic and employee wellbeing. A major goal is to formulate innovative policies and programs for business, government, and community.

Sub-platforms (cont)

Global Business Innovation

9.30am - 9.40am Welcome Professor Geoffrey Stokes Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor Business (Research)

9.40am - 10.45am Opening Keynote Address Dr Luke Hendrickson Manager Innovation Research at Department of Industry and Science

10.45am - 11.15am Morning Tea (Level 11, portal)

11.15am - 12.30pm Panel discussion How can universities promote innovation? Professor Calum Drummond Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) Dr Luke Hendrickson Manager Innovation Research Department of Industry and Science Ken Banks author of The Rise of the Reluctant Innovator, founder, kiwanja.net Chair: Professor Jason Potts (RMIT University) 12.30pm - 1.30pm Lunch (Level 11, portal)

1.30pm - 2.30pm Panel ‘Global Business Innovation’ research priority area Entrepreneurship and innovation • Professor Beth Webster (Swinburne UT) • Professor Aaron Smith (RMIT University) • Dr Sam Tavassoli (Lund University) Chair: Professor Jason Potts (RMIT University)

2.30pm - 3.30pm 3 Minute Research Presentation Competition 3.30pm - 3.45pm Afternoon Tea (Level 11, portal)

3.45pm - 5.00pm Research & Innovation ‘What’s new?’ Cryptocurrencies, alternative currencies and digital currencies Professor Jason Potts (RMIT University) Professor Julian Thomas (Swinburne UT)

5.00pm - 6.30pm Drinks and Canapés (Level 11, portal)

6.30pm - 8.30pm Global Futures Forum 2015, Melbourne Knowledge Week. ANZ Charles Goode Auditorium 833 Collins St, Melbourne

Programme

Tuesday 20 October 2015

Venue: Building 80, level 11, room 10

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Wednesday 21 October 2015

9.30am - 10.45am Panel ‘Global Business Innovation’ research priority area Global logistics and supply chain management • Professor Adela McMurray (RMIT University) • Dr Victor Gekara (RMIT University) • David Sanders (MD, Bestrane Freight) • Steve Robertson (Department of Treasury & Finance) Chair: Professor Mark Goh (RMIT University)

10.45am - 11.15am Morning Tea (Level 11, portal)

11.15am - 12.30pm Panel ‘Global Business Innovation’ research priority area Governance, accountability and the law • Judith Fox (Governance Institute of Australia) • Mike McKinstry (CEO Karingal) • Shirley Southgate (Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission) Chair: Professor Nava Subramaniam (RMIT University) 12.30pm - 1.30pm Lunch (Level 11, portal)

1.30pm - 2.30pm Research & Innovation ‘What’s new?’ Ethical Hacking Dr Vince Bruno (Level 8, Room 6) (RMIT University)

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Innovation & Accelerators and research commercialisation Dr Tim Kastelle (Level 11, Room 10)

2.30pm - 3.30 pm Research & Innovation ‘What’s new?’ Private Life in a Digital World Emeritus Professor Margaret Jackson (RMIT University)

3.30pm - 3.45pm Afternoon Tea (Level 11, portal)

3.45pm - 5.00pm Research & Innovation ‘What’s new?’ Co-Working Spaces Professor Jago Dodson (RMIT University) Dr Tim Butcher (RMIT University) Julian Waters-Lynch (RMIT University) 5pm - 6pm ECRs: Innovate and Renovate your research profile Chairs: Dr Margaret Heffernan, O.A.M. and Dr Paul Mercieca (RMIT University)

Programme

Venue: Building 80, level 11, room 10

9.00 am - 9.45am ‘Showcasing Markets, Culture and Behaviour enterprising research’ Chair Professor Tim Fry

9:55 am - 10:45am Panel ‘Global Business Innovation’ research priority area Markets, culture and behaviour • Professor Michael Beverland (RMIT University) • David Link (Accenture) • Amy Auster (Australian Centre for Financial Studies) Chair: Dr Ashton de Silva (RMIT University)

10.45am - 11.15am Morning Tea (Level 11, portal)

11.15am - 12.30pm Panel ‘Global Business Innovation’ research priority area People, organisation and performance: Research agendas for innovation • Professor Stewart Clegg, (University of Technology, Sydney) • Professor Barbara Pocock, (University of South Australia) • Professor Pauline Stanton (RMIT University) Chair: Professor Lisa Farrell (RMIT University) 12.30pm - 1.30pm Lunch (Level 11, portal)

1.30pm - 2.30pm HDR Innovators in Research, student panel session • Katherine Noall - BIT&L The impact of international payment systems architecture on the internationalisation of new (Bitcoin, crypto and fiat) payment firms • Stephen Jasper - GSBL The Effect of Time Zone Disparity on the Performance of Dispersed Innovation Teams • Michael Rowe - GSBL Crowdsourcing practice: A cross-sectional study of the criteria by which organisations can assess the suitability of crowdsourcing as a means of creating value. • Bamini Balakrishnan - EFM The Effect of Coworking Space Service Design and Management on Value in Use, Behavioural Response and Performance

Chair: George Somo Marano (RMIT University)

2.30pm - 3.45pm Research Excellence Awards Ceremony Closing Keynote Address ‘Rise of the reluctant innovator’ Ken Banks author of ‘The Rise of the Reluctant Innovator’, founder, kiwanja.net

3.45 pm Closing Address Professor Geoffrey Stokes Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor Business (Research)

3.50pm - 5pm Drinks and Canapés (Level 11, portal)

Thursday 22 October 2015

Programme

Venue: Building 80, level 11, room 10

Business Research ShowcaseOrganising Committee

Chair Professor Geoffrey StokesDeputy Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) College of Business

Professor Jason PottsProfessor, Economics, Finance and Marketing

Associate Professor Marta Poblet BalcellPrincipal Research Fellow, Graduate School of Business and Law

George MaranoHDR Student Representative

Ms Tania TambiahSenior Manager - Research Development

Mr John Pastoriza PinolResearch Coordinator, Communications

Ms Rachel NowotnikResearch Coordinator

Business Research ShowcaseOrganising Committee

Chair Professor Geoffrey StokesDeputy Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) College of Business

Professor Jason PottsProfessor of Economics, School of Economics, Finance and Marketing

Associate Professor Marta Poblet BalcellPrincipal Research Fellow, Graduate School of Business and Law

Mr George MaranoHDR Student Representative

Ms Tania TambiahSenior Manager - Research Development

Mr John Pastoriza-PiñolResearch Coordinator, Communications

Ms Rachel NowotnikResearch Coordinator

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