• School of Humanities & Social Science

    • Dr Thomas MAN （萬頴恩博士）
    PhD (HK PolyU)
    MA (Reading)
    BSc (Warwick)

    Associate Professor, Department of Management
    Associate Dean (TPG and Executive Education), School of Business
    Director of Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
    Master, Patrick S C Poon Amity College

    Tel : (852) 3963 5373
    Email :
    thomasman@hsu.edu.hk


    Dr Thomas Man received his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Warwick, master’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Competitive Strategy from the University of Reading, and PhD degree in Entrepreneurship from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University respectively. Before joining HSUHK in January 2016, he was an associate professor and department head in Nottingham University Business School China. He has also had a combined experience in teaching, research, and academic administration and development in other higher education institutions in Hong Kong, including the Hong Kong Institute of Education, HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education, and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He has edited/co-authored several books and authored/co-authored over 50 papers as book chapters, refereed journal articles, and conference proceedings in business management especially in the fields of entrepreneurship & small business management, business & management education, family business, and entrepreneurial learning and education. Dr Thomas Man’s teaching interests include Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, General Management, Social Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management.

    Research and Teaching InterestsIntellectual Contributions (Publications, Conferences, Books, Book Chapters, etc.)Research Grants and AwardsBusiness and Professional Engagement (including membership)
    TopResearch and Teaching Interests
    Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management, Business and Management Education, Family Business, Entrepreneurial Learning and Education
    TopIntellectual Contributions (Publications, Conferences, Books, Book Chapters, etc.)
    • Man, T.W.Y., Berger, R. and Rachamim, M. (2022), A social constructivist perspective on novice entrepreneurial learning in business incubators, International Journal of Emerging Markets, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOEM-11-2021-1784
    • Ho, C.S.M. and Man, T.W.Y. (2022), The conditions of opportunity recognition in schools: an investigation of how entrepreneurial teachers discover new educational opportunities, Journal of Professional Capital and Community, 7(2): 109-125.
    • Chan, D., Berger, R. & Man, T.W.Y. (2020). The impact of managerial characteristics on business strategies under the environmental change: an investigation of the Israeli diamond industry. Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship 32:2, 123-148.
    • Wang, Y. and Man, T.W.Y. (2019). Political Economy of Tourism Development in Rural China: Case of Luting Township, Zhejiang. Tourism Planning and Development. 16(6), 657-674.
    • Man, T.W.Y. (2019), Nurturing Entrepreneurial Competencies Through University-Based Entrepreneurship Centers: A Social Constructivist Perspective. In Katz, J.A. and Corbett, A.C. (Eds), Seminal Ideas for the Next Twenty-Five Years of Advances. Advances in Entrepreneurship, Firm Emergence and Growth Vol. 21. Ch 8., pp 141-161. UK: Emerald Publishing Limited.
    • Zhou, L., Farquharson, M. and Man, T.W.Y. (2016). Human Capital of Returnee Entrepreneurs: A Case Study in China. Journal of Enterprising Culture 24(4): 391-418.
    • Man, T.W.Y., Mustafa, M. and Fang, Y. (2016). Succession in Chinese family enterprises: the influence of cognitive, regulatory and normative factors. International Journal of Management Practice 9(2), 412-432.
    • Man, T.W.Y. and Farquharson, M. (2015). The Relationship between Social Interaction and Psychological Ownership in Team-based Entrepreneurship Education Activities. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research. 21(4): 600 – 621.
    • Ramos, H.M., Mustafa, M., Man, T.W.Y., and Ng, Z.Z. (2015). Linking Psychological Ownership to Employee Extra-Role Behaviours in Small Overseas Chinese Family Businesses: Does Family Status Matter?\" Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies. 7(2): 129 – 147.
    • Ramos, H.M., Man, T.W.Y., Mustafa, M., and Ng, Z.Z. (2014) Psychological Ownership among Overseas Small Chinese Family Firms: Evidence from Malaysia. Journal of Family Business Strategy. 5(3): 300 – 311.
    • Lau, T., Shaffer, M., Chan, K.F. and Man, T.W.Y. (2012). The entrepreneurial behavior inventory: a simulated incident method to assess corporate entrepreneurship. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research. 18(6): 673 – 696.
    • Man, T.W.Y. (2012). Developing a behavior-centred model of entrepreneurial learning, Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 19(3): 549 - 566.
    • Wong, H. and Man, T.W.Y. (2012). The Impacts of Action Learning on Entrepreneurial Traits and Inclination: Evidence from a Comparative Study. Industry and Higher Education 26(3): 229-240.
    • Man, T.W.Y. and Yu, C.W.M. (2009). Social interaction and Students’ perceptions towards entrepreneurship in the context of authentic enterprise exposures. International Review of Entrepreneurship (Formerly International Journal of Entrepreneurship Education) 7(3): 207-224.
    • Yu, C.W.M. and Man, T.W.Y. (2009). Social Interaction and the Formation of Entrepreneurial Characteristics: A Case Study in an Authentic Entreprise Activity. Journal of Workplace Learning. 21(8): 595-613.
    • Man, T.W.Y., Lau, T. and Snape, E. (2008). Entrepreneurial competencies and the performance of small and medium enterprises: an investigation through a framework of competitiveness. Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship 21(3): 257-276.
    • Man, T.W.Y., Lau, T. & Chan, K.F. (2008). Home-grown and abroad-bred entrepreneurs in China: a study of the influences of external context on entrepreneurial competencies. Journal of Enterprising Culture 16(2):113-132
    • Man, T.W.Y. and Yu, C.W.M. (2007). Social interaction and adolescent’s learning in enterprise education: an empirical study. Education and Training 49(8/9): 620-633.
    • Man, T.W.Y. (2007). Understanding entrepreneurial learning: a competency approach. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation 8(3): 189-198.
    • Yu, C.W.M and Man, T.W.Y. (2007). The sustainability of enterprise education: a case study in Hong Kong. Education and Training 49(2): 138-152.
    • Man, T.W.Y. (2006). Exploring the behavioural patterns of entrepreneurial learning: a competency approach. Education and Training 48(5): 309-321.
    • Man, T.W.Y. and Lau, T. (2005). Business environment and patterns of entrepreneurial competencies of SME owner/managers in Hong Kong, Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 12(4): 464-481. (Outstanding Paper Award)
    • Lau, T., Man, T.W.Y. and Chow, I. (2004). Organisational capabilities and performance of SMEs in dynamic and stable environments. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation 5(4): 221-229.
    • Man, T.W.Y., Lau, T. and Chan, K.F. (2002). The competitiveness of small and medium enterprises: a conceptualisation with focus on entrepreneurial competencies. Journal of Business Venturing 17(2): 123-142.
    • Man, T.W.Y. and Lau, T. (2000). Entrepreneurial competencies of small business owner/managers in the Hong Kong services sector: a qualitative analysis, Journal of Enterprising Culture 8(3): 235-254
    • Chan, K.F., Lau, T. and Man, T.W.Y. (1997). The entrepreneurial personality of small business owner-managers in Hong Kong, Journal of Enterprising Culture 5(3): 249-271.
    Book Chapters
    • Man, T.W.Y. (2019), Nurturing Entrepreneurial Competencies Through University-Based Entrepreneurship Centers: A Social Constructivist Perspective. In Katz, J.A. and Corbett, A.C. (Eds), Seminal Ideas for the Next Twenty-Five Years of Advances. Advances in Entrepreneurship, Firm Emergence and Growth Vol. 21. Ch 8., pp 141-161. UK: Emerald Publishing Limited.
    • Man, T.W.Y. (2013). The entrepreneurial environment of Hong Kong under Donald Tsang’s regime. In Law, K.Y. and Cheng, J. Y.S.(Eds), On the Chessboard – Donald Tsang’s Legacy for CY Leung. Hong Kong: City University Press. (in Chinese)
    • Lau, T., Chan, K.F. and Man, T.W.Y. (2000). The entrepreneurial and managerial competencies of small business owner/managers in Hong Kong: conceptual and methodological considerations. In R. Sanchez and A. Heene (Eds.), Advances in Applied Business Strategies 6C (pp. 187-216). Stamford, Connecticut: JAI Press.
    • Lau, T., Chan, K.F. and Man, T.W.Y. (1999). Entrepreneurial and managerial competencies: small business owner/managers in Hong Kong. In P. Fosh, A.W. Chan, W.W.S. Chow, E. Snape and R. Westwood (Eds.), Hong Kong Management and Labour: Change and Continuity (pp. 220-236). London: Routledge.
    Monographs/Textbooks
    • 劉柏能、萬頴恩、黃琮貽 (2019) <管理求變10招-----香港企業之變革與創新> 香港 匯智出版有限公司
    • Man, T.W.Y. (Edited) (2011), 58 Keywords of Commerce and Economy of Hong Kong (in Chinese). Hong Kong: Infolink Publishing Ltd.
    • Lau, T., Man, T.W.Y. and Ng, T.K. (2009). Business, Accounting and Financial Studies for Secondary Schools (Compulsory Part) 1(a): Business Environment. Hong Kong: Excellence Publication Co. Ltd.
    • Lau, T., Man, T.W.Y. and Ng, T.K. (2009). Business, Accounting and Financial Studies for Secondary Schools (Compulsory Part) 1(b): Introduction to Management. Hong Kong: Excellence Publication Co. Ltd.
    • Chan, K.F., Lau, T. and Man, T.W.Y. (1999). The Stories of Hong Kong Entrepreneurs - A Study of Entrepreneurial Competencies (in Chinese). Hong Kong: Joint Publishing (HK) Co. Ltd.
    Conference Papers
    • Huang, J.J., Wang, C.L. and Man, T.W.Y. (2024). Building Core Competencies in Chinese Multinational Port Corporations. Paper presented at 2023 AIB Asia Pacific Regional Conference. 6 – 8 Dec 2023. Bangkok, Thailand.
    • Kwong, K.K., Chui, S. and Man, T.W.Y. (2023). Workplace happiness: what is it? Why is it important in the context of great upheaval? Proceedings of the 8th World Business Ethics Forum. 14 – 15 June 2023. Hong Kong.
    • Chui, S. and Man, T.W.Y. (2022). Impacts of social entrepreneurial education on learners’ leadership development and entrepreneurial self-efficacy. Paper presented at Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference, 27-28 Oct 2022. York, UK.
    • Li, L., Zhu, F. and Man, T.W.Y. (2021). Ana by Karma: Evolution of a Born-Global Social Enterprise. Paper accepted for presentation at Academy of International Business Online Conference, 28 June – 2 July 2021.
    • Li, L., Zhu, F. and Man, T.W.Y. (2019). Internationalization Process of a Born-Global Social Enterprise: From an Accidental Initiative to an Evolving Transnational Community. Paper presented at Academy of International Business. Copenhagen, Denmark June 24-27, 2019.
    • Man, T.W.Y. and Li, L. (2018). Business Planning and the Sustainability of Social Enterprises: Evidence from Hong Kong. Paper presented in International Association of Chinese Management Research Conference. Wuhan, China. 10 – 14 June 2018.
    • Chiu, W., Szeto, M., and Man, T.W.Y. (2016, August). Regulatory focus compatibility, coopetition commitment, and innovation performance in SMEs, paper presented in the Academy of Management Conference 2016. Anaheim, California, US.
    • Man, T.W.Y. and Lee, B. (2016, June). Business Planning and the Sustainability of Social Enterprises: Evidence from Hong Kong, paper presented in the PDW “International Social Entrepreneurship and Chinese Contexts: Leveraging Case Studies for Research and Teaching”, International Association of Chinese Management Research 7th Biennial Conference. Hangzhou, China.
    • Man, T.W.Y., Mustafa, M., Gao, S. and Fang, Y. (2015, August) Exploring family business succession in China: a learning perspective. Paper presented at the 2015 Annual Conference of Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Toronto, Canada.
    • Zhu, F., Man, T.W.Y., and Huang, T. (2015, June). Disentangling The Autonomy-job Satisfaction Link For Small Business Owner-managers: Exploring The Role Of Work-life Balance And Coping Strategies. Paper accepted for presentation at Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference 2015. Boston, US.
    • Man, T.W.Y., Yu, J., Chong, A. and Liu, M. (2014, August) A social constructivist perspective of entrepreneurial learning in business incubators. Paper presented at the 2014 Annual Conference of Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Beijing, China.
    • Lee, B., Ennew, C., Man, T.W.Y. and Yau, O.H.M. (2014, June). Conceptualization of Ren Orientation and Its Management and Marketing Implications. Paper presented at the 2014 International Association of Chinese Management Conference. Bejing, China.
    • Man, T.W.Y., Moosmayor, D.C., Borgia, D. and Schwarz, G. (2013, August). Social interaction and self-efficacy of learning in class participation of Chinese business students. Paper presented at the Academy of Management Conference 2013. Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, US.
    • Farquharson, M. and M.T.W.Y. (2013, August). ‘How Things Go On.’ A Social Constructionist View of Opportunity Formation: Cases from Ningbo, China. Paper presented at the Academy of Management Conference 2013. Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, US.
    • Moosmayer, D.C., Borgia, D., Man, T.W.Y. and Schwarz, G. (2013, March), Understanding active class participation assessment in China. Paper presented at Management Learning Conference. Lancaster University, UK.
    • Man, T.W.Y. and Farquharson, M. (2012, June). Exploring and role of social interaction in psychological ownership in team-based entrepreneurship education activities. Paper presented at the 5th Annual Conference of the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Macau, China.
    • Farquharson, M. and Man, T.W.Y. (2012, June). “How things go on”: using a social constructionist view of opportunity: evidence from five cases in China. Paper presented at the 2012 International Association of Chinese Management Conference. Hong Kong, China.
    • Li, J.H.J., Man, T.W.Y. and Luo, Y. (2011, Oct). Is BPR a kind of business model innovation? A case study of a small cable TV company. Paper presented at Westlake International Conference on Small and Medium-sized Business. Hangzhou, China.
    • Man, T.W.Y. (2010, Oct). A conceptual framework of psychological ownership in entrepreneurship education. Paper published in the Proceeding of International Management Education Conference. Malacca, Malaysia.
    • Man, T.W.Y. (2010, January). Clarifying the Domain of Educational Entrepreneurship: Implications for Studying Leadership, Innovation and Change. Paper submitted to Asia Leadership Roundtable 2010. Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong.
    • Man, T.W.Y., Chan, K.F. and Lau, T. (2009, June). Technology strategy, external environment, and the performance of technology-based SMEs in China. Proceedings of the 2009 International Council for Small Business World Conference. Seoul, Korea.
    • Man, T.W.Y. and Yu, C.W.M. (2007, July). Do students really become more entrepreneurial? A study on the role of social interaction in an authentic enterprise activity. Proceedings of the 17th Internationalizing Entrepreneurship Education and Training Conference. Gdansk, Poland.
    • Lau, T., Chan, K.F. and Man, T.W.Y. (2007, May). Case Study Approach in Teaching Entrepreneurship: Contextual Relevance and Effectiveness. Paper presented at the 7th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Business. Hawaii.
    • Yu, C.W.M and Man, T.W.Y. (2006, November). How does social interaction facilitate experiential learning in enterprise education? A case of the Teen Entrepreneurs Competition. Paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Education Research Association Conference 2006. Hong Kong.
    • Man, T.W.Y. (2006, July). Developing a framework of entrepreneurial learning: a focus on entrepreneurial behaviours. Proceedings of Entrepreneurship Development Growth Expansion Conference 2006. Singapore.
    • Man, T.W.Y., Lau, T. and Chan, K.F. (2006, July). Homegrown and abroad-bred entrepreneurs in the People’s Republic of China: a study of entrepreneurial competencies in Context. Proceedings of Entrepreneurship Development Growth Expansion Conference 2006. Singapore.
    • Man, T.W.Y., (2005, July). Profiling the Entrepreneurial Learning Patterns: A Competency Approach. Proceedings of 15th Internationalizing Entrepreneurship Education and Training Conference. Guildford, U.K. (Best Paper Award)
    • Lau, T. and Man T.W.Y. (2003, August). Developing and validating a measure of corporate entrepreneurship: the Entrepreneurial Behavior Scale. Paper presented in the Academy of Management Conference. Seattle, USA.
    • Man, T.W.Y. and Lau, T. (2002, December). Entrepreneurial competencies of SME owner/managers in Hong Kong: are they cultural-bound or industrial-determined. Proceedings of the Third Asia Academy of Management Conference. Bangkok, Thailand.
    • Man, T.W.Y. and Lau, T. (1999, November). Competencies and incompetencies? an analysis of factors leading to entrepreneurial success. Proceedings of RENT XIII - Research into Entrepreneurship and Small Business 13th Workshop. London, U.K.
    • Man, T.W.Y., Lau, T. and Chan, K.F. (1998, June). Conceptualisation of SMEs’ competitiveness: a focus on entrepreneurial competencies. Paper presented at International Council for Small Business 43rd World Conference. Singapore.
    • Lau, T., Chan, K.F. and Man, T.W.Y. (1998, June). The entrepreneurial and managerial competencies of small business owner/managers in Hong Kong: conceptual and methodological considerations. Paper presented at the Fourth International Conference on Competence-based Management. Oslo, Norway.
    • Lau, T., Chan, K.F. and Man, T.W.Y. (1997, November). Entrepreneurial competence of small business owner-managers in Hong Kong – a critical incident analysis. Paper presented at RENT XI – Research in Entrepreneurship and Small Business 11th Workshop. Mannheim, Germany.
    • Man, T.W.Y. (1997, November). Entrepreneurial Competencies and the Competitiveness of Small to Medium Enterprises in the Hong Kong Services Sector. Paper presented at the Pre/Post Conference Doctoral Conference, RENT XI – Research in Entrepreneurship and Small Business 11th Workshop. Mannheim, Germany.
    Cases
    • Man, T.W.Y., Kwong, K.K., Leung T.K.P. and Woo, E.Y.K. (2020). "Hip Shing Hong: The Art of Balancing Prudence and Innovation". Case written for the Management Education, Training, and Teaching as a Liberal Art project.
    • Kwong, K.K., Leung, T.K.P, Chow, E. and Man. T.W.Y. (2019). “Socially Responsible Company: What It Does and What It Can Do.” Global Platform for Chinese Cases (CE-19-029).
    • Man, T.W.Y. (2018) “Ana by Karma: Doing Small Things with Great Love”. Case written for Management Education, Training, and Teaching as a Liberal Art project.
    Other Publications/Presentations
    • Man, T.W.Y. (2012), Success in business is more about learning than luck. Shanghai Daily. 1 February 2012. P.A7.
    • Man, T.W.Y. (2012), How successful entrepreneur think? China Daily. 5 January 2012. P.9
    • Lai, Y.C. Lai-Yeung, W.L.T., Man, T.W.Y., Ng, M.W.E. (2010). Report on an advisory study on curriculum implementation in Technology Education Key Learning Area. Hong Kong: Education Bureau and Hong Kong Institute of Education (Government Commissioned Report)
    • Man, T.W.Y. (2008, Dec) Summary Report on Survey of the Demand of Training Professionals by Training Providers in Hong Kong. Department of Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences and Technology, Hong Kong Institute of Education.
    • Man, T.W.Y. (2008, Dec) Summary Report on Survey of the Demand of Business Educators in the Professional and Vocational Education Sector of Hong Kong. Department of Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences and Technology, Hong Kong Institute of Education.
    • Man, T.W.Y. and Yu, C. (2006, June), An Empirical Study in Enterprise Education. Presentation at the Secondary School Business Education Seminar 2006, HKIEd.
    • Man, T.W.Y.., Yu, C. & Lam, Z.C.Y. (2006). Instructor’s Manual for Teen Entrepreneurs Competition. Department of Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences & Technology, HKIEd.
    • Man, T.W.Y. and Yu, C. (2005, April), Findings of a Survey of the Participants of the Teen Entrepreneurs Competitions 2005. Presentation at the Symposium of Enterprise Education 2005, HKIEd.
    • Yu, C. and Man, T.W.Y, (2005, June), Effective Teaching of New Senior Business Curriculum: Compulsory & Business Management Studies. Presentation at the Secondary School Business Education 2006, HKIEd.
    TopResearch Grants and Awards
    • Chief-investigator: A multilevel model of workplace happiness: Examining the effects of internal market orientation, supervisory trust on employee work outcomes and organisational performance . (with Chui, S., Kwong, K.K. and Barnes, B.R.) (2024 – 2025). HK$571,800.00 by the Faculty Development Scheme of Research Grants Council, Hong Kong.
    • Co-investigator: Management Education, Training and Teaching as a Liberal Arts (METTLA). Shao Ming Lo Foundation in collaboration with Peter F. Drucker Academy (Hong Kong). (with Kwong, K.K. (Principal Investigator), Leung, T.K.P. and Wang, J.) (2016- 2018)
    TopBusiness and Professional Engagement (including membership)
    • Member of Editorial Review Board, International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research (2018 – present)
    • External Examiner, BSc (Executive Management) programme, The Educational University of Hong Kong (2022 – present)
    • External Exam Moderator, Higher Diploma in Management, School of Continuing Education of Hong Kong Baptist University (2021 – present)
    • External Academic Advisor for General Education and Diploma of General Studies, the Community College of City University/UOW College Hong Kong (2013 – present)