ResilienceTalks seminar "Resilience in Business and Society: "Navigating Economic and Social Challenges"

The ResilienceTalks seminar series continues on March 13, from 13.00 to 15.00 at the Library's Maisemasali and online, with the topic "Resilience in Business and Society: Navigating Economic and Social Challenges".

The seminar will feature research presentations by two international guests of FRONT and Oulu Business School, prof. of Marketing Judy Zolkiewski from the University of Manchester, and prof. of Behavioural Economics Michalis Drouvelis from the University of Birmingham, a visiting scholar in the Resilience Oulu Academy Mobility (ROAM) visiting programme. The event is organized by the Frontiers of Arctic and Global Resilience (FRONT) Profi7 research programme and the Resilience Academy of Oulu (RAO).

Register here by March 8.

Programme

13.00 Coffee

13.15 Opening words: Prof. Satu Nätti, Oulu Business School

13.20 "The darker side of business networks and relationships: navigating challenges & tensions as part of resilience building", prof. Judy Zolkiewski, University of Manchester

Abstract: Preparing for this seminar has made me reflect on how I can introduce ideas about how we can view ‘resilience’ in a way that reflects what is actually happening in business. I would argue that this needs to be from an interactive perspective where firms are not seen in isolation but understood through their interactions with other actors in the network, essentially an IMP (Industrial Marketing and Purchasing) view. The Covid 19 pandemic and increasing concerns around sustainability are highlighting resilience in discussions about businesses, relationships and the networks in which they reside. With respect to my academic research we can see common themes, looking at the darker side of relationships with investigation into areas such as negative consequences of deep relationships with suppliers, dark side of value co-creation in service networks and tensions and harmony in coopetition, territorial tensions in servitization and value spaces, challenges manufacturers face around new service development and different levels of challenges digital service innovation pose for servitization. The challenges, barriers and tensions we identify in this research all require firms and the networks they are embedded in to show resilience to overcome them (much of our work focusses on capabilities needed to overcome these challenges and therefore could be argued to be important for resilience).

Commentary: Associate prof. Hanna Komulainen, Oulu Business School

13.55 "Resilience and income inequality in public good games: a behavioural economics perspective", prof. Michalis Drouvelis, University of Birmingham

Abstract: Resilience, the ability to adapt and thrive amidst adversity, is a critical trait for individuals, communities, and economies. Public good games, which explore cooperation and the provision of shared resources, offer valuable insights into collective resilience. In this talk, I will discuss how income inequality, a persistent global challenge, can causally affect collective resilience in situations where personal interests and group benefits are at odds. I take advantage of the experimental methodology to gain a better understanding of the psychological and social factors influencing pro-sociality in adverse economic conditions.

Commentary: Adjunct prof. Evangelos Mourelatos, Oulu Business School

14.30 Discussion

15.00 Closing

ResilienceTalks is a dynamic discussion series that brings together researchers and experts in the fields of resilience and sustainability studies and development. Our aim is to provide a platform for thought-provoking discussions on topics that are academically rigorous and societally relevant. We believe that through engaging conversations and collaborations, we can make meaningful strides toward a proficient and critical research and more resilient and sustainable future. ResilienceTalks seminar series is organized by the FRONT (Profi 7) research programme and the Resilience Academy of Oulu (RAO).

About FRONT and RAO

FRONT research programme is dedicated to advancing the understanding of resilience and sustainability. Resilience Academy of Oulu (RAO) is an innovative center committed to inter- and transdisciplinary research, education, and knowledge dissemination in the field of resilience studies. RAO serves as a catalyst for academic excellence and collaboration, actively working toward societal impact.

Additional information:
Lotta Haukipuro, lotta.haukipuro@oulu.fi
Hanna Komulainen, hanna.komulainen@oulu.fi