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Wrekin Ruby. (2016)
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Gallagher, J., Fordyce, E., & Stevenson, D. (2016). Wrekin Ruby. [Paper and Online]. Edinburgh Napier University

No abstract available. This case study was written by Dr J.G. Gallagher, E. Fordyce & D. Stevenson. It is intended to be used as the basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situ... Read More about Wrekin Ruby..

Universities Scotland Innovation Showcase in the Scottish Parliament (2016)
Exhibition / Performance
Weaver, M. Universities Scotland Innovation Showcase in the Scottish Parliament. Exhibited at Scottish Parliament. 23 November 2016 - 23 November 2016. (Unpublished)

The strategic role that universities play in building a successful Scotland, economically, socially and culturally, was the subject of the 2016 annual Universities Scotland event, held in the Scottish Parliament. Get on Board was invited to showca... Read More about Universities Scotland Innovation Showcase in the Scottish Parliament.

A Scottish Approach to Taxation: Some Observations (2016)
Report
Steven, G. (2016). A Scottish Approach to Taxation: Some Observations. Edinburgh: Scottish Government

Evidence submitted to the Scottish Parliament Finance Committee for its inquiry on a Scottish Approach to Taxation.

Taking Action to Unlock Business Resources Into Communities using SSM (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Weaver, M., Tan, H., Crossan, K., & Paxton, S. (2016). Taking Action to Unlock Business Resources Into Communities using SSM. In Proceedings of OR58, Annual Operations Research Conference

This session presents three system conceptual models that have been brought to action as a result of an SSM study with the Voluntary Action Fund (a Scottish grant-maker). VAF aim is to unlock and bring about more business resources into communities i... Read More about Taking Action to Unlock Business Resources Into Communities using SSM.

Problem Solving: Grand Challenges of Portsmouth and the Region, With Cllr. D. Jones (Portsmouth Council Leader), Dr. Ruth Kaufman O.B.E. (ORS President), Rear Admiral Nick Lambert (Maritime Domain Expert) and Felicity McLeister (Pro Bono O.R. Project Manager) (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Weaver, M. (2016, September). Problem Solving: Grand Challenges of Portsmouth and the Region, With Cllr. D. Jones (Portsmouth Council Leader), Dr. Ruth Kaufman O.B.E. (ORS President), Rear Admiral Nick Lambert (Maritime Domain Expert) and Felicity McLeist

Addressing “grand challenges” is very much in the history and tradition of Operational Research (O.R.), in the past saving millions of lives and protecting Britain, ultimately helping to liberate Europe. Lane (2010) provides an account of how O.R. ha... Read More about Problem Solving: Grand Challenges of Portsmouth and the Region, With Cllr. D. Jones (Portsmouth Council Leader), Dr. Ruth Kaufman O.B.E. (ORS President), Rear Admiral Nick Lambert (Maritime Domain Expert) and Felicity McLeister (Pro Bono O.R. Project Manager).

Variance Analysis (2016)
Journal Article
Steven, G. (2016). Variance Analysis. Financial Management - CIMA,

Variance analysis is a popular financial management method that can provide information to help a business operate more effectively and efficiently. To use it well, you need a sound understanding of how your organisation works-and of the caveats th... Read More about Variance Analysis.

Portsmouth's Grand Challenges: a conversation between the O.R. community (2016)
Newspaper / Magazine
Weaver, M., & Medhurst, J. (2016). Portsmouth's Grand Challenges: a conversation between the O.R. community. Birmingham, UK

Addressing ‘Grand Challenges’ is very much in the history and tradition of Operational Research (O.R.), in the past saving millions of lives and protecting Britain, ultimately helping to liberate Europe.

The role of religious experience in the knowledge transfer process (2016)
Journal Article
Fascia, M. (2016). The role of religious experience in the knowledge transfer process. Journal of Strategy, Operations & Economics, 1(1), 12

The importance given to knowledge in relation to business success has never been so great as it is today and there is a substantive amount of important and informed studies reflecting this. Nonetheless, informed approaches by prominent authors genera... Read More about The role of religious experience in the knowledge transfer process.

Understanding The Benefits Of Responsible Business Practices (2016)
Newspaper / Magazine
Weaver, M. (2016). Understanding The Benefits Of Responsible Business Practices. [Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce]. Edinburgh

No Abstract available. Featured in Business Comment, Inspiring Responsible Business, April/May Edition, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce magazine.

An investigation of key market growth factors that influence the “luxurisation” of golf industry in China (2016)
Journal Article
Zhang, C., Omar, M., & Tjandra, N. C. (2016). An investigation of key market growth factors that influence the “luxurisation” of golf industry in China. Journal of Business, 1(2), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.18533/job.v1i2.23

This study aims to investigate the key market growth factors for golf development in China as a luxury product. After nearly 30 years of development, China now has the largest golf complex in the world and in recent years the market is growing at its... Read More about An investigation of key market growth factors that influence the “luxurisation” of golf industry in China.

Responsible Business Forum (2016)
Exhibition / Performance
Weaver, M. Responsible Business Forum. Performed at Craiglockhart. 25 February 2016 - 25 February 2016. (Unpublished)

Host the first of Scotland's Responsible Business Forum

Keynote: Addressing Scotland’s Grand Challenges: The Role of the Scottish Government Business ‘Community’ Pledge, Forging Connections Between Business & the Third Sector (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Weaver, M., & Paxton, S. (2016, January). Keynote: Addressing Scotland’s Grand Challenges: The Role of the Scottish Government Business ‘Community’ Pledge, Forging Connections Between Business & the Third Sector. Presented at Forging Connections Bet

Weaver, M., Paxton, S., (2016). Keynote: Addressing Scotland’s Grand Challenges: The Role of the Scottish Government Business ‘Community’ Pledge, , Glasgow, Scotland, 14/01/2016.