All Outputs (24)

Understanding work and study demands of degree apprentices using Conservation of Resources Theory (2025)
Journal Article
Smith, S., Taylor-Smith, E., Bratton, A., & Dutton, M. (in press). Understanding work and study demands of degree apprentices using Conservation of Resources Theory. Empirical Research in Vocational Education and Training,

Degree apprenticeships are a recent innovation in the UK. The overarching goal of the apprenticeship is to achieve a degree, while working and advancing careers. This involves apprentices and employing organisations investing in resources including w... Read More about Understanding work and study demands of degree apprentices using Conservation of Resources Theory.

Buying into Capitalism? Employee Ownership in a Disconnected Era (2018)
Journal Article
Brown, R., McQuaid, R., Raeside, R., Dutton, M., Egdell, V., & Canduela, J. (2019). Buying into Capitalism? Employee Ownership in a Disconnected Era. British Journal of Industrial Relations, 57(1), 62-85. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjir.12309

This article considers whether employee ownership mitigates the negative workplace outcomes identified by the Disconnected Capitalism Thesis (DCT). Drawing on a programme of in‐depth interviews with workers and managers in employee‐owned businesses (... Read More about Buying into Capitalism? Employee Ownership in a Disconnected Era.

Third sector independence in an age of austerity: relations with the state in an age of austerity (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dutton, M. (2017, May). Third sector independence in an age of austerity: relations with the state in an age of austerity. Presented at Border Crossing: Implications for Civil Society in a 'Dis'-United Kingdom

Drawing on qualitative longitudinal research with third sector organisations (TSOs) in Scotland, this paper explores how the independence of TSOs has been affected by changing relationships with local authorities and the Scottish Government in the co... Read More about Third sector independence in an age of austerity: relations with the state in an age of austerity.

Workforce Resilience - Initial Research (2017)
Report
Dutton, M., Robert, R., & Graham, H. (2017). Workforce Resilience - Initial Research. Glasgow, Scotland: Skills Development Scotland

No abstract available.

A study of the UK Information Workforce. (2016)
Report
Hall, H., Irving, C., Ryan, B., Raeside, R., Dutton, M., & Chen, T. (2016). A study of the UK Information Workforce. London: The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals

In 2014, CILIP and the Archives Records Association (UK & Ireland) (ARA) commissioned Edinburgh Napier University to undertake major research to map the workforce across the Library, Archives, Records, Information and Knowledge Management Services an... Read More about A study of the UK Information Workforce..

Third sector independence: relations with the state in an age of austerity (2016)
Journal Article
Egdell, V., & Dutton, M. (2017). Third sector independence: relations with the state in an age of austerity. Voluntary Sector Review, 8(1), 25-40. https://doi.org/10.1332/204080516x14739278719772

Third sector organisations deliver a range of public services for government. They are valued and trusted by commissioners, clients and wider society because of their independence. However, the extent to which the third sector is independent is quest... Read More about Third sector independence: relations with the state in an age of austerity.

Employer demands from business graduates (2016)
Journal Article
McMurray, S., Dutton, M., McQuaid, R. W., & Richard, A. (2016). Employer demands from business graduates. Education and Training, 58(1), 112-132. https://doi.org/10.1108/et-02-2014-0017

This paper reports on research carried out with employers to determine demand for graduate business and management skills in the Scottish workforce.
The research found that the factors which were most important to employers when recruiting graduates... Read More about Employer demands from business graduates.

UK Academic – Hong Kong Industry Collaboration (2015)
Report
Dutton, M., & Raeside, R. (2015). UK Academic – Hong Kong Industry Collaboration. Hong Kong: British Council

This report presents findings from research on science and engineering partnerships between UK universities and Hong Kong based industry. The research was conducted by the Employment Research Institute, Edinburgh Napier University in partnership with... Read More about UK Academic – Hong Kong Industry Collaboration.

Submission to the Scottish Parliament Inquiry on Work (2015)
Preprint / Working Paper
Dutton, M. Submission to the Scottish Parliament Inquiry on Work

This submission is based on research work conducted by the Employment Research Institute, Edinburgh Napier University on employee owned business in Scotland. It also draws from other academic and commercial sources of information on employee ownershi... Read More about Submission to the Scottish Parliament Inquiry on Work.

Overcoming barriers to equality and diversity on boards in Scotland. (2014)
Report
Dutton, M., & Raeside, R. (2014). Overcoming barriers to equality and diversity on boards in Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Government

The Employment Research Institute (ERI) was commissioned by the Scottish Government to identify ways in which equalities groups can be better represented at board level in the public, private and third sectors. The purpose of the research was to iden... Read More about Overcoming barriers to equality and diversity on boards in Scotland..

Evaluating the impact of the Glasgow living wage. (2014)
Report
Dutton, M., Raeside, R., Chen, T., & Mazza, T. (2014). Evaluating the impact of the Glasgow living wage. Glasgow, Scotland: Glasgow City Council

The Living Wage (LW) is perceived by some to be a social and economic good. The beneficial aspects of implementing a LW is to increase employee pay, reduce household poverty and mitigate against in work poverty. Other benefits would be to enhance mor... Read More about Evaluating the impact of the Glasgow living wage..

Renfrewshire Poverty Commission (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dutton, M. (2014, November). Renfrewshire Poverty Commission. Presented at Renfrewshire Tackling Poverty Commission, Renfrewshire

The Glasgow Living Wage (GLW) was introduced in 2009 and is currently £7.65 an hour. Across Glasgow, 130 employers have committed to paying their employees no less than the GLW. By ensuring that employees receive a salary that provides a socially acc... Read More about Renfrewshire Poverty Commission.

Third Sector Independence: Relations with the State and the Market in an Age of Austerity (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Egdell, V., & Dutton, M. (2014, October). Third Sector Independence: Relations with the State and the Market in an Age of Austerity. Paper presented at The Third Sector, the State and the Market: challenges and opportunities in an era of austerity

In an age of austerity the third sector is facing opportunities and challenges in its relations with the State and the Market as organisations grapple with a changing political, policy and financial climate. Drawing on a four year qualitative longitu... Read More about Third Sector Independence: Relations with the State and the Market in an Age of Austerity.

The Economic Impact of the Glasgow Living Wage. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dutton, M. (2014, September). The Economic Impact of the Glasgow Living Wage. Presented at The changing nature of work and perspectives on in‐work poverty

• A structural analysis of the the Glasgow economy and labour market
focussing on factors relevant to the payment of the Glasgow Living
Wage (GLW).
• A review of living wage research in other parts of the UK.
• An evaluation of the impact of the... Read More about The Economic Impact of the Glasgow Living Wage..

The Economic Impact of the Glasgow Living Wage (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dutton, M., Raeside, R., Mazza, T., & Chen, T. (2014, September). The Economic Impact of the Glasgow Living Wage. Presented at Evaluating the Impact of Research in Society

A structural analysis of the the Glasgow economy and labour market
focussing on factors relevant to the payment of the Glasgow Living
Wage (GLW).
• A review of living wage research in other parts of the UK.
• An evaluation of the impact of the GL... Read More about The Economic Impact of the Glasgow Living Wage.

Independence: is it a myth? (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dutton, M., & Egdell, V. (2014, May). Independence: is it a myth?. Presented at Changing Landscapes for the Third Sector

Personalisation and the contemporary geographies of third sector social care provision: opportunities and challenges. (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dutton, M., Egdell, V., McQuaid, R. W., Osborne, S. P., & Honore, E. (2013, August). Personalisation and the contemporary geographies of third sector social care provision: opportunities and challenges. Paper presented at RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2013

Strengthening the contribution of non-executive members to Scottish boards in the private, third and public sectors (2013)
Report
McQuaid, R., Dutton, M., & Pocher, E. (2013). Strengthening the contribution of non-executive members to Scottish boards in the private, third and public sectors. Edinburgh: Edinburgh Napier University

This report examines the role of non-executive directors in public, private and third sector organisations in Scotland. It considers how their role could be changed to improve the governance and oversight role performed by non-exectuive directors.... Read More about Strengthening the contribution of non-executive members to Scottish boards in the private, third and public sectors.

The opportunities and challenges of the changing public services landscape for the third sector in Scotland: a longitudinal study. (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W., Dutton, M., Egdell, V., Osborne, S. P., & Honore, E. (2013, January). The opportunities and challenges of the changing public services landscape for the third sector in Scotland: a longitudinal study. Paper presented at Critical Management Studies Conference

An Evaluation of Barnardo's Works Services (2011)
Report
McQuaid, R., Dutton, M., Egdell, V., & Canduela, J. (2011). An Evaluation of Barnardo's Works Services. Scotland: Barnardo's

The overall aim of the research was to evaluate the contribution of BW to young people, employers, society and in meeting national outcomes. Evidence was gathered through interviews with: 36 young people participating in the BW programme; 32 employe... Read More about An Evaluation of Barnardo's Works Services.