All Outputs (7)

Analyzing communication in a complex service process: an application of triangulation in a case study of the Scottish Prison Service. (2009)
Journal Article
Hancock, P. G., & Raeside, R. (2009). Analyzing communication in a complex service process: an application of triangulation in a case study of the Scottish Prison Service. Journal of Applied Security Research, 4, 291-308. https://doi.org/10.1080/19361610902930071

This article highlights the role of statistical analysis in clarifying the flow of communication embedded in a complex service process within the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). Using triangulation techniques in a case study of a selected SPS site, it... Read More about Analyzing communication in a complex service process: an application of triangulation in a case study of the Scottish Prison Service..

Modelling the effect of social affinity between nations on their development (2009)
Journal Article
Raeside, R. (2009). Modelling the effect of social affinity between nations on their development. International journal of pure and applied mathematics : IJPAM, 50, 251-258

Nations have developed at different rates and this differential development is manifested on the wellbeing of their populations. The reasons for different rates of development can not fully be explained by different initial economic states, political... Read More about Modelling the effect of social affinity between nations on their development.

Social network analysis to study social capital and development (2009)
Journal Article
Raeside, R., & Gayen, K. (2009). Social network analysis to study social capital and development. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences: Annual Review, 3, 75-88

It is widely recognised that individuals with high social capital are important in either promoting or acting as inhibitors to the diffusion of knowledge and information. It is through ties to these individuals that others receive knowledge and hence... Read More about Social network analysis to study social capital and development.

The Dynamism of partner selection criteria in franchising (2009)
Journal Article
Rahatullah, M. K., & Raeside, R. (2009). The Dynamism of partner selection criteria in franchising. SAM Advanced Management Journal, 74, 36-47

The article presents a quantitative study of franchise firms in Great Britain on the selection process of potential franchisee, and its impact with the size, age, and type of business. The franchisor would be least attracted to the expertise and comp... Read More about The Dynamism of partner selection criteria in franchising.

Modelling factors central to recidivism: an investigation of sentence management in the Scottish Prison Service. (2009)
Journal Article
Hancock, P. G., & Raeside, R. (2009). Modelling factors central to recidivism: an investigation of sentence management in the Scottish Prison Service. Prison Journal, 89, 99-118. https://doi.org/10.1177/0032885508330445

This investigation explores the relationship of sentence management and recidivism. Data were manually gathered on a sample of more than 200 prisoners released from two facilities in Scotland. Key elements of sentence management are observed as signi... Read More about Modelling factors central to recidivism: an investigation of sentence management in the Scottish Prison Service..

Applying online fleet driver assessment to help identify, target and reduce occupational road safety risks (2009)
Journal Article
Darby, P., Murray, W., & Raeside, R. (2009). Applying online fleet driver assessment to help identify, target and reduce occupational road safety risks. Safety Science, 47(3), 436-442. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2008.05.004

Many studies have shown that driver attitude and behaviour are important determinants of the likelihood of collision involvement. Knowledge of the Rules of the Road and the perception of hazards are also associated with collision involvement. The aim... Read More about Applying online fleet driver assessment to help identify, target and reduce occupational road safety risks.

Analysing communication in a complex service process: an application of social network analysis in the Scottish Prison Service (2009)
Journal Article
Hancock, P. G., & Raeside, R. (2010). Analysing communication in a complex service process: an application of social network analysis in the Scottish Prison Service. The journal of the Operational Research Society, 61(2), 265-274. https://doi.org/10.1057/jors.2008.145

This article utilizes social network analysis (SNA) and associated statistical techniques to examine a complex process known as Sentence Management in a Scottish Prison Service facility. Findings indicate that communication did not always follow the... Read More about Analysing communication in a complex service process: an application of social network analysis in the Scottish Prison Service.