All Outputs (300)

Enhancing storm surge resilience for coastal habitat: A framework to support sustainable development (2021)
Thesis
Karthik, A. D. Enhancing storm surge resilience for coastal habitat: A framework to support sustainable development. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2813173

More than 2.4 billion people live within 100 km of the sea coastline. Between 2016-2019 there has been a rising trend in tropical cyclone’s intensity and the frequency. Such cyclone events irrespective of their hurricane categorisation have persisten... Read More about Enhancing storm surge resilience for coastal habitat: A framework to support sustainable development.

Exploration of interconnecting practices in Organizational Project Management (OPM) continuum (2021)
Thesis
Karimi, M. Exploration of interconnecting practices in Organizational Project Management (OPM) continuum. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2811316

This study explores aspects of the Organizational Project Management (OPM) Continuum consisting of Project Management, Program Management and Portfolio Management domains of practice as well as the Project Management Office (PMO). The purpose of this... Read More about Exploration of interconnecting practices in Organizational Project Management (OPM) continuum.

Incubation to commercialization: An investigation into the optimal service needs of nascent entrepreneurs within the Integrated Business Incubation System (IBIS) programme (2021)
Thesis
James, B. L. Incubation to commercialization: An investigation into the optimal service needs of nascent entrepreneurs within the Integrated Business Incubation System (IBIS) programme. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2811311

The study explored the role of the Integrated Business Incubation System (IBIS) in addressing the business and technical services needs of new nascent entrepreneurs. It is the desire of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago’s to provide a comprehensi... Read More about Incubation to commercialization: An investigation into the optimal service needs of nascent entrepreneurs within the Integrated Business Incubation System (IBIS) programme.

Diversity and digital leadership: Understanding experiences of workplace equality, diversity and inclusion (2021)
Thesis
Highton, M. Diversity and digital leadership: Understanding experiences of workplace equality, diversity and inclusion. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2811303

The aim of this research is to gain an understanding of the experiences and perceptions of workplace equality and diversity issues amongst digital leaders in higher education. The participants interviewed for this study are digital leaders working in... Read More about Diversity and digital leadership: Understanding experiences of workplace equality, diversity and inclusion.

Change of the leader in an organisation and its impact on employee engagement (2021)
Thesis
Gilkes, G. Change of the leader in an organisation and its impact on employee engagement. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2809481

Current research highlights change of the leader as the new normal as organisations respond to austerity measures forced by changes in the global economy, shifting markets, mergers and acquisitions and rapid technological advancement. The Caribbean i... Read More about Change of the leader in an organisation and its impact on employee engagement.

Reframing knowledge brokering as a lever for dynamic capabilities: Early insights into a business process outsourcing company in Mauritius (2021)
Thesis
Dusoye, I. C. Reframing knowledge brokering as a lever for dynamic capabilities: Early insights into a business process outsourcing company in Mauritius. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2809411

The purpose of this study is to expand the current conceptualisation of knowledge brokering and consider how it can be used as a lever for dynamic capabilities within the specific context of a business process outsourcing company based in Mauritius.... Read More about Reframing knowledge brokering as a lever for dynamic capabilities: Early insights into a business process outsourcing company in Mauritius.

Implementing urban freight policy measures: Using local transport policies to support urban consolidation centres (2021)
Thesis
Akgün, E. Z. Y. Implementing urban freight policy measures: Using local transport policies to support urban consolidation centres. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2799675

This thesis presents an analysis of policymaking by local authorities in the context of urban freight transport (UFT). The aim of this study is to understand the impact of policy actions taken at the local level on the viability of urban consolidatio... Read More about Implementing urban freight policy measures: Using local transport policies to support urban consolidation centres.

Towards a Better Migrant Protection Framework Along the Central Mediterranean Route: Human rights implications and necessary revisions of the Memorandum of Understanding Between Italy and Libya (2021)
Preprint / Working Paper
Moran, C. F., Alyamkin, R., Prosperi, L., & Tranchez, E. (2021). Towards a Better Migrant Protection Framework Along the Central Mediterranean Route: Human rights implications and necessary revisions of the Memorandum of Understanding Between Italy and Libya

Effects of Financial Constraints and Product Market Competition on Share Repurchases (2021)
Journal Article
Gyimah, D., Siganos, A., & Veld, C. (2021). Effects of Financial Constraints and Product Market Competition on Share Repurchases. Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money, 74, Article 101392. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intfin.2021.101392

This study explores the importance of financial constraints and product market competition on the share repurchase decision. We find that financially constrained firms are more likely to conduct debt-financed share repurchases. Financially unconstrai... Read More about Effects of Financial Constraints and Product Market Competition on Share Repurchases.

Concept of Sustainability in Abrahamic Religions (2021)
Book Chapter
Khaleel, F., & Avdukic, A. (2021). Concept of Sustainability in Abrahamic Religions. In U. Burki, T. Azid, & R. Francis Dahlstrom (Eds.), Foundations of Sustainable Economy: Moral, Ethical and Religious Perspectives (69-80). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003010579-7

Leaders of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have publicly advocated action to endogenies sustainable development goals as part of their welfare programmes and policies. Within the Abrahamic religions a strong financial emphasises is placed on the n... Read More about Concept of Sustainability in Abrahamic Religions.

Blue economy and the total environment: Mapping the interface (2021)
Journal Article
Lee, K., Noh, J., Lee, J., & Khim, J. S. (2021). Blue economy and the total environment: Mapping the interface. Environment International, 157, Article 106796. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2021.106796

The term ‘Blue Economy (BE)’ is increasingly popular in modern environmental research. The concept seeks to explore ocean-based development opportunities with environmental stewardship and protection. Yet different scholars and actors adopt this term... Read More about Blue economy and the total environment: Mapping the interface.

Ontological Authority of Sustainability in Buddhist and Hindu traditions: The art of Planetary Maintenance (2021)
Book Chapter
Khaleel, F., & Shoba, K. (2021). Ontological Authority of Sustainability in Buddhist and Hindu traditions: The art of Planetary Maintenance. In U. Burki, T. Azid, & R. F. Dahlstrom (Eds.), Foundations of Sustainable Economy: Moral, Ethical and Religious Perspectives (96-104). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003010579

The global view of Hinduism is complex and dynamic. The Hindusim narratives broadly revolve around the themes of the earth and people. Prosperity and profit are attached to people and the world. Theoretically, Lakshmi is a goddess and worshipped by t... Read More about Ontological Authority of Sustainability in Buddhist and Hindu traditions: The art of Planetary Maintenance.

Strategic Talent Management In The Hospitality Industry (2021)
Book Chapter
Garavan, T., Matthews-Smith, G., Marie Gill, A., & O’Brien, F. (2021). Strategic Talent Management In The Hospitality Industry. In S. Jooss, R. Burbach, & H. Ruël (Eds.), Talent Management Innovations in the International Hospitality Industry (9-29). Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80071-306-220211002

Purpose: Talent management and in particular strategic talent management (STM) has emerged as an important issue for hospitality organisations worldwide. In this chapter, we address some of the complexities evident in hospitality organisations in rel... Read More about Strategic Talent Management In The Hospitality Industry.

Internal Employer Branding in Global Organisations: An Identity Perspective (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sinclair, K., Martin, G., & Bushfield, S. (2021). Internal Employer Branding in Global Organisations: An Identity Perspective. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2021(1), 16430. https://doi.org/10.5465/ambpp.2021.16430abstract

An increasing number of organizations are turning to employer branding to attract and recruit potential applicants, as well as engage and retain existing employees. But what we know about the impact of employer brands on current employees and their o... Read More about Internal Employer Branding in Global Organisations: An Identity Perspective.

Decomposing the earnings-to-price ratio and the cross-section of international equity-index returns (2021)
Journal Article
Umutlu, M., Bengitöz, P., & Zaremba, A. (2021). Decomposing the earnings-to-price ratio and the cross-section of international equity-index returns. Applied Economics, 53(54), 6213-6230. https://doi.org/10.1080/00036846.2021.1937499

We examine whether components of the earnings-to-price (EP) ratio can be used to extract incremental information to better estimate future returns in the cross-section of country-industry indexes. We demonstrate that the EP components, such as lagged... Read More about Decomposing the earnings-to-price ratio and the cross-section of international equity-index returns.

Gender diversity and project publication quality – an analysis of STEM in the UK (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sarabi, Y., & Smith, M. (2021). Gender diversity and project publication quality – an analysis of STEM in the UK. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2021(1), https://doi.org/10.5465/ambpp.2021.10796abstract

Gender diversity in STEM remains a salient issue, as the field continues to be a male dominated one, despite increased attention on the subject. This paper examines the interplay between gender diversity on projects funded by a major UK research coun... Read More about Gender diversity and project publication quality – an analysis of STEM in the UK.

Music Copyright, Creators and Fans: Enemies or Friends in the Digital Domain? (2021)
Book Chapter
Oliver, P., & Lalchev, S. (2021). Music Copyright, Creators and Fans: Enemies or Friends in the Digital Domain?. In A. Harrison (Ed.), The Present and Future of Music Law (82-99). Bloomsbury Publishing. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781501367809.0014

We live in a time when digital technologies, particularly social media and streaming services, are the most effective and efficient platforms for the exposure of music (Glicksman 2020; Mercuri 2019; Wilson 2020). While user-generated content is at th... Read More about Music Copyright, Creators and Fans: Enemies or Friends in the Digital Domain?.

Fibre to the countryside: A comparison of public and community initiatives tackling the rural digital divide in the UK (2021)
Journal Article
Gerli, P., & Whalley, J. (2021). Fibre to the countryside: A comparison of public and community initiatives tackling the rural digital divide in the UK. Telecommunications Policy, 45(10), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.telpol.2021.102222

Although digitisation offers numerous opportunities for rural areas, they still lag behind cities in terms of access and adoption of Internet-based services. This divide is the result of multiple market failures in both the demand and supply of broad... Read More about Fibre to the countryside: A comparison of public and community initiatives tackling the rural digital divide in the UK.

Leading Environmental Change: A Sustainable Human Resource Approach (2021)
Other
Bratton, A., & Hiemann, M. (2021). Leading Environmental Change: A Sustainable Human Resource Approach. [Edinburgh Napier University Business School]

In this paper, Andrew Bratton introduces the concept of sustainable human resource management (HRM). He then reflects on the role of environmental leadership, employee voice and organisational culture in supporting environmental sustainability, and h... Read More about Leading Environmental Change: A Sustainable Human Resource Approach.

Reflexivity and Multilingualism in a Changing World (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ratz, S. (2021, July). Reflexivity and Multilingualism in a Changing World. Paper presented at Negotiating a Changed World, London Metropolitan University

Aim of the research: To analyse reflexivity and decision-making amongst undergraduate language students Research methods used: This research is based on narrative analysis – I have constructed ten narratives of my participants’ trajectories using d... Read More about Reflexivity and Multilingualism in a Changing World.