All Outputs (138)

An Olympic legacy for all? The non-infrastructural outcomes of the Olympic Games for socially excluded groups (Atlanta 1996–Beijing 2008) (2011)
Journal Article
Minnaert, L. (2012). An Olympic legacy for all? The non-infrastructural outcomes of the Olympic Games for socially excluded groups (Atlanta 1996–Beijing 2008). Tourism Management, 33(2), 361-370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2011.04.005

The use of mega sporting events to achieve social goals for socially excluded groups is heavily contested. Comparative evidence regarding the effects of the Olympic Games for these groups is scarce, and there is an even greater dearth of studies focu... Read More about An Olympic legacy for all? The non-infrastructural outcomes of the Olympic Games for socially excluded groups (Atlanta 1996–Beijing 2008).

Sourcing or selling: the Value Flame at the Base of the Pyramid (2011)
Journal Article
Williams Jr, R. L., Omar, M., & Ensor, J. (2011). Sourcing or selling: the Value Flame at the Base of the Pyramid. Marketing Intelligence and Planning, 29(3), 233-246. https://doi.org/10.1108/02634501111129220

Purpose – Much has been written concerning the value and validity of the bottom of the pyramid (BOP) model, as a strategy for multi-national corporation (MNC) growth. The model presented in this paper adds to the discussion of strategic possibilities... Read More about Sourcing or selling: the Value Flame at the Base of the Pyramid.

The brand‐wagon: emerging art markets and the Venice Biennale (2011)
Journal Article
Rodner, V. L., Omar, M., & Thomson, E. (2011). The brand‐wagon: emerging art markets and the Venice Biennale. Marketing Intelligence and Planning, 29(3), 319-336. https://doi.org/10.1108/02634501111129275

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether and how participating in a branded Biennale (Venice) may legitimate and promote selected artists from the emerging markets of Venezuela and Thailand alongside art market leaders.

Desig... Read More about The brand‐wagon: emerging art markets and the Venice Biennale.

A Framework for Understanding Workplace Sustainability (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bratton, A. (2011, May). A Framework for Understanding Workplace Sustainability. Paper presented at Scottish Doctoral Colloquium in Business & Management, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK

Superheroes in Shanghai: constructing transnational Western men's identities (2011)
Journal Article
Stanley, P. (2012). Superheroes in Shanghai: constructing transnational Western men's identities. Gender, Place and Culture, 19(2), 213-231. https://doi.org/10.1080/0966369x.2011.573141

This article examines the ‘superhero’ phenomenon, in which Western masculinity is constructed differently in East Asia than in Western countries. This produces an imagined, Occidentalist ‘authenticity’ that frames expectations about the performances... Read More about Superheroes in Shanghai: constructing transnational Western men's identities.

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.

An analysis of interrelationships between project management and student experience constructs (2011)
Journal Article
Chipulu, M., Ojiako, G., Ashleigh, M., & Maguire, S. (2011). An analysis of interrelationships between project management and student experience constructs. Project Management Journal, 42(3), 91-101. https://doi.org/10.1002/pmj.20225

This article seeks to explore, through the utilization of correlational analysis, how the parameters that impact the student experience may be interrelated. We found that the experiences of students studying project management appear to be heavily in... Read More about An analysis of interrelationships between project management and student experience constructs.

Integrating Suppliers into Green Product Innovation Development: an Empirical Case Study in the Semiconductor Industry (2011)
Journal Article
Lee, K., & Kim, J. (2011). Integrating Suppliers into Green Product Innovation Development: an Empirical Case Study in the Semiconductor Industry. Business Strategy and the Environment, 20(8), 527-538. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.714

Green innovation has been recognized as one of the key factors to achieve environmental and economic success in markets. Understanding green product innovation development as a result of suppliers' involvement has become a strategic priority for acad... Read More about Integrating Suppliers into Green Product Innovation Development: an Empirical Case Study in the Semiconductor Industry.

Predicting Malaysian managers' objective and subjective career success (2011)
Journal Article
Mohd Rasdi, R., Ismail, M., & Garavan, T. N. (2011). Predicting Malaysian managers' objective and subjective career success. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 22(17), 3528-3549. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2011.560878

Compared with the extensive research on managerial career in the west, little has emerged from Asia. This study reports an investigation of the determinants of objective and subjective career success of managers working in the Malaysian public sector... Read More about Predicting Malaysian managers' objective and subjective career success.

Festival Images: brand image and stakeholders' brand relationship types at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (2011)
Thesis
Todd, L. A. Festival Images: brand image and stakeholders' brand relationship types at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4344

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe (The Fringe) is the largest arts festival in the world and it has inspired the creation of similar festivals world-wide. Since its conception in 1947, the Fringe has demonstrated significant growth in visitor numbers; ti... Read More about Festival Images: brand image and stakeholders' brand relationship types at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Working with Public Sector Practitioners: Adding Value and Co-Producing Knowledge (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McMillan, J., & Fenwick, J. (2011, April). Working with Public Sector Practitioners: Adding Value and Co-Producing Knowledge. Paper presented at 15th Annual Conference of the International Research Society for Public Management, Dublin, Ireland

A discourse approach to theorising HRD: opening a discursive space (2011)
Journal Article
Lawless, A., Sambrook, S., Garavan, T., & Valentin, C. (2011). A discourse approach to theorising HRD: opening a discursive space. Journal of European industrial training, 35(3), 264-275. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090591111120412

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss how a discourse approach to theorising human resource development (HRD) can open a “discursive space” to challenge dominant discourses within the field; enabling a more critical discourse to emerge.D... Read More about A discourse approach to theorising HRD: opening a discursive space.

Integrating carbon footprint into supply chain management: the case of Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) in the automobile industry (2011)
Journal Article
Lee, K.-H. (2011). Integrating carbon footprint into supply chain management: the case of Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) in the automobile industry. Journal of Cleaner Production, 19(11), 1216-1223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2011.03.010

The purpose of this paper is to improve our understanding of carbon footprint within the context of automobile supply chain management. The case study approach is employed as a research method. Primary data were collected through site visits and exte... Read More about Integrating carbon footprint into supply chain management: the case of Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) in the automobile industry.

Internet marketing and customer satisfaction in emerging markets: the case of Chinese online shoppers (2011)
Journal Article
Omar, M., Bathgate, I., & Nwankwo, S. (2011). Internet marketing and customer satisfaction in emerging markets: the case of Chinese online shoppers. Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal incorporating Journal of Global Competitiveness, 21(2), 224-237. https://doi.org/10.1108/10595421111117489

The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors that influence customer satisfaction among Chinese online shoppers. It applies the normative categories identified in the literature and tests them for effect in the emerging Chinese online consumer... Read More about Internet marketing and customer satisfaction in emerging markets: the case of Chinese online shoppers.

‘Greed is (not) good’ the causes and consequences of the financial crisis (2011)
Journal Article
Ellis, V. (2011). ‘Greed is (not) good’ the causes and consequences of the financial crisis. Work, Employment and Society, 25(1), 163-169. https://doi.org/10.1177/0950017010389245

No abstract available.

On the Labour Market Progress of Polish Accession Workers in South-East England: Labour market progress of Polish accession workers (2011)
Journal Article
Bachan, R., & Sheehan, M. (2011). On the Labour Market Progress of Polish Accession Workers in South-East England: Labour market progress of Polish accession workers. International Migration, 49(2), 104-134. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2435.2010.00637.x

The enlargement of the European Union (EU) in May 2004 produced a very significant wave of immigration to the United Kingdom that is likely to continue to impact its labour market in forthcoming years. Polish migrants were by far the largest cohort o... Read More about On the Labour Market Progress of Polish Accession Workers in South-East England: Labour market progress of Polish accession workers.

Culture, Trust and Security – an empirical study of consumer attitudes towards E-Commerce in Chinese societies (2011)
Thesis
Wu, D. M.-H. Culture, Trust and Security – an empirical study of consumer attitudes towards E-Commerce in Chinese societies. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4456

The influence of systemic transformation and EU accession on entrepreneurial behavior in Poland (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Osowska, R. (2011, March). The influence of systemic transformation and EU accession on entrepreneurial behavior in Poland. Paper presented at Transformation in Central and Eastern Europe: Before, after, in the process?, Cracow, Poland

Abstract not available.

Cross Cultural Training: A Necessity for Improving Inter-Cultural Service Encounters in International Hospitality Industry (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Arora, P. (2011, March). Cross Cultural Training: A Necessity for Improving Inter-Cultural Service Encounters in International Hospitality Industry. Paper presented at 3rd International Conference on Cross-Cultural Management: Practice and Research, University of Jammu, India

Motivating Blue-Collar Employees: A Case Study of the Chinese Workforce (2011)
Journal Article
Chang, A., Chan, F., Gudmundsson, A., & Sawang, S. (2011). Motivating Blue-Collar Employees: A Case Study of the Chinese Workforce. Journal of Asia-Pacific Business, 12(1), 69-85. https://doi.org/10.1080/10599231.2011.537504

The CitationKatz and Kahn (1978) motivational framework is an open system management theory that underscores the importance of self-regulation while stressing the significance of using continuous feedback to adapt in a rapidly changing environment. T... Read More about Motivating Blue-Collar Employees: A Case Study of the Chinese Workforce.