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Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and the Value of Feminist Approaches to Understanding Them (2015)
Journal Article
Galloway, L., Kapasi, I., & Sang, K. (2015). Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and the Value of Feminist Approaches to Understanding Them. Journal of Small Business Management, 53(3), 683-692. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsbm.12178

Entrepreneurship research principally focuses on business growth. This focus valorizes the masculine and marginalizes other interpretations. Consequently, entrepreneurship is restricted to
a phenomenon that is rare in the diverse business world. Th... Read More about Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and the Value of Feminist Approaches to Understanding Them.

The Kate Effect: Fashion, Femininity and Identity. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Logan, A. (2015, April). The Kate Effect: Fashion, Femininity and Identity. Paper presented at Interpretive Consumer Research 2015, University of Edinburgh

Digimakit: 3D printed, co-created, experiential souvenirs (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Anastasiadou, C., & Vettese, S. (2015, April). Digimakit: 3D printed, co-created, experiential souvenirs. Presented at ETAG Technology Conference 2015: Shine the Light Technology, Edinburgh

High performance work practices: exploring manager and employee perceptions in Scotland (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Grant, K., & Maxwell, G. A. (2015). High performance work practices: exploring manager and employee perceptions in Scotland. In Conference Proceedings

The aim of this paper is to compare line manager and employee perceptions on high performance work practices (HPWPs) linked to employee skills utilisation in their workplace. The empirical study comprises questionnaires sent to line managers and empl... Read More about High performance work practices: exploring manager and employee perceptions in Scotland.

In the shadow of the Commonwealth: legal education and democratisation in Bhutan. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Whitecross, R. W. (2015, April). In the shadow of the Commonwealth: legal education and democratisation in Bhutan. Paper presented at Commonwealth Law Legal Education 2015 Conference, Glasgow, Scotland

Bhutan, located to the north east of India is not part of the Commonwealth. However, during the early 20th century the British colonial administration developed close ties with Bhutan. During the first part of the twentieth century the newly establis... Read More about In the shadow of the Commonwealth: legal education and democratisation in Bhutan..

Heterogeneity and perception congruence of project outcomes (2015)
Journal Article
Ojiako, U., Chipulu, M., Marshall, A., Ashleigh, M., Maguire, S., Williams, T., & Obokoh, L. (2015). Heterogeneity and perception congruence of project outcomes. Production Planning and Control, 26(11), 858-873. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2014.994684

This study examines the impact of project manager and practitioner heterogeneity on congruent perceptions of the outcome of service operations projects. More specifically, the study focuses on congruence in the formation and subsequently revision of... Read More about Heterogeneity and perception congruence of project outcomes.

Port infrastructure pricing policy and practice: a case study of Australia and New Zealand seaports (2015)
Journal Article
Bandara, Y. M., & Nguyen, H. (2015). Port infrastructure pricing policy and practice: a case study of Australia and New Zealand seaports. Australian Journal of Maritime & Ocean Affairs, 7(2), 110-131. https://doi.org/10.1080/18366503.2015.1031861

This paper examines the infrastructure charges of seaports and port pricing policies in Australia and New Zealand. Its analysis covers 40 seaports and takes into account their administrative roles as well as geographical factors. An analysis of the e... Read More about Port infrastructure pricing policy and practice: a case study of Australia and New Zealand seaports.

A Unique Investigation of Knowledge Transfer Practices within the Muslim Business Community in Edinburgh (2015)
Journal Article
Fascia, M. (2015). A Unique Investigation of Knowledge Transfer Practices within the Muslim Business Community in Edinburgh. Management Studies and Economic Systems, 1(4), 229-246

The aim of this research was to understand the dynamisms relating to knowledge transfer processes and practices, which exist within a business community in Edinburgh Scotland. The methodology used within this study was a unique design methodology to... Read More about A Unique Investigation of Knowledge Transfer Practices within the Muslim Business Community in Edinburgh.

Determinants of entrepreneurial business relationship success. (2015)
Journal Article
Rahatullah, M. K., & Raeside, R. (2015). Determinants of entrepreneurial business relationship success. International journal of business and society, 16(1), 1-18

The business development literature illustrates the importance of relationships on achieving targets and ensuring the sustainability of enterprises. In this paper the sphere of franchising which is essentially an entrepreneurial business is used to l... Read More about Determinants of entrepreneurial business relationship success..

Psychometric validation of the Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX) (2015)
Journal Article
Shaw, S., Oei, T. P. S., & Sawang, S. (2015). Psychometric validation of the Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX). Psychological Assessment, 27(1), 138-147. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0038195

This study reported on the validation of the psychometric properties, the factorability, validity, and sensitivity of the Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX) in 3 clinical and nonclinical samples. A mixed sample of 997 participants—community (n = 663),... Read More about Psychometric validation of the Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX).

The Community’s Perspective (2015)
Book Chapter
Derom, I., Vanwynsenberghe, R., & Minnaert, L. (2015). The Community’s Perspective. In M. M. Parent, & J. Chappelet (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of Sports Event Management (229-247). Routledge

Improving Logistics Management Using Foldable/Collapsible Containers: A Case Study (2015)
Journal Article
Bandara, Y. M., Garaniya, V., Chin, C., & Leong, Z. H. (2015). Improving Logistics Management Using Foldable/Collapsible Containers: A Case Study. Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics, 31(1), 161-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajsl.2015.03.007

Foldable containers have the potential to enhance the cost efficiency of the logistics industry and improve the problem of space allocation at seaports. Using primary and secondary data sources the pros and cons of using foldable containers as compar... Read More about Improving Logistics Management Using Foldable/Collapsible Containers: A Case Study.

An investigative analysis of the factors influencing degree of involvement in a foreign market. (2015)
Journal Article
Omar, M., & Osei, C. (2015). An investigative analysis of the factors influencing degree of involvement in a foreign market. Transnational Marketing Journal, 3, 45-60

This paper focuses on factors that influence the degree of involvement in foreign markets. Using survey method, the research data was obtained from 112 usable responses from a sample of 500 UK companies which operate in at least two other countries.... Read More about An investigative analysis of the factors influencing degree of involvement in a foreign market..

Heritage interpretation challenges and management issues at film-induced tourism heritage attractions: Case studies of Rosslyn Chapel and Alnwick Castle (2015)
Thesis
Bakiewicz, J. Heritage interpretation challenges and management issues at film-induced tourism heritage attractions: Case studies of Rosslyn Chapel and Alnwick Castle. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9161

Although previous research has widely acknowledged the phenomenon of film-induced tourism, there is a paucity of research in relation to management of film-induced tourism at built heritage sites. This research, underpinned by a constructivist paradi... Read More about Heritage interpretation challenges and management issues at film-induced tourism heritage attractions: Case studies of Rosslyn Chapel and Alnwick Castle.

Towards a Sustainable DBA Model at Edinburgh Napier University. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Whitecross, R. W., & Ramdhony, A. (2015, March). Towards a Sustainable DBA Model at Edinburgh Napier University. Poster presented at 2nd International Conference on Developments in Doctoral Education and Training

Fundamental rights and judicial cooperation in the decisions of the Court of Justice on the Brussels I Regulation 2009-2014: the story so far (2015)
Book Chapter
Gillies, L. (2015). Fundamental rights and judicial cooperation in the decisions of the Court of Justice on the Brussels I Regulation 2009-2014: the story so far. In S. Morano-Foadi, & L. Vickers (Eds.), Fundamental Rights in the EU: A Matter for Two Courts (211-229). Hart

“…as from the date of entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, 1 December 2009, the fundamental principles of EU law and the EU system of judicial protection such as primacy, direct application, direct effect and interpretation in conformity, have b... Read More about Fundamental rights and judicial cooperation in the decisions of the Court of Justice on the Brussels I Regulation 2009-2014: the story so far.