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Conditions of Commensality: exploring the social conditions of online mediated commensality. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Urie, G., & Lynch, P. (2015, May). Conditions of Commensality: exploring the social conditions of online mediated commensality. Paper presented at Council for Hospitality Management Education Annual Research Conference, Manchester

Urie, G., & Lynch, P. (2015, May). Conditions of Commensality: exploring the social conditions of online mediated commensality. Paper presented at Council for Hospitality Management Education Annual Research Conference, Manchester Metropolitan Univer... Read More about Conditions of Commensality: exploring the social conditions of online mediated commensality..

Why frontline employees engage as idea collectors: An assessment of underlying motives and critical success factors (2015)
Journal Article
Woisetschläger, D. M., Hanning, D., & Backhaus, C. (2016). Why frontline employees engage as idea collectors: An assessment of underlying motives and critical success factors. Industrial Marketing Management, 52(1), 109-116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indmarman.2015.05.015

The importance of frontline employees for the success of organizations is recognized by researchers and practitioners alike. However, their importance for the innovativeness of companies resulting from their boundary spanning role is often underestim... Read More about Why frontline employees engage as idea collectors: An assessment of underlying motives and critical success factors.

Easing the transition into Higher Education. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gordon, P. (2015, May). Easing the transition into Higher Education. Presented at Council for Hospitality Management Education Conference, Manchester

Easing the transition into Higher Education.

Does size matter? An exploration of the role of body size on brand image perceptions (2015)
Journal Article
Watson, A., Lecki, N. K., & Lebcir, M. (2015). Does size matter? An exploration of the role of body size on brand image perceptions. Journal of Product and Brand Management, 24(3), 252-262. https://doi.org/10.1108/jpbm-05-2014-0616

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the role of body size on female consumers’ fashion brand image perceptions. Design/methodology/approach An experimental design was used whereby the model’s body size in a fictitious advert was digitally man... Read More about Does size matter? An exploration of the role of body size on brand image perceptions.

The impacts of carbon (CO2) emissions and environmental research and development (R&D) investment on firm performance (2015)
Journal Article
Lee, K., Min, B., & Yook, K. (2015). The impacts of carbon (CO2) emissions and environmental research and development (R&D) investment on firm performance. International Journal of Production Economics, 167, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2015.05.018

While the rate of climate change appears to have risen substantially in recent years, relatively little is known regarding ‘how’ firms alter the relationship between corporate environmental performance (CEP) and corporate financial performance (CFP).... Read More about The impacts of carbon (CO2) emissions and environmental research and development (R&D) investment on firm performance.

Challenges and practices in Halal meat preparation: a case study investigation of a UK slaughterhouse (2015)
Journal Article
Thomas, A. M., White, G. R., Plant, E., & Zhou, P. (2017). Challenges and practices in Halal meat preparation: a case study investigation of a UK slaughterhouse. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence, 28(1-2), 12-31. https://doi.org/10.1080/14783363.2015.1044892

Consumer concerns over the provenance of food that has been prepared in accordance with religious requirements has risen in importance. Instances of improper identification and sale of Halal meat-based products in particular have given rise to questi... Read More about Challenges and practices in Halal meat preparation: a case study investigation of a UK slaughterhouse.

Exploring cultural aspects of student mobility – what do we know about students’ perceptions of their own and host culture of learning. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Foster, M. (2015, May). Exploring cultural aspects of student mobility – what do we know about students’ perceptions of their own and host culture of learning. Paper presented at SEDA Spring Teaching Learning and Assessment Conference 2015: Internationalising the Curriculum: What does this mean? How can we achieve it?

In an increasingly globalised education, with universities aiming to develop student mobility through exchange and study abroad programmes (Sweeney 2012), this study used the experiences of UK students in China and Chinese students in the UK to explo... Read More about Exploring cultural aspects of student mobility – what do we know about students’ perceptions of their own and host culture of learning..

Rewriting(s) in Postmigrant Theatre (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wilkinson, J. (2015, May). Rewriting(s) in Postmigrant Theatre. Presented at Postmigrant Theatre from/in Germany, University of Edinburgh, UK

The changing experience of work of consultants in NHS Scotland. (2015)
Report
Martin, G., Siebert, S., Howieson, B., & Bushfield, S. (2015). The changing experience of work of consultants in NHS Scotland. British Medical Association

This study was commissioned by the Scottish Consultants’ Committee of the British Medical Association and carried out by independent researchers at the Universities of Dundee and Glasgow during the period May 2014-March 2015. We sought understand cha... Read More about The changing experience of work of consultants in NHS Scotland..

Ethical considerations in Language Policy Research (2015)
Book Chapter
Canagarajah, S., & Stanley, P. (2015). Ethical considerations in Language Policy Research. In F. M. Hult, & D. C. Johnson (Eds.), Research Methods in Language Policy and Planning: A Practical Guide (33-44). Wiley

Ethics is becoming important in research as well as in policy as one can witness a critical turn in language planning and policy (LPP) and other domains of scholarly inquiry. While the positivistic tradition adopted the stance of objectivity, neutral... Read More about Ethical considerations in Language Policy Research.

Grand Challenges and O.R. (2015)
Newspaper / Magazine
Weaver, M., & Parkin, J. (2015). Grand Challenges and O.R. Inside O.R

No abstract available.

The Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credit (the UCP): Are they merely a set of Contractual Terms? (2015)
Journal Article
Chhina, R. K. (2015). The Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credit (the UCP): Are they merely a set of Contractual Terms?. Banking and Finance Law Review, 30(2), 245-265

The paper examines the true legal nature of the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credit (the UCP) by applying the test: whether the UCP Rules will be applied or at least referred to by courts even when not expressly referred to by the par... Read More about The Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credit (the UCP): Are they merely a set of Contractual Terms?.

Participant perceptions of value: A qualitative framework for evaluating project management training (2015)
Thesis
Robertson, F. A. Participant perceptions of value: A qualitative framework for evaluating project management training. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9167

The purpose of this research project is to investigate individual perceptions and experiences of project management training in order to develop a qualitatively-informed framework for evaluation that enhances the understanding of participant values.... Read More about Participant perceptions of value: A qualitative framework for evaluating project management training.

Radical and Incremental Innovation Effectiveness in Relation to Market Orientation in the Retail Industry: Triggers, Drivers, and Supporters (2015)
Book Chapter
Lewrick, M., Omar, M., Williams Jr., R., Tjandra, N. C., & Lee, Z. (2015). Radical and Incremental Innovation Effectiveness in Relation to Market Orientation in the Retail Industry: Triggers, Drivers, and Supporters. In E. Pantano (Ed.), Successful Technological Integration for Competitive Advantage in Retail Settings (239-268). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8297-9.ch011

The retail industry market environment is very competitive; thus, in order to maintain their competitive advantage retailers are required to continuously come up with innovative offerings and systems. This chapter aims to provide useful insights for... Read More about Radical and Incremental Innovation Effectiveness in Relation to Market Orientation in the Retail Industry: Triggers, Drivers, and Supporters.

Social Capital Effects on the Career and Development Outcomes of HR Professionals (2015)
Journal Article
Gubbins, C., & Garavan, T. (2015). Social Capital Effects on the Career and Development Outcomes of HR Professionals. Human Resource Management, 55(2), 241-260. https://doi.org/10.1002/hrm.21727

HR professionals’ roles require them to be responsive to both employee needs and top management strategies. However, the need to respond to the often competing employee and strategic agendas makes relationship-building efforts challenging. This study... Read More about Social Capital Effects on the Career and Development Outcomes of HR Professionals.