Issues and trends in computerisation within UK primary health care (2003)
Journal Article
Pemberton, J., Buehring, A., Stonehouse, G., Simpson, L., & Purves, I. (2003). Issues and trends in computerisation within UK primary health care. Logistics Information Management, 16(3/4), 181-190. https://doi.org/10.1108/09576050310483522

This paper charts the technological developments that have taken place within primary health care during the last 20 years, drawing upon previous research and presenting new survey findings on the current state of computerisation. The survey reveals... Read More about Issues and trends in computerisation within UK primary health care.

Effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions and corporate financial performance in construction (2003)
Thesis
Delaney, F. T. Effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions and corporate financial performance in construction. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2750

In practice, construction firms are in business to achieve profitability. Construction companies operate in a highly competitive business environment characterised by low
profit margins and high failure rates. At times firms will seek to grow in an... Read More about Effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions and corporate financial performance in construction.

Private-Public partnerships to give access to jobs in the retail sector. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W., Lindsay, C., & Greig, M. (2003, May). Private-Public partnerships to give access to jobs in the retail sector. Presented at The IX International Conference on Public-Private Partnerships

Creating intellectual capital: a Habermasian community of practice (CoP) introduction (2003)
Journal Article
O’Donnell, D., Porter, G., McGuire, D., Garavan, T. N., Heffernan, M., & Cleary, P. (2003). Creating intellectual capital: a Habermasian community of practice (CoP) introduction. Journal of European industrial training, 27(2/3/4), 80-87. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090590310468903

John Seely Brown notes that context must be added to data and information to produce meaning. To move forward, Brown suggests, we must not merely look ahead but we must also learn to “look around” because learning occurs when members of a community... Read More about Creating intellectual capital: a Habermasian community of practice (CoP) introduction.

Tackling social exclusion at third level: A profile of participants on access programmes (2003)
Journal Article
McGuire, D., Collins, M. L., & Garavan, T. N. (2003). Tackling social exclusion at third level: A profile of participants on access programmes. Irish Educational Studies, 22(1), 41-68. https://doi.org/10.1080/0332331030220107

Abstract There is considerable evidence of substantial class inequalities in the education system in Ireland. Studies point to the overemphasis on academic achievement leading to an under‐representation of certain class groups at third level institu... Read More about Tackling social exclusion at third level: A profile of participants on access programmes.

HRD: working at the boundaries and interfaces of organisations (2003)
Journal Article
McCarthy, A., Garavan, T., & O’Toole, T. (2003). HRD: working at the boundaries and interfaces of organisations. Journal of European industrial training, 27(2/3/4), 58-72. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090590310468886

This paper argues that human resource development (HRD) can make an important contribution in facilitating the effective management of boundaries and interfaces in organisations. Organisations are increasingly required to network and collaborate bot... Read More about HRD: working at the boundaries and interfaces of organisations.

Work-life policy: does it do exactly what it says on the tin? (2003)
Journal Article
Wise, S., & Bond, S. (2003). Work-life policy: does it do exactly what it says on the tin?. Women In Management Review, 18(1/2), 20-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/09649420310462307

Policies which help employees balance their work and non-work priorities have become increasingly popular among UK employers in recent years. Along with a legislative imperative for family leave-related policies, employers are being encouraged to int... Read More about Work-life policy: does it do exactly what it says on the tin?.

Solving Real-World Routing Problems using Evolutionary Algorithms and Multi-Agent-Systems. (2003)
Thesis
Urquhart, N. B. Solving Real-World Routing Problems using Evolutionary Algorithms and Multi-Agent-Systems. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2748

This thesis investigates the solving of routing problems using Evolutionary Algorithms (EAs). Routing problems are known to be hard and may possess complex search spaces. Evolutionary algorithms are potentially powerful tools for finding solutions wi... Read More about Solving Real-World Routing Problems using Evolutionary Algorithms and Multi-Agent-Systems..

Family leave policies and devolution to the line (2003)
Journal Article
Bond, S., & Wise, S. (2003). Family leave policies and devolution to the line. Personnel Review, 32(1), 58-72. https://doi.org/10.1108/00483480310454727

Using evidence drawn from case studies in four companies in the Scottish financial sector, this paper examines how both statutory and company family leave policies are operated by line managers. This paper considers the extent of line managers’ knowl... Read More about Family leave policies and devolution to the line.

Public bodies’ perceptions on risk transfer in the UK’s private finance initiative. (2003)
Journal Article
Gao, S. S., & Handley-Schachler, M. (2003). Public bodies’ perceptions on risk transfer in the UK’s private finance initiative. Journal of finance & management in public services, 3, 25-39

This paper presents a preliminary study of public bodies’ perceptions relating to risk transfer in the
UK private finance initiative (PFI). The study is based on semi-structured interviews conducted
during the period from April to October 2002 at t... Read More about Public bodies’ perceptions on risk transfer in the UK’s private finance initiative..

Acquisition, efficiency and scale economies: An analysis of the British bus industry (2002)
Journal Article
Cowie, J. (2002). Acquisition, efficiency and scale economies: An analysis of the British bus industry. Transport Reviews, 22(2), 147-157. https://doi.org/10.1080/014416400110076267

The British Bus industry has undergone considerable transformation since privatization. Five major operators have emerged to dominate the market, a position almost exclusively attained through acquisition. This paper reviews the economies of scale ar... Read More about Acquisition, efficiency and scale economies: An analysis of the British bus industry.

Exploring knowledge sharing in distributed organisations: report on research in progress (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hall, H. (2002, September). Exploring knowledge sharing in distributed organisations: report on research in progress. Presented at KMSS 2002

Published academic research and reported practice in the professional press indicate that social capital is a driver of knowledge management. This paper reports on progress to date on part of a project that examines the role of social capital in know... Read More about Exploring knowledge sharing in distributed organisations: report on research in progress.

Personal data space in organisations: managing personal knowledge and identity. (2002)
Book Chapter
Wigan, M. (2002). Personal data space in organisations: managing personal knowledge and identity. In L. Holmes, D. M. Hosking, & M. Grieco (Eds.), Organising in the Information Age: Distributed Technology, Distributed Leadership, Distributed Identity, Distributed Discourse (45-56). Ashgate Publishing

Identity and information ownership are increasingly confused. One of the key aspects of this area of dispute is the personal data space within which people perceive that they operate. This concept allows many of the attitudes and behaviours in organi... Read More about Personal data space in organisations: managing personal knowledge and identity..

Strategic planning in SME's - some empirical findings. (2002)
Journal Article
Stonehouse, G., & Pemberton, J. (2002). Strategic planning in SME's - some empirical findings. Management Decision, 40(9), 853-861. https://doi.org/10.1108/00251740210441072

Strategic frameworks and tools of analysis have been the subject of much academic debate over the last 20 years. This paper reviews the main approaches to strategic management and, by presenting the results of a survey of 159 small and medium sized e... Read More about Strategic planning in SME's - some empirical findings..

Barriers to participation in learning for mid-career managers in the Scottish life assurance industry. (2002)
Thesis
McCracken, M. G. Barriers to participation in learning for mid-career managers in the Scottish life assurance industry. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2547

The Life Assurance industry has been through a period of rapid change as a consequence of increased competition, which is resulting in the need for structural re-organisation.
The mid-career manager is arguably the most affected by these changes as... Read More about Barriers to participation in learning for mid-career managers in the Scottish life assurance industry..

Enacting organisational change programmes: a centre stage role for HRM. (2002)
Journal Article
Farquharson, L., & Baum, T. (2002). Enacting organisational change programmes: a centre stage role for HRM. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 14(5), 243-250. https://doi.org/10.1108/09596110210433772

This article discusses the key role which HRM can play in strategic change programmes. A theoretical outline is offered which emphasises the strong links between HRM and organisational change literature, with a particular interest in the "soft" and "... Read More about Enacting organisational change programmes: a centre stage role for HRM..

No attraction in strategic thinking. (2002)
Journal Article
Watson, S., & McCracken, M. (2002). No attraction in strategic thinking. International Journal of Tourism Research, 4(5), 367-378. https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.386

This paper presents the findings from an exploratory study into managerial skill requirements in the Scottish visitor attraction sector. It provides an insight into the range, diversity and perceived importance of current and future skills. The main... Read More about No attraction in strategic thinking..

New knowledge and micro-level online organization: 'communities of practice' as a development framework (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Davenport, E., & Hall, H. (2001, January). New knowledge and micro-level online organization: 'communities of practice' as a development framework. Presented at Proceedings of the 34th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences

The role of communities of practice in knowledge creation is recognized in a number of contexts. The authors take a socio-technical perspective and identify four characteristics of such communities: situated learning, situated action, distributed cog... Read More about New knowledge and micro-level online organization: 'communities of practice' as a development framework.

Strategic construction mechatronics valuation: A real option-pricing approach. (2002)
Journal Article
Taylor, M. D., & Wamuziri, S. (2002). Strategic construction mechatronics valuation: A real option-pricing approach. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 7, 75-90

This paper presents the application of real option-pricing theory to the appraisal of advanced construction technology (ACT) investment opportunities. Discounted cash flow appraisal techniques alone do not take into account managerial investment flex... Read More about Strategic construction mechatronics valuation: A real option-pricing approach..

Gender and Employment Flexibility within Hotel Front Offices (2002)
Journal Article
Bird, E., Lynch, P., & Ingram, A. (2002). Gender and Employment Flexibility within Hotel Front Offices. Service Industries Journal, 22(3), 99-116. https://doi.org/10.1080/714005084

This article describes a study of the contemporary nature and extent of gendered employment flexibility within hotel front offices in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Previous studies in the service sector have tended to focus upon the career paths o... Read More about Gender and Employment Flexibility within Hotel Front Offices.