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Entrepreneurs as "Young Traders". (2005)
Book Chapter
Laing, S., & Nimmo, L. (2005). Entrepreneurs as "Young Traders". In M. Dowling, J. Schmude, & D. Z. Knyphausen-Aufsess (Eds.), Advances in Interdisciplinary European Entrepreneurship Research (1-26). Lit Verlag

The development of tourism businesses in rural communities: The case of the Maroons of Jamaica. (2005)
Book Chapter
Chambers, D. (2005). The development of tourism businesses in rural communities: The case of the Maroons of Jamaica. In D. Hall, I. Kirkpatrick, & M. Mitchell (Eds.), Rural Tourism and Sustainable Business (180-200). Channel View Publications

This chapter presents the results of research conducted in three Maroon villages in Jamaica during the summer of 2003, which investigated the views and reactions of the Maroons towards (cultural) tourism development opportunities in their communities... Read More about The development of tourism businesses in rural communities: The case of the Maroons of Jamaica..

Professionalism and long working hours in NHS nursing. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wise, S. (2005, December). Professionalism and long working hours in NHS nursing. Paper presented at 23rd Annual International Labour Process Conference

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The role of regional trading blocks in the development and management of tourism: an analysis of the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. (2005)
Journal Article
Anastasiadou, C., & De Sausmarez, N. (2005). The role of regional trading blocks in the development and management of tourism: an analysis of the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. International Journal of Tourism Research, 8, 317-332. https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.579

The establishment of regional trading blocs is considered an important aspect of the process of economic and political globalisation. Focusing on the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, this paper considers whether the invo... Read More about The role of regional trading blocks in the development and management of tourism: an analysis of the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations..

The European influence on social policy in Scotland: changing terminology or changing practice? (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Juleff, L., Kelly, L., Adams, J., & McQuaid, R. (2005, August). The European influence on social policy in Scotland: changing terminology or changing practice?. Paper presented at 45th Congress of the European Regional Science Association

Until the late 1980’s social policy in Scotland was clearly targeted towards poverty as the primary source of economic disadvantage. Within this framework, geographical areas were identified which exhibited low income and high unemployment levels, a... Read More about The European influence on social policy in Scotland: changing terminology or changing practice?.

How ‘modern’ is the Modern Apprenticeship? (2005)
Journal Article
Mckay, A., Thomson, E., & Campbell, J. (2005). How ‘modern’ is the Modern Apprenticeship?. Local Economy, 20(3), 294-304. https://doi.org/10.1080/02690940500190945

Despite the fact that some sectors of industry are facing major skills shortages, the Scottish labour market continues to be characterised by occupational segregation and a large disparity between the wages of women and men. The concentration of indi... Read More about How ‘modern’ is the Modern Apprenticeship?.

The experience of older workers. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Raeside, R., Gayen, K., & McQuaid, R. W. (2005, July). The experience of older workers. Presented at XXV IUSSP International Population Conference

Accessing employment (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W. (2005, July). Accessing employment. Presented at Coalfields Communities Campaign Conference

'McJobs', 'good jobs' and skills: job-seekers' attitudes to low-skilled service work (2005)
Journal Article
Lindsay, C. (2005). 'McJobs', 'good jobs' and skills: job-seekers' attitudes to low-skilled service work. Human Resource Management Journal, 15(2), 50-65. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-8583.2005.tb00146.x

This article focuses on unemployed job-seekers' attitudes towards entry-level jobs in three areas of the service sector – retail, hospitality and call-centre work. The article examines whether job-seekers are reluctant to pursue these opportunities,... Read More about 'McJobs', 'good jobs' and skills: job-seekers' attitudes to low-skilled service work.