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Retailing to the “grey pound”: Understanding the food shopping habits and preferences of consumers over 50 in Scotland (2014)
Journal Article
Omar, M., Tjandra, N. C., & Ensor, J. (2014). Retailing to the “grey pound”: Understanding the food shopping habits and preferences of consumers over 50 in Scotland. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 21(5), 753-763. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jretconser.2014.06.001

The number of older people is growing globally and therefore there is an implication for providing products and services to facilitate access to nutritious food, considered fundamental for maintaining health and independence. Historically, older cons... Read More about Retailing to the “grey pound”: Understanding the food shopping habits and preferences of consumers over 50 in Scotland.

A mutual health service in Scotland: Do we understand fully the leadership implications? (2014)
Journal Article
Howieson, B., & Fenwick, C. (2014). A mutual health service in Scotland: Do we understand fully the leadership implications?. Leadership in Health Services, 27(3), 193-203. https://doi.org/10.1108/lhs-12-2012-0040

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the leadership implications of a mutual health service in National Health Service (NHS) Scotland.
Design/methodology/approach – Analysis of extant government policy and suggestions of leadership cons... Read More about A mutual health service in Scotland: Do we understand fully the leadership implications?.

“You can never really be emotionally spontaneous”: Understanding emotion display at work through cross-paradigm dialogue (2014)
Thesis
Amati, C. A. “You can never really be emotionally spontaneous”: Understanding emotion display at work through cross-paradigm dialogue. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/7246

Intro & Rationale The thesis develops an understanding of emotion display at work that is stimulated by a cross-paradigm dialogue. Emotion and emotion display at work are subjects that have received increasing interest from psychology, HR and managem... Read More about “You can never really be emotionally spontaneous”: Understanding emotion display at work through cross-paradigm dialogue.

How branding process activities impact brand equity within Higher Education Institutions - Editorial. (2014)
Journal Article
Williams, R. J., & Omar, M. (2014). How branding process activities impact brand equity within Higher Education Institutions - Editorial. Journal of Marketing for Higher Education, 24(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1080/08841241.2014.920567

Editorial.

No abstract available.

Special issue focussing on Branding in Higher Education: Create Brand Equity by Focusing on Brand Identity, Brand Soul, and Brand Image

Exploring reflection as a multi-dimensional construct: implications for HRD theory and practice (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Duncan, F., Watson, S., & Ramdhony, A. (2014, June). Exploring reflection as a multi-dimensional construct: implications for HRD theory and practice. Paper presented at AHRD European Conference 2014: 15th International Conference on Human Resource Development Research and Practice across Europe, Edinburgh

This conceptual paper seeks to explore the concepts of reflection and reflective practice to develop a critical understanding of the process and its multiple dimensions and the implications for HRD theory and practice. Although reflective practice ha... Read More about Exploring reflection as a multi-dimensional construct: implications for HRD theory and practice.

Releasing Hidden Profit through Taking a Strategic View of Non-strategic Costs (2014)
Thesis
Yeh, Y.-C. Releasing Hidden Profit through Taking a Strategic View of Non-strategic Costs. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/7256

With the emergence of the lean enterprise and increased global competition, companies should learn to be more proactive in the way they manage costs from a strategic perspective. The literature has shown that cost management has shifted away from a f... Read More about Releasing Hidden Profit through Taking a Strategic View of Non-strategic Costs.

An investigation of service quality in the healthcare sector: a study of an independent private physiotherapy practice (2014)
Thesis
Gow, A. H. An investigation of service quality in the healthcare sector: a study of an independent private physiotherapy practice. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6910

This study was concerned with an investigation into the service quality of an independent private physiotherapy practice using a mixed method approach. The Directors of the private physiotherapy practice (the practice) required an understanding of th... Read More about An investigation of service quality in the healthcare sector: a study of an independent private physiotherapy practice.

The Role of Swift Trust in Virtual Teams and Implications for Human Resource Development (2014)
Journal Article
Germain, M.-L., & McGuire, D. (2014). The Role of Swift Trust in Virtual Teams and Implications for Human Resource Development. Advances in developing human resources, 16(3), 356-370. https://doi.org/10.1177/1523422314532097

The Problem The combination of flatter organizational structures, globalization, cost-saving initiatives, and the increased emphasis on knowledge sharing has been a contributor to the use of virtual teams in U.S. organizations.
The Solution To perfo... Read More about The Role of Swift Trust in Virtual Teams and Implications for Human Resource Development.

Advancing HRD theory: New theoretical perspectives and promoting methodological pluralism (2014)
Journal Article
Garavan, T. N., & Carbery, R. (2014). Advancing HRD theory: New theoretical perspectives and promoting methodological pluralism. European Journal of Training and Development, 38(4), 262-264. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-03-2014-0028

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to set the context for the five papers in this issue that propose new perspectives and/or address the current state of specific sub-fields within Human Resource Development (HRD). Design/methodology/approach –... Read More about Advancing HRD theory: New theoretical perspectives and promoting methodological pluralism.

The Organizational Context and Performance Implications of Human Capital Investment Variability (2014)
Journal Article
Bhattacharya, M., Doty, D. H., & Garavan, T. (2014). The Organizational Context and Performance Implications of Human Capital Investment Variability. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 25(1), 87-113. https://doi.org/10.1002/hrdq.21182

In contrast to the traditional focus of HRD on human capital accumulations we examine the issue of variability in human capital investment. Drawing on Real Options Theory, we theorize that larger firms and firms that are faced with greater organizati... Read More about The Organizational Context and Performance Implications of Human Capital Investment Variability.

Performance management of suppliers in outsourcing project: case analysis from the financial services industry (2014)
Journal Article
MacKerron, G., Kumar, M., Benedikt, A., & Kumar, V. (2015). Performance management of suppliers in outsourcing project: case analysis from the financial services industry. Production Planning and Control, 26(2), 150-165. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2013.869702

This study investigates the characteristics of an effective performance management framework for outsourcing projects in a UK-based financial services organisation and how this may contribute to the success of the outsourcing arrangement. The analysi... Read More about Performance management of suppliers in outsourcing project: case analysis from the financial services industry.

Gastro-tourism as destination branding in emerging markets. (2014)
Journal Article
Williams, H. A., Williams, R. L., & Omar, M. (2014). Gastro-tourism as destination branding in emerging markets. International Journal of Leisure and Tourism Marketing, 4(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJLTM.2014.059257

Food related gastro-tourism refers to the pursuit of appealing, authentic, memorable culinary experiences of all kinds, while traveling internationally, regionally or even locally. For gastro-tourists, food is the focus and the motivation for the tr... Read More about Gastro-tourism as destination branding in emerging markets..

E-HR and international HRM: a critical perspective on the discursive framing of e-HR (2014)
Journal Article
Francis, H., Parkes, C., & Reddington, M. (2014). E-HR and international HRM: a critical perspective on the discursive framing of e-HR. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 25(10), 1327-1350. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2013.870309

In the current global economic climate, International HRM is facing unprecedented pressure to become more innovative, effective and efficient. New discourses are emerging around the application of information technology, with ‘e-HR’ (electronic-enabl... Read More about E-HR and international HRM: a critical perspective on the discursive framing of e-HR.

Innovation and human resource development (HRD) (2014)
Journal Article
Sheehan, M., Garavan, T. N., & Carbery, R. (2014). Innovation and human resource development (HRD). European Journal of Training and Development, 38(1/2), 2-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-11-2013-0128

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a prologue to the issue of human resource development (HRD) and innovation which has been under-researched despite the widespread recognition of the critical role of innovation for sustained national... Read More about Innovation and human resource development (HRD).

Coping with unresolvable uncertainty: A situational analysis of regenerative medicine venturing (2014)
Journal Article
Johnson, D., & Bock, A. J. (2014). Coping with unresolvable uncertainty: A situational analysis of regenerative medicine venturing. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2014(1), 11294-11294. https://doi.org/10.5465/ambpp.2014.11294abstract

Acquiring resources, such as knowledge, is a fundamental entrepreneurial task during venture development. However, high levels of uncertainty challenge resource identification and access, hence collaboration and knowledge exchange mechanisms are valu... Read More about Coping with unresolvable uncertainty: A situational analysis of regenerative medicine venturing.

The Future of Events and Festivals (2014)
Book
Yeoman, I., Robertson, M., McMahon-Beattie, U., Backer, E., & Smith, K. A. (Eds.). (2014). The Future of Events and Festivals. Routledge

The growth of events and festivals has been significant over the last decade and a wide range of skills are essential to ensure those events are successful. This requirement has been instrumental in stimulating the creation of more tertiary education... Read More about The Future of Events and Festivals.

Mining the Discourse: Strategizing During BHP Billiton's Attempted Acquisition of Rio Tinto. (2013)
Journal Article
Floris, M., Grant, D., & Cutcher, L. (2013). Mining the Discourse: Strategizing During BHP Billiton's Attempted Acquisition of Rio Tinto. Journal of Management Studies, https://doi.org/10.1111/joms.12035

Using a discourse-analytic approach, we examine the strategizing that occurred during an attempted acquisition in 2007/08 of Rio Tinto by BHP Billiton. In doing so, we contribute to discursive studies of mergers and acquisitions in two significant re... Read More about Mining the Discourse: Strategizing During BHP Billiton's Attempted Acquisition of Rio Tinto..