Reducing risk in foreign market entry strategies: standardization versus modification (2011)
Journal Article
Omar, M., & Porter, M. (2011). Reducing risk in foreign market entry strategies: standardization versus modification. Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal incorporating Journal of Global Competitiveness, 21, 382-396. https://doi.org/10.1108/10595421111152174

Purpose

– The purpose of this paper is to investigate empirically the influence of six key contextual determinants upon the degree of standardization for firms who enter a new market directly. In the context of international business market entry,... Read More about Reducing risk in foreign market entry strategies: standardization versus modification.

A Leagile Inspired Supply Chain Model to Improve the Performance of Steel Industries. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kumar, V., Mishra, N., Chan, F. T. S., Kumar, M., & MacKerron, G. (2011, June). A Leagile Inspired Supply Chain Model to Improve the Performance of Steel Industries. Paper presented at 21st International FAIM Conference

The fast emerging customer market, the increased product variety and fluctuating demand have urged manufacturers to efficiently manage their supply chain activities to outperform their rivals. Steel industries being the backbone of manufacturing orie... Read More about A Leagile Inspired Supply Chain Model to Improve the Performance of Steel Industries..

A Framework for Successful Implementation of E-Kanban: a case study based approach. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacKerron, G., Kumar, M., Kumar, V., & Chan, F. T. S. (2011, June). A Framework for Successful Implementation of E-Kanban: a case study based approach. Paper presented at 21st International FAIM Conference

This paper provides generic guidelines to ensure an electronic supplier Kanban can be successfully implemented across an organisation. This approach is based on case study work conducted within a European manufacturing SME. A Framework in the form of... Read More about A Framework for Successful Implementation of E-Kanban: a case study based approach..

A Simulation Conceptual Modelling Methodology for Supply Chain Management Applications (2011)
Thesis
Weaver, M. A Simulation Conceptual Modelling Methodology for Supply Chain Management Applications. (Thesis). Aston University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/840608

The brand‐wagon: emerging art markets and the Venice Biennale (2011)
Journal Article
Rodner, V. L., Omar, M., & Thomson, E. (2011). The brand‐wagon: emerging art markets and the Venice Biennale. Marketing Intelligence and Planning, 29, 319-336. https://doi.org/10.1108/02634501111129275

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether and how participating in a branded Biennale (Venice) may legitimate and promote selected artists from the emerging markets of Venezuela and Thailand alongside art market leaders.

Desig... Read More about The brand‐wagon: emerging art markets and the Venice Biennale.

Sourcing or selling: value flame at the base of the pyramid (2011)
Journal Article
Williams, J., Omar, M., & Ensor, J. (2011). Sourcing or selling: value flame at the base of the pyramid. Marketing Intelligence and Planning, 29, 232-246. https://doi.org/10.1108/02634501111129220

Purpose – Much has been written concerning the value and validity of the bottom of the pyramid (BOP) model, as a strategy for multi-national corporation (MNC) growth. The model presented in this paper adds to the discussion of strategic possibilities... Read More about Sourcing or selling: value flame at the base of the pyramid.

An Evaluation of Barnardo's Works Services (2011)
Report
McQuaid, R., Dutton, M., Egdell, V., & Canduela, J. (2011). An Evaluation of Barnardo's Works Services. Scotland: Barnardo's

The overall aim of the research was to evaluate the contribution of BW to young people, employers, society and in meeting national outcomes. Evidence was gathered through interviews with: 36 young people participating in the BW programme; 32 employe... Read More about An Evaluation of Barnardo's Works Services.

A discourse approach to theorising HRD: opening a discursive space (2011)
Journal Article
Lawless, A., Sambrook, S., Garavan, T., & Valentin, C. (2011). A discourse approach to theorising HRD: opening a discursive space. Journal of European industrial training, 35(3), 264-275. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090591111120412

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss how a discourse approach to theorising human resource development (HRD) can open a “discursive space” to challenge dominant discourses within the field; enabling a more critical discourse to emerge.D... Read More about A discourse approach to theorising HRD: opening a discursive space.

Towards a new understanding of organisational culture in the UK voluntary sector: a case study of faith-based organisations. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pemberton, J., Carpenter, M. I., & Farquharson, L. (2011, March). Towards a new understanding of organisational culture in the UK voluntary sector: a case study of faith-based organisations. Paper presented at Scottish Council For Voluntary Organisations Conference

Family business networks: mulit-rational perspectives on networking in family owned and managed small and micro-businesses (2011)
Thesis
Seaman, C. E. A. Family business networks: mulit-rational perspectives on networking in family owned and managed small and micro-businesses. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5684

This portfolio considers the manner in which family businesses network. Networks are vital for small and micro-businesses but within current research mono-rationalist approaches, where the business is studied in relative isolation from the social com... Read More about Family business networks: mulit-rational perspectives on networking in family owned and managed small and micro-businesses.

Re‐branding Africa. (2011)
Journal Article
Osei, C., & Gbadamosi, A. (2011). Re‐branding Africa. Marketing Intelligence and Planning, 29(3), 284-304. https://doi.org/10.1108/02634501111129257

Purpose
– The purpose of this conceptual paper is to explore how Africa has been branded, and to suggest ways the continent could be re‐branded to attract both international and domestic investments.
Design/methodology/approach
– An extensive revi... Read More about Re‐branding Africa..

A conceptual expansion of critical human resource development: insights into practice in a healthcare organisation (2011)
Thesis
Ramdhony, A. A conceptual expansion of critical human resource development: insights into practice in a healthcare organisation. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4502

This study was stimulated by the recent emergence of Critical HRD (CHRD) and its resonance with the transformational role that the HRD function is called to play within the changing context of a local healthcare organisation, referred to here as Heal... Read More about A conceptual expansion of critical human resource development: insights into practice in a healthcare organisation.

Progress in visitor attraction research: towards more effective management (2010)
Journal Article
Leask, A. (2010). Progress in visitor attraction research: towards more effective management. Tourism Management, 31, 155-166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2009.09.004

Visitorattractions (VAs) play a crucial role in the success of a tourism destination, where they act as key motivators for visits and as resources for local communities. The range of stakeholders involved means their effectivemanagement is of key imp... Read More about Progress in visitor attraction research: towards more effective management.

Towards a richer understanding of consumers in social marketing contexts: revisiting the stage of change model. (2010)
Journal Article
Logie-MacIver, L., & Piacentini, M. G. (2010). Towards a richer understanding of consumers in social marketing contexts: revisiting the stage of change model. Journal of Marketing Management, 27, 60-76. https://doi.org/10.1080/02672571003676429

In this paper, we present data from an 18-month-long longitudinal study of a sample of 40 people who received a test for cancer and who were subsequently advised by health professionals on the dietary changes that would lead to improved health. This... Read More about Towards a richer understanding of consumers in social marketing contexts: revisiting the stage of change model..

The Theory of the Firm and Corporate Governance. (2010)
Book
Crossan, K. (2010). The Theory of the Firm and Corporate Governance. Lambert Academic Publishing

In order to test the theory of the firm and alternative theories of firm behaviour, primary data was collected from 310 managers of UK-based firms. This primary data was then combined with secondary data collated from the FAME database and the FTSE I... Read More about The Theory of the Firm and Corporate Governance..

Knowledge management: Information and communication technologies usage in Scottish and Croatian students. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Penny, K. I., Dukic, G., & Dukic, D. (2010, June). Knowledge management: Information and communication technologies usage in Scottish and Croatian students. Presented at Information Technology Interfaces 2010

The aim of this research study was to explore students' use of ICT in higher education in Scotland and Croatia. A questionnaire survey to gather information was administered at two universities. The sample comprises 450 students at Edinburgh Napier U... Read More about Knowledge management: Information and communication technologies usage in Scottish and Croatian students..

Using the Resource-Based View to Advance International Entrepreneurship: An Empirical Review on How Far Have We Come since Peng’s 2001 Predictions? (2010)
Book Chapter
D’Angelo, A., & Warner, K. S. R. (2010). Using the Resource-Based View to Advance International Entrepreneurship: An Empirical Review on How Far Have We Come since Peng’s 2001 Predictions?. In P. Dimitratos, & M. V. Jones (Eds.), Resources, Efficiency and Globalization (294-309). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230278028_16

In the new global business environment, internationalization has become a primary driving force for competition (Hitt et al. 2001). Traditionally the com-petitive landscape in international markets was the realm of large companies (McDougall and Ovia... Read More about Using the Resource-Based View to Advance International Entrepreneurship: An Empirical Review on How Far Have We Come since Peng’s 2001 Predictions?.

Growing market strengths: management of innovations in high-growth SMEs. (2010)
Book Chapter
Lewrick, M., Omar, M., & Williams Jr, R. (2010). Growing market strengths: management of innovations in high-growth SMEs. In S. Nwankwo, & A. Gbadamosi (Eds.), Entrepreneurship Marketing: principles and practice of SME marketing (196-210). Routledge

Competition and competitive advantage in SMEs. (2010)
Book Chapter
Omar, M. (2010). Competition and competitive advantage in SMEs. In S. Nwankwo, & A. Gbadamosi (Eds.), Entrepreneurship marketing: principles and practice of SME marketing (320-335). Routledge

Closing Comments: A Call to Action (2010)
Journal Article
McGuire, D., & Garavan, T. N. (2010). Closing Comments: A Call to Action. Advances in developing human resources, 12(5), 614-616. https://doi.org/10.1177/1523422310394435

To date, the field of HRD has largely focused on individuals and organisations and has not devoted sufficient attention to its social role and impact. This concluding article calls on the HRD community to take a more active role in shaping sustainabi... Read More about Closing Comments: A Call to Action.