Innovation and New Product Development by SMEs An Investigation of Scottish Food and Drinks Industry: An Investigation of Scottish Food and Drinks Industry (2009)
Thesis
Vyas, V. Innovation and New Product Development by SMEs An Investigation of Scottish Food and Drinks Industry: An Investigation of Scottish Food and Drinks Industry. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2960

This dissertation reports the results of case studies on innovation and new product development in eight Scottish food companies and a subsequent triangulation survey of 85 innovative Scottish companies.

The case studies are carried out using qua... Read More about Innovation and New Product Development by SMEs An Investigation of Scottish Food and Drinks Industry: An Investigation of Scottish Food and Drinks Industry.

Book Review of "Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice" - Peter G Northouse (2009)
Journal Article
McGuire, D. (2009). Book Review of "Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice" - Peter G Northouse. Journal of European industrial training, 33(8/9), 838-840. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090590910993661

This interactive textbook provides a useful introduction to a range of leadership concepts and practices. Written by Peter G. Northouse, author of Leadership: Theory and Practice (now in its fourth edition), this textbook describes the basics of lead... Read More about Book Review of "Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice" - Peter G Northouse.

Organisational communication on the impacts of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games (2009)
Journal Article
Theodoraki, E. (2009). Organisational communication on the impacts of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, 1(2), 141-155. https://doi.org/10.1080/19407960902992191

This paper seeks to evaluate the ways in which the bid and then the organising committee of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games (OG) assessed and communicated the event’s intended and achieved impacts to various audiences during the respective organisation... Read More about Organisational communication on the impacts of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.

The effects of a separation of ownership from control (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Crossan, K. (2009, June). The effects of a separation of ownership from control. Paper presented at Business and economics society conference, Prague

No abstract available.

Understanding the HRD Role in MNCs:The Imperatives of Social Capital and Networking (2009)
Journal Article
Gubbins, C., & Garavan, T. N. (2009). Understanding the HRD Role in MNCs:The Imperatives of Social Capital and Networking. Human Resource Development Review, 8(2), 245-275. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534484309334583

In an era of increasing global competition, it is argued that knowledge and skills are the key sources of competitive advantage. This places the human resource development (HRD) function in a situation of increased status and power, if HRD professio... Read More about Understanding the HRD Role in MNCs:The Imperatives of Social Capital and Networking.

A critique of the SMART acquisition model (2009)
Thesis
Russell, R. A critique of the SMART acquisition model. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6701

The subject of this thesis is an examination and evaluation of the effectiveness of Smart Procurement Initiative which was announced in the Strategic Defence Review. Much has been written over the last twelve years about MOD project overruns, caused... Read More about A critique of the SMART acquisition model.

Profit before people: Workers' experiences of privatisation at British Gas and NS&I (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ellis, V., & Smith, A. (2009, April). Profit before people: Workers' experiences of privatisation at British Gas and NS&I. Paper presented at 27th International Labour Process Conference

No abstract available.

'Creating, Connecting and Correcting: Motivations and Meanings of Work Blogging Amongst Public Service Workers (2009)
Book Chapter
Ellis, V., & Richards, J. (2009). 'Creating, Connecting and Correcting: Motivations and Meanings of Work Blogging Amongst Public Service Workers. In S. C. Bolton (Ed.), Work Matters (250-268). Palgrave Macmillan

No abstract available.

The impact of physical environment on employee commitment in call centres: The mediating role of employee well‐being (2009)
Journal Article
McGuire, D., & McLaren, L. (2009). The impact of physical environment on employee commitment in call centres: The mediating role of employee well‐being. Team Performance Management, 15(1/2), 35-48. https://doi.org/10.1108/13527590910937702

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to examine the effect of the physical environment on employee commitment. It explores how favourable working conditions can affect an employee's sense of well‐being which in turn can generate higher levels of em... Read More about The impact of physical environment on employee commitment in call centres: The mediating role of employee well‐being.

The Adoption and Diffusion of an NHRD Standard: A Conceptual Framework (2009)
Journal Article
Murphy, A., & Garavan, T. N. (2009). The Adoption and Diffusion of an NHRD Standard: A Conceptual Framework. Human Resource Development Review, 8(1), 3-21. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534484308330019

This article proposes a conceptual framework to explain the adoption and diffusion of a national human resource development (NHRD) standard. NHRD standards are used by governments to promote training and development in organizations and increase the... Read More about The Adoption and Diffusion of an NHRD Standard: A Conceptual Framework.

Exploring the Strategic Role of Human Resource Development in Organizational Crisis Management (2009)
Journal Article
Wang, J., Hutchins, H. M., & Garavan, T. N. (2009). Exploring the Strategic Role of Human Resource Development in Organizational Crisis Management. Human Resource Development Review, 8(1), 22-53. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534484308330018

Crisis management has been a largely overlooked territory in human resource development (HRD) despite the increasingly recognized impact of organizational crises on the individual and organizational performance. This article explores the strategic r... Read More about Exploring the Strategic Role of Human Resource Development in Organizational Crisis Management.

Operations and supply chain management. (2008)
Book
MacKerron, G. (2008). Operations and supply chain management. Pearson Publishing

They went, they saw and they observed UK international marketing strategy factors upon entry modes in to host markets. (2008)
Book
Omar, M., & Lewrick, M. (2008). They went, they saw and they observed UK international marketing strategy factors upon entry modes in to host markets. Edinburgh Napier University

There is substantial research to indicate that a correlation exists between the firm-specific characteristics of multi-national corporations (MNC’s) and the mode of entry selected for involvement in overseas markets. Equally there is evidence to sugg... Read More about They went, they saw and they observed UK international marketing strategy factors upon entry modes in to host markets..

Education and talent management: implications for the hospitality industry (2008)
Journal Article
Barron, P. (2008). Education and talent management: implications for the hospitality industry. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 20(7), 730-742. https://doi.org/10.1108/09596110810897583

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to explore one of the biggest issues and challenges now faced by hospitality education and the hospitality industry: that of how to attract and retain a critical group of talented people.

Design/methodology/appr... Read More about Education and talent management: implications for the hospitality industry.

Knowledge based strategy: appraising knowledge creation capability in organisations (2008)
Thesis
Stonehouse, G. Knowledge based strategy: appraising knowledge creation capability in organisations. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2446

This thesis sets out a journey which culminates in the development of an analytical framework, the "Organisational Creativity Appraisal" which is intended to assist organisations in evaluating their ability to support and develop creativity. This fra... Read More about Knowledge based strategy: appraising knowledge creation capability in organisations.

The effect of evaluation criteria on design attributes and brand equity in the product evaluation process (2008)
Journal Article
Na, K. J., Holland, R., Shackleton, J., Hwang, Y.-Y., & Melewar, T. C. (2008). The effect of evaluation criteria on design attributes and brand equity in the product evaluation process. Journal of brand management, 16(3), 195-212. https://doi.org/10.1057/bm.2008.29

This study investigates the influence of design attributes on the importance of brand information in the product evaluation process by consumers. We examine how providing evaluation criteria of design influences consumers’ product evaluation concerni... Read More about The effect of evaluation criteria on design attributes and brand equity in the product evaluation process.

Managing the talent management pipeline: Towards a greater understanding of senior managers' perspectives in the hospitality and tourism sector (2008)
Journal Article
D'Annunzio-Green, N. (2008). Managing the talent management pipeline: Towards a greater understanding of senior managers' perspectives in the hospitality and tourism sector. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 20(7), 807-819. https://doi.org/10.1108/09596110810897628

Purpose– This paper aims to explore managers' views on the challenges and opportunities around the talent management (TM) pipeline in a range of hospitality and tourism organisations. The paper seeks to focus on drawing out key issues and suggesting... Read More about Managing the talent management pipeline: Towards a greater understanding of senior managers' perspectives in the hospitality and tourism sector.

Concluding commentary on the contemporary human resource issues for talent management in hospitality and tourism (2008)
Journal Article
D'Annunzio-Green, N., Maxwell, G., & Watson, S. (2008). Concluding commentary on the contemporary human resource issues for talent management in hospitality and tourism. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 20(7), https://doi.org/10.1108/ijchm.2008.04120gaa.003

This commentary provides some discussion on emergent points from the articles presented in this thematic edition and re-visits our strategic question posed at the beginning of this theme issue, “what does the highly contemporary, human resource topic... Read More about Concluding commentary on the contemporary human resource issues for talent management in hospitality and tourism.

The Art of Creating Culinary Innovations (2008)
Journal Article
Stierand, M., & Lynch, P. (2008). The Art of Creating Culinary Innovations. Tourism and Hospitality Research, 8(4), 337-350. https://doi.org/10.1057/thr.2008.28

The life worlds of innovating chefs are identified as important aspects towards a better understanding of culinary innovation. Hence, the concept of personal culinary innovation is proposed as a verifiable way to identify innovators in the field. Cur... Read More about The Art of Creating Culinary Innovations.

Learning and development at work: Opportunities and barriers for non-registered clinical staff in the National Health Service Scotland (2008)
Thesis
McCraw, D. J. Learning and development at work: Opportunities and barriers for non-registered clinical staff in the National Health Service Scotland. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2508

The non-registered assistant workforce in the National Health Service Scotland (NHSS) has recently been afforded increased attention due, in part, to forecast changes in demographics and the NHSS workforce and reorganisation in delivery of healthcare... Read More about Learning and development at work: Opportunities and barriers for non-registered clinical staff in the National Health Service Scotland.