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Re-dimensionalising boundaries in the theory and practice of Human Resource Development. (2006)
Journal Article
Garavan, T. N., & Morley, M. J. (2006). Re-dimensionalising boundaries in the theory and practice of Human Resource Development. International Journal of Learning and Intellectual Capital, 3(1), 3. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijlic.2006.009206

In our conceptualisation, HRD is at a crossroads, both in terms of its philosophical roots, its theoretical bases and, in the practice domain, what its key contributions are. We argue that HRD continues to be characterised by theoretical ambiguities,... Read More about Re-dimensionalising boundaries in the theory and practice of Human Resource Development..

Contextual understandings of hospitality managementdevelopment - a realist approach (2006)
Thesis
Watson, S. Contextual understandings of hospitality managementdevelopment - a realist approach. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2540

The aim of my thesis is to demonstrate how my research aids the academic understanding of the sub-disciplinary field of hospitality management development. I evaluate the extent to which the unique features of the UK hospitality industry and the char... Read More about Contextual understandings of hospitality managementdevelopment - a realist approach.

What's wrong with freight models and what should we do about it? (2006)
Journal Article
Southworth, F., & Wigan, M. (2006). What's wrong with freight models and what should we do about it?. Transportation research record,

After many years of neglect, freight, freight operations, and commodity flow models are now attracting substantial attention, and there is a wide perception among transportation analysts that they all need a careful overhaul. In this paper the range... Read More about What's wrong with freight models and what should we do about it?.

Fractals, complexity and chaos in supply chain networks. (2006)
Book Chapter
Pearson, M. (2006). Fractals, complexity and chaos in supply chain networks. In M. M. Novak (Ed.), Complexus Mundi: emergent patterns in nature (135-145). World Scientific Publishing Company. https://doi.org/10.1142/9789812774217_0011

Recent work identifying an equilibrium solution in a supply chain network through cooperation and coordination along edges (links) in the network identifies the links as the stochastic modelling entities rather than the nodes of the network. This has... Read More about Fractals, complexity and chaos in supply chain networks..

Managing complexity via communities of practice. (2006)
Book Chapter
Ng, L. L., & Pemberton, J. (2006). Managing complexity via communities of practice. In E. Coakes, & S. Clarke (Eds.), Encyclopedia of communities of practice in information and knowledge management (357-363). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59140-556-6.ch061

Globalisation, liberalisation of trade, internationalisation of financial markets, and the information technology revolution are but some of the developments that organisations have had to contend with in the last few years. There are, therefore, hug... Read More about Managing complexity via communities of practice..

Improving social capital: future cultures in Scottish higher education institutions. (2006)
Journal Article
Muthaya, K., Raeside, R., & Sinclair, J. (2006). Improving social capital: future cultures in Scottish higher education institutions. International Journal of Knowledge, Culture, and Change in Organizations: Annual Review, 5, 81-96

Case study of three universities on culture that best facilitate the development of knowledge in the 21st century

Societal marketing. (2006)
Book Chapter
Marsden, D. (2006). Societal marketing. In D. Littler (Ed.), Blackwell Encyclopedic Dictionary of Marketing (352-353). Wiley-Blackwell

Social responsibility. (2006)
Book Chapter
Marsden, D. (2006). Social responsibility. In D. Littler (Ed.), Blackwell Encyclopedic Dictionary of Marketing (352). Wiley-Blackwell

Postmodern marketing. (2006)
Book Chapter
Marsden, D. (2006). Postmodern marketing. In D. Littler (Ed.), Blackwell Encyclopedic Dictionary of Marketing (257-258). Wiley - Blackwell

Marketing ethics. (2006)
Book Chapter
Marsden, D. (2006). Marketing ethics. In D. Littler (Ed.), Blackwell Encyclopedic Dictionary of Marketing (206-207). Blackwell

Feminism. (2006)
Book Chapter
Marsden, D. (2006). Feminism. In D. Littler (Ed.), Blackwell Encyclopedic Dictionary of Marketing (127-128). Wiley-Blackwell

A framework for using business excellence models for performance improvement at operational level. (2006)
Journal Article
MacKerron, G., Masson, R., & Moffat, R. (2006). A framework for using business excellence models for performance improvement at operational level. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 8, 401-416. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMTM.2006.009246

It is important that manufacturing organisations are able to measure their performance in a way that will enable them to better manage their organisation to achieve competitive advantage. This paper argues that there are already appropriate methodolo... Read More about A framework for using business excellence models for performance improvement at operational level..

Polish EU accession in comparative perspective: macroeconomics, finance and the Government. (2006)
Book
Jaworski, P. M., & Mickiewicz, T. (2006). Polish EU accession in comparative perspective: macroeconomics, finance and the Government. School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College, London

This book is a collection of papers that focusses on the macroeconomic and financial aspects of EU accession of its largest new member, Poland, seen in comparative perspective. Two main themes are covered. One relates to empirical estimations, evalua... Read More about Polish EU accession in comparative perspective: macroeconomics, finance and the Government..

Who is managing information? Opportunities in the e-information market place. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hall, H., & Abell, A. (2006, November). Who is managing information? Opportunities in the e-information market place. Presented at 30th International Online Meeting

This paper presents a summary of results that derive from research into the emerging information job market. The project was conducted by TFPL between February and June 2006, and focused on “e-information roles”.

E-procurement & the SME: challenges for Scotland. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dutra, I., Findlay, C., McGregor, M., & McEwan, T. (2006, December). E-procurement & the SME: challenges for Scotland. Presented at IADIS International Conference on e-Commerce

The growth of Internet use and subsequent uptake of e-commerce have significantly changed the business environment. Automation of procurement processes and functions has magnified opportunities and exacerbated the inherent risks in public sector proc... Read More about E-procurement & the SME: challenges for Scotland..