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.

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.

How important is the physical workplace to engagement and productivity? (2011)
Journal Article
Smith, A. (2011). How important is the physical workplace to engagement and productivity?. Journal of Facilities Management, 9(2), https://doi.org/10.1108/jfm.2011.30809baa.001

Item is editorial.

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.

Healthy, productive workplaces: towards a case for interior plantscaping (2011)
Journal Article
Smith, A., Tucker, M., & Pitt, M. (2011). Healthy, productive workplaces: towards a case for interior plantscaping. Facilities, 29(5/6), 209-223. https://doi.org/10.1108/02632771111120529

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate office users’ perceptions of their working environment in relation to the addition of plants.
Design/methodology/approach – Office users’ perceptions were examined using a survey, administered to... Read More about Healthy, productive workplaces: towards a case for interior plantscaping.

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.

Healthy workplaces: plantscaping for indoor environmental quality (2011)
Journal Article
Smith, A., & Pitt, M. (2011). Healthy workplaces: plantscaping for indoor environmental quality. Facilities, 29(3/4), 169-187. https://doi.org/10.1108/02632771111109289

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the indoor environmental quality benefits of plants in offices by undertaking trials using live plants.
Design/methodology/approach – Using two offices in the same building, one with plants and o... Read More about Healthy workplaces: plantscaping for indoor environmental quality.

Education for entrepreneurship and innovation: “Management capabilities for sustainable growth and success” (2011)
Journal Article
Lewrick, M., Omar, M., Raeside, R., & Sailer, K. (2011). Education for entrepreneurship and innovation: “Management capabilities for sustainable growth and success”. World journal of entrepreneurship, management and sustainable development, 6(1/2), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/20425961201000001

Entrepreneurship and innovation education has derived from
established university curriculum and the context is set of concepts and tools used
in the corporate world. The challenge of transforming a start-up company into a
business success needs d... Read More about Education for entrepreneurship and innovation: “Management capabilities for sustainable growth and success”.

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.