Working Together? An investigation of managers' perceptions of trade unions in the UK (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ellis, V., & Munro, A. (2013, June). Working Together? An investigation of managers' perceptions of trade unions in the UK. Paper presented at British Universities Industrial Relations Association

No abstract available.

New knowledge creation within manufacturing: a pattern analysis of behaviours and interactions that underpin knowledge creation and innovation in a large German automotive manufacturer. (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Auernhammer, J. M., & Hall, H. (2013, June). New knowledge creation within manufacturing: a pattern analysis of behaviours and interactions that underpin knowledge creation and innovation in a large German automotive manufacturer. Paper presented at Information: interactions and impact (i3) 2013

Organisational culture is regularly cited in the knowledge management literature as a barrier to information and knowledge sharing (for example, Hall & Goody, 2007, p. 182). In addition, it has been noted that the degree of success of knowledge manag... Read More about New knowledge creation within manufacturing: a pattern analysis of behaviours and interactions that underpin knowledge creation and innovation in a large German automotive manufacturer..

Entrepreneurship and the Spatial Context: Evidence on the Location of Continuing Entrepreneurial Activity in Scotland (2013)
Thesis
Ross, A. G. Entrepreneurship and the Spatial Context: Evidence on the Location of Continuing Entrepreneurial Activity in Scotland. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6607

Small growing firms are widely recognised to be a key determinant of economic growth, regional prosperity and sustainable development. This thesis investigates the role of continuing entrepreneurial activity, defined by the annual rate of new VAT reg... Read More about Entrepreneurship and the Spatial Context: Evidence on the Location of Continuing Entrepreneurial Activity in Scotland.

Talent and leadership development practices as drivers of intention to stay in Lebanese organisations: the mediating role of affective commitment (2013)
Journal Article
Chami-Malaeb, R., & Garavan, T. (2013). Talent and leadership development practices as drivers of intention to stay in Lebanese organisations: the mediating role of affective commitment. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 24(21), 4046-4062. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2013.789445

This paper examines the relationships among investment in talent and leadership development practices in Lebanese organisations and two behavioural outcomes, affective commitment and intention to stay. Affective commitment is expected to mediate the... Read More about Talent and leadership development practices as drivers of intention to stay in Lebanese organisations: the mediating role of affective commitment.

Strengthening the contribution of non-executive directors and trustees to Scottish boards in the private, public and third sectors. (2013)
Report
McQuaid, R. W., & Pocher, E. (2013). Strengthening the contribution of non-executive directors and trustees to Scottish boards in the private, public and third sectors. Edinburgh, Scotland: Institute of Directors, Employment Research Instirute, Edinburgh Napier University

This study examines the contributions, roles, skills, training opportunities and recruitment procedures of non-executive directors (or trustees) in public, private and Third sector organisations in Scotland, and how improvements to these could be mad... Read More about Strengthening the contribution of non-executive directors and trustees to Scottish boards in the private, public and third sectors..

Supplier replenishment policy using E-Kanban: a framework for successful implementation. (2013)
Journal Article
MacKerron, G., Kumar, M., & Kumar, V. (2014). Supplier replenishment policy using E-Kanban: a framework for successful implementation. Production Planning and Control, 25(2), 161-175. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2013.782950

This paper provides generic implementation guidelines for an electronic supplier Kanban in the form of an eight-step implementation Framework. This has been tested, proven and realised, providing a clear process to follow. The steps provide a clear p... Read More about Supplier replenishment policy using E-Kanban: a framework for successful implementation..

Opening spaces for conversational practice: a conduit for effective engagement strategies and productive working arrangements (2013)
Journal Article
Francis, H. M., Ramdhony, A., Reddington, M., & Staines, H. (2013). Opening spaces for conversational practice: a conduit for effective engagement strategies and productive working arrangements. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 24(14), 2713-2740. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2013.781530

This study develops the concept of dialogic conversational practice (dialogic CP) as a conduit for effective engagement strategies and productive working arrangements. We begin with a critique of High-Involvement-High-Performance HR systems against t... Read More about Opening spaces for conversational practice: a conduit for effective engagement strategies and productive working arrangements.

Strengthening the contribution of non-executive members to Scottish boards in the private, third and public sectors (2013)
Report
McQuaid, R., Dutton, M., & Pocher, E. (2013). Strengthening the contribution of non-executive members to Scottish boards in the private, third and public sectors. Edinburgh: Edinburgh Napier University

This report examines the role of non-executive directors in public, private and third sector organisations in Scotland. It considers how their role could be changed to improve the governance and oversight role performed by non-exectuive directors.... Read More about Strengthening the contribution of non-executive members to Scottish boards in the private, third and public sectors.

Gatekeepers and Bridges: Technical Cooperation, Innovation and Trans-Regional Brokerage in European SME Networks (2013)
Preprint / Working Paper
Pearson, M. Gatekeepers and Bridges: Technical Cooperation, Innovation and Trans-Regional Brokerage in European SME Networks

We study the structures of European technical cooperation networks using social network analysis to examine ways in which some countries’ companies have high reported innovation levels while others are more adept at strengthening their competitive ad... Read More about Gatekeepers and Bridges: Technical Cooperation, Innovation and Trans-Regional Brokerage in European SME Networks.

Performing Expatriate Mobilities in Kuala Lumpur (2013)
Journal Article
Butler, G., & Hannam, K. (2014). Performing Expatriate Mobilities in Kuala Lumpur. Mobilities, 9(1), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/17450101.2013.784530

AbstractResearch focusing upon expatriates in Asia has been geographically sporadic in nature and has typically centered upon those based in China, Hong Kong or Singapore. Focusing on Kuala Lumpur this research analyses the experiences of expatriate... Read More about Performing Expatriate Mobilities in Kuala Lumpur.

Embedding Sustainability into Strategy: Assessing the OR Society Contribution (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Weaver, M., & Bonfiglioli, A. (2013, April). Embedding Sustainability into Strategy: Assessing the OR Society Contribution. Presented at The OR Society, YOR18 Biennial Conference, Exeter, UK

This paper sets out an overview of the key contributions that have addressed issues in strategy and sustainability particularly from an OR Society perspective. The paper provides clarity on emerging perspectives to define sustainability in terms of t... Read More about Embedding Sustainability into Strategy: Assessing the OR Society Contribution.

The Managed Academic? An Examination of the Academic Labour Process (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ellis, V., & de Turberville, S. (2013, March). The Managed Academic? An Examination of the Academic Labour Process. Paper presented at 31st International Labour Process Conference

No abstract available.

The Enemy Within or Partners? Investigating Managers' Perceptions of Trade Unions (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ellis, V., & Munro, A. (2013, March). The Enemy Within or Partners? Investigating Managers' Perceptions of Trade Unions. Paper presented at 31st International Labour Process Conference

No abstract available.

Process definition for innovation in trade fairs (2013)
Thesis
Pöllmann, M. P. Process definition for innovation in trade fairs. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6126

A trade fair is an exhibition that allows companies to present their products to potential customers, interact with customers, conduct market research including gathering information on competitors. Trade fairs help companies and businesses to develo... Read More about Process definition for innovation in trade fairs.

The Work Programme: a new public governance policy or a continuation of new public management? (2013)
Preprint / Working Paper
Fuertes, V., & McQuaid, R. W. The Work Programme: a new public governance policy or a continuation of new public management?

Since the 1970s, the governance of labour market policies in the UK has been characterised by New Public Management (NPM) traits and since the late 1990s the welfare system has experienced a trend towards activation. The current Coalition Government... Read More about The Work Programme: a new public governance policy or a continuation of new public management?.

An investigation into the sales process practiced by Scottish-based food and drink SMEs (2013)
Thesis
Douglas, T. An investigation into the sales process practiced by Scottish-based food and drink SMEs. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6038

This thesis aims to explore selling and the sales process in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from the selling organisation’s perspective. It investigates the sales process between SME manufacturers/distributors and Food retail and Foodservices cu... Read More about An investigation into the sales process practiced by Scottish-based food and drink SMEs.