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Case Study - 2016 Charlie Bigham (2016)
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Gallagher, J., & Stevenson, D. (2016). Case Study - 2016 Charlie Bigham. [Online and paper]. Edinburgh Napier University

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Case Study - Phissons : Ethics Dilema (2016)
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Gallagher, J., & Stevenson, D. (2016). Case Study - Phissons : Ethics Dilema. [Online & paper]. Edinburgh Napier University

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Wrekin Ruby. (2016)
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Gallagher, J., Fordyce, E., & Stevenson, D. (2016). Wrekin Ruby. [Paper and Online]. Edinburgh Napier University

No abstract available.

This case study was written by Dr J.G. Gallagher, E. Fordyce & D. Stevenson. It is intended to be used as the basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situ... Read More about Wrekin Ruby..

Creating Social Reciprocity – The Role of Trust Network Reproduction and Social Learning: Evidence from a Medium-Sized Family Firm in Germany (2016)
Thesis
Winsor, J. Creating Social Reciprocity – The Role of Trust Network Reproduction and Social Learning: Evidence from a Medium-Sized Family Firm in Germany. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/977842

This research introduces a framework for explaining why managing family members create a shared understanding of caring and being cared for with their nonfamily employees, called ‘Social Reciprocity’. Applying an embedded case study design, using gro... Read More about Creating Social Reciprocity – The Role of Trust Network Reproduction and Social Learning: Evidence from a Medium-Sized Family Firm in Germany.

Dynamic Capability in New Venture Internationalization: Micro-Processes to Capture Value from Changes in Social Capital (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Warner, K. S. R., & Jones, M. V. (2016, June). Dynamic Capability in New Venture Internationalization: Micro-Processes to Capture Value from Changes in Social Capital. Presented at The Academy of International Business (AIB) Worldwide Annual Meeting

Using a dynamic capability lens, we explore how entrepreneurs modify extant network ties to capture value from changes in their new venture social capital. To study these dynamics, we use international new ventures (INVs) as our theoretical and empir... Read More about Dynamic Capability in New Venture Internationalization: Micro-Processes to Capture Value from Changes in Social Capital.

Using food labels to evaluate the practice of nudging in a social marketing context (2016)
Journal Article
Soraghan, C., Thomson, E., & Ensor, J. (2016). Using food labels to evaluate the practice of nudging in a social marketing context. Social Business, 6(3), 249-265. https://doi.org/10.1362/204440816x14811339560893

Objectives
Voluntary, front of pack (FoP) food labels were used to examine the practice of nudging in a social marketing context.
Background
With the explosion of social marketing, the goal of marketing has shifted from simply selling products,... Read More about Using food labels to evaluate the practice of nudging in a social marketing context.

Lean universities. (2016)
Book Chapter
Yorkstone, S. (2016). Lean universities. In T. Netland, & D. J. Powell (Eds.), The Routledge Companion to Lean Management. Routledge

This chapter examines lean implementation in higher education (HE) institutions. There is evidence of lean initiatives beginning in HE in the US in the early 2000s; there is also some evidence of business process improvement activity before this time... Read More about Lean universities..

Assessment workshops: ‘feeding forward, backward and side-to-side’. (2016)
Digital Artefact
Urquhart, E. (2016). Assessment workshops: ‘feeding forward, backward and side-to-side’. [http://learningandteaching-navitas.com/assessment-workshops-feeding-forward-backward-side-side/]

As practitioners, we are constantly aware of the importance of proactively feeding-forward into assessment whilst also using feedback assessments to help shape tailored support. As a conduit for this, I run a dedicated ‘assessment workshop’ for every... Read More about Assessment workshops: ‘feeding forward, backward and side-to-side’..

Interactive dynamics in the design process: 'model' skills from the perspectives of the client and the designer (2016)
Thesis
Chan, Y. Interactive dynamics in the design process: 'model' skills from the perspectives of the client and the designer. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1030827

Increased concerns have been raised regarding the lack of coherence between interior design education and its industry in China. Although this phenomenon persists, there have been limited research studies addressing the issue. The underlying causes o... Read More about Interactive dynamics in the design process: 'model' skills from the perspectives of the client and the designer.

Developing middle managers in the Hong Kong Public sector: A critique of leadership development from a labour process perspective (2016)
Thesis
O'Neil, J. J. Developing middle managers in the Hong Kong Public sector: A critique of leadership development from a labour process perspective. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/978274

Critical scholars have written about the ‘squeezed middle’ and the new labour process of front line and middle managers generally, but there is a gap in the literature relating to both how changes to managerial work have affected those subjected to t... Read More about Developing middle managers in the Hong Kong Public sector: A critique of leadership development from a labour process perspective.

Innovation, entrepreneurship: learning lessons in uncertainty. (2016)
Book Chapter
Whitecross, R. (2016). Innovation, entrepreneurship: learning lessons in uncertainty. In Innovations in Learning and Technology

What does it mean to teach innovation and entrepreneurship in professional degrees? The professions such as accountancy and law traditionally provide specialised knowledge and advice. As technology makes the professional’s knowledge more accessible,... Read More about Innovation, entrepreneurship: learning lessons in uncertainty..

Universities Scotland Innovation Showcase in the Scottish Parliament (2016)
Exhibition / Performance
Weaver, M. Universities Scotland Innovation Showcase in the Scottish Parliament. Exhibited at Scottish Parliament. 23 November 2016 - 23 November 2016

The strategic role that universities play in building a successful Scotland, economically, socially and culturally, was the subject of the 2016 annual Universities Scotland event, held in the Scottish Parliament.

Get on Board was invited to showca... Read More about Universities Scotland Innovation Showcase in the Scottish Parliament.

Entrepreneurial behaviour and the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems under uncertainty: Essays on regenerative medicine venturing at the university-industry boundary (2016)
Thesis
Johnson, D. Entrepreneurial behaviour and the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems under uncertainty: Essays on regenerative medicine venturing at the university-industry boundary. (Thesis). University of Edinburgh. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1174449

Entrepreneurial ecosystems are an important economic consideration but remain an understudied phenomenon. In particular, research emphasising the role of the entrepreneur within entrepreneurial ecosystems is scant. Entrepreneurial universities, parti... Read More about Entrepreneurial behaviour and the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems under uncertainty: Essays on regenerative medicine venturing at the university-industry boundary.

Third sector independence: relations with the state in an age of austerity (2016)
Journal Article
Egdell, V., & Dutton, M. (2017). Third sector independence: relations with the state in an age of austerity. Voluntary Sector Review, 8(1), 25-40. https://doi.org/10.1332/204080516x14739278719772

Third sector organisations deliver a range of public services for government. They are valued and trusted by commissioners, clients and wider society because of their independence. However, the extent to which the third sector is independent is quest... Read More about Third sector independence: relations with the state in an age of austerity.

Exploring the relationship between HRM and firm performance: A meta-analysis of longitudinal studies (2016)
Journal Article
Saridakis, G., Lai, Y., & Cooper, C. L. (2017). Exploring the relationship between HRM and firm performance: A meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. Human Resource Management Review, 27(1), 87-96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrmr.2016.09.005

Existing literature on human resource management (HRM) practices and firm performance suggests that there is a positive association between the two variables. Most of the studies, however, are based on cross-sectional datasets and only few of them us... Read More about Exploring the relationship between HRM and firm performance: A meta-analysis of longitudinal studies.

Taking Action to Unlock Business Resources Into Communities using SSM (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Weaver, M., Tan, H., Crossan, K., & Paxton, S. (2016, September). Taking Action to Unlock Business Resources Into Communities using SSM. Presented at OR58, Annual Operations Research Conference

This session presents three system conceptual models that have been brought to action as a result of an SSM study with the Voluntary Action Fund (a Scottish grant-maker). VAF aim is to unlock and bring about more business resources into communities i... Read More about Taking Action to Unlock Business Resources Into Communities using SSM.