The Need, Challenges, and Opportunities for Finance Transformation in Global Organisations (2019)
Thesis
Schröder, C. (2019). The Need, Challenges, and Opportunities for Finance Transformation in Global Organisations [Doctoral thesis, Edinburgh Napier University]. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2090289

Finance transformation is a process aiming at finance efficiency and thus supports solving critical issues in the finance function, focusing on strategy, process, talent, and technology solutions. For enterprises, it is essential to perform a finance... Read More about The Need, Challenges, and Opportunities for Finance Transformation in Global Organisations.

The impact of team-focussed transformational and ethical leadership on team innovation: an investigation of the role of team engagement and team developmental climate (2019)
Thesis
Heidl, B. H. (2019). The impact of team-focussed transformational and ethical leadership on team innovation: an investigation of the role of team engagement and team developmental climate [Doctoral thesis, Edinburgh Napier University]. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2070785

PURPOSE: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the impact of transformational leadership and ethical leadership on innovation. Drawing on social learning and social information processing theory, this research focusses on team level processes.... Read More about The impact of team-focussed transformational and ethical leadership on team innovation: an investigation of the role of team engagement and team developmental climate.

Chorus before singer: Elements of readiness for change within the Canadian public service, a bottom-up approach (2019)
Thesis
Chavremootoo, M. D. B. (2019). Chorus before singer: Elements of readiness for change within the Canadian public service, a bottom-up approach [Doctoral thesis, Edinburgh Napier University]. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2058905

This thesis explores the lived experiences of public servants in the Canadian federal public service during organisational change to contribute to the organisational change literature by exploring and evaluating the factors to enhance readiness for c... Read More about Chorus before singer: Elements of readiness for change within the Canadian public service, a bottom-up approach.

Enhancing mobile strategy consultancy using a conceptual cognitive model of Mobile Moments (2019)
Thesis
Förster, N. (2019). Enhancing mobile strategy consultancy using a conceptual cognitive model of Mobile Moments [Doctoral thesis, Edinburgh Napier University]. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2070360

The given dissertation focuses on the area of mobile business interactions and strives for a better understanding of related human cognitive characteristics. One motivation is to find out the individual triggers for someone reaching for a mobile devi... Read More about Enhancing mobile strategy consultancy using a conceptual cognitive model of Mobile Moments.

Entrepreneurial Dynamism and the Built Environment in the Evolution of University Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (2019)
Journal Article
Johnson, D., Bock, A. J., & George, G. (2019). Entrepreneurial Dynamism and the Built Environment in the Evolution of University Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. Industrial and Corporate Change, 28(4), 941-959. https://doi.org/10.1093/icc/dtz034

University-centered entrepreneurial ecosystems (UCEEs) are complex webs of entrepreneurs, researchers, institutional support structures, and the built environment. We study the relationship between the built environment and the dynamism of the behavi... Read More about Entrepreneurial Dynamism and the Built Environment in the Evolution of University Entrepreneurial Ecosystems.

The role of structural assurance on previous satisfaction, trust and continuance intention: The case of online betting (2019)
Journal Article
McCole, P., Ramsey, E., Kincaid, A., Fang, Y., & Li, H. (2019). The role of structural assurance on previous satisfaction, trust and continuance intention: The case of online betting. Information Technology and People, 32(4), 781-801. https://doi.org/10.1108/ITP-08-2017-0274

Varied accounts exist regarding the role of trust and satisfaction in online continuance intention and contexts within which this occurs. This paper considers the moderating effect of structural assurance on satisfaction and trust and trust and conti... Read More about The role of structural assurance on previous satisfaction, trust and continuance intention: The case of online betting.

The Impact of Non-customers with High Influencer Value in Social Networks (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Azer, J., & Ranaweera, C. (2019, June 10-13). The Impact of Non-customers with High Influencer Value in Social Networks [Paper presentation]. QUIS16, The 16th International Research Symposium on Advancing Service Research and Practice!, Karlstad, Sweden. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1570446

This paper provides new insights about customer influencer value in social networks. Thereby, identifying customers with high degrees of influence, not only by their network size but also the type of online social ties they have within their networks... Read More about The Impact of Non-customers with High Influencer Value in Social Networks.

After-hours events at the National Museum of Scotland: a product for attracting, engaging and retaining new museum audiences? (2019)
Journal Article
Easson, H., & Leask, A. (2020). After-hours events at the National Museum of Scotland: a product for attracting, engaging and retaining new museum audiences?. Current Issues in Tourism, 23(11), 1343-1356. https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2019.1625875

Cultural heritage is recognised as one of the major contributors to the economy and has traditionally been funded from the public sector. Museums have had to become more commercial as a result of declining core funding sources and changing visitor ex... Read More about After-hours events at the National Museum of Scotland: a product for attracting, engaging and retaining new museum audiences?.

Co-creating with intermediaries: Understanding their power and interest (2019)
Journal Article
Tjandra, N. C., Ensor, J., & Thomson, J. R. (2019). Co-creating with intermediaries: Understanding their power and interest. Journal of Business to Business Marketing, 36(3-4), 319-339. https://doi.org/10.1080/1051712X.2019.1611086

Purpose: This paper aims to explore the power and interest of independent intermediaries in co-creation activities. More specifically, the study investigates the role of independent financial advisers (IFAs) in co-creation activities and identifies h... Read More about Co-creating with intermediaries: Understanding their power and interest.

Festival quality, self-connection, and bragging (2019)
Journal Article
Gannon, M., Taheri, B., & Olya, H. (2019). Festival quality, self-connection, and bragging. Annals of Tourism Research, 76, 239-252. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2019.04.014

Festivals provide opportunities for experiential consumption, attracting both first-time and repeat visitors. However, current understanding of the perceptual and behavioural differences between these groups remains incomplete. This study investigate... Read More about Festival quality, self-connection, and bragging.

Upward Influence Tactics and their Effects on Job Performance Ratings and Flexible Working Arrangements: The Mediating Roles of Mutual Recognition Respect and Mutual Appraisal Respect (2019)
Journal Article
Clarke, N., Alshenalfi, N., & Garavan, T. (2019). Upward Influence Tactics and their Effects on Job Performance Ratings and Flexible Working Arrangements: The Mediating Roles of Mutual Recognition Respect and Mutual Appraisal Respect. Human Resource Management, 58(4), 397-416. https://doi.org/10.1002/hrm.21967

Supervisor’s HR decisions have a significant impact on the employees they manage but have been found to be subject to bias. The upward influence tactics use by subordinates can play a role in this. We investigated the effects of seven upward influenc... Read More about Upward Influence Tactics and their Effects on Job Performance Ratings and Flexible Working Arrangements: The Mediating Roles of Mutual Recognition Respect and Mutual Appraisal Respect.

Exploring the antecedents of sustainable tourism development (2019)
Journal Article
MacKenzie, N., & Gannon, M. J. (2019). Exploring the antecedents of sustainable tourism development. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 1-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCHM-05-2018-0384

Purpose: We use two historical case studies (UK and Costa Rica) to explore the antecedents and legitimization of sustainable development in hospitality and tourism, demonstrating the value of historical analysis through careful consideration of motiv... Read More about Exploring the antecedents of sustainable tourism development.

An empirical examination of IPO underpricing between high-technology and non-high-technology firms in Taiwan (2019)
Journal Article
Hou, T., & Gao, S. (2019). An empirical examination of IPO underpricing between high-technology and non-high-technology firms in Taiwan. Journal of Emerging Market Finance, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.1177/0972652719831535

This study investigates the determinants of initial public offering (IPO) underpricing by focusing on variables relating to information asymmetry, investor sentiment, and corporate governance and examines whether the determinants of IPO underpricing... Read More about An empirical examination of IPO underpricing between high-technology and non-high-technology firms in Taiwan.

A triple-win scenario for horizontal collaboration in logistics: determining enabling and key success factors. (2019)
Journal Article
Palmieri, A., Pomponi, F., & Russo, A. (2019). A triple-win scenario for horizontal collaboration in logistics: determining enabling and key success factors. Business Strategy and the Environment, 28(6), 1166-1178. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.2309

Horizontal collaborations emerged as a new strategic option in the logistics sector during the last decade. However, successful implementation of horizontal collaborations is far from a developed issue due to several barriers that exist or emerge whe... Read More about A triple-win scenario for horizontal collaboration in logistics: determining enabling and key success factors..

Knowledge in businesses. Reflexion on a flexible management method (2019)
Book
Fascia, M. (2019). Knowledge in businesses. Reflexion on a flexible management method (1.). GRIN Verlag. https://www.grin.com/document/459892

In this discussion, the author reflects on the value given to knowledge in a business context and deliberate a contrary philosophical perspective which does not conform to prevailing knowledge theory. It will be considered why, if knowledge is key fo... Read More about Knowledge in businesses. Reflexion on a flexible management method.

Additional Viewpoints of viewpoint and knowledge (2019)
Other
Fascia, M. (2019, March 18). Additional Viewpoints of viewpoint and knowledge. Center for Open Science. https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/2dt6m

In this discussion, we consider the unity of knowledge in a business context, and deliberate a contrary perspective from current knowledge transfer practitioners. We if knowledge is key for business success and competitive advantage and examine the q... Read More about Additional Viewpoints of viewpoint and knowledge.

Business Ethics (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fascia, M. (2019, March 15-16). Business Ethics [Keynote]. EMRI Business Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland. https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/xbjnr

No abstract available.

NHS Lothian HSDU Project (2019)
Report
Fascia, M. (2019, March 6). NHS Lothian HSDU Project. Center for Open Science. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1646459

The aim of these observations conducted was to collect data which could allow the understanding of how people think and how they react to issues within the HSDU. Over the observation period there was a total of 40 diary pages collected and 8 unschedu... Read More about NHS Lothian HSDU Project.

Employer Policy and Practice Toward Older Workers in Hong Kong: The Role of Shifting Intergenerational Dynamics (2019)
Journal Article
Egdell, V., Fuertes, V., Tjandra, N. C., & Chen, T. (2019). Employer Policy and Practice Toward Older Workers in Hong Kong: The Role of Shifting Intergenerational Dynamics [Employer Policy and Practice Towards Older Workers in Hong Kong: The Role of Shifting Intergenerational Dynamics]. Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 31(5), 445-466. https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2018.1563472

Many governments are seeking to encourage the extension of working lives to counteract potential labor market shortages that might result from population aging. Nevertheless, research shows that older workers continue to face a range of barriers to t... Read More about Employer Policy and Practice Toward Older Workers in Hong Kong: The Role of Shifting Intergenerational Dynamics.

Creativity as a Competitive Entrepreneurial Enabler (2019)
Journal Article
Fascia, S., & Fascia, M. (2019). Creativity as a Competitive Entrepreneurial Enabler. Journal of Strategy, Operations & Economics, 6(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.27047.80800

Interest in business management thinking and innovation has continued to grow during recent decades. The Scottish Government identifies that a large proportion of new and start up businesses fail within the first 2 years. Consequently, ther... Read More about Creativity as a Competitive Entrepreneurial Enabler.