Networking in the Homestay Sector (2000)
Journal Article
Lynch, P. A. (2000). Networking in the Homestay Sector. Service Industries Journal, 20(3), 95-116. https://doi.org/10.1080/02642060000000034

This paper provides a case study on the management of private home accommodation used to house overseas guests who are primarily registered as students with the English as a foreign language sector. It uses network analysis to focus on the significa... Read More about Networking in the Homestay Sector.

Human resource issues in international hospitality, travel and tourism: a snapshot (2000)
Journal Article
D'Annunzio-Green, N., Maxwell, G., & Watson, S. (2000). Human resource issues in international hospitality, travel and tourism: a snapshot. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 12(3), 215-216. https://doi.org/10.1108/09596110010320869

Announces the research done to support the writing of a new text on human resources issues in the international field of tourism and hospitality. Pinpoints the 34 current
areas of interest and those identified as of strategic importance for the futu... Read More about Human resource issues in international hospitality, travel and tourism: a snapshot.

The New Unionism and the New Bargaining Agenda: UNISON–Employer Partnerships on Workplace Learning in Britain (2000)
Journal Article
Munro, A., & Rainbird, H. (2000). The New Unionism and the New Bargaining Agenda: UNISON–Employer Partnerships on Workplace Learning in Britain. British Journal of Industrial Relations, 38(2), 223-240. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8543.00160

A model of new unionism has been developed which is characterized by features such as the servicing of members as customers and a shift to co-operative industrial relations. The UNISON–employer partnerships in workplace learning in the UK initially a... Read More about The New Unionism and the New Bargaining Agenda: UNISON–Employer Partnerships on Workplace Learning in Britain.

Joint ventures in China – accounting implications (2000)
Journal Article
Blake, J., Gao, S. S., & Wraith, P. (2000). Joint ventures in China – accounting implications. Managerial Finance, 26(5), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074350010766639

Since 1979, China has encouraged foreign investment, particularly through the medium of
the joint venture.
Experience of the operation of these foreign joint ventures has highlighted some key features
of the Chinese business environment. These inc... Read More about Joint ventures in China – accounting implications.

Utilitarianism and the Identity of the Indian Forest Service (2000)
Journal Article
Hannam, K. (2000). Utilitarianism and the Identity of the Indian Forest Service. Environment and History, 6(2), 205-228. https://doi.org/10.3197/096734000129342280

This paper discusses the historical identity of the Indian Forest Service, the elite environmental organisation which controlled and managed nearly a third of India during the late nineteenth century. This organisation has been widely criticised by n... Read More about Utilitarianism and the Identity of the Indian Forest Service.

Contemporary HRD research: a triarchy of theoretical perspectives and their prescriptions for HRD (2000)
Journal Article
Garavan, T. N., Gunnigle, P., & Morley, M. (2000). Contemporary HRD research: a triarchy of theoretical perspectives and their prescriptions for HRD. Journal of European industrial training, 24(2/3/4), 65-93. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090590010321926

Addresses some of the key debates within the HRD literature and considers the extent to which HRD can be described as a field of study. The paper addresses the issues raised in the contributions that make up this special issue and identifies a broad... Read More about Contemporary HRD research: a triarchy of theoretical perspectives and their prescriptions for HRD.

Future skill needs of managers (2000)
Preprint / Working Paper
Winterton, J., Parker, M., Dodd, M., McCracken, M. G., & Henderson, I. Future skill needs of managers

The main aim of the study was to identify and evaluate the nature of changes affecting managers and issues that will influence the effective future provision of management development in the UK. The report focuses on the nature of the skills that man... Read More about Future skill needs of managers.

Marketing orientation and its impact on product development in the Scottish software Industry. (1999)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cuthbert, A., & Thomson, J. R. (1999, September). Marketing orientation and its impact on product development in the Scottish software Industry. Presented at IMP Conference (15th): Interactions, Relationships And Networks: Towards The New Millennium

In this paper, the authors discuss and evaluate marketing orientation and its impact on product development in the Scottish software industry. Spektra Systems Limited is used as a case in point. The authors carry out a wide literature review encompas... Read More about Marketing orientation and its impact on product development in the Scottish software Industry..

Decision making. (1999)
Book Chapter
Laybourn, P. (1999). Decision making. In A. Leask, & I. S. Yeoman (Eds.), Heritage vistior attractions: an operations management perspective (210-231). Cassell

A tourism organisation’s soft OR practitioner’s perceptions of problem structuring methodologies (1999)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Laybourn, P. (1999, April). A tourism organisation’s soft OR practitioner’s perceptions of problem structuring methodologies. Presented at Eighth Annual CHME Hospitality Conference

Operational aspects in the adoption of an information system in a S.M.E. - a case study. (1999)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacKerron, G., & Campbell, G. (1999, April). Operational aspects in the adoption of an information system in a S.M.E. - a case study

This case study reviews the approach taken within a small specialist clothing manufacturer which, due to increasing demand, had to adopt a Manufacturing Information System (M.I.S.) to improve their production control information. The development and... Read More about Operational aspects in the adoption of an information system in a S.M.E. - a case study..

Operational impact: competitive advantage through improved information. (1999)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MacKerron, G., & Campbell, G. (1999, April). Operational impact: competitive advantage through improved information

This paper discusses the approach taken in the implementation of an improved operational control system and the resulting operational performance within a small specialist clothing manufacturer. The development and implementation of a suitable manufa... Read More about Operational impact: competitive advantage through improved information..

Developing self‐awareness in the managerial career development process: the value of 360‐degree feedback and the MBTI (1999)
Journal Article
McCarthy, A. M., & Garavan, T. N. (1999). Developing self‐awareness in the managerial career development process: the value of 360‐degree feedback and the MBTI. Journal of European industrial training, 23(9), 437-445. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090599910302613

Proposes that a crucial component of the career development process is what is termed “managerial self‐awareness” (MSA). To‐date relatively little has been written about self‐awareness, particularly in the literature on managerial career development... Read More about Developing self‐awareness in the managerial career development process: the value of 360‐degree feedback and the MBTI.

The construction of knowledge in business. (1999)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Davenport, E. (1999, December). The construction of knowledge in business. Paper presented at Knowledge Management

No abstract available.

Re‐empowering the empowered – the ultimate challenge? (1999)
Journal Article
D'Annunzio-Green, N., & Macandrew, J. (1999). Re‐empowering the empowered – the ultimate challenge?. Personnel Review, 28(3), 258-278. https://doi.org/10.1108/00483489910264615

Evidence to date shows a divergence in the methods and approaches used by
companies to introduce empowerment and indeed a wide debate as to the meaning and
appropriateness of the term itself. The popularity of the concept has led many organisations... Read More about Re‐empowering the empowered – the ultimate challenge?.

The Pygmalion effect reconsidered: its implications for education, training and workplace learning (1999)
Journal Article
Murphy, D., Campbell, C., & Garavan, T. N. (1999). The Pygmalion effect reconsidered: its implications for education, training and workplace learning. Journal of European industrial training, 23(4/5), 238-251. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090599910272112

Reviews the literature on the Pygmalion effect and in particular its implications for workplace learning and training. The article considers the wide ranging debate within the education literature on the value of the Pygmalion concept and also consi... Read More about The Pygmalion effect reconsidered: its implications for education, training and workplace learning.

Management development: contemporary trends, issues and strategies (1999)
Journal Article
Garavan, T. N., Barnicle, B., & O’Suilleabhain, F. (1999). Management development: contemporary trends, issues and strategies. Journal of European industrial training, 23(4/5), 191-207. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090599910272077

Recent changes have demanded a more strategic perspective from those who lead and manage organisations, placing increased pressure on employees to be more productive, innovative and change orientated. This has precipitated a search for a more integr... Read More about Management development: contemporary trends, issues and strategies.

Human resource development literature: current issues, priorities and dilemmas (1999)
Journal Article
Garavan, T. N., Heraty, N., & Barnicle, B. (1999). Human resource development literature: current issues, priorities and dilemmas. Journal of European industrial training, 23(4/5), 169-179. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000004567

Reviews the state of current HRD literature in terms of definitional issues, alternative models, dominant justifications and biases. Articulates the view that the literature is fragmented, multifaceted, and reflects a diverse range of perspectives a... Read More about Human resource development literature: current issues, priorities and dilemmas.

Improving groupworking skills in undergraduates through employer involvement. (1999)
Journal Article
Goldfinch, J., Laybourn, P., McLeod, L., & Stewart, S. (1999). Improving groupworking skills in undergraduates through employer involvement. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 24(1), 41-51. https://doi.org/10.1080/0260293990240104

A project involved employers in the development of teamwork skills of undergraduate accounting students, with the aims of increasing student awareness of group dynamics and processes, and promoting more effective group work. Employers observed studen... Read More about Improving groupworking skills in undergraduates through employer involvement..

Environmental Management in India: Recent Challenges to the Indian Forest Service (1999)
Journal Article
Hannam, K. (1999). Environmental Management in India: Recent Challenges to the Indian Forest Service. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 42(2), 221-233. https://doi.org/10.1080/09640569911226

This paper examines the impact of various social, economic and political changes on the work of the Indian Forest Service, the elite organization concerned with environmental management in India. It is noted that whilst many leading authors criticiz... Read More about Environmental Management in India: Recent Challenges to the Indian Forest Service.