All Outputs (23)

Governance and takeovers: are public-to-private transactions different from traditional acquisitions of listed corporations? (2006)
Journal Article
WEIR, C. and WRIGHT, M. 2006. Governance and takeovers: are public-to-private transactions different from traditional acquisitions of listed corporations? Accounting and business research [online], 36(4), pages 289-307. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/00014788.2006.9730029

Using a unique hand-collected dataset comprising 96 public-to-private (PTP) transactions and 258 acquisitions of listed corporations by existing corporate groups completed during the period 1998 to 2000, this paper investigates the extent to which PT... Read More about Governance and takeovers: are public-to-private transactions different from traditional acquisitions of listed corporations?.

Engineers learning to become entrepreneurs: stimulations and barriers in Israel. (2006)
Journal Article
CHOREV, S. and ANDERSON, A.R. 2006. Engineers learning to become entrepreneurs: stimulations and barriers in Israel. International journal of continuing engineering education and life-long learning [online], 16(5), pages 321-340. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJCEELL.2006.010956

This paper explores the processes by which Israeli engineers become entrepreneurs. We employed a qualitative approach, using ethnographic life history interviews with nine entrepreneurial engineers. We find that the uniqueness of the Israeli politica... Read More about Engineers learning to become entrepreneurs: stimulations and barriers in Israel..

Impulse shopping in convenience stores: does gender make a difference? (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
BREMNER, P.A.M., HAMILTON, M. and MCLENNAN, K. 2006. Impulse shopping in convenience stores: does gender make a difference? In Proceedings of the 12th European Institute of retailing and Service Studies (EIRASS) conference: recent advances in retailing and services sciences, 9-12 July 2006, Budapest, Hungary. Eindhoven: European Institute of Retailing and Services Studies.

The paper explores the phenomenon of impulse purchasing, which accounts for a growing proportion of total retail spend. The study investigates whether males and females act differently in respect of impulse purchasing. Impulse purchasing has been pre... Read More about Impulse shopping in convenience stores: does gender make a difference?.

The mechanisms and process of entrepreneurial networks: continuity and change. (2006)
Book Chapter
DRAKOPOULOU DODD, S., JACK, S. and ANDERSON, A.R. 2006. The mechanisms and process of entrepreneurial networks: continuity and change. In Wiklund, J., Dimov, D., Katz, J.A. and Shepherd, D.A. (eds.) Entrepreneurship: frameworks and empirical investigations from forthcoming leaders of European research. Advances in entrepreneurship, firm emergence and growth, 9. Bingley: Emerald [online], pages 107-145. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1074-7540(06)09005-2

The relevance of networks for entrepreneurship is now well established. However, despite the extent of work carried out there are still clear gaps in our understanding about how networks change and adapt over time and how entrepreneurs actually go ab... Read More about The mechanisms and process of entrepreneurial networks: continuity and change..

Students from mainland China and critical thinking in postgraduate business and management degrees: teasing out tensions of culture, style and substance. (2006)
Journal Article
TURNER, Y. 2006. Students from mainland China and critical thinking in postgraduate business and management degrees: teasing out tensions of culture, style and substance. International journal of management education, 5(1), pages 3-11.

This paper explores the discourse of critical thinking within Higher Education (HE) practice and evaluates the experiences and achievements of mainland Chinese students within that context. It sets out to discuss teaching and learning as it was exper... Read More about Students from mainland China and critical thinking in postgraduate business and management degrees: teasing out tensions of culture, style and substance..

The vulnerability of peripheral tourism: the rapid disenchantment of peripheral attraction. (2006)
Book Chapter
IRVINE, W. and ANDERSON, A. 2006. The vulnerability of peripheral tourism: the rapid disenchantment of peripheral attraction. In Müller, D.K. and Jansson, B. (eds.) Tourism in peripheries: perspectives from the far north and south. Wallingford: CABI, pages 109-123.

This chapter explores the impact of foot and mouth disease on peripheral tourist destinations. It is argued that such destinations are extremely vulnerable to changes in visitor perception and that the effects of national disasters impact disproporti... Read More about The vulnerability of peripheral tourism: the rapid disenchantment of peripheral attraction..

The strategic farmer: a cheese producer with cold feet? (2006)
Journal Article
MCELWEE, G., ANDERSON, A.R. and VESALA, K. 2006. The strategic farmer: a cheese producer with cold feet? Journal of business strategy [online], 27(6), pages 65-72. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/02756660610710373

Purpose - The purpose of this article is to explore the strategy of an enterprising farmer. The background problematic is that in Europe, agriculture has faced dramatic pressures for restructuring, and facilitation of the strategic skills of farmers... Read More about The strategic farmer: a cheese producer with cold feet?.

Liberty, equality, fraternity. (2006)
Book
SPICKER, P. 2006. Liberty, equality, fraternity. Bristol: Policy press [online]. Available from: http://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/23767

Paul Spicker's book takes the three founding principles of the French Revolution - Liberty, Equality, Fraternity - and examines how they relate to social policy today. The book considers the political and moral dimensions of a wide range of social po... Read More about Liberty, equality, fraternity..

Decoupling the link between economic growth, transport growth and carbon emissions in Scotland. (2006)
Report
GRAY, D., ANABLE, J., ILLINGWORTH, L. and GRAHAM, W. 2006. Decoupling the link between economic growth, transport growth and carbon emissions in Scotland. Edinburgh: Scottish Government.

Unlike most other sectors of the economy, transport energy consumption and carbon emissions are increasing. The transport sector accounted for about 17% of Scotlands 17.6 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in 2003 (excluding air travel and ma... Read More about Decoupling the link between economic growth, transport growth and carbon emissions in Scotland..

Sensemaking and distortion of critical upward communication in organizations. (2006)
Journal Article
TOURISH, D. and ROBSON, P. 2006. Sensemaking and distortion of critical upward communication in organizations. Journal of management studies [online], 43(4), pages 711-730. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6486.2006.00608.x

Most research into feedback has focused on communication from managers to non-managerial staff. To a lesser extent, it has more recently addressed upward and 360 degree appraisal systems. In contrast, the role of informal upward communication continu... Read More about Sensemaking and distortion of critical upward communication in organizations..

Marketing in high-tech start-ups: overcoming the liability of newness in Israel. (2006)
Journal Article
CHOREV, S. and ANDERSON, A.R. 2006. Marketing in high-tech start-ups: overcoming the liability of newness in Israel. International entrepreneurship and management journal [online], 2(2), pages 281-297. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11365-006-8689-8

For new companies in general, marketing is a critical issue. However, many high tech start ups face particular problems associated with marketing. They may have a product, rather than a customer focus; they may lack marketing experience and may even... Read More about Marketing in high-tech start-ups: overcoming the liability of newness in Israel..

Policy analysis for practice: applying social policy. (2006)
Book
SPICKER, P. 2006. Policy analysis for practice: applying social policy. Bristol: Policy Press [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.51952/9781447342496

People who work in planning, management and service delivery in the public sector need to know how policy is translated into practice, what is happening, and whether a policy works. "Policy analysis for practice" introduces students and practitioners... Read More about Policy analysis for practice: applying social policy..

Recycling and the domestic division of labour: is green pink or blue? (2006)
Journal Article
OATES, C.J. and McDONALD, S. 2006. Recycling and the domestic division of labour: is green pink or blue? Sociology [online], 40(3), pages 417-433. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/0038038506063667

Domestic or household recycling has a crucial role to play in meeting EU targets for overall recycling rates. However, researchers have yet to agree on the characteristics of the domestic recycler and how recycling is actually carried out in the home... Read More about Recycling and the domestic division of labour: is green pink or blue?.

The appraisal interview reappraised. (2006)
Other
TOURISH, D. 2006. The appraisal interview reappraised. In Hargie, O. (ed.) The handbook of communication skills. Third edition. Abingdon: Routledge [online], chapter 18, pages 505-530. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203007037.ch18

The appraisal interview is one of the most ubiquitous features of life in organisations. It is also one of the most ridiculed. Evidence mounts each year to the effect that most such interviews are poorly managed, fail to improve organisational perfor... Read More about The appraisal interview reappraised..

Toward sustainable consumption: researching voluntary simplifiers. (2006)
Journal Article
MCDONALD, S., OATES, C. J., YOUNG, C. W. and HWANG, K. 2006. Toward sustainable consumption: researching voluntary simplifiers. Psychology and marketing [online], 23(6), pages 515-534. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/mar.20132

This article examines and extends the notion of voluntary simplifiers (VS). VS are individuals who have freely chosen a frugal, anti-consumer lifestyle that features low resource use and environmental impact. The article will begin by reviewing empir... Read More about Toward sustainable consumption: researching voluntary simplifiers..

Sustainability: consumer perceptions and marketing strategies. (2006)
Journal Article
MCDONALD, S. and OATES, C.J. 2006. Sustainability: consumer perceptions and marketing strategies. Business strategy and the environment [online], 15(3), pages 157-170. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.524

Studies of green consumer behaviour, in particular purchasing and disposal, have largely focused on demographics and/or socio-demographics, with mixed and frequently contradictory results. To move the debate forward, we investigated a wide range of 4... Read More about Sustainability: consumer perceptions and marketing strategies..

The extent of financial disclosure and its determinants in an emerging capital market: the case of Egypt. (2006)
Journal Article
HASSAN, O.A.G., GIORGIONI, G. and ROMILLY, P. 2006. The extent of financial disclosure and its determinants in an emerging capital market: the case of Egypt. International journal of accounting, auditing and performance evaluation [online], 3(1), pages 41-67. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1504/ijaape.2006.010102

This paper uses panel data analysis to investigate the extent and determinants of disclosure levels of non-financial companies quoted on the Egyptian Stock Exchange. It distinguishes between private sector companies and public business sector compani... Read More about The extent of financial disclosure and its determinants in an emerging capital market: the case of Egypt..

Success in Israeli high-tech start-ups: critical factors and process. (2006)
Journal Article
CHOREV, S. and ANDERSON, A.R. 2006. Success in Israeli high-tech start-ups: critical factors and process. Technovation [online], 26(2), pages 162-174. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2005.06.014

This paper develops a model of the factors deemed critical for success in high-tech new ventures in Israel. Israel presents an interesting forum, geographically distant from main markets but richly endowed with human capital, new high-tech ventures a... Read More about Success in Israeli high-tech start-ups: critical factors and process..

Swinging open or slamming shut? The implications of China's open-door policy for women, educational choice and work. (2006)
Journal Article
TURNER, Y. 2006. Swinging open or slamming shut? The implications of China's open-door policy for women, educational choice and work. Journal of education and work [online], 19(1), pages 47-65. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/13639080500522986

This paper explores the link between international tertiary education and evolving attitudes about women and work in China. The paper reviews literature about gender and education in China, commenting on the late-twentieth-century post-reform environ... Read More about Swinging open or slamming shut? The implications of China's open-door policy for women, educational choice and work..

Chinese students in a UK business school: hearing the student voice in reflective teaching and learning practice. (2006)
Journal Article
TURNER, Y. 2006. Chinese students in a UK business school: hearing the student voice in reflective teaching and learning practice. Higher education quarterly [online], 60(1), pages 27-51. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2273.2006.00306.x

This paper presents the outcomes of a study carried out in 2001-2002 with nine postgraduate students from China, enrolled on taught master's programmes in a UK university business school. The aims of the research were to explore the development of th... Read More about Chinese students in a UK business school: hearing the student voice in reflective teaching and learning practice..