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Managing the social trajectory: a practice perspective on project management (2012)
Journal Article
O'Leary, T., & Williams, T. (2013). Managing the social trajectory: a practice perspective on project management. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 60(3), 566-580. https://doi.org/10.1109/tem.2012.2228206

This paper responds to recent calls to extend the theoretical perspectives taken on the important organizational activity of managing projects, based on a deeper understanding of the reality of their day-to-day social practice. Drawing on theoretical... Read More about Managing the social trajectory: a practice perspective on project management.

A problem structuring method for ecosystem-based management : the DPSIR modelling process (2012)
Journal Article
Gregory, A. J., Atkins, J. P., Burdon, D., & Elliott, M. (2018). A problem structuring method for ecosystem-based management : the DPSIR modelling process. European journal of operational research, 227(3), 558-569. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2012.11.020

The purpose of this paper is to learn from Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) theory to inform the development of Problem Structuring Methods (PSMs) both in general and in the specific context of marine management. The focus on marine management is impor... Read More about A problem structuring method for ecosystem-based management : the DPSIR modelling process.

A cost-benefit analysis of Basel III: Some evidence from the UK (2012)
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Yan, M., Hall, M. J. B., & Turner, P. (2012). A cost-benefit analysis of Basel III: Some evidence from the UK. International review of financial analysis, 25, 73-82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.irfa.2012.06.009

This paper provides a long-term cost-benefit analysis for the United Kingdom of the Basel III capital and liquidity requirements proposed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS, 2010a). We provide evidence that the Basel III reforms will... Read More about A cost-benefit analysis of Basel III: Some evidence from the UK.

Are investors willing to sacrifice cash for morality? (2012)
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Berry, R. H., & Yeung, F. (2013). Are investors willing to sacrifice cash for morality?. Journal of Business Ethics, 117(3), 477-492. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-012-1529-6

The paper uses questionnaire responses provided by a sample of ethical investors to investigate willingness to sacrifice ethical considerations for financial reward. The paper examines the amount of financial reward necessary to cause an ethical inve... Read More about Are investors willing to sacrifice cash for morality?.

How prior realized outcomes affect portfolio decisions (2012)
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Duxbury, D., Hudson, R., Keasey, K., Yang, Z., & Yao, S. (2013). How prior realized outcomes affect portfolio decisions. Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting, 41(4), 611-629. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11156-012-0325-9

Investors have been shown to have particular preferences when it comes to the characteristics of stock they hold in their portfolios, while prior gains and losses have been shown to impact on individuals' economic decisions, both in an investment con... Read More about How prior realized outcomes affect portfolio decisions.

Do Keiretsu Really Hinder FDI into Japanese Manufacturing? (2012)
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Kimino, S., Driffield, N., & Saal, D. (2012). Do Keiretsu Really Hinder FDI into Japanese Manufacturing?. International journal of the economics of business, 19(3), 377-395. https://doi.org/10.1080/13571516.2012.715273

This paper examines an issue that has received considerable comment but little analysis. It has often been argued that the presence of the keiretsu in Japan has been instrumental in deterring multinational firms from entering Japan, though evidence f... Read More about Do Keiretsu Really Hinder FDI into Japanese Manufacturing?.

Complexity management in practice : a Viable System Model intervention in an Irish eco-community (2012)
Journal Article
Espinosa, A., & Walker, J. (2013). Complexity management in practice : a Viable System Model intervention in an Irish eco-community. European journal of operational research, 225(1), 118-129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2012.09.015

While soft OR tools offer specific solutions to manage complexity in organisations, little is known concerning soft OR tools to deal with self-organisation in communities. This paper describes an action research project where the authors facilitated... Read More about Complexity management in practice : a Viable System Model intervention in an Irish eco-community.

Evaluating a visual timeline methodology for appraisal and coping research (2012)
Journal Article
Mazzetti, A., & Blenkinsopp, J. (2012). Evaluating a visual timeline methodology for appraisal and coping research. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 85(4), 649-665. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-8325.2012.02060.x

Theoretical models of stress have become increasingly sophisticated, recognizing the importance of context and history, yet the principal data‐gathering method used by researchers remains the self‐report questionnaire, a method which is conspicuously... Read More about Evaluating a visual timeline methodology for appraisal and coping research.

Weighing China's export basket: The domestic content and technology intensity of Chinese exports (2012)
Journal Article
Upward, R., Wang, Z., & Zheng, J. (2013). Weighing China's export basket: The domestic content and technology intensity of Chinese exports. Journal of comparative economics, 41(2), 527-543. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jce.2012.07.004

In this paper we use new, detailed, and comprehensive linked firm-transaction data to measure the domestic content and technology intensity of Chinese exports over the period 2000-2007. We evaluate the extent of value-added in China's exports, using... Read More about Weighing China's export basket: The domestic content and technology intensity of Chinese exports.

Interlocking directorships and firm performance in highly regulated sectors: The moderating impact of board diversity (2012)
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Kaczmarek, S., Kimino, S., & Pye, A. (2014). Interlocking directorships and firm performance in highly regulated sectors: The moderating impact of board diversity. Journal of Management and Governance, 18(2), 347-372. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10997-012-9228-3

Interlocking directorships are a pervasive element of the corporate landscape. Academic literature documents many examples of spreading business practices and strategic outcomes through this form of inter-organizational connectedness. Yet, the findin... Read More about Interlocking directorships and firm performance in highly regulated sectors: The moderating impact of board diversity.

Do low-priced stocks drive long-term contrarian performance on the London Stock Exchange? (2012)
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Wu, Y., Li, Y., & Hamill, P. (2012). Do low-priced stocks drive long-term contrarian performance on the London Stock Exchange?. Financial Review, 47(3), 501-530. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-6288.2012.00338.x

We investigate whether low‐priced stocks drive long‐term contrarian performance on the U.K. market. We find that contrarian performance at low, middle, and high price levels is positive. On the Fama‐French risk adjusted basis, we find both low‐priced... Read More about Do low-priced stocks drive long-term contrarian performance on the London Stock Exchange?.

Government bias in education, schooling attainment, and long-run growth (2012)
Journal Article
Bhattarai, K., & Basu, P. (2012). Government bias in education, schooling attainment, and long-run growth. Southern Economic Journal, 79(1), 127-143. https://doi.org/10.4284/0038-4038-79.1.127

A surprising cross-country stylized fact is that higher public spending on education tends to lower the long-run growth rate of per capita GDP and the returns to schooling. This is contrary to the conventional wisdom that education is a major driver... Read More about Government bias in education, schooling attainment, and long-run growth.

An integrated model for designing and optimising an international logistics network (2012)
Journal Article
Creazza, A., Dallari, F., & Rossi, T. (2012). An integrated model for designing and optimising an international logistics network. International Journal of Production Research, 50(11), 2925-2939. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2011.578157

Supply-chain configuration has recently gained increasing attention both from the practitioner’s perspective and as a research area. This paper proposes an integrated model for designing and optimising international logistics networks. It consists of... Read More about An integrated model for designing and optimising an international logistics network.

Deregulation, competition, and performance measurement of an African Airport: the case of Kotoka international airport of Ghana (2012)
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Akwei, C., Tsamenyi, M., & Sa'id, H. (2012). Deregulation, competition, and performance measurement of an African Airport: the case of Kotoka international airport of Ghana. Thunderbird international business review, 54(4), 537-549. https://doi.org/10.1002/tie.21482

This article reports on the results of a case study that explores the performance measurement practice in one of the growing airports in Africa-the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) of Ghana. The article also assesses the performance of the airport... Read More about Deregulation, competition, and performance measurement of an African Airport: the case of Kotoka international airport of Ghana.

Supply chain risk management: a new methodology for a systematic literature review (2012)
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Strozzi, F., & Colicchia, C. (2012). Supply chain risk management: a new methodology for a systematic literature review. Supply chain management, 17(4), 403-418. https://doi.org/10.1108/13598541211246558

Purpose perspective and as a research area. Given the relevance of the topic, the aim of the present paper is to present a focused literature review, investigating the process of knowledge creation, transfer and development from a dynamic perspective... Read More about Supply chain risk management: a new methodology for a systematic literature review.

Leadership through action learning: a bottom-up approach to ‘best practice’ in ‘infection prevention and control’ in a UK NHS trust (2012)
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Kellie, J., Milsom, B., & Henderson, E. (2012). Leadership through action learning: a bottom-up approach to ‘best practice’ in ‘infection prevention and control’ in a UK NHS trust. Public money & management, 32(4), 289-296. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540962.2012.691308

This article reports on the outcomes of an action learning leadership intervention in a National Health Service (NHS) acute trust in partnership with a UK business school. This contribution provides an empirical example of the potential benefits of n... Read More about Leadership through action learning: a bottom-up approach to ‘best practice’ in ‘infection prevention and control’ in a UK NHS trust.

Why is corruption less harmful to income inequality in Latin America? (2012)
Journal Article
Dobson, S., & Ramlogan-Dobson, C. (2012). Why is corruption less harmful to income inequality in Latin America?. World Development, 40(8), 1534-1545. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2012.04.015

Conventional wisdom says corruption is bad for income inequality. But recent research on Latin America finds a trade-off between corruption and inequality and suggests this is due to the large informal sector in the region. Using data on a large samp... Read More about Why is corruption less harmful to income inequality in Latin America?.

Antecedents of board composition: The role of nomination committees (2012)
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Kaczmarek, S., Kimino, S., & Pye, A. (2012). Antecedents of board composition: The role of nomination committees. Corporate governance, 20(5), 474-489. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8683.2012.00913.x

Manuscript Type: Empirical

Research Question/Issue: The global financial crisis in 2008 has generated increasing recognition of the importance of board diversity reflected amidst the capabilities and skills of directors on a board. As the primary... Read More about Antecedents of board composition: The role of nomination committees.

Sleeping with the enemy? : strategic transformations in business - NGO relationships through stakeholder dialogue (2012)
Journal Article
Burchell, J., & Cook, J. (2013). Sleeping with the enemy? : strategic transformations in business - NGO relationships through stakeholder dialogue. Journal of Business Ethics, 113(3), 505-518. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-012-1319-1

Campaigning activities of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have increased public awareness and concern regarding the alleged unethical and environmentally damaging practices of many major multinational companies. Companies have responded by deve... Read More about Sleeping with the enemy? : strategic transformations in business - NGO relationships through stakeholder dialogue.