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Social capital, brand and football : tales from the digital field - extended abstract for : UKAIS & British Academy of Management E-business and E-government SIG (2015)
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Fenton, A. (2015, December). Social capital, brand and football : tales from the digital field - extended abstract for : UKAIS & British Academy of Management E-business and E-government SIG. Presented at UKAIS & British Academy of Management E-business and E-government SIG, Newcastle University

This research focuses on a new era for Salford City Football Club (SCFC). SCFC currently sit in the 8th tier of English football and have been taken over by ex-Manchester United players the ‘class of ‘92’. The new era heralds an unusual case of a no... Read More about Social capital, brand and football : tales from the digital field - extended abstract for : UKAIS & British Academy of Management E-business and E-government SIG.

Effect of organisation cultural dynamics on adoption of innovation: a study within the context of software firms in Sri Lanka (2015)
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Udagedara, R., & Allman, K. (2015, September). Effect of organisation cultural dynamics on adoption of innovation: a study within the context of software firms in Sri Lanka. Presented at BAM Conference 2015, Portsmouth

This paper investigates the effect of organisation cultural dynamics on innovation activities using an accessible practical tool and four illustrative cases from software companies in Sri Lanka. The analysis framework accommodates multiple perspectiv... Read More about Effect of organisation cultural dynamics on adoption of innovation: a study within the context of software firms in Sri Lanka.

Are employment tribunals a barrier to justice? : an observer’s perspective (2015)
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Lord, J., & Redfern, D. (2015, September). Are employment tribunals a barrier to justice? : an observer’s perspective. Presented at BAM 2015 - The value of pluralism in advancing management research, education and practice, Portsmouth

The UK Employment Tribunal System (ETS) is ‘broken’ and in need of reform according to the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) (2011) and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) (2011). Both are organisations, that represent and lobby in the intere... Read More about Are employment tribunals a barrier to justice? : an observer’s perspective.

KTP and RRI – the perfect match (2015)
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Kreps, D., Blaynee, J., Kutar, M., & Griffiths, M. (2015, September). KTP and RRI – the perfect match. Presented at ETHICOMP 2015, de Montfort University, Leicester, UK

Businesses working with universities are in an optimal position to overcome perceived barriers to the uptake of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) for Business and Industry. This paper sets out case study evidence within a particular framewor... Read More about KTP and RRI – the perfect match.

Creating social value at the BOP in the Nigerian marketplace (2015)
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Abudiore, T., & McEachern, M. (2015, September). Creating social value at the BOP in the Nigerian marketplace. Presented at International Social Innovation Research Conference 2015, York

Few studies examine the prospects for businesses within BOP markets to deliver social value. In the context of Nigerian apiculture, which has the potential to provide employment and alleviate poverty for BOP farmers, this paper explores the nuances a... Read More about Creating social value at the BOP in the Nigerian marketplace.

Gramsci and Foucault : hegemony in the global episteme (2015)
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Kreps, D. (2015, September). Gramsci and Foucault : hegemony in the global episteme. Presented at Inaugural Conference on Cultural Political Economy, Lancaster University, Lancaster UK

Does Foucault’s concentration upon the micropolitics in society that add up to and constitute (post-national) governmentality undermine and discount, or complement and mirror Gramsci’s concentration on the hegemonic reach of centralised power out int... Read More about Gramsci and Foucault : hegemony in the global episteme.

A mixed methods approach to investigating social institutions (2015)
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Lord, J., & Redfern, D. (2015, September). A mixed methods approach to investigating social institutions. Presented at BAM Annual Conference 2015, Portsmouth

A mixed method approach to research has developed into a more prevalent strategy within a business discipline, as the process can yield rigorous data that can be used to shape government and institutional thinking. This paper critically analyses the... Read More about A mixed methods approach to investigating social institutions.

Design factors-customer behaviour relationship: The mediating role of emotions and cognition (2015)
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Nusairat, N., Rashid, T., & Rembielak, G. (2015, July). Design factors-customer behaviour relationship: The mediating role of emotions and cognition. Presented at Academy of Marketing Conference 2015, University of Limerick Ireland

Although the role of retail environment in general in affecting customer behaviour is highly acknowledged by marketing scholars, the mechanism of the effect is still a promising area of research. This working paper presents a conceptual framework to... Read More about Design factors-customer behaviour relationship: The mediating role of emotions and cognition.

Digital media, football fans and communications : a case study of Salford City FC, a ‘digital football club’ (2015)
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a case study of Salford City FC, a ‘digital football club’. Presented at Academy of Marketing Conference 2015, University of Limerick Ireland

This paper is written in year one of a five year longitudinal ethnography, six months into my PhD studies. Significant progress has been made so far. I am currently part way through my literature review and I am currently refining my research questio... Read More about Digital media, football fans and communications : a case study of Salford City FC, a ‘digital football club’.

Unlocking social value at the BOP : Building a knowledge transfer platform for Nigerian apiculturists (2015)
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Toluwalope, A., & McEachern, M. (2015, June). Unlocking social value at the BOP : Building a knowledge transfer platform for Nigerian apiculturists. Presented at 2nd International Biannual Social Business @Anadolou Conference - Business as if People Mattered, Eskisehir, Turkey

Few studies examine the prospects for businesses within BOP markets to deliver social value. In the context of Nigerian apiculture, which has the potential to provide employment and alleviate poverty for BOP farmers, this paper explores the knowledge... Read More about Unlocking social value at the BOP : Building a knowledge transfer platform for Nigerian apiculturists.

Ecstasi project : Using technology to encourage creativity in the assessment process (2015)
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Kutar, M., Griffiths, M., & Wood, J. (2015, March). Ecstasi project : Using technology to encourage creativity in the assessment process. Presented at UK Academy for Information Systems (UKAIS) 2015, Oxford, UK

The notion of creativity has attracted increasing attention in Higher Education in recent years, and is seen to be of importance in a variety of disciplines, not just those which are closely associated with the creative industries. This provides a ch... Read More about Ecstasi project : Using technology to encourage creativity in the assessment process.

Social cues-customer behaviour relationship: a test of two competing models: The case of shopping malls in Jordan (2014)
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Nusairat, N., Rashid, T., & Rembielak, G. (2014, December). Social cues-customer behaviour relationship: a test of two competing models: The case of shopping malls in Jordan. Presented at Contemporary Marketing Conference, Edinburgh University Business School

The role of shopping environment in deriving customers’ response has been substantially addressed in marketing literature, however, the focus has been considerably limited to certain physical environment factors such as music, light and scent. Less a... Read More about Social cues-customer behaviour relationship: a test of two competing models: The case of shopping malls in Jordan.

Customer engagement persuasion process in online brand communities: Social influence theory perspective (2014)
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Poor Rezaei, S., & Heinze, A. (2014, September). Customer engagement persuasion process in online brand communities: Social influence theory perspective. Presented at BAM2014: The Role of The Business School in Supporting Economic and Social Development, Belfast, Ireland

Customer engagement is becoming a more important area in online brand community management. There are a number of competing theories that underline the importance of different types of community members in order to positively influence them for the b... Read More about Customer engagement persuasion process in online brand communities: Social influence theory perspective.

IT Governance from theory to practice : the importance of accountability (2014)
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Janahi, L. (2014, March). IT Governance from theory to practice : the importance of accountability. Presented at The 2nd BCS International IT Conference 2014, Abu Dhabi

It is widely acknowledged that Information Technology (IT) Governance is extremely complex and at the same time equally critical when organisations endeavour to maximize their IT investments. IT Governance provides the means for decision making requi... Read More about IT Governance from theory to practice : the importance of accountability.