Outputs (60)

Critical success factors in the chartering phase : a case study of an ERP implementation (2008)
Journal Article
a case study of an ERP implementation. International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems, 4(3), 9-24. https://doi.org/10.4018/jeis.2008070102

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are pervasive information systems that have been fundamental in organizations for the past two decades. ERP systems may well count as the most important development in technology in the 1990s. There are many... Read More about Critical success factors in the chartering phase : a case study of an ERP implementation.

The fundamental challenge : human and organisational factors in an ERP implementation (2007)
Presentation / Conference
Dawson, J., & Owens, J. D. (2007, September). The fundamental challenge : human and organisational factors in an ERP implementation. Presented at 1st European Conference on Information Management and Evaluation., University of Montpellier, France

Organisations encounter obstacles when implementing ERP systems. This paper intends to explore some of the problems that occur throughout the implementation of an ERP system. Using a combination of the work of Markus et al (2001) and Kim et al (2005... Read More about The fundamental challenge : human and organisational factors in an ERP implementation.

ERP non-implementation : a case study of a UK furniture manufacturer (2007)
Presentation / Conference
Dawson, J., & Owens, J. D. (2007, June). ERP non-implementation : a case study of a UK furniture manufacturer. Presented at Ninth International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems., Madeira, Portugal

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are pervasive information systems that have been fundamental in organisations for the past two decades. ERP systems may well count as the most important development in technology in the 1990s’. There are m... Read More about ERP non-implementation : a case study of a UK furniture manufacturer.

E-Learning as a tool for knowledge transfer through traditional and independent study at two UK Higher Educational Institutes : a case study (2007)
Journal Article
Owens, J. D., & Floyd, D. (2007). E-Learning as a tool for knowledge transfer through traditional and independent study at two UK Higher Educational Institutes : a case study. E-Learning and Digital Media, Vol. 4(2), 172-180. https://doi.org/10.2304/elea.2007.4.2.172

Much has been made of the advances in computer aided learning activities. Websites, virtual campus, the increased use of Web CT and chat rooms and further advances in the use of WebCT are becoming more commonplace in UK universities. This paper looks... Read More about E-Learning as a tool for knowledge transfer through traditional and independent study at two UK Higher Educational Institutes : a case study.

Why do some UK SME’s still find the implementation of a New Product Development process problematical? An exploratory investigation (2007)
Journal Article
Owens, J. D. (2007). Why do some UK SME’s still find the implementation of a New Product Development process problematical? An exploratory investigation. Management Decision, 45(2), 235-251. https://doi.org/10.1108/00251740710727269

The long-term survival of a business often hinges upon its ability to successfully introduce new products into the market place. These new products and their successful development can be the lifeblood of a company. Thus, NPD is a major considerati... Read More about Why do some UK SME’s still find the implementation of a New Product Development process problematical? An exploratory investigation.

Electronic business : a business model can make the difference (2006)
Journal Article
Owens, J. D. (2006). Electronic business : a business model can make the difference. Management services (Enfield), 50(1), 24-29

Conducting business electronically, electronic commerce has such well-documented advantages that if a business does not engage in doing so one must question the wisdom of management. The major growth in this transition will be from established ‘bric... Read More about Electronic business : a business model can make the difference.

Exploring the modes of internationalization : the case of UK Business Schools (2006)
Journal Article
the case of UK Business Schools. International journal of applied international management, 1(1), 1-10

Recently there has been a large expansion of Higher Education (HE). Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree programmes have seen a large rise in international applications. As a consequence, the UK is gaining more revenue from the Internationa... Read More about Exploring the modes of internationalization : the case of UK Business Schools.

An evaluation of organisational groundwork and learning objectives for new product development (2004)
Journal Article
Owens, J. D. (2004). An evaluation of organisational groundwork and learning objectives for new product development. Journal of Enterprising Culture, 12(4), 303-325. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218495804000166

This paper discusses New Product Development (NPD) Process and the percep-tion required for effective NPD Learning (NPDL). A model of learning for NPD organisations is presented and the necessity to assess progression towards learn-ing objectives at... Read More about An evaluation of organisational groundwork and learning objectives for new product development.

E business : knowledge transfer from Higher Educational Institutions to industry (2004)
Presentation / Conference
Owens, J. D., & McManus, J. (2004, October). E business : knowledge transfer from Higher Educational Institutions to industry. Presented at International Conference on Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management and Organisational Learning, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Knowledge Transfer is fast becoming a commercial necessity for many industries, in order that they may effectively manage their intellectual assets and gain competitive advantage. Subsequently, to be able to maximise that advantage, knowledge manage... Read More about E business : knowledge transfer from Higher Educational Institutions to industry.

World Class Supply : is it just a question of effective partnership? (2004)
Journal Article
Owens, J. (2004). World Class Supply : is it just a question of effective partnership?. Management services (Enfield), 48(10), 8-12

A supply chain has varying elements that require translation, both forwards and backwards, to the other stages involved in the supply chain. A world-class supply chain can provide value-adding processes that can deliver for both the organisation and... Read More about World Class Supply : is it just a question of effective partnership?.