Outputs (154)

Design methods and market studies: co-design methodology as performative research (2024)
Book Chapter

In an age of climate emergency and social divide, we investigate how the use of design methods in Market Studies can drive positive, real-world change through the development of moral markets. As universities catalyse technological innovation using r... Read More about Design methods and market studies: co-design methodology as performative research.

Market Studies: Mapping, Theorizing and Impacting Market Action (2024)
Book

Market studies is a newly emerging field dedicated to understanding the origins, core concepts, theories and methods currently being used and developed to examine markets in the making. Providing a unique overview that introduces, positions and devel... Read More about Market Studies: Mapping, Theorizing and Impacting Market Action.

The Camera Is an Engine: Ways of Seeing Perspective, Context and Reflexivity to Make and Shape Markets through Innovative Research Practice (2024)
Book Chapter

This chapter explores the performative power of research methods, and specifically the power of audio-visual technologies – the video camera - in capturing and re-presenting data concerning markets, their innovation and transformation. Our claim is t... Read More about The Camera Is an Engine: Ways of Seeing Perspective, Context and Reflexivity to Make and Shape Markets through Innovative Research Practice.

Sustainable Engagement of Stakeholders for Socio-Economic Development in Oil Producing Communities Niger Delta Region Nigeria. A Case Study of Multinational and Indigenous Oil Companies (2024)
Thesis

ABSTRACT
This study examines current engagement between oil producing communities and oil companies operating in the Niger Delta Communities in Nigeria while attempting a comparison of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices of Multina... Read More about Sustainable Engagement of Stakeholders for Socio-Economic Development in Oil Producing Communities Niger Delta Region Nigeria. A Case Study of Multinational and Indigenous Oil Companies.

Revisiting Critical Systems Thinking: Enhancing the Gaps Through Sustainability and Action Methodologies (2024)
Journal Article

Critical systems thinking (CST) is a holistic framework that has proven instrumental in understanding and addressing complex problems across various domains, including social, environmental, and economic systems. Despite its longstanding reputation f... Read More about Revisiting Critical Systems Thinking: Enhancing the Gaps Through Sustainability and Action Methodologies.

Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity Fears on National Security in GCC (2024)
Book Chapter
Albakri, M., Bello, M., & Al Rashdi, S. (2024). Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity Fears on National Security in GCC. In Perspectives on Digital Transformation in Contemporary Business (25-60). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-5966-2.ch002

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has undergone significant digital transformation driven by strategies like Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the UAE's National Innovation Strategy. This shift has advanced sectors such as energy, finance, healthcare,... Read More about Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity Fears on National Security in GCC.

An institutional decolonising pilot: reflections on the journey (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Safadi, S. (2024, November). An institutional decolonising pilot: reflections on the journey. Presented at Reimagining higher education: Journeys of decolonising conference 2024, London UCL IoE

In 2023/24, I have been leading an institutional pilot at University of Salford around decolonising academic practice for staff. Also, as part of the pilot I developed and delivered a 4-part seminar series for students around decolonising education a... Read More about An institutional decolonising pilot: reflections on the journey.

Bridging the Digital Transformation Divide Paradox in UK Business Communities (2024)
Book Chapter
Albakri, M. (2024). Bridging the Digital Transformation Divide Paradox in UK Business Communities. In Perspectives on Digital Transformation in Contemporary Business (1-24). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-5966-2.ch001

This chapter explores digital transformation (DT) in UK businesses, highlighting its significance for economic growth. Defined as integrating digital technologies into all business areas, DT drives profound operational, cultural, and customer engagem... Read More about Bridging the Digital Transformation Divide Paradox in UK Business Communities.

Workers’ protection or business burden? The UK Employment Rights Bill (2024)
Other
Lord, J. (2024). Workers’ protection or business burden? The UK Employment Rights Bill

On 10 October 2024, the UK government unveiled the Employment Rights Bill, which introduced significant reforms aimed at enhancing worker protections

Role conflict in the director of netball role within a netball super league franchise (2024)
Journal Article

Purpose
To investigate how elite netball in the UK is interpreting the Director of Netball Role and the levels of role conflict experienced by those role-holders.

Design
Six directors of netball took part in a semi-structured interview. Thematic... Read More about Role conflict in the director of netball role within a netball super league franchise.