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A dualistic view of employment in China (2018)
Journal Article
Ma, G. (2018). A dualistic view of employment in China. Society and Business Review, 15(1), 35-43. https://doi.org/10.1108/SBR-10-2018-0111

This paper aims to bring to the fore some neglected implications of the dual employment systems in China, especially for the public sector. Design/methodology/approach This paper reinterprets some recent developments in understanding Chinese empl... Read More about A dualistic view of employment in China.

Role of organizational career websites for employer brand development (2018)
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Gunesh, P., & Maheshwari, V. (2018). Role of organizational career websites for employer brand development. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, 27(1), 149-168. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijoa-01-2018-1327

Purpose The paper aims to demonstrate the utilization of banks’ career website for publicizing the employer branding strategy to enable effective strategic talent relationship management through talent attraction, engagement and retention. Design... Read More about Role of organizational career websites for employer brand development.

The effects of juridification on states exiting international institutions (2018)
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Kang-Riou, N., & Rossati, D. (2018). The effects of juridification on states exiting international institutions. International Organizations Law Review, 15(2), 265-294. https://doi.org/10.1163/15723747-01502002

This article complements the doctrine of termination of membership by arguing that at times international organizations (IOs) can still exert considerable normative effects on states that withdraw or express the intent to withdraw from them. We captu... Read More about The effects of juridification on states exiting international institutions.

The barriers and enablers of the educational cloud: a doctoral student perspective (2018)
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Ali, M. (2018). The barriers and enablers of the educational cloud: a doctoral student perspective. Open Journal of Business and Management, 7, 1-24. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojbm.2019.71001

Background, Motivation and Objective: Cloud computing (CC) within UK HEIs is an emerging research phenomenon. When adopting new innovations, it is important to assess whether it will add value to the organisation. Contri- bution/Method: This explorat... Read More about The barriers and enablers of the educational cloud: a doctoral student perspective.

Cleaner nudges? Policy labels and investment decision-making (2018)
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Lange, I., Moro, M., & Rahman, M. (2018). Cleaner nudges? Policy labels and investment decision-making. Energy Journal, 39(6), 27-52. https://doi.org/10.5547/01956574.39.6.ilan

Recent evidence suggests that labeling of unconditional cash transfers leads recipients to spend more on the labeled good. In this paper we show that the Winter Fuel Payment, an unconditional cash transfer, has distortionary effects on the market for... Read More about Cleaner nudges? Policy labels and investment decision-making.

On full charge (2018)
Journal Article
Owens, J., & Toye, K. (2018). On full charge

A demand increases the need for a more a more concerted and coordinated effort to increase the Electric Vehicle (EV) network is growing. How well positioned is the City of Manchester to adopt and develop an EV charge point infrastructure?

Is it worth it? Reflections on the first two years of a professional doctorate (2018)
Journal Article
Caldwell, J. (2019). Is it worth it? Reflections on the first two years of a professional doctorate. Perspectives: Policy and Practice in Higher Education, 23(2-3), 70-74. https://doi.org/10.1080/13603108.2018.1539045

This paper will provide insight into the reflective practice that a professional doctorate (EdD) encourages, and how such reflection can affect the professional practice of professional services staff. It concludes with my reflections on how undertak... Read More about Is it worth it? Reflections on the first two years of a professional doctorate.

Uncovering psychological gratifications affecting social media utilization : a multiblock hierarchical analysis (2018)
Journal Article
Zolkepli, I., Kamarulzaman, Y., & Kitchen, P. (2018). Uncovering psychological gratifications affecting social media utilization : a multiblock hierarchical analysis. Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice, 26(4), 412-430. https://doi.org/10.1080/10696679.2018.1489730

The purpose of this study is to examine internet users’ experience and gratifications of social media, which affect the utilization of the medium. The research model was developed in hierarchical multiblock, which consists of three key psychological... Read More about Uncovering psychological gratifications affecting social media utilization : a multiblock hierarchical analysis.

As Dyson selects Singapore for EV factory, British MPs step up calls green car tax breaks (2018)
Journal Article
Owens, J. (2018). As Dyson selects Singapore for EV factory, British MPs step up calls green car tax breaks

Calls grow for Chancellor to move UK electric vehicle adoption into the fast lane, as charging infrastructure investment takes a step forward. Dyson has confirmed it is to locate its first electric car factory in Singapore, dashing hopes the U... Read More about As Dyson selects Singapore for EV factory, British MPs step up calls green car tax breaks.

Dyson picks Singapore for its new electric car factory (2018)
Journal Article
Owens, J. (2018). Dyson picks Singapore for its new electric car factory

UK technology business Dyson is to build its electric cars in Singapore, with construction of a manufacturing facility to begin in December.

Institutional determinants of inward FDI : evidence from Pakistan (2018)
Journal Article
Uddin, M., Chowdhury, A., Zafar, S., Shafique, S., & Liu, J. (2019). Institutional determinants of inward FDI : evidence from Pakistan. International Business Review, 28(2), 344-358. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibusrev.2018.10.006

FDI has been growing at a spectacular pace all over the world and emerging countries have been successful in attracting more FDI compared to developed countries. Institutional factors are becoming more important as determinants of inward FDI for emer... Read More about Institutional determinants of inward FDI : evidence from Pakistan.

Modelling and application of condition-based maintenance for a two-component system with stochastic and economic dependencies (2018)
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Do, P., Assaf, R., Scarf, P., & Iung, B. (2019). Modelling and application of condition-based maintenance for a two-component system with stochastic and economic dependencies. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 182, 86-97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2018.10.007

This paper develops a model of a condition-based maintenance policy for a two-component system with both stochastic and economic dependencies. The stochastic dependency is such that the degradation rate of each component depends not only on its own... Read More about Modelling and application of condition-based maintenance for a two-component system with stochastic and economic dependencies.

Role of attitudes in Brazil's country brand image (2018)
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Giraldi, J., Maheshwari, V., Mariutti, F., & Konstantopolou, A. (2018). Role of attitudes in Brazil's country brand image. International Journal of Business and Globalisation, 21(3), 297-307. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijbg.2018.10016574

For the past three decades, the academic community has sought to advance the analysis relating to the image of several countries around the world. However, despite the importance of the theory of attitude in evaluating the image of a country, the maj... Read More about Role of attitudes in Brazil's country brand image.

Investigation of current perspectives for NHS Wales sustainable development through procurement policies (2018)
Journal Article
sustainable development through procurement policies. Public Money and Management, 38(7), 493-502. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540962.2018.1527535

Public sector procurement has to operate under the pressure of policies and strict budgets. This paper examines the current perspectives of NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) on sustainable procurement policies through the environmental, s... Read More about Investigation of current perspectives for NHS Wales sustainable development through procurement policies.

Understanding determinants of illegal e-book downloading behaviour in the UK and Germany (2018)
Journal Article
Jonas, O., & Sirkeci, I. (2018). Understanding determinants of illegal e-book downloading behaviour in the UK and Germany. Transnational Marketing Journal, 6(2), 79-100. https://doi.org/10.33182/tmj.v6i2.595

With the success of e-books in the last decade, e-book piracy has become increasingly prevalent. This is a significant threat to the publishing industry, publishers and authors alike. Despite efforts to inhibit illegal downloading of e-book files, un... Read More about Understanding determinants of illegal e-book downloading behaviour in the UK and Germany.

The diffusion of balanced scorecard from the perspective of adopters : evidence from Australia (2018)
Journal Article
Askarany, D., & Yazdifar, H. (2018). The diffusion of balanced scorecard from the perspective of adopters : evidence from Australia. Review of economics & finance, 14(4), 71-82

The purpose of this paper is to explore the shortcomings of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) as a performance measurement tool, and to examine the extent of association between its diffusion and the characteristics of its adopters in practice. This st... Read More about The diffusion of balanced scorecard from the perspective of adopters : evidence from Australia.

Analysis of Brazilian fashion sectorial brand identity (2018)
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Lourencao, M., Giraldi, J., & Maheshwari, V. (2018). Analysis of Brazilian fashion sectorial brand identity. Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 22(3), 291-314. https://doi.org/10.1108/rjta-12-2017-0055

Purpose The purpose of the present study is to propose identifying similar characteristics and managerial actions of the sector brand identity elements among the associations that compound the Brasil Fashion System (BFS) brand. Design/methodology... Read More about Analysis of Brazilian fashion sectorial brand identity.

Benefits and challenges of cloud computing adoption and usage in higher education (2018)
Journal Article
Ali, M., Wood-Harper, T., & Mohamad, M. (2018). Benefits and challenges of cloud computing adoption and usage in higher education. International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems, 14(4), 64-77. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJEIS.2018100105

The aim of this article was to provide evidence pertaining to cloud computing (CC) adoption in education, namely higher education institutions (HEIs) or Universities. A systematic literature review (SLR) of empirical studies exploring the current CC... Read More about Benefits and challenges of cloud computing adoption and usage in higher education.