A conceptual analysis on the different approaches to new product development and the variables associated with modelling the process (2018)
Book Chapter
Owens, J., & Atherton, A. (2018). A conceptual analysis on the different approaches to new product development and the variables associated with modelling the process. In K. Kumar, & J. Paulo Davim (Eds.), Design and Optimization of Mechanical Engineering Products (1-23). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3401-3

Globally, new products are launched almost every day. They are developed to provide solutions to common or specialised problems; to enrich our lifestyle; to release us from mundane and monotonous jobs; to give reliable alternatives to old solutions;... Read More about A conceptual analysis on the different approaches to new product development and the variables associated with modelling the process.

Key benefits of enterprise resource planning adoption within small family businesses : a conceptual framework (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Lasisi, M. O., Owens, J. D., & Udagedara, S. (2017, April). Key benefits of enterprise resource planning adoption within small family businesses : a conceptual framework. Presented at UK Academy for Information Systems Conference 2017, Oxford University

This research mainly focused on the perceived benefits of ERP adoption for Small Family Businesses (SFB). In doing so, it explores some of the key benefits of an ERP system for SMEs. Through the exploration of the literature, a framework is constru... Read More about Key benefits of enterprise resource planning adoption within small family businesses : a conceptual framework.

The knowledge transfer openness matrix facilitating accessibility in UK management education teaching (2017)
Book Chapter
Owens, J., & Talat, U. (2017). The knowledge transfer openness matrix facilitating accessibility in UK management education teaching. In The Future of Accessibility in International Higher Education (230-252). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2560-8.ch014

This is an empirical investigation considering how the Knowledge Transfer Openness Matrix (KTOM) could facilitate accessibility and Knowledge Transfer (KT) for the UK Higher Education (HE) Management Education Teaching when utilising learning technol... Read More about The knowledge transfer openness matrix facilitating accessibility in UK management education teaching.

Key benefits of enterprise resource planning adoption within small family businesses : a ERP benefits framework for SFBs (2017)
Journal Article
Lasisi, M., Owens, J., & Udagedara, R. (2017). Key benefits of enterprise resource planning adoption within small family businesses : a ERP benefits framework for SFBs

This research mainly focused on the perceived benefits of ERP adoption for Small Family Businesses (SFB). In doing so, it explores some of the key benefits of an ERP system for SMEs. Through the exploration of the literature, a framework is constru... Read More about Key benefits of enterprise resource planning adoption within small family businesses : a ERP benefits framework for SFBs.

The openness philosophy as a knowledge transfer tool in UK Higher Education management education teaching and learning environments : the knowledge transfer openness matrix (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Owens, J. D., & Talat, U. (2016, September). The openness philosophy as a knowledge transfer tool in UK Higher Education management education teaching and learning environments : the knowledge transfer openness matrix. Presented at British Academy of Management 2016 Conference-Knowledge and Learning Track, Newcastle University

Openness is a novel concept that has been underexplored in UK Higher Education (HE) management education research. This paper considers the philosophy of Openness in a UK HE management education teaching and learning environment. The prime focus is... Read More about The openness philosophy as a knowledge transfer tool in UK Higher Education management education teaching and learning environments : the knowledge transfer openness matrix.

Brunel or Becks : will the future blueprint for education make aspiring to become an engineer as attractive an option as becoming a footballer? (2015)
Journal Article
Owens, J. D. (2015). Brunel or Becks : will the future blueprint for education make aspiring to become an engineer as attractive an option as becoming a footballer?

With all the media hype coming from Westminster perhaps the Great British public could be forgiven for assuming that UK Engineering is well on the road to recovery. The truth is it has never really left us, but perhaps it is the traditional face of... Read More about Brunel or Becks : will the future blueprint for education make aspiring to become an engineer as attractive an option as becoming a footballer?.