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The combined network effect of sparse and interlocked connections in SMEs’ innovation (2020)
Journal Article
Liang, L., Alam, M., Sorwar, G., Yazdifar, H., & Eskandari, R. (2021). The combined network effect of sparse and interlocked connections in SMEs’ innovation. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 163, 120488. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2020.120488

This paper aims to examine the relationship between the structures of inter-organizational connections and innovation results in the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Existing literature shows that inter-organization connections can ben... Read More about The combined network effect of sparse and interlocked connections in SMEs’ innovation.

Workplace gossip and employee cynicism : the moderating role of dispositional envy (2020)
Journal Article
Kuo, C., Chang, K., Kuo, T., & Chen, S. (2020). Workplace gossip and employee cynicism : the moderating role of dispositional envy. Zhōnghuá xīnlǐ xuékān, 62(4), 537-552. https://doi.org/10.6129/CJP.202009_62%284%29.0005

This study investigated the relationship between workplace gossip (positive gossip and
negative gossip) and employee cynicism and explored the moderating role of dispositional
envy through the social information processing approach. Data were colle... Read More about Workplace gossip and employee cynicism : the moderating role of dispositional envy.

Routine activity theory and cybercrime investigation in Nigeria : how capable are law enforcement agencies? (2020)
Book Chapter
Bello, M., & Griffiths, M. (2021). Routine activity theory and cybercrime investigation in Nigeria : how capable are law enforcement agencies?. In T. Owen, & J. Marshall (Eds.), Rethinking Cybercrime : critical debates (213-235). Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55841-3

The evolution of the Internet amidst a rapidly growing global economy has created a completely new environment in which traditional crime prospers. Equally the convergence of computing and communication has changed the way we live, communicate and co... Read More about Routine activity theory and cybercrime investigation in Nigeria : how capable are law enforcement agencies?.

How do academic staff and managers perceive internal branding in UK business schools? Exploring internal branding understanding, support and leadership in universities (2020)
Thesis
Frigenti, P. How do academic staff and managers perceive internal branding in UK business schools? Exploring internal branding understanding, support and leadership in universities. (Thesis). University of Salford

The development of a strong university brand requires commitment of employees and alignment of their values to the institutional ones (Hemsley Brown and Goonawardana, 2007; Whisman, 2009). Internal branding is important for organisations to promote t... Read More about How do academic staff and managers perceive internal branding in UK business schools? Exploring internal branding understanding, support and leadership in universities.

Two-stage model of destination image : exploring the consequences (2020)
Thesis
Khudaykulova, M. Two-stage model of destination image : exploring the consequences. (Thesis). University of Salford

In the globalized world tourism industry is acknowledges as an opportunity to enhance a country’s overall development. As research suggests, a destination’s main tool to become attractive is the destination image – the main pull factor in tourists’ d... Read More about Two-stage model of destination image : exploring the consequences.

Temporal dimensions of knowledge exchanges in horizontal knowledge networks (2020)
Journal Article
Abualqumboz, M., Chan, P., Bamford, D., & Reid, I. (2021). Temporal dimensions of knowledge exchanges in horizontal knowledge networks. Journal of Knowledge Management, 25(4), 899-919. https://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-05-2020-0346

Purpose – This study examines reciprocal exchanges in knowledge networks using temporal differentiation of knowledge exchanges. To date research on horizontal knowledge networks rather overlooks the temporal perspective, which could explain the dyna... Read More about Temporal dimensions of knowledge exchanges in horizontal knowledge networks.

Optimal supply chain design with product family : a cloud-based framework with real-time data consideration (2020)
Journal Article
Ali, S., Ali, A., Muhammed, M., & Christie, M. (2021). Optimal supply chain design with product family : a cloud-based framework with real-time data consideration. Computers and Operations Research, 126, 105112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2020.105112

When the product family (PF) and the supply chain designs (SCD) are aligned and integrated, original equipment manufacturers (OEM) are more likely to improve their operational performance. In this paper, we propose a novel approach, which demonstrate... Read More about Optimal supply chain design with product family : a cloud-based framework with real-time data consideration.

Book review : Effective Management Control; Theory and practice by Eric G. Flamholtz (2020)
Journal Article
Asdullah, M., & Yazdifar, H. (2020). Book review : Effective Management Control; Theory and practice by Eric G. Flamholtz. Journal of management and research, 7(1), 235-244

Effective Management Control sheds light on relatively misunderstood and neglected aspect of organizational effectiveness. It critically analyzes the process of controlling people’s behaviour in any organization. The issue of the design of an optimal... Read More about Book review : Effective Management Control; Theory and practice by Eric G. Flamholtz.

Antecedents of the propensity to learn management practices and their impacts on firm outcomes in emerging markets : a Bayesian model averaging approach (2020)
Journal Article
Ali, A., & Ali, S. (2020). Antecedents of the propensity to learn management practices and their impacts on firm outcomes in emerging markets : a Bayesian model averaging approach. International Business Review, 29(4), 101906. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibusrev.2020.101706

This article explores the factors that motivate firms to learn new management practices. The hypotheses are empirically tested using a representative sample of 3,676 small, medium and large firms from four South Asian countries and across all main se... Read More about Antecedents of the propensity to learn management practices and their impacts on firm outcomes in emerging markets : a Bayesian model averaging approach.

On the relationship between financial performance and position of businesses in supply chain networks (2020)
Journal Article
Seiler, A., Papanagnou, C., & Scarf, P. (2020). On the relationship between financial performance and position of businesses in supply chain networks. International Journal of Production Economics, 227, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2020.107690

We investigate how the network position of organisations in an extended supply chain
network impacts their financial performance. The paper argues that performance measurement tools
should incorporate a network (external, connectedness) perspective... Read More about On the relationship between financial performance and position of businesses in supply chain networks.

Conceptualising slow tourism : a perspective from Latvia (2020)
Journal Article
Serdane, Z., Maccarrone-Eaglen, A., & Sharifi, S. (2020). Conceptualising slow tourism : a perspective from Latvia. Tourism Recreation Research, 45(3), 337-350. https://doi.org/10.1080/02508281.2020.1726614

Slow tourism is perceived as a new type of sustainable tourism and a promising alternative
to mass tourism with which tourists, destination managers and tourism service providers
are willing to engage. However, inconsistent interpretations impede t... Read More about Conceptualising slow tourism : a perspective from Latvia.

Knowledge influences on perception of innovation drivers for sustainable housing delivery models (2020)
Journal Article
Ayoade, O., & Ahmed, V. (2020). Knowledge influences on perception of innovation drivers for sustainable housing delivery models. International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies, 11(1), https://doi.org/10.1504/IJKMS.2020.105070

This paper demonstrates the impact of knowledge sharing on the perception of innovation drivers for affordable housing, with a focus on the Community Land Trust Shared Equity Housing Model (CLT SEHM). In the context of a competitive housing sector, t... Read More about Knowledge influences on perception of innovation drivers for sustainable housing delivery models.

Stakeholder identification and salience in purchasing : an empirical study from UK hospitals (2020)
Journal Article
Papanagnou, C., & Madhlambudzi, P. (2020). Stakeholder identification and salience in purchasing : an empirical study from UK hospitals. International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management, 17(4), 213-228. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJHTM.2019.104933

The lack of systematic processes for stakeholder identification and the omission of key stakeholders in UK hospitals cause significant delays in purchasing processes. This is reinforced by the strict tender processes that follow in making their purch... Read More about Stakeholder identification and salience in purchasing : an empirical study from UK hospitals.

Developing corporate communications : insights from the Italian scenario (2020)
Journal Article
Palazzo, M., Foroudi, P., Kitchen, P., & Siano, A. (2020). Developing corporate communications : insights from the Italian scenario. Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal, 23(3), 407-426. https://doi.org/10.1108/QMR-12-2017-0185

Purpose - Based on managerial perceptions from large firms, this paper explores the emergence,
growth and importance of corporate communications and how it is evolving and creating competitive
advantage for Italian firms.
Design/methodology/appro... Read More about Developing corporate communications : insights from the Italian scenario.

Essays on international financial markets interdependence (2020)
Thesis
Mohammed, W. Essays on international financial markets interdependence. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis consists of five chapters. Chapter one showcases the analysis of the three empirical studies presented in this thesis. Chapter two provides broad literature review. Chapter three investigates the transmission of information between develo... Read More about Essays on international financial markets interdependence.

The impact of earnings management on innovation strategies in developed, developing, and transition economies (2020)
Thesis
Marei, Y. The impact of earnings management on innovation strategies in developed, developing, and transition economies. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study focuses on investigating the impact of earnings management on innovation strategies in developed, developing and transition economies. The study examines earnings management models and utilises accruals models: standard Jones model (Dechow... Read More about The impact of earnings management on innovation strategies in developed, developing, and transition economies.

HPWP (High Performance Work Practices) and its role on promoting the employee performance in the Nigerian hotel industry (2019)
Journal Article
Odiaka, K., & Chang, K. (2019). HPWP (High Performance Work Practices) and its role on promoting the employee performance in the Nigerian hotel industry. Journal of Organizational Psychology, 19(6), 23-36. https://doi.org/10.33423/jop.v19i6.2661

The current study discusses the significance of High Performance Work Practices (HPWPs) and analyses
its relevance to employee engagement and performance in Nigeria. Hotel employees with different
background are interviewed and their views thematic... Read More about HPWP (High Performance Work Practices) and its role on promoting the employee performance in the Nigerian hotel industry.

Book review: Zhang, X., Yang, E., & Thomas, N: Enterprise Management Control Systems in China (2019)
Journal Article
Asdullah, M., & Yazdifar, H. (2019). Book review: Zhang, X., Yang, E., & Thomas, N: Enterprise Management Control Systems in China. Asia-Pacific Journal of Management Research and Innovation, 15(3), 124-125. https://doi.org/10.1177/2319510X19883075

Book review of Zhang, X., Yang, E., & Thomas, N: Enterprise Management Control Systems in China, 2014, Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer, 352 pp., €152,59 (hardback), ISBN: 9783642547140.

Managing transformation projects : tracing lessons from the industrial to the digital revolution (2019)
Book
Procter, C., & Kozak-Holland, M. (2020). Managing transformation projects : tracing lessons from the industrial to the digital revolution. Switzerland: Palgrave Pivot (Palgrave Macmillan). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33035-4

Living in a period of digital revolution leading to fundamental transformation of our lives, it is possible to forget that there have been previous periods of substantial business transformation, especially during the previous industrial revolutions.... Read More about Managing transformation projects : tracing lessons from the industrial to the digital revolution.