An investigation of knowledge transfer practices
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Fascia, M. (2018)
An investigation of knowledge transfer practices. LAP Lambert Academic Press
This study seeks to understand knowledge transfer practices within the Muslim business community in Edinburgh. It investigates how knowledge transfer practices are managed on ...
Innovation in Limited Markets: Managing PCP Projects in the UK Defence Industry
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Gee, S., Weaver, M. W., & MacKerron, G. (2017)
Innovation in Limited Markets: Managing PCP Projects in the UK Defence Industry. In B. L. Moya, M. D. Storch de Gracia, & L. F. Mazadiego (Eds.), Case Study of Innovative Projects - Successful Real CasesInTech. doi:10.5772/67543
This chapter will outline guidelines developed to both support and enhance innovation within the context of procuring complex performance (PCP) contracts. Such contracts are c...
Rapid Internationalization and Sustained Competitive Advantage in US and UK Life Science International New Ventures: A Resource Based View
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Warner, K. S. R., & Carrick, J. (2011)
Rapid Internationalization and Sustained Competitive Advantage in US and UK Life Science International New Ventures: A Resource Based View. In International Entrepreneurship in the Life Sciences, 175-193. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781849808200.0001
This chapter uses the resource based view (RBV) to study rapid internationalisation and sustained competitive advantage of life science international new ventures (INVs). Appl...
Risk Management Practices of SMEs. Evaluating and Implementing Effective Risk Management Systems
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Henschel, T. (2008)
Risk Management Practices of SMEs. Evaluating and Implementing Effective Risk Management Systems. Erich Schmidt
For SMEs, the establishment of a risk management system is essential to their survivial, since it affects their ability to continue to receive credit from banks. When rating a...
Knowledge networking in a public service agency: contextual challenges and infrastructure issues.
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Davenport, E., & Rasmussen, L. (2007)
Knowledge networking in a public service agency: contextual challenges and infrastructure issues. In T. K. Srikantaiah, & M. Koenig (Eds.), Knowledge Management in Practice: Connections and Context, 445-462. Information Today, Inc
The chapter presents a study of knowledge networking in a public sector agency (PuSA) in the UK, where a number of knowledge management initiatives have been introduced since ...
They went, they saw and they observed UK international marketing strategy factors upon entry modes in to host markets.
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Omar, M., & Lewrick, M. (2007)
They went, they saw and they observed UK international marketing strategy factors upon entry modes in to host markets. Edinburgh Napier University
There is substantial research to indicate that a correlation exists between the firm-specific characteristics of multi-national corporations (MNC’s) and the mode of entry sele...
Technology and Global Integration (CD including doctoral papers)
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Weaver, M., Binder, M., Albores, P., Greasley, A., Clegg, B. & Bennett, D. (Eds.)
(2006). Technology and Global Integration (CD including doctoral papers). doi:10.13140/2.1.4848.4649. ISBN 1 85449 416 3
In July 1995 Aston Business School had the privilege of organising and hosting the First European Conference of the International Association for Management of Technology (IAM...
Supply chain management - practice and performance in the UK clothing industry.
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Iosif, L., Masson, R., Fernie, J., & MacKerron, G. (2003)
Supply chain management - practice and performance in the UK clothing industry. In Service Manufacturing, 259-267. Gemini International Ltd
Over the past few decades the textile and apparel industry has experienced radical changes. This has been the result of customers becoming increasingly sophisticated, demandin...
Making EFQM work at the manufacturing level.
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MacKerron, G., Fernie, J., & Masson, R. (2002)
Making EFQM work at the manufacturing level. In M. Cotterell (Ed.), Knowledge Driven Manufacturing, 141-150. CIT Press
Self-Assessment (SA) has gained international recognition as a methodology for identifying strengths and weaknesses across an organisation's activities and performance as part...
Adoption of management software in a SME.
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MacKerron, G., & Wybrow, D. (1997)
Adoption of management software in a SME. In I. P. McCarthy, & A. et (Eds.), Manufacturing Excellence in SME's, 71-76. Sheffield Academic Press
This case study discusses the approach taken at a small specialist clothing manufacturer who, due to increasing demand, had to adopt Computer Aided Manufacturing (C.A.M.) tech...