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Duan, Yanqing
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Nie, Wanyan
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Coakes, Elayne
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2010-12
To further understand Transnational Knowledge Transfer (TKT) in a not-for-profit context, the study explored, verified, and mapped out the key factors affecting TKT using a four-component framework in the context of publically funded knowledge transfer (KT) projects. The Delphi technique was used to explore, identify, and verify the relevant key factors; 24 major factors were identified in the first round and more than half of the experts agreed on the top 10 key factors in the second round. In addition, a number of new factors were identified and some findings that contradicted prior research were revealed. Findings can also help practitioners develop a more focused approach in dealing with the most significant factors (or bottlenecks) in KT.
Duan, Y., Nie, W., Coakes, E. (2010) 'Identifying key factors affecting transnational knowledge transfer' Information & Management 47 (7-8):356
0378-7206
10.1016/j.im.2010.08.003
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/216599
Information & Management
G500 Information Systems
knowledge transfer
transnational knowledge transfer
knowledge transfer factors
Delphi method
knowledge transfer project
Identifying key factors affecting transnational knowledge transfer
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2219652016-05-24T13:14:22Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
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Bentley, Yongmei
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Clarke, Steve
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2011
Bentley, Y., Clarke, S. (2011) 'Evaluation of information strategy implementation: a critical approach' Journal of Organizational and End User Computing 23 (1) 1-17
1546-2234
10.4018/joeuc.2011010101
10.4018/joeuc.2011010101
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/221965
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Journal of Organizational and End User Computing
Evaluation of information strategy implementation: a critical approach
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Cao, Guangming
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2010-05
Cao, G. (2010) 'A four-dimensional view of IT business value' Systems Research and Behavioral Science 27 (3):267
10927026
10.1002/sres.1015
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/222481
Systems Research and Behavioral Science
IT business value
organizational factors
classification
pairwise relationship
holistic approach
A four-dimensional view of IT business value
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2224672016-01-19T12:34:44Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
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Wiengarten, Frank
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Humphreys, Paul
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Cao, Guangming
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Fynes, Brian
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McKittrick, Alan
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2010
Wiengarten, F. et al (2010) 'Collaborative supply chain practices and performance: exploring the key role of information quality' Supply Chain Management 15 (6):463
1359-8546
10.1108/13598541011080446
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/222467
Supply Chain Management: An International Journal
Collaborative supply chain practices and performance: exploring the key role of information quality
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Parrott, Guy
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Holliman, David
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2010-05
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to create an understanding of the true nature of contemporary SME marketing activities. While acknowledging operational constraints, the paper aims to hypothesize that, if effective marketing planning was employed, this would improve the long-term growth of small to medium-sized enterprises. The paper seeks to assess the implications current practices may have on the long-term survival of enterprises and to identify significant SME marketing development and training needs. Design/methodology/approach – A marketing audit approach yielded data from the collation of 125 completed online questionnaires within the East of England region. Statistical analysis using SPSS was applied to produce an in-depth quantitative analysis of these data. In addition, qualitative data were collected through face-to-face interviews of some 20 owner-managers. These responses were further inductively analysed and interpreted. Findings – Data analysis demonstrated a significant disparity between their perceived marketing effectiveness compared with their actual practices recorded at interview. Significantly, they failed to understand why campaigns did not yield results, as they routinely did not employ appropriate controls and procedures. SMEs believed that they were fully cognisant of the effectiveness of their marketing activity, through further exploration; evidence revealed that they failed to employ sufficient review procedures, and in the extreme cases these procedures were non-existent. A direct correlation was also witnessed between company size and the application of effective marketing planning. Larger enterprises demonstrated a greater awareness of strategic marketing competence.
Parrott, G., Roomi, M.A., Holliman, D. (20101) 'An analysis of marketing programmes adopted by regional small and medium-sized enterprises' Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 17 (2):184
1462-6004
10.1108/14626001011041201
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/222469
Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development
entrepreneurship
marketing
SMEs
An analysis of marketing programmes adopted by regional small and medium-sized enterprises
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Harrison, Pegram
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2008-05
Purpose – The purpose of this research is to investigate the needs and preferences for training among growth-oriented women-owned SMEs in the East of England. Design/methodology/approach – Quantitative data were collected through 108 on-line questionnaires, and the means analysed using SPSS. Qualitative data collected in response to open-ended questions were inductively analysed and interpreted. Findings – Only one fourth of respondents received growth-oriented training in the previous two years, with an average duration of 3-5 days per year. Programmes most in demand concerned innovation and opportunity recognition, business evaluation and growth considerations, developing strategic customers and customers care, customer relationship management, as well as selling, networking and negotiation skills. High demand for these programmes corresponds to others results identifying contributory factors to higher enterprise performance and growth: product/service quality, new product/service development, appropriate marketing, effective use of websites, selling skills and informal networking. Research limitations/implications – The scope of the project is limited to service sectors and sole proprietorships. Geographic scope is limited to the East of England. These limits nonetheless provide a reasonable base and rationale for the scope of the study. Practical implications – With a better understanding of the capacity building requirements of women entrepreneurs in growth businesses, appropriately designed training programmes can be developed to help women achieve higher levels of entrepreneurial success.
Training needs for women-owned SMEs in England 2008, 50 (8/9):687 Education + Training
0040-0912
10.1108/00400910810917064
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/222971
Education + Training
training
entrepreneurship
women
women entrepreneurs
SMEs
Training needs for women-owned SMEs in England
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Revell, Andrea
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Stokes, David
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Chen, Hsin
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2009-02-16
Previous studies on the environmental practices of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK and beyond have portrayed owner-managers as laggards who underplay their firm's environmental impacts and resist environmental management due to its perceived cost. Yet a recent cross-sector survey of 220 UK SMEs suggests that this intransigent stance may be slowly changing. Responses indicate a high percentage of owner-managers actively involved in recycling, energy efficiency, responsible buying and selling, and efforts to reduce their carbon emissions. Owner-managers saw it as their responsibility to help solve environmental problems and were reportedly willing to accept the costs of tougher environmental regulations and taxation. Business owners were motivated not just by the 'push' of legislation and environmental concern but by the 'pull' of potential cost savings, new customers, higher staff retention and good publicity for their firms. The survey also found that owner-managers had resonance with the Stern Review's (2006) conclusions that the benefits of strong early action on climate change outweigh the costs, and that a transition to a low-carbon economy will bring opportunities for business growth. This indicates that SMEs may be coming round to the idea that there is a business case for sustainability, although there is still some scepticism on the overall profitability of environmental action.
Revell, A., Stokes, D., Chen, H. (2009) 'Small businesses and the environment: turning over a new leaf?'. Business Strategy and the Environment 19 (5), pp. 273-288
0964-4733
1099-0836
10.1002/bse.628
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/222470
Business Strategy and the Environment
environmental management
environmental policy
owner-manager
SMEs
sustainability
Small businesses and the environment: turning over a new leaf?
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Parrott, Guy
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2008-05
In Pakistan, women entrepreneurs do not enjoy the same opportunities as men due to a number of deep-rooted discriminatory socio-cultural values and traditions. Furthermore, these restrictions can be observed within the support mechanisms that exist to assist such fledgling businesswomen. The economic potential of female entrepreneurs is not being realised as they suffer from a lack of access to capital, land, business premises, information technology, training and agency assistance. Inherent attitudes of a patriarchal society, that men are superior to women and that women are best suited to be homemakers, create formidable challenges. Women also receive little encouragement from some male family members, resulting in limited spatial mobility and a dearth of social capital. The research suggests that in order to foster development, multi-agency cooperation is required. The media, educational policy makers and government agencies could combine to provide women with improved access to business development services and facilitate local, regional and national networks.
Barriers to Development and Progression of Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan 2008, 17 (1):59 Journal of Entrepreneurship
0971-3557
10.1177/097135570701700105
10.1177/097135570701700105
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/222461
Journal of Entrepreneurship
entrepreneurship
women entrepreneurs
Pakistan
Barriers to development and progression of women entrepreneurs in Pakistan
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Harrison, Pegram
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2010-06
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand the gender-related challenges of Pakistani women entrepreneurs, to explore these women's particular capacity-building needs, and to assess the impact of capacity-building programs on the establishment and performance of the women's enterprises. Design/methodology/approach – The paper begins with a review of various theoretical contexts through which to understand women's entrepreneurship in an Islamic socio-cultural context. From this, the paper derived two working propositions: women in Islamic Pakistan face particular barriers to becoming entrepreneurs; these barriers can be reduced by women-only training in entrepreneurial competences. These propositions are examined in a three-part longitudinal process: a field survey to gather information about the training needs of current and potential women entrepreneurs, the design and delivery of a women-only training module, a follow-up survey with participants, 18 months later. Subjects and participants were randomly selected, and segmented according to entrepreneurial factors and characteristics. Findings – Results confirm that the barriers perceived by women entrepreneurs in Islamic Pakistan can be alleviated through women-only training that allows participants to develop capital and competences. Greater clarity about learning outcomes desired and achieved by women entrepreneurs in an Islamic socio-cultural context can be a basis for designing improved training and education programmes, with a view to women's economic empowerment.
Roomi, M.A. (2010) 'Behind the veil: women-only entrepreneurship training in Pakistan' International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship 2 (2):150
1756-6266
10.1108/17566261011051017
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/222991
International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship
entrepreneurship
women
Pakistan
Behind the veil: women-only entrepreneurship training in Pakistan
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Chen, Hsin
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Papazafeiropoulou, Anastasia
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Dwivedi, Yogesh Kumar
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2012-05-08
Chen, H. et al (2010) 'Maturity of supply chain integration within small- and medium-sized enterprises: lessons from the Taiwan IT manufacturing sector', International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development 9 (4):325-347
1468-4330
1741-8127
10.1504/IJMED.2010.037562
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/222491
International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development
Maturity of supply chain integration within small- and medium-sized enterprises: lessons from the Taiwan IT manufacturing sector
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Harrison, Pegram
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Beaumont-Kerridge, John
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2009-05
Purpose – This study attempts to understand the nature and activities of growth-oriented women-owned businesses in the East of England by highlighting the problems faced by women entrepreneurs during the growth process. Design/methodology/approach – The approach analysed the main growth factors and their influence on the adoption of different growth strategies. An online questionnaire was designed using Snap survey software™, with results exported to SPSS™ for analysis. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected via a variety of scaled, open-ended, rank order, dichotomous, multiple choice and open questions. Findings – The research indicates that most do not opt to develop growth-oriented businesses, choosing instead small, non-scalable, locally focused businesses providing services or operating in low-tech industries. Women who are growth-oriented appear to be inhibited due to a lack of access to, and control over such resources as, capital, business premises, information and technology, production inputs, appropriate childcare, qualifications, experience, training facilities and appropriate assistance from business development agencies. Non-effective accumulation and use of social capital hinders access to appropriate decision-making circles, and limits the probability of accessing critical management and financing resources, especially through the venture capital industry.
Roomi, M., Harrison, P., Beaumont-Kerridge, J. (2009) 'Women-owned small and medium enterprises in England: Analysis of factors influencing the growth process' Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 16 (2):270
1462-6004
10.1108/14626000910956056
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/222992
Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development
entrepreneurship
women
growth
women entrepreneurs
SMEs
Women-owned small and medium enterprises in England: analysis of factors influencing the growth process
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2229932020-04-23T07:28:24Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132210
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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2011-11
This study seeks to explore the variables contributing to the growth of women-owned enterprises in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Based on a previously established multivariate model, it uses two econometric approaches: first classifying variables into predetermined blocks; and second, using the general to specific approach. Statistical analyses and in-depth interviews confirm that women entrepreneurs’ personal resources and social capital have a significant role in their business growth. Further, it reveals that the moral support of immediate family, independent mobility and being allowed to meet with men play a decisive role in the sales and employment growth of women-owned enterprises in an Islamic country such as Pakistan.
Roomi, M.A. (2011) 'Entrepreneurial capital, social values and Islamic traditions: Exploring the growth of women-owned enterprises in Pakistan' International Small Business Journal 31 (2) 175-191
0266-2426
1741-2870
10.1177/0266242610397403
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/222993
International Small Business Journal
entrepreneurship
women
Pakistan
women entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurial capital, social values and Islamic traditions: exploring the growth of women-owned enterprises in Pakistan
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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2009-11
Drawing upon the Churchill and Lewis stage growth model of enterprises, this study explains the role of social capital possessed by women entrepreneurs in different stages of growth within their firms. Friends and family as well as women-only networks in the start-up stage; customers, staff, and suppliers in the survival stage; mixed networks as well as business and professional advisers in the success and take-off stages; and suppliers and/or distributors in the maturity stage have been found to be the main sources of women entrepreneurs' social capital. In particular, the study highlights industry differences as well as norms of behavior based on trust and obligation through which they successfully transform their contacts into useful resources. The availability of these resources as well as access to information, advice, and ideas act as a catalyst in developing and growing their businesses.
Roomi, M. (2009) 'Impact of social capital development and use in the growth process of women-owned firms'. Journal of Enterprising Culture 17 (04):473
0218-4958
10.1142/S0218495809000436
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/222994
Journal of Enterprising Culture
entrepreneurship
women
social capital
growth
UK
Impact of social capital development and use in the growth process of women-owned firms
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Harrison, Pegram
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2011-10
We offer a comprehensive review of the literature relating to entrepreneurial leadership, noting that there are diverse understandings of the concept and little exploration of how best to teach it. We next present empirical data from a survey of teaching practices at 51 HEIs in the UK that indicate little explicit teaching of entrepreneurial leadership. Drawing on this literature and data, we make recommendations for the design of teaching materials that emphasise the relevance of leadership in entrepreneurship education and of entrepreneurship in leadership education.
Roomi, M.A., Harrison, P. (2011) 'Entrepreneurial Leadership: What Is It and How Should It Be Taught?' International Review of Entrepreneurship, 9 (3)
2009-2822
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/222995
International Review of Entrepreneurship
entrepreneurial leadership teaching
entrepreneurship education
leadership education
Entrepreneurial leadership: what is it and how should it be taught?
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Chaudhry, Naveed Iqbal
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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2010-10
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine empirically the impact of human capital development in organizations. It is based on some conceptual aspects of human resource accounting and considers how investments in the development of human capital can be measured in order to investigate the financial returns for organizations. Design/methodology/approach – The study is exploratory in nature as this is the first of its kind in the Pakistani manufacturing sector. The technique of convenience sampling was used to collect the data due to time and resource limitations. The sample comprises of 30 leading companies in the Pakistani textile sector. A self-administered postal questionnaire was designed for the research survey. The results focus on the benefits derived by using the capital investment appraisal techniques of human resource accounting including: return on investment, benefit to cost ratio, weighted average cost of capital, and bottom line evaluations. Findings – The results provide evidence of an association between investment in the development of human capital and the benefits, which organizations can reap from such investments. It further finds that the organizations investing in training and development programs provide high employee productivity that ultimately contributes towards high-organizational performance.
Accounting for the development of human capital in manufacturing organizations: A study of the Pakistani textile sector 2010, 14 (3):178 Journal of Human Resource Costing & Accounting
1401-338X
10.1108/14013381011095463
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/222996
Journal of Human Resource Costing & Accounting
human capital
human resource accounting
investment appraisal
Pakistan
textile industry
training
Accounting for the development of human capital in manufacturing organizations: a study of the Pakistani textile sector
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2229722020-04-23T07:34:34Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132210
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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ur Rehman, Mujeeb
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Newnham, Jack
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2001
Based on the theme of how donors can play a more effective role to stimulate effective and sustainable provision of BDS by or through private sector intermediaries, this case study looks at how the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) has sought to encourage the development of markets for Business Development Services (BDS) in the remote areas of northern Pakistan. This paper explores that the isolation of the region, poor infrastructure, small scale of landholdings, and lack of economic development leads to problems when attempting to promote markets for business development services. In the short term, the priority is the development of more basic markets, rather than markets for business development services. Without active markets there are a few opportunities for BDS provision let alone the development of vibrant private sector markets for BDS. It specifies the geographic, economic, political, and institutional context in which the AKRSP’s interventions have been implemented. Grassroots village based initiatives have been discussed, where groups of farmers are facilitated by AKRSP to provide BDS to neighboring farmers (farmers interest groups in Chitral), along with more structured formal approaches such as the more direct provision of BDS through commercial entity associated with AKRSP (North South Seeds). It is argued that both models have a positive impact on MSME performance and lead to market development in the long run. Both are methods through which donors can promote BDS markets but which model is most appropriate depends on the market being served. Where the service offered is relatively simple and the business of the BDS provider is relatively straight-forward, facilitating private sector intermediaries may be the most effective way of creating markets for BDS. However, where the service is complex and there is a need to establish a sophisticated organisation to provide the service, it may be necessary to set up an organisation within the NGO, on commercially sustainable basis if possible, with a view to fully commercialising and ideally privatising the organisation over time.
• Roomi, M. A., ur Rehman, Mujeeb, and Newnham, J. (2001). Commercialisation of Business Development Services through NGOs – A Case Study of AKRSP-Pakistan. Small Business Services in Asian Countries. London, UK: ITDG.
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/222972
Small Business Services in Asian Countries
Business Development Services
The commercialisation of BDS through an NGO: case study of AKRSP-Pakistan
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Srinivasan, Kshama
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2012-05-11
Start-up firms face a myriad of problems from their inception to growth, which differ with their magnitude and nature of the industry. Entrepreneurs need to consider several factors such as access to capital, land, infrastructure, and labour; product development and its life cycle; use of technology; marketing as well as customers' satisfaction. This case study highlights these issues during establishment and development of a business successfully and enlighten students as to how an entrepreneur handles them in an effective manner. It also explains the ways in which an entrepreneur uses innovative ideas to create and exploit business opportunities for monetary gains. It explains why and how timely decisions and entrepreneurial traits contribute to the success of an entrepreneurial venture. The case study is about an entrepreneurial endeavour embarked upon by Lee, from his one bedroom apartment. The business kicked off by importing high quality copier paper from China at cheaper prices to earn high profits. The business showed an incremental performance in the first few years but exhibited exponential growth through diversification in the coming years. Nevertheless it has now multiplied several fold into a large outsourcing firm, under its founder's entrepreneurial leadership.
Roomi, M. A. and Srinivasan, K. (2010). Different Strokes: Changing Fortunes. European Case Clearing House, Cranfield, UK. Case Study - Ref 810-021-1 + Teaching Note - Ref 810-021-8
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223213
entrepreneurial characteristics
entrepreneurial traits
expansion strategy
growth
entrepreneurship
Different strokes: changing fortunes
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Chaudhry, A.
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Khan, A.
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2010
This case is a story of an average Pakistani boy, growing up in poverty but who nurtured qualities like courage to take independent initiatives, single mindedness, hard work, sheer focus on his goals and determination to cope with all circumstances. The decisions he made finally allowed him to carve out a very decent life for himself. The protagonist is Mr Abid, who through his observations and determinations has become a success. The case examines various events of his life that contributed towards his rise as an entrepreneur. The objectives of this case are: (1) To familiarize students with various character traits of an entrepreneur. (2) How an entrepreneur differs from a businessman in his outlook on business. (3) The importance of soft skills for an entrepreneur. The case is ideally suited for those students who are taking an introductory course of entrepreneurship and can lay a solid analytical foundation for more complex cases.
Roomi, M. A., Chaudhry, A. and Khan, A. (2010). From Rags to Riches. European Case Clearing House, Cranfield, UK. Case Study - Ref 810-058-1 + Teaching Note - Ref 810-058-8
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223212
innovation
creativity
entrepreneurship
gap analysis
services
opportunity recognition
interpersonal skills
Pakistan
From rags to riches
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2231942020-04-23T07:28:25Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132210
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Chaudhry, A.
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Khan, A.
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2011
This case is centred on various Human Resource issues arising in a business endeavour setup by Aftab, an ambitious business man. The business under discussion was a restaurant opened in the Pakistani city of Lahore. The case was written with the intent of shedding light on the importance of HR for an establishment. The case explains that by ignoring HR issues the organization can suffer tremendously. The case is ideally suited for students who are taking an introductory module on Human resource management. The case can be best utilized if the students have studied Strategic Human Resource Planning, as well as have an understanding of the four basic HR functions of Staffing, Training and Development, Motivation and Maintenance. By studying and solving this case students will be able to; 1) Identify the importance of effective Recruitment policies. 2) How a lack of JDs and JSs can decline employee morale. 3) The importance of an effective training plan. 4) The importance of Communication.
Roomi, M. A., Chaudhry,A. and Khan, A. (2011). The Way Forward: A Management Dilemma. European Case Clearing House. Case Study - Ref 411-023-1 + Teaching Note - Ref 411-023-8
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223194
Service
Restaurant
Motivation
Hospitality
Communication
Human resource
Pakistan
Lahore
Training
Development
The way forward: a management dilemma
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2230652020-04-23T07:28:25Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132210
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Khan, A.
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Chaudhry, A.
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2011
This case is centric on the identification and discussion of various characteristics of an entrepreneur. The case reveals the story of the son of an immigrant who came to Pakistan after the partition of the Indian Subcontinent in 1947. The name of the protagonist is Nabeel Qadeer. The case sheds light on how on the basis of his grit, determination and never-say-die attitude, Nabeel was able to establish a very effective business of his own which led him to realize his dreams of becoming financially independent. The case is ideally suited for students who are taking up an introductory module on Entrepreneurship. The case however can best be utilized if the students have studied some basic business frameworks such as PESTLE, SWOT, and GAP analyses. After solving this case study students will be able to understand: 1) Characteristics of an entrepreneur 2) Strategies that separate a businessman from an entrepreneur 3) Importance of soft skills for an entrepreneur.
Roomi, M. A., Khan, A. and Chaudhry, A. (2011). The Rise of Technopsis: An Entrepreneurial Journey. European Case Clearing House, Cranfield, UK. Case Study - Ref 311-203-1 + Teaching Note - Ref 311-203-8
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223065
Services
IT
MIS
Pakistan
investment
decision making
functions
software
shapes
recession
business growth
The rise of technopsis : an entrepreneurial journey
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Srinivasan, Kshama
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2012
The case study is about Vel, supervisor at a yarn factory in south India, when his company retrenched employees and closed down due to a loss in business. His previous experience and skill in the yarn industry, enabled to open up a small entrepreneurial venture in manufacturing yarn. His successful business led others to start similar and allied industries in the area. He then diversified the business into related areas in dyeing yarn; manufacturing innovative Indian clothes and doing ‘Finishing processes’ in ready-mades. The case explains how entrepreneurs exploit business opportunities, regardless of the resources they have to make profit. It shows how they use creativity to exploit business opportunities and manage resources to achieve profit and competitive advantage in creating wealth. It emphasises on complementary skills; prior experience; marketing skills, and managerial abilities as responsible factors for a successful business. It further teaches how entrepreneurial activities promote economic growth in a given society, where a successful business promotes the growth of several similar and related businesses in the area that perpetuate economic growth. The importance of innovation; raw material; and social and human capital is highlighted to show that they are the drivers of economic growth in entrepreneurial ventures.
Roomi, M. A., and Srinivasan, K. (2012). Opening Doors to Closed Ventures: An Entrepreneur’s Vision. European Case Clearing House, Cranfield, UK. Case Study - Ref 811-054-1 + Teaching Note - Ref 811-054-8
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223064
entrepreneurial characteristics
emerging markets
entrepreneurship
entrepreneurial behaviour
growth
Opening doors to closed ventures: an entrepreneur’s vision
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Srinivasan, Kshama
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2011
The case revolves around two entrepreneurs Ahmed and Ali and explains their entrepreneurial behaviours that led to different ventures. Ahmed had a background in civil engineering and work experience in building construction, while Ali graduated in mechanical engineering and worked as senior mechanical engineer in a company at Muscat. Their complementary skills led to several entrepreneurial ventures in Muscat. Ahmed closed down his businesses at Tanzania due to unfavourable political and economic conditions and started them in Muscat. Entrepreneurs pursue opportunities regardless of the resources they have to achieve them, where they largely depend on others to help them mobilise tangible and intangible assets to establish new ventures. The case study explains how entrepreneurs exploit business opportunities and the influence of antecedent and external factors on entrepreneurial careers. It teaches that entrepreneurs use innovative methods and exploit changes in introducing new products, services and processes, which earn high income and profit. It explains that entrepreneurs look at uncertainties in the market and business environment as new business opportunities, which they exploit to achieve high income, profit, competitive advantage and growth. Furthermore, it underpins the importance of innovation; human and social capital as contributing factors to success in entrepreneurial ventures.
Roomi, M. A., and Srinivasan, K. (2011). Unleashing Entrepreneurship: Experimenting with the Unknown. Cranfield, UK. Case Study - Ref 811-055-1 + Teaching Note - Ref 811-055-8
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223062
entrepreneurial characteristics
human and social capital
growth
entrepreneurship
human capital
social capital
Unleashing entrepreneurship: experimenting with the unknown
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Cao, Guangming
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Wiengarten, Frank
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Humphreys, Paul
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2011
Empirical research on the business value of IT has often been underpinned by the indispensable tenet of resource complementarity in the resource-based view (RBV) and the crucial concept of fit rooted in contingency theory. Increasingly, it has been recognised that IT needs to be integrated with other organisational factors to create business value. However, empirical studies differ in varying degrees from what organisational factors to be examined and their research findings, but also have been largely biased towards examining pairwise relationships between IT and organisational factors. This paper argues that IT is an integral part of a system of interrelated organisational factors and that a holistic approach is required to further understand when, how and why IT creates business value. After summarising what has been learnt from empirical studies of IT business value, this paper discusses the key conceptual issues of internal fit and resource complementarity as currently conceptualised and employed in the research domain. In order to continue advancing knowledge, this paper argues for and presents a contingency RBV to provide an alternative conceptualisation of IT business value. Essentially, the contingency RBV conjectures that the level of IT business value depends on the interaction of a whole system subject simultaneously to multiple moderators and mediators. Finally, this paper concludes with a discussion of the value of the contingency RBV and its implications for future research.
Cao, G., Wiengarten, F., Humphreys, P. (2010) 'Towards a Contingency Resource-Based View of IT Business Value' Systemic Practice and Action Research 24 (1):85
1094-429X
1573-9295
10.1007/s11213-010-9178-0
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223061
Systemic Practice and Action Research
IT business value
resource-based view
contingency RBV
Contingency theory
fit
misfit
mediator
moderator
synergy
complementarity
Towards a contingency resource-based view of IT business value
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2230602016-01-19T12:52:05Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
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Wiengarten, Frank
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Humphreys, Paul
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Cao, Guangming
author
McHugh, Marie
author
2012
Wiengarten, F. et al (2012) 'Exploring the Important Role of Organizational Factors in IT Business Value: Taking a Contingency Perspective on the Resource-Based View' International Journal of Management Reviews 15 (1) 30-46
1460-8545
10.1111/j.1468-2370.2012.00332.x
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223060
International Journal of Management Reviews
Exploring the important role of organizational factors in IT business value: taking a contingency perspective on the resource-based view
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2229972016-10-31T13:41:49Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132210
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Harrison, Pegram
author
2008
Roomi, M.A. (2008). Impact of Women-only Entrepreneurship Training in Islamic Society. In Women's Entrepreneurship and Social Capital: A Dialogue and Construction, I. Aaltio, E. Sundin, and P. Kyrö, Eds. Denmark: Copenhagen Business School Press.
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/222997
Women's Entrepreneurship and Social Capital: A Dialogue and Construction
Social Capital
Impact of women-only entrepreneurship training in Islamic society
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2232202016-09-30T12:23:55Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132210
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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2000
Roomi, M. A. (2000). 'Proposed Strategy for the Establishment and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises in Pakistan'. Small and Medium Enterprises in Asian Pacific Countries: Linkages and Policy Support, New York, USA: Nova Science Publishers.
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223220
Small and Medium Enterprises in Asian Pacific Countries: Linkages and Policy Support
SMEs
Pakistan
small business
Proposed strategy for the establishment and development of small and medium enterprises in Pakistan
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2232152020-04-23T07:28:29Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132210
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Kumar, Mukesh
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Rehman, Sumaira
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Chaudhry, Naveed Iqbal
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2011
The purpose of this paper is to analyse the issues and challenges faced by potential women entrepreneurs in Pakistan. This study focuses on their motivating factors to start their own businesses and highlights their preferences for different aspects of training and development programs. Survey through questionnaire of 400 potential women entrepreneurs was conducted to analyse issues and challenges faced by and understand their preference related to different aspects of training program. The potential entrepreneurs selected for survey were part of one training program funded by Government of Sindh and this program was implemented by Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA). The data is analyzed by using the midpoint approach. The research confirms that in Pakistan the majority of potential women entrepreneurs have preferences for women-only training program. It also identifies that only in big cities they prefer combined training program. This paper also identifies that majority of the potential women entrepreneurs prefer English language as medium of instruction during the training programs. The main motivating factor in starting their own business was their intention to support the family. This research will be helpful for public sector agencies in Pakistan which are working support potential entrepreneurs. It will be helpful in formulating effective entrepreneurship training and other support programs. It would also support the policy makers to look holistically the women entrepreneurship. This paper will provide guidelines for potential women entrepreneurs in Pakistan against challenges which they may face. Key words: potential women entrepreneurs, Pakistan, issues and challenges.
Roomi, M.A. (2011). Issues and Challenges Faced by the Potential Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan: A Case Study of Sind Province. International Journal of Management Reserach and Emerging Sciences. 1 (1), 119-131. (With Kumar, M. and Chaudhry, N. I.)
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223215
International Journal of Management Research and Emerging Sciences
SMEs
women
training
entrepreneurship
women entrepreneurs
Pakistan
Issues and challenges faced by the potential women entrepreneurs in Pakistan: a case study of Sind Province
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2230372020-04-23T07:28:25Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132210
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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2010
In this world of downsizing, restructuring and technological change, notions of traditional careers and ways of creating value have all been challenged. People are depending more upon their own initiative to realise success. Never, it seems, have more people been embarking upon the entrepreneurial journeys than now, particularly to use their creativity and innovation to introduce new products and services for a competitive edge in the market. The case study aims to explain the importance of creativity and innovation as well as the difficult steps involved in the entrepreneurial journey ranging from research and product development to establishing a successful firm. It also illuminates that how dedication, devotion, and determination help in making a successful entrepreneurial venture. It highlights the problems faced by Dr Nasir in turning his innovative concepts into reality by introducing his new and novel supraglottic device 'I-gel'. It further elucidates the need for continuous creativity and innovation for organisational growth and personal entrepreneurial achievement.
Roomi, M. A. (2010). 'The Hard Road: Steps on the Entrepreneurial Journey'. European Case Clearing House, Cranfield, UK. Case Study - Ref 810-038-1 + Teaching Note - Ref 810-038-8
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223037
entrepreneurship
careers
The hard road : steps on the entrepreneurial journey
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2232142020-04-23T07:28:29Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132210
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Chaudhry, A.
author
Hameed, Afshan
author
2010
The case study describes the situation of a female student, Anum, who gets inspired by training on entrepreneurship and was motivated from there to start her quest to become a real entrepreneur. The business plan competition comes out as the deciding event of her destiny as it was held amongst the best brains of university and thus was the toughest. This case has discussed various approaches that Anum used to generate four business ideas to take part in the competition. The information in this case revolves around idea generation process including personal factors, contextual matters, sources and techniques of research. Learning outcomes of the case are manifold yet primarily; it focuses on one of the central areas of entrepreneurship ie idea generation and its evaluation. This case is intended to serve as an indigenous solution to those who want to become future entrepreneurs but do not know how to build business ideas or assess their viability. Those who are most likely to get benefit from this case are: (1) the audience / students who haven't got any prior experience of working in any organization or played role in business in any capacity; and (2) novices to the study of entrepreneurship.
Roomi, M. A., Chaudhry, A. and Hameed, A. (2010). 'Defining Prospects'. European Case Clearing House, Cranfield, UK. Case Study - Ref 810-054-1 + Teaching Note - Ref 810-054-8
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223214
entrepreneurship
business planning
opportunity recognition
idea generation
retail pharmacy
job portals
market survey
Defining prospects
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2230732020-04-23T07:28:25Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132210
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
author
Srinivasan, Kshama
author
2011
Entrepreneurs take huge risks in exploiting business opportunities for profit, where they bring together human resources, financial resources, technical skills, and assets for carrying out their entrepreneurial activities and achieving their objectives. While some entrepreneurs own sufficient resources in start-ups, a majority of them rely on resources held by others, which they largely access through social contacts. They adopt appropriate business strategies and structures to optimise the performance of their firms. Besides, they exercise excellent communication and negotiation skills in managing and growing their businesses with the help of human and social capital. The case study explores the growth of a small entrepreneurial firm from its inception and highlights the entrepreneurial characteristics and factors contributing to its success. It explains how entrepreneurs adopt different strategies and structures, face challenging situations, and provide solutions to problems that encounter in managing and growing their organisations. In addition, it throws light on the importance of building and using social and human capital, effective networking systems and team management that determine the success of an organisation. Apart from this, it emphasises the importance of relational contracts in organisations, where employees, customers, investors and suppliers largely contribute to its success.
Roomi, M. A. and Srinivasan, K. (2011). Knocking Doors for Creating New Ventures. European Case Clearing House, Cranfield, UK. Case Study - Ref 811-020-1 + Teaching Note - Ref 811-020-8
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223073
entrepreneurial characteristics
entrepreneurial traits
expansion strategy
growth
entrepreneurship
Knocking doors for creating new ventures
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2230682020-04-23T07:28:25Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132210
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
author
Srinivasan, Kshama
author
2011
The case study describes the evolution of a small entrepreneurial business, which has adopted appropriate strategies for its survival and growth in the competitive market. It reflects on the important entrepreneurial characteristics involved in the establishment, management and growth of the entrepreneurial venture, while highlighting on other factors, responsible for the success of the business. Entrepreneurs are quick to recognise business opportunities and exploit them through creative means for profit. They realise this by introducing innovative products and services or modifying the existing ones to gain a competitive advantage. It is imperative for them to mobilise human resources, financial resources, technical skills, raw materials and assets, while establishing their businesses, which they own but largely depend on others. Besides, entrepreneurs grow their firms internally (organic growth) by introducing innovative products and services for gaining a competitive edge; and through amalgamations or mergers with established firms (inorganic growth). However, they need to flex their styles of management and strategies according to the changing needs of the business, which is largely determined by the market forces of demand and supply, labour market, suppliers, and consumers for striking a successful business.
Roomi, M. A., and Sriivasan, K. (2011). Breaking Grounds through Innovative Strategies: An Entrepreneurial Feat. European Case Clearing House, Cranfield, UK. Case Study - Ref 811-021-1 + Teaching Note - Ref 811-021-8
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223068
entrepreneurial characteristics
entrepreneurial traits
expansion strategy
growth
entrepreneurship
innovation
Breaking grounds through innovative strategies: an entrepreneurial feat
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2230342020-04-23T07:28:25Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132210
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Lodhi, Waqas Khan
author
Hameed, Afshan
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Chaudhry, Abdul Rehman
author
2011
This Case accounts the story of an entrepreneurial venture named SOZO WATERPARK situated at Jallo 28km from Lahore, Pakistan. Zoraiz, was the person who identified this big enthralling opportunity in entertainment sector and materialized it with his acumen and commitment. To this end, the focus of the case is on the process of how the idea was developed, forces that persuaded him to plug in this huge project and strategies through which he accomplished his endeavour. The case ended up with narrating profound concern of owner towards future growth of the business. The objective of teaching this case is to provide students/readers an indigenous example of how to become an entrepreneur and setting up entrepreneurial ventures. The analysis of this case will give them insight into how ideas can be generated and how to proceed for the execution of huge projects. The case will also help students in learning how to devise strategies to ensure the growth of business in future. This case is ideally suitable for the students studying the basic level of the subjects of Business, Marketing and entrepreneurship.
Roomi, M. A., Lodhi, W., Hameed, A. and Chaudhry, A. (2011). The Sozo Effect. European Case Clearing House, European Case Clearing House, Cranfield, UK. Case Study - Ref 811-038-1 + Teaching Note - Ref 811-038-8
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223034
innovation
creativity
entrepreneurship
gap analysis
services
opportunity recognition
Pakistan
marketing
The Sozo effect
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2230672020-04-23T07:28:25Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132210
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Azhar, S.
author
Chaudhry, A.
author
2011
Mr Gulraiz Khan, a newly appointed general manager of the Pak Star (Pvt) Automobiles Ltd observed dissatisfaction of staff regarding low salaries, lack of recognition, prevalent job insecurity, the absence of reward for performance and poor handling of labour matters. A high turnover at the managerial and executives cadres was evident of their extreme dissatisfaction on the job. Most of the human resource related activities were being performed by administration department which resulted in various inadequacies in recruitment & selection, training & development and performance and compensation management. This ultimately caused work load, dissatisfaction, declining performance and demotivation of staff. A gradual shift from hierarchical to an informal organizational structure was adopted with an intention to reduce perceived power distance and to improve performance. Despite the provision of significant employee benefits, allowances, health care and safety measures, employees’ distress was on the rise. There was an increased pressure on Gulraiz to handle all these issues surfacing drastically in the organization. Gulraiz was determined to address the human resource issues on priority but bewildered as from where to start and how to revamp the whole HR system to resolve numerous conflicting issues.
Roomi, M. A., Azhar, S. and Chaudhry, A. (2011). 'Pak Star Automobile Limited'. European Case Clearing House, Cranfield, UK. Case Study - Ref 411-063-1 + Teaching Note - Ref 411-063-8
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223067
Pakistan
HRM
Training
Development
Selection
Recruitment
Compensation
Salary
Benefits
human resource management
Pak Star Automobile Limited
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2230662020-04-23T07:28:25Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132210
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
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Nasir, M.
author
Khan, A.
author
Chaudhry, A.
author
2011
This case is written about the decision of NITE authorities to introduce a latest computer application system named MOODLE-Learning Management System to enhance the institute’s performance and productivity. The top management took this decision after observing that traditional means of data handling and communications were not fulfilling the needs of the institution. It was hoped that by introducing this state of the art technology, the efficiency and effectiveness of the university would increase. However, the practical implementation and day to day usage of LMS made the real situation even more difficult for the NITE’s management. This multimillion Rupee project proved to be more of a nuisance than a convenience for the staff members and students of the university. Hence the frequently arising problems forced the management to rethink about affectivity of the system or on other ways to rectify the problematic situation.
Roomi, M. A., Nasir, M., Khan, A. and Chaudhry, A. (2011). What Went Wrong? Implementation of MIS at an Academic Institution. European Case Clearing House, Cranfield, UK. Case Study - Ref 311-173-1 + Teaching Note - Ref 311-173-8
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223066
Services
Academia
MIS
Pakistan
Investment
Risk analysis
Risk management
Record Maintenance System
management information systems
G540 Databases
What went wrong? implementation of MIS at an academic institution
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2230582020-04-23T07:28:26Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
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Chen, Hsin
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Papazafeiropoulou, Anastasia
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Wu, Chingfang
author
2011-11
The paper highlights the importance of the e-government initiative to support the supply chain integration among Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs). It has been reported that organisations need to integrate their Information Technology (IT) infrastructures to support the integration of their supply chains to increase their efficiency. However, the current research suggests that Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs), due to their lack of expertise and financial resources to invest in the necessary technologies, seem to need further support from the government in their efforts to adopt IT. Therefore, the role of the government is fundamental in supporting them to adopt supply chain management technologies, especially in geographical contexts such as this of Taiwan. A case study is therefore carried out in this paper to study an initiative taken in Taiwan by the government in order to help the supply chain integration of Taiwanese IT manufacturing companies. The findings suggest that the adoption of IT by SMEs (i.e. suppliers) is very much dependent on external forces (resource-dependency view), thus the government has a very important role to play when it comes to supporting SMEs to join supply chain networks. In doing so, this research provides a broader understanding of the phenomenon of e-government initiatives to support supply chain integration in practice.
Database for Advances in Information Systems, 2011, 42 (4): 63-80
0095-0033
10.1145/2096140.2096145
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223058
Database for Advances in Information Systems
SMEs
e-government
Taiwan
supply chain
small to medium-sized enterprises
An e-government initiative to support supply chain integration for small to medium sized enterprises: successes and challenges.
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2230572020-04-23T07:28:26Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
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Bentley, Yongmei
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2011
This research has examined the decisions taken by logistics and supply chain managers across three countries during the economic recession of 2008–2010. A quasi-longitudinal approach was adopted, with four questionnaire survey rounds being carried out across the period, with a total of over 300 responses being received. The findings from the first two survey rounds indicated that only a limited number of companies had made significant changes to their logistics strategies, but this number increased as the recession continued. While the most common company response was to downsize the organisation, there were also other strategic changes such as those in the use of third-party logistics, in warehousing choices, and in a move to more local suppliers. In the broader context, the results contribute to the understanding of how companies evolve their logistics strategies when dealing with significant changes in their external environment.
Bentley, Y. (2011) 'Managers' perspectives of logistics and supply chain changes during the recent economic downturn' The International Journal of Logistics: Research and Applications 14 (6): 427-441
1367-5567
10.1080/13675567.2011.640995
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223057
1469-848X
The International Journal of Logistics: Research and Applications
economic downturn
logistics
supply chain
management
Managers' perspectives of logistics and supply chain changes during the recent economic downturn
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2230082020-04-23T08:41:01Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
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Xu, Mark
author
Ong, Vincent Koon
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
Mathews, Brian
author
2011
Xu, M, Ong, V. (2011) 'Intelligent agent systems for executive information scanning, filtering and interpretation: Perceptions and challenges' Information Processing & Management 47 (2):186-201
0306-4573
10.1016/j.ipm.2010.07.001
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223008
Information Processing & Management
Intelligent agent systems for executive information scanning, filtering and interpretation: perceptions and challenges
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2230072020-04-23T08:41:01Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
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Duan, Yanqing
author
He, Qile
author
Feng, Weizhe
author
Li, Daoliang
author
Fu, Zetian
author
2010
Duan, Y. et al (2010) 'A study on e-learning take-up intention from an innovation adoption perspective: a case in China' Computers & Education 55 (1):237-246
0360-1315
10.1016/j.compedu.2010.01.009
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223007
Computers & Education
A study on e-learning take-up intention from an innovation adoption perspective: a case in China
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2230062018-08-13T12:25:41Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
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Feng, Weizhe
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
Fu, Zetian
author
Mathews, Brian
author
2009
Feng, W., Duan, Y., Fu, Z., Mathews, B. (2009) 'Understanding expert systems applications from a knowledge transfer perspective' Knowledge Management Research & Practice 7 (2):131-141
1477-8238
1477-8246
10.1057/kmrp.2009.6
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223006
Knowledge Management Research & Practice
Understanding expert systems applications from a knowledge transfer perspective
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2230052018-08-13T12:27:01Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
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Duan, Yanqing
author
Bentley, Yongmei
author
Fu, Zetian
author
Zografos, Konstantinos
author
Bemeleit, Boris
author
2008
Bentley, Y., Fu, Z., Zografos, K., Bemeleit, B. (2008) 'Enhancing Chinese agribusiness supply chains with Internet technologies: a transnational knowledge transfer approach' Industry and Higher Education 22 (5):305-314
0950-4222
10.5367/000000008786102071
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223005
Industry and Higher Education
Enhancing Chinese agribusiness supply chains with Internet technologies: a transnational knowledge transfer approach
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2230042018-08-13T12:23:16Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
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Feng, Weizhe
author
Li, Daoliang
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
Fu, Zetian
author
2010
Feng, W., Li, D., Duan, Y., Fu, Z. (2010) 'A survey of stickiness of agriculture knowledge acquisition in China', Sensor Letters 8 (1):198-202
1546198X
15461971
10.1166/sl.2010.1226
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223004
Sensor Letters
A survey of stickiness of agriculture knowledge acquisition in China
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2230032018-08-13T12:22:48Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
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Feng, Weizhe
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
Qi, Yan
author
Fu, Zetian
author
2010
Feng, W., Duan, Y., Qi, Y., Fu, Z. (2010) 'Factors of e-knowledge poject success for rural development', Sensor Letters 8 (1):203-207
1546198X
15461971
10.1166/sl.2010.1227
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223003
Sensor Letters
Factors of e-knowledge project success for rural development
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2230012018-08-13T12:26:47Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
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He, Qile
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
Fu, Zetian
author
Li, Daoliang
author
2008
Web technologies for commerce and services online, Hershey, PA, USA: Information Science Reference--IGI Global, 2008: 55-76
9781599048222
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223001
Factors affecting online e-payment adoption: a company perspective.
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Lang, Richard
author
2008-12-31
This output makes an important contribution to an area where there is surprisingly little existing literature. Via a thorough analysis of the European Court of Human Rights’ jurisprudence on Article 1 of Protocol No 1 (the relevant provision), the piece offers a highly original take on the Court’s case-law on this subject, ending with an algorithm that, it is hoped, will aid practitioners embarking on a case involving the right to property. However, other academics should also find it of interest. With the Yukos case – reputedly the largest expropriation case in legal history - having had its first hearing only a few months ago, the topic will only grow in importance as time goes on. The author also points out some of the differences between Article 1 of Protocol No 1 and the right to property provision in the new EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, which only became legally binding in December 2009. As case-law based on the Charter starts to emerge from the Luxembourg Court (on terrorist asset-freezing, for example), again this topic is likely to gain prominence, with this output hopefully acting as a point of departure for future works by other scholars.
Lang, R. (2008) 'Unlocking the First Protocol: Protection of property and the European Court of Human Rights', Human Rights Law Journal 29, 205
0174-4704
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223219
Human Rights Law Journal
right to property
European Court of Human Rights
property law
human rights
Unlocking the first protocol: protection of property and the European Court of Human Rights
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Ong, Vincent Koon
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Mathews, Brian
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
2012
According to Simon’s (1977) decision making theory, intelligence is the first and most important phase in the decision making process. With the escalation of information resources available to business executives, it is becoming imperative to explore the potential and challenges of using agent-based systems to support the intelligence phase of decision-making. This research examines UK executives’ perceptions of using agent-based support systems and the criteria for design and development of their “ideal” intelligent software agents. The study adopted an inductive approach using focus groups to generate a preliminary set of design criteria of “ideal” agents. It then followed a deductive approach using semi-structured interviews to validate and enhance the criteria. This qualitative research has generated unique insights into executives’ perceptions of the design and use of agent-based support systems. The systematic content analysis of qualitative data led to the proposal and validation of design criteria at three levels. The findings revealed the most desirable criteria for agent based support systems from the end users’ point view. The design criteria can be used not only to guide intelligent agent system design but also system evaluation.
Duan, Y., Ong, V.K., Xu, M., Mathews, B. (2011) 'Supporting decision making process with "Ideal" software agents: what do business executives want?' Expert systems with applications 39 (5) 5534–5547
10.1016/j.eswa.2011.11.065
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223815
Expert systems with applications
decison making
Supporting decision making process with "Ideal" software agents: what do business executives want?
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Ramanathan, Usha
author
2012
Ramanathan, U. (2012) 'Aligning supply chain collaboration using Analytic Hierarchy Process' Omega 41(2):431-440
0305-0483
10.1016/j.omega.2012.03.001
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223771
Omega
Aligning supply chain collaboration using Analytic Hierarchy Process
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Philpott, Elly
author
2009
Guidance on use and dissemination of research results for SMEs. Also contains survey results regarding innovation outputs of projects for SMEs and guidance on successful project involvement. The book alsso contains six case studies describing project involvement from an SME perspective.
9783941417274
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223814
Making European research work for your company : strategic guide to successful use and dissemination of the results of research and development projects
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Philpott, Elly
author
Beaumont-Kerridge, John
author
2009
This chapter argues the case for a proactive process to facilitate knowledge creation between universities and small to medium size enterprises (SMEs). Cultural issues dictating reticence of engagement are discussed as well as the inhibitors that prevent the free interchange of knowledge. The chapter shows how reticence can be overcome by serving the needs of both parties and how knowledge created through successful interaction can be measured. The knowledge creation process itself is analysed in the context of Nonaka’s SECI model. The chapter concludes with recommendations for the reader on areas for public investment to enhance the knowledge transfer process and provides lessons learned for the measurement of knowledge transfer at these interfaces. The outcomes are of value to those interested in the continuing applicability of Nonaka’s work outside of the heavy industrial context as well as to those interested in the traditional problems associated with knowledge transfer between universities and SMEs.
9781605667904
10.4018/978-1-60566-790-4.ch016
10.4018/978-1-60566-790-4.ch016
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223791
knowledge sharing
knowledge creation
Overcoming reticence to aid knowledge creation between universities and business - a case reviewed
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2237742018-07-16T12:41:48Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
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Philpott, Elly
author
2008
Philpott, E. (2008) 'Holistic approaches to business planning', in Wankel, C (ed) '21st century management: a reference handbook', Sage, p.364-375
9781412949729
10.4135/9781412954006.n36
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223774
Holistic approaches to business planning
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
author
Rehman, Sumaira
author
2012-05
Purpose – Increased participation of women in the labor force creates challenges for them to balance work and family obligations. The situation becomes more complicated in patriarchal societies such as Pakistan due to women's stereotypical domestic roles, religious prescriptions as well as cultural norms and values. This study aims to explore different influencing factors on women's work and family roles in the unique Pakistani socio-economic and cultural environment. Design/methodology/approach – Based on the interpretive phenomenological approach (IPA), this study explores different influencing factors on women's work and family roles in the unique Pakistani socio-economic and cultural environment. The methodology helped to analyse data about challenges faced by women entrepreneurs to achieve work-life balance as well as to have an insight about some of the techniques and effective strategies they use to balance work and family obligation. Findings – The results show that among other motivational drivers to start their own businesses, achieving work-life balance is one of the most significant ones. Their own businesses give them flexibility, control and freedom to juggle with their family and social responsibilities. Lack of sufficient time, gender bias, social and cultural norms as well as family responsibilities are the most significant challenges women face to achieve balance in a patriarchal Islamic society. Strategic planning, organising and delegating are the most effective strategies women use to cope with competing roles of work and family.
Sumaira Rehman, Muhammad Azam Roomi, (2012) "Gender and work-life balance: a phenomenological study of women entrepreneurs in Pakistan", Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, Vol. 19 Iss: 2, pp.209 - 228
1462-6004
10.1108/14626001211223865
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223773
Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development
cultural norms
gender
Islamic society
Pakistan
social values
women entrepreneurs
work-life balance
Gender and work-life balance: a phenomenological study of women entrepreneurs in Pakistan
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Takhar, Amandeep
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Maclaran, Pauline
author
Parsons, Elizabeth
author
Broderick, Anne
author
2010
This UK based interpretivist study uses social identity and social comparison theory to consider how third generation members of the British Sikh community are consuming Bollywood films. Through the application of social comparison theory this study seeks to extend knowledge relating to how social comparison theory contributes to ethnic identity construction. The consumption of Bollywood provides a valuable to negotiate ethnic identity. There are three key themes that emerged to demonstrate the ways in which social comparisons to Bollywood are influencing the ethnic identities of third generation British Sikhs: (1)social comparisons and ideals of romance, (2) gender differences: making comparisons to heroes and heroines; and (3) British versus Indian self.
Takhar, A., Maclaran, P., Parsons, E., Broderick, A. (2010) 'Consuming Bollywood: Young Sikhs social comparisons with heroes and heroines in Indian films' Journal of Marketing Management 26 (11-12):1057
0267-257X
1472-1376
10.1080/0267257X.2010.508978
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223772
Journal of Marketing Management
identity
Bollywood
social comparison theory
consumer culture
qualitative research
social identity
Sikh culture
Consuming Bollywood: young Sikhs social comparisons with heroes and heroines in Indian films
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Philpott, Elly
author
2008
Philpott, E. (2008) 'Identifying innovation opportunities: using the internet to facilitate university-SME knowledge creation' International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies 2 (3) pp. 285 - 302
1743-8276
1743-8268
DOI: 10.1504/IJKMS.2008.018793
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/223831
International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies (IJKMS)
knowledge management
knowledge transfer
knowledge creation
Identifying innovation opportunities: using the internet to facilitate university-SME knowledge creation
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Roomi, Muhammad Azam
author
Chaudhry, Naveed Iqbal
author
Azeem, M.
author
2011
This study intends to investigate the dividend payment practices of the non-financial sectors of the Karachi Stock Exchange. All the dividend paying sectors of the Karachi Stock Exchange were investigated for the period 2004–2010. A well developed mixture of six variables along with the descriptive statistics was used to scrutinize the dividend paying behavior of different sectors. Inconsistency, reluctance and trivial average rate from 1.5% to 5% of the dividends were being paid by the sectors. Profitability was not functioning adequately with regard to dividends, and the highly profitable sectors were also in the habit of paying at a nominal rate. It was noticed that most of the funds were used to finance growth opportunities, but only the mature and highly Profitable sectors were keeping pace with growth opportunities and endeavoring to transform them for shareholders. Market capitalization was seen to oppose dividend trends in almost all the sectors. All the sectors tended to disburse the dividend rate at the very beginning, middle and at least to make a drift in it during the last couple of years, particularly in 2010. Corporate governance should be strengthened in order to protect the rights of individual shareholders.
Roomi M. A., Chaudhry N. I., and Azeem M. (2011) Dividend Payment Practices in the Non-Financial Sector of Pakistan: Empirical Evidence from the Karachi Stock Exchange, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology Conference, Venice.
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/224164
dividend policy
determinants and paying behaviour
Karachi Stock Exchange
Pakistan
dividend payments
Dividend payment practices in the non-financial sector of Pakistan: empirical evidence from the Karachi Stock Exchange
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Philpott, Elly
author
2012
Philpott, E. (2012) 'In and out succession model : the Founder's legacy and the Successors involvement in family business' International Journal of Knowledge-Based Organisations Dec 2012
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/224535
International journal of knowledge-based organisations
In and out succession model : the Founder's legacy and the Successors involvement in family business
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Ramanathan, Ramakrishnan
author
2011-04
Ramanathan, R. (2011) 'An empirical analysis on the influence of risk on relationships between handling of product returns and customer loyalty in E-commerce' International Journal of Production Economics 130 (2):255
0925-5273
10.1016/j.ijpe.2011.01.005
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/224534
International Journal of Production Economics
e-commerce
product returns
customer loyalty
risk
An empirical analysis on the influence of risk on relationships between handling of product returns and customer loyalty in E-commerce
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Ramanathan, Ramakrishnan
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2012-02
Similar to traditional brick-and-mortar shops, e-commerce websites also should perform well in terms of various performance criteria in order to win and retain customers. A number of e-commerce performance criteria have been identified in the literature. From the point of view of the manager of an e-commerce website, the relative importance levels customers attribute to these performance criteria are important. In this paper, we propose a new mathematical programming model for estimating the importance levels. The model is based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process and operationalised using goal programming. Application of the model highlights that the criterion “satisfaction with claims” is valued by customers as the most important criterion. This criterion requires coordination with multiple echelons of the supply chain – a clear description by the manufacturer of the product, introducing the correct description in the e-commerce website, processing customer orders accurately, and, picking and dispatching the right product from the warehouse.
Ramanathan, R. (2012) 'A mathematical programming model for estimating the importance levels of performance criteria and an application in e-commerce' Expert systems with applications 39 (2) 2067–2072
0957-4174
10.1016/j.eswa.2011.08.011
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/224533
Expert systems with applications
performance criteria
e-commerce
goal programming
reverse AHP
analytic hierarchy process
A mathematical programming model for estimating the importance levels of performance criteria and an application in e-commerce
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Ramanathan, Ramakrishnan
author
2010-11
Using data from online customer ratings, we explore how the relationships between logistics performance and customer loyalty are affected by risk characteristics of products and efficiencies of the websites. Risk is defined in terms of price and ambiguity of products. Efficiency is interpreted as the ability of the websites to achieve good ratings in terms of operational factors (such as satisfaction of customers with product specifications, refunds/returns, prices, management accessibility, etc.) and also achieve good ratings in terms of customer loyalty. Our results show that efficiency, but not risk, is a significant moderator of the impact of logistics performance on customer loyalty.
Transportation research Part E : Logistics and Transportation Review
Ramanathan, R. (2010) 'Moderating roles of risk and effeciency on the relationship between logistics, performance and customer loyalty in e-commerce' Transportation research Part E : Logistics and Transportation Review 46(6) 950–962
1366-5545
doi:10.1016/j.tre.2010.02.002
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/224532
Transportation research Part E : Logistics and Transportation Review
customer loyalty
e-commerce
logistics
risk
efficiency
Moderating roles of risk and effeciency on the relationship between logistics, performance and customer loyalty in e-commerce
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Yu, Wantao
author
Ramanathan, Ramakrishnan
author
2012-09-17
This paper deals with the links between employee competencies, information technology and operations strategy, and, how these interrelationships impact business performance. It is based on a questionnaire survey of Chinese retailers.
Yu, W., Ramanathan, R. (2012) 'The effects of employee competencies and IT applications on operations strategy: an empirical study of retail firms in China' Measuring Business Excellence 16 (1):3
1368-3047
10.1108/13683041211204635
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/244291
Measuring Business Excellence
China
employees
competences
information technology
operations management
employee competencies
IT applications
operations strategy
retail service industries
The effects of employee competencies and IT applications on operations strategy: an empirical study of retail firms in China
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Subramanian, Nachiappan
author
Ramanathan, Ramakrishnan
author
2012-09-17
This paper discusses operations management applications of AHP for the period 1990-2009.
Subramanian, N., Ramanathan, R. (2012) 'A review of applications of Analytic Hierarchy Process in operations management' International Journal of Production Economics 138(2):215–241.
0925-5273
10.1016/j.ijpe.2012.03.036
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/244247
International Journal of Production Economics
analytic hierarchy process
operations management
review
A review of applications of Analytic Hierarchy Process in operations management
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Yu, Wantao
author
Ramanathan, Ramakrishnan
author
2012-09-17
This papers analyses how business environment affects competitive priorities of Chinese retailers based on interviews with selected retailers.
Yu, W., Ramanathan, R. (2012) 'Effects of business environment on international retail operations: case study evidence from China' International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management 40 (3):218
0959-0552
10.1108/09590551211207175
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/244273
International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management
business environment
operations strategy
retail operations
field study
China
retailing
strategic planning
emerging markets
Effects of business environment on international retail operations: case study evidence from China
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2356182020-03-11T13:42:02Zcom_10547_132195com_10547_613696col_10547_132214col_10547_613716col_10547_613716
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Black-Branch, Jonathan
author
2012-07-24
Black-Branch, J. (2009) 'The legal status of cluster munitions under international humanitarian law: indiscriminate weapons of war' Journal of International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict
09375414
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/235618
Journal of International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict
cluster munitions
cluster bombs
humanitarian law
The legal status of cluster munitions under international humanitarian law: indiscriminate weapons of war
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Borelli, Silvia
author
2011
Borelli, S. (2011) 'Rendition, torture and intelligence coooperation' in Born, H., Leigh, I. and Wills, A. (eds.) International intelligence cooperation: Challenges, oversight and the role of law. Abingdon: Routledge pp.153-167
9780415580021
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/229452
rendition
torture
intelligence cooperation
Rendition, torture and intelligence cooperation
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Seriki, Hakeem
author
2010
Seriki, H. (2010) 'Declarative relief, arbitration: The aftermath of the Front Comor' Journal of Business Law 7 pp.541-555
0021-9460
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/235613
Journal of Business Law
arbitration
Declarative relief, arbitration: the aftermath of the Front Comor
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Seriki, Hakeem
author
2011
Seriki, H. (2011) 'Anti-suit injunctions, arbitration and the non-EU perspective: Some recent developments' International Arbitration Law Review 14(1) pp.19-28
1367-8272
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/235614
International Arbitration Law Review
anti-suit injunctions
arbitration
international law
Anti-suit injunctions, arbitration and the non-EU perspective: some recent developments
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Borelli, Silvia
author
Olleson, Simon
author
2010
Borelli, S. and Olleson, S. (2010) 'Countermeasures: Obligations relating to human rights and humanitarian law', in Crawford, J., Pellet, A. and Olleson, S. (eds.) The law of international responsibility. Oxford: Oxford University Press. pp.1177-1196
9780199296972
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/235615
human rights
humanitarian law
Countermeasures: obligations relating to human rights and humanitarian law
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Black-Branch, Jonathan
author
2012-07-24
00425117
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/235616
Victoria University of Wellington Law Review (Special International Humanitarian Law Edition)
The Convention on Cluster Munitions 2008: binding international law during international and non-international armed conflict
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2355962020-03-11T13:46:12Zcom_10547_132195com_10547_613696col_10547_132214col_10547_613716
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Lang, Richard
author
2008
Lang, R. (2008) 'Third pillar developments from a practitioner's perspective', in Guild, E. and Geyer, F. (eds.) Security versus justice? Police and judicial cooperation in the European Union. Aldershot: Ashgate. pp.265-278.
9780754673590
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/235596
Third pillar developments from a practitioner's perspective
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Seriki, Hakeem
author
2010
Seriki, H. (2010) 'Anti-suit injunctions, arbitration and the ECJ: An approach too far?' Journal of Business Law 1 pp.24-35
00219460
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/235595
Journal of Business Law
Anti-suit injunctions, arbitration and the ECJ: an approach too far?
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2355992020-03-11T13:58:58Zcom_10547_132195com_10547_613696col_10547_132214col_10547_613716
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2012-07-24
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/235599
Troubled waters in the Mare Nostrum: The 'push-back' of migrants from Africa and the European Convention on Human Rights
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2356012020-03-11T13:55:43Zcom_10547_132195com_10547_613696col_10547_132214col_10547_613716
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2012-07-24
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/235601
cultural heritage
culture
international law
Cultural heritage, cultural rights, cultural diversity: new developments in international law
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2355972020-03-11T13:48:28Zcom_10547_132195com_10547_613696col_10547_132214col_10547_613716
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Black-Branch, Jonathan
author
Grimal, Francis
author
2012-07-24
14643596
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/235597
European Journal of International Law
The effectiveness and validity of the Non-Proliferation Treaty 1968 in the modern nuclear age: Yesterday's hope and today's reality
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2356172020-03-11T13:48:28Zcom_10547_132195com_10547_613696col_10547_132214col_10547_613716
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Black-Branch, Jonathan
author
2012-07-24
00205893
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/235617
International and Comparative Law Quarterly
Relations in non-party states to the Convention on Cluster Munitions 2008: Marriage of convenience or schizophrenic existence
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2355982020-03-11T13:55:43Zcom_10547_132195com_10547_613696col_10547_132214col_10547_613716
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Borelli, Silvia
author
2012-07-24
9789004228399
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/235598
Of veils, crosses and turbans: the European Court of Human Rights and religious
practices as manifestations of cultural diversity
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Borelli, Silvia
author
2012-07-24
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/235600
The impact of the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights on the prosecution of mass atrocities in Europe
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2356202020-03-11T13:46:12Zcom_10547_132195com_10547_613696col_10547_132214col_10547_613716
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Lang, Richard
author
2012-07-24
1845-5662
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/235620
Croatian Yearbook of European Law and Policy
Quite a challenge: Article 263(4) TFEU and the case of the mystery measures
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Siano, Alfonso
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Vollero, Agostino
author
Palazzo, Maria
author
2012-06-18
Exploring the role of online consumer empowerment in reputation building: Research questions and hypotheses 2011, 19 (1):57 Journal of Brand Management
1350-231X
1479-1803
10.1057/bm.2011.23
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/229431
Journal of Brand Management
N500 Marketing
marketing
online marketing
reputation building
consumer empowerment
Exploring the role of online consumer empowerment in reputation building: research questions and hypotheses
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Ong, Vincent Koon
author
Duan, Yanqing
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Mathews, Brian
author
2007
This chapter examines the theoretical underpinning for supporting executive intelligence activities and reviews conventional studies of executive information systems (EIS) over the last two decades in responding to the current executives’ information processing needs and the current Internet era. The reviews suggest the need for designing advanced EIS that are capable of responding and adapting to executive information. This chapter recognizes the necessity of revitalizing EIS with advances in intelligent technologies and Web-based technologies. Empirical studies were conducted to elucidate executives’ desires and perceptions of the prospect of agent-based technologies for supporting executive intelligence activities in the more integrated and distributed environment of the Internet. Based on the insights gained from empirical studies, this chapter concludes by presenting a three-level agent-based EIS design model that comprises a “usability-adaptability-intelligence” trichotomy for supporting executive intelligence activities.
9781599042435
10.4018/978-1-59904-243-5.ch005
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/229453
executive information systems
intelligent agent technology
web-based technology
executive intelligence
Supporting executive intelligence activities with agent-based executive information systems
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2452712020-04-23T07:35:54Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
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dc
Ong, Vincent Koon
author
Xu, Mark
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
2007
In the context of increasing usage of intelligent agent and ontology technologies in business, this study explores the ways of adopting these technologies to revitalize current executive information systems (EIS) with a focus on semantic information scanning, filtering, and reporting/alerting. Executives’ perceptions on an agent-based EIS are investigated through a focus group study in the UK, and the results are used to inform the design of such a system. A visualization prototype has been developed to demonstrate the main features of the system. This study presents a specific business domain for which ontology and intelligent agent technology could be applied to advance information processing for executives.
Xu, M., Ong, V. and Duan, Y. (2007) 'An Ontology-Based Intelligent System For Semantic Information Processing' in M. Xu (ed.) 'Managing Strategic Intelligence: Techniques and Technologies', ch013: 224-241, IGI Publishing.
9781599042435
1599042436
9781599042459
10.4018/978-1-60566-677-8.ch060
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/245271
ontology
semantic information processing
intelligent systems
executive information systems
An ontology-based intelligent system model for semantic information processing
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2294512016-01-18T13:20:15Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132211
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Kakavelakis, Konstantinos
author
2010-09
Kakavelakis, K. (2010). Family-themed control in “service factories”: an examination of modes of service delivery and HRM styles in the UK restaurant sector, Personnel Review, 39 (5): 557-73
DOI 10.1108/00483481011064145
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/229451
Personnel Review
human resource management
control
hospitality sector
restaurant
Family-themed control in “service factories”: an examination of modes of service delivery and HRM styles in the UK restaurant sector
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2442532020-04-23T07:28:47Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132210
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Roomi, Muhammad Azam
author
Srinivasan, Kshama
author
2012-06
The case explains how Arun, a senior chemical analyst, establishes and grows his entrepreneurial venture, Agro-Needs with the assistance of his son Prasad, an agricultural engineer and partner in the business. The aim of this case study is to teach students how entrepreneurs who want to have an independent career are ‘pulled’ into business and start new entrepreneurial ventures. It reveals how these entrepreneurs stay committed to their work and motivated to achieve exponential growth. It also explains how they cope with problems and failures in start-ups, and how they use social capital to grow their ventures. Further, it also focuses on how entrepreneurs use innovation and competitive advantage to achieve exponential growth. Additionally, it teaches how entrepreneurs introduce innovative products and establish ventures to commercialise them for competitive advantage to achieve growth. Finally, it teaches the importance of information, knowledge and patent in innovation and how entrepreneurs manage risks to achieve growth.
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/244253
entrepreneurship
opportunity recognition
idea generation
innovation
competitive advantage
An uphill task: what makes an entrepreneurial triumph?
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2452532018-08-13T12:18:30Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Li, Yan
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
Fu, Zetian
author
Alford, Philip
author
2011-12-07
Li, Y., Duan, Y., Fu, Z. & Alford, P. (2012) 'An empirical study on behavioural intention to reuse e-learning systems in rural China', British Journal of Educational Technology 43 (6) pp933–948
0007-1013
10.1111/j.1467-8535.2011.01261.x
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/245253
British Journal of Educational Technology
e-learning
China
An empirical study on behavioural intention to reuse e-learning systems in rural China
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2452542020-04-23T08:41:01Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Duan, Yanqing
author
Ong, Vincent Koon
author
Xu, Mark
author
Mathews, Brian
author
2012-04
Duan, Y. et al (2012) 'Supporting decision making process with “ideal” software agents – What do business executives want?' Expert Systems with Applications 39 (5):5534-5547
0957-4174
10.1016/j.eswa.2011.11.065
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/245254
Expert Systems with Applications
design criteria
business executives
intelligent software agents
decision support systems
decision making process
intelligent system evaluation
decision making
Supporting decision making process with “ideal” software agents : what do business executives want?
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2452722018-08-13T12:21:11Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Zhang, Lingxian
author
Zhang, Xiaoshuan
author
Fu, Zetian
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
Wang, Yanwei
author
2010
Zhang, L.; Zhang, X.; Duan, Y.; Fu, Z. and Wang, Y., Evaluation of learning performance of e-learning in China: a methodology based on change of internal mental model of learners, 2010, 9 (1): 70-82., The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology,
1303-6521
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/245272
Educational Technology
China
e-learning
learning evaluation
learning
Evaluation of learning performance of e-learning in China: a methodology based on change of internal mental model of learners
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2511482020-04-23T08:42:05Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Duan, Yanqing
author
Edwards, John S.
author
Xu, Mark
author
2005-09
Duan, Y., Edwards, J.S., Xu, M. (2005) 'Web-based expert systems: benefits and challenges', Information & Management 42 (6):799-811
03787206
10.1016/j.im.2004.08.005
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/251148
Information & Management
expert systems
knowledge based systems
Internet
benefits and challenges
Web-based expert systems
Web-based expert systems: benefits and challenges
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2511132020-04-23T08:42:05Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Li, Daoliang
author
Fu, Zetian
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
2002-10
Li, D., Fu, Z., Duan, Y. (2002) 'Fish-Expert: a web-based expert system for fish disease diagnosis', Expert Systems with Applications 23 (3):311-320
09574174
10.1016/S0957-4174(02)00050-7
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/251113
Expert Systems with Applications
expert systems
Web-based expert systems
fish disease diagnosis
Fish-Expert: a web-based expert system for fish disease diagnosis
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2511512018-08-13T12:36:41Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Duan, Yanqing
author
Mullins, Roisin
author
Hamblin, David
author
Stanek, Stanislaw
author
Sroka, Henry
author
Machado, Virgilio
author
Araujo, Joao
author
2002
Duan, Y. et al (2002) ' Addressing ICTs skill challenges in SMEs: insights from three country investigations', Journal of European Industrial Training 26 (9):430-441
0309-0590
10.1108/03090590210451524
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/251151
Journal of European Industrial Training
communications technology
information technology
Internet
skills shortages
small to medium-sized enterprises
training
SMEs
Addressing ICTs skill challenges in SMEs: insights from three country investigations
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2510552018-08-13T12:36:01Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Li, Shuliang
author
Davies, Barry
author
Edwards, John
author
Kinman, Russell
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
2002
Li, S., Davies, B., Edwards, J., Kinman, R., Duan, Y. (2002) 'Integrating group Delphi, fuzzy logic and expert systems for marketing strategy development: the hybridisation and its effectiveness', Marketing Intelligence & Planning 20 (5):273-284
0263-4503
10.1108/02634500210441521
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/251055
Marketing Intelligence & Planning
Delphi method
expert systems
fuzzy logic
hybrid systems
marketing planning
marketing strategy
Integrating group Delphi, fuzzy logic and expert systems for marketing strategy development: the hybridisation and its effectiveness
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2510272018-08-13T12:37:38Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
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dc
Mullins, Roisin
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
Hamblin, David
author
2001
Mullins, R., Duan, Y., Hamblin, D. (2001) 'A pan-European survey leading to the development of WITS', Internet Research 11 (4):333-340
1066-2243
10.1108/10662240110402786
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/251027
Internet Research
business development
communications
communications technology
distance learning
education
electronic commerce
e-commerce
electronic data interchange
EDI
Germany
Internet
organizations
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
small to medium-sized enterprises
surveys
SMEs
A pan-European survey leading to the development of WITS
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2510442018-08-13T12:40:38Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
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dc
Duan, Yanqing
author
Burrell, Philip
author
Neinanen, Reino
author
1999
Duan, Y.; Burrell, P. and Heinanen, R. IMIS – An Intelligent Multimedia Interview System,1998, 7 (2):181-193 Journal of Computing and Information Technology
1330-1136
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/251044
Journal of Computing and Information Technology
multimedia
intelligent systems
expert systems
interview
computer aid
knowledge acquisition
knowledge base
user interface
interactive systems
IMIS : an intelligent multimedia interview system
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2510352018-08-13T12:42:11Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
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Duan, Yanqing
author
Burrell, Phillip
author
1997
Duan, Y., Burrell, P. (1997) 'Some issues in developing expert marketing systems', Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing 12 (2):149-162
0885-8624
10.1108/08858629710172673
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/251035
Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing
decision support systems
expert systems
hybrid systems
marketing planning
strategic planning
Some issues in developing expert marketing systems
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2452732018-08-13T12:27:12Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Mullins, Roisin
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
Hamblin, David
author
Burrell, Philip
author
Jin, Huan
author
Gołuchowski, Jerzy
author
Ziemba, Ewa
author
Billewicz, Aleksander
author
2007-03
Mullins R et al , A Web Based Intelligent Training System for SMEs, 2007, 5 (1): 39-48 The Electronic Journal of e-Learning
1479-4403
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/245273
Electronic Journal of eLearning
intelligent web-based training
Internet marketing
SMEs
training needs analysis
case based reasoning
training
web based training
A web based intelligent training system for SMEs
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2452552018-08-13T12:30:22Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Chen, Shizhong
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
Edwards, John S.
author
Lehaney, Brian
author
2006
Toward understanding inter-organizational knowledge transfer needs in SMEs: insight from a UK investigation 2006, 10 (3):6-23 Journal of Knowledge Management
1367-3270
10.1108/13673270610670821
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/245255
Journal of Knowledge Management
knowledge management
knowledge transfer
small to medium-sized enterprises
SMEs
Toward understanding inter-organizational knowledge transfer needs in SMEs: insight from a UK investigation
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2452742018-08-13T12:29:24Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Xu, Mark
author
Rohatgi, Ravni
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
2007
E-business adoption in SMEs 2007, 3 (1):74-90 International Journal of E-Business Research
1548-1131
1548-114X
10.4018/jebr.2007010105
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/245274
International Journal of E-Business Research
e-adoption model
e-business
e-commerce in SME
electronic components industry
Internet application
SMEs
e-commerce
E-business adoption in SMEs
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2511492020-04-23T08:42:06Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Xu, Xianzhong M.
author
Kaye, G.Roland
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
2003-05
Xu, X.M., Kaye, G.R., Duan, Y. (2003) 'UK executives’ vision on business environment for information scanning', Information & Management 40 (5):381-389
03787206
10.1016/S0378-7206(02)00045-9
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/251149
Information & Management
environmental scanning
strategic information
information processing
business environment
UK survey
UK executives’ vision on business environment for information scanning
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2511232020-04-23T08:42:06Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Duan, Yanqing
author
Fu, Zetian
author
Li, Daoliang
author
2003-08
Duan, Y., Fu, Z., Li, D. (2003) 'Toward developing and using Web-based tele-diagnosis in aquaculture', Expert Systems with Applications 25 (2):247-254
09574174
10.1016/S0957-4174(03)00050-2
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/251123
Expert Systems with Applications
tele-diagnosis
fish disease
aquaculture
Web-based expert systems
Toward developing and using Web-based tele-diagnosis in aquaculture
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2511322018-08-13T12:33:47Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Xu, Xianzhong M.
author
Lehaney, Brian
author
Clarke, Steve
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
2003
Xu, X.M., Lehaney, B., Clarke, S., Duan, Y. (2003) 'Some UK and USA Comparisons of Executive Information Systems in Practice and Theory', Journal of Organizational and End User Computing 15 (1):1-20
1546-2234
1546-5012
10.4018/joeuc.2003010101
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/251132
Journal of Organizational and End User Computing
comparative methods
decision making
executive information systems
information systems
organizations
surveys
Some UK and USA comparisons of executive information systems in practice and theory
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2510262018-08-13T12:38:28Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Edwards, John S.
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
Robins, P.C.
author
2000-03
Edwards, J.S., Duan, Y., Robins, P.C. (2000) 'An analysis of expert systems for business decision making at different levels and in different roles', European Journal of Information Systems 9 (1):36-46
0960-085X
1476-9344
10.1057/palgrave.ejis.3000344
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/251026
European Journal of Information Systems
An analysis of expert systems for business decision making at different levels and in different roles
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2510532018-08-13T12:40:09Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Duan, Yanqing
author
Kinman, Russell
author
2000
Duan, Y., Kinman, R. (2000) 'Small manufacturing businesses: meeting decision support needs', Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 7 (3):272-284
1462-6004
10.1108/EUM0000000006845
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/251053
Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development
computers
decision support systems
information systems
manufacturing industry
small to medium-sized enterprises
SMEs
Small manufacturing businesses: meeting decision support needs
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2510522018-08-13T12:39:16Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Duan, Yanqing
author
Kinman, Russell
author
Xu, Mark
author
2000
Duan, Y., Kinman, R., Xu, M. (2000) 'Who Cares About Computer Based Information Systems?', OR Insight 13 (3):3-8
0953-5543
1759-0477
10.1057/ori.2000.11
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/251052
OR Insight
Who cares about computer based information systems?
oai:uobrep.openrepository.com:10547/2510512018-08-13T12:38:39Zcom_10547_132195col_10547_132209
00925njm 22002777a 4500
dc
Li, Shuliang
author
Kinman, Russell
author
Duan, Yanqing
author
Edwards, John S.
author
2000
Li, S., Kinman, R., Duan, Y., Edwards, J.S. (2000) 'Computer-based support for marketing strategy development', European Journal of Marketing 34 (5/6):551-575
0309-0566
10.1108/03090560010321938
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/251051
European Journal of Marketing
information systems
marketing mix
marketing strategy
new technology
Computer-based support for marketing strategy development
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