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Transnational diaspora entrepreneurship in Sweden: A qualitative study of African diaspora entrepreneurs in Sweden (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Evansluong, Q. (2011, November). Transnational diaspora entrepreneurship in Sweden: A qualitative study of African diaspora entrepreneurs in Sweden. Paper presented at RENT XXV - RESEARCH IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS - 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE, Bodo, Norway

1. Transnational diaspora entrepreneurship Migration has become a significant phenomenon in the modern world. Globalization and the development of transportation and communication have fostered the movement of people around the world at greater pace... Read More about Transnational diaspora entrepreneurship in Sweden: A qualitative study of African diaspora entrepreneurs in Sweden.

A square peg in a round hole? A case study of whole life costing applications within sustainable procurement practices in the UK social housing sector (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Ford, J., Phillips, W., & Cicmil, S. (2011, September). A square peg in a round hole? A case study of whole life costing applications within sustainable procurement practices in the UK social housing sector. Paper presented at British Academy of Management Conference, Aston, UK

The UK social housing sector is facing challenging times. The reduction in housing grant subsidy, the restructuring of affordable rent levels and the planned reforms of housing benefit under the Comprehensive Spending Review (HM Treasury, 2010) have... Read More about A square peg in a round hole? A case study of whole life costing applications within sustainable procurement practices in the UK social housing sector.

Supply Chain Quality Relationship Management (SCQRM): A step forward (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Soares, A., & Soltani, E. (2011, September). Supply Chain Quality Relationship Management (SCQRM): A step forward. Paper presented at 25th Annual Conference of the British Academy of Management (BAM), Aston Business School, Aston University, Birmingham, England

The main focus of this paper is to highlight the importance of efficient implementation of quality management systems throughout the whole supply network, through Strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SSRM) and the establishment of adequate rel... Read More about Supply Chain Quality Relationship Management (SCQRM): A step forward.

An analysis of industrial practice on estimating the in-service costs for a product service system (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Huang, X., Newnes, L., & Parry, G. (2011, August). An analysis of industrial practice on estimating the in-service costs for a product service system. Paper presented at ASME 2011 International Design Engineering Technical Conference & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Washington, DC, USA

An extensive range of companies have moved from providing a tangible product to offering long-term integrated product service solutions. The revenue from such offerings, in particular at the in-service stage of a product service system, has become a... Read More about An analysis of industrial practice on estimating the in-service costs for a product service system.

The impact of the packaging material regulations upon a small to medium manufacturing enterprise in the UK: Barriers to maximising environmental performance in the supply chain (2011)
Presentation / Conference
White, G. R., Jenkins, D., & Roberts, H. (2011, August). The impact of the packaging material regulations upon a small to medium manufacturing enterprise in the UK: Barriers to maximising environmental performance in the supply chain. Paper presented at Unsustainability 2011, UWE

The issue of sustainability is one that is of concern to society and has become increasingly important to most businesses. The Brundtland Report (1987) defined sustainability as the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ne... Read More about The impact of the packaging material regulations upon a small to medium manufacturing enterprise in the UK: Barriers to maximising environmental performance in the supply chain.

An extension of process mapping for the identification and reduction of ‘Green Waste’ (2011)
Presentation / Conference
White, G. R. (2011, August). An extension of process mapping for the identification and reduction of ‘Green Waste’. Paper presented at Unsustainability 2011, UWE

This paper presents an extension of the tool of process mapping that aims to capture data about the environmentally harmful wastes that are present within an organization’s processes. By incorporating the capture and analysis of ‘green wastes’ alongs... Read More about An extension of process mapping for the identification and reduction of ‘Green Waste’.

The English patient experience (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Smith, M., & Phippen, A. (2011, July). The English patient experience. Paper presented at 18th International EurOMA Conference, Cambridge, England

Understanding the interaction between performance measurement, quality of care and patient satisfaction is important in managing healthcare. The family doctor is typically the first point of contact for patients and the gatekeeper for most treatments... Read More about The English patient experience.

Meanings of recovery and recovered meanings through engaging with workplace emotions: Stories and metaphors of Indian employees (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Ulus, E. (2011, July). Meanings of recovery and recovered meanings through engaging with workplace emotions: Stories and metaphors of Indian employees. Paper presented at Standing Conference on Organisational Symbolism, SCOS, Istanbul, Turkey

The diverse meanings of recovery and the recovery of meaning itself can emerge in sharp relief through an exploration of emotions at work, and this topic is my contribution to the conference. This presentation will discuss research material collected... Read More about Meanings of recovery and recovered meanings through engaging with workplace emotions: Stories and metaphors of Indian employees.