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A framework for big data analytics approach to failure prediction of construction firms (2018)
Journal Article
Alaka, H. A., Oyedele, L. O., Owolabi, H. A., Bilal, M., Ajayi, S. O., & Akinade, O. O. (2020). A framework for big data analytics approach to failure prediction of construction firms. Applied Computing and Informatics, 16(1/2), 207-222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aci.2018.04.003

This study explored use of big data analytics (BDA) to analyse data of a large number of construction firms to develop a construction business failure prediction model (CB-FPM). Careful analysis of literature revealed financial ratios as the best for... Read More about A framework for big data analytics approach to failure prediction of construction firms.

MIMO techniques for carrierless amplitude and phase modulation in visible light communication (2018)
Journal Article
Akande, K. O., & Popoola, W. O. (2018). MIMO techniques for carrierless amplitude and phase modulation in visible light communication. IEEE Communications Letters, 22(5), 974-977. https://doi.org/10.1109/lcomm.2018.2811459

In this letter, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) techniques are proposed to improve the spectral efficiency and bit error rate (BER) performance of the conventional carrierless amplitude and phase modulation (CAP) in visible light communication.... Read More about MIMO techniques for carrierless amplitude and phase modulation in visible light communication.

Of course, trust is not the whole story: Narratives of dancing with a critical friend in social enterprise-public sector collaboration (2018)
Book Chapter
Seanor, P. (2018). Of course, trust is not the whole story: Narratives of dancing with a critical friend in social enterprise-public sector collaboration. In P. Dey, & C. Steyaert (Eds.), Social Entrepreneurship An affirmative critique (159-181). Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing

The chapter questions the adequacy of academic narratives which frame trust in univocally positive terms by conceiving it as an essential lubricant in cooperative relations between social enterprises and government. Based on interviews with social en... Read More about Of course, trust is not the whole story: Narratives of dancing with a critical friend in social enterprise-public sector collaboration.

Branding in a digital world: Discussion based on an interview with Paul Geddes CEO of Direct Line Group (2018)
Journal Article
Hughes, T., & O'Regan, N. (2018). Branding in a digital world: Discussion based on an interview with Paul Geddes CEO of Direct Line Group. Marketing Review, 18(1), 41-53. https://doi.org/10.1362/146934718X15208754808199

In an interview, Paul Geddes, CEO of Direct Line outlines his thoughts on how branding has changed since he started his career in fast moving consumer goods, at Procter and Gamble. The purpose of the article is to present a leading practitioner’s vie... Read More about Branding in a digital world: Discussion based on an interview with Paul Geddes CEO of Direct Line Group.

Windowing television content: Lessons for digital business models (2018)
Journal Article
Parry, G., Pogrebna, G., & Vendrell-Herrero, F. (2018). Windowing television content: Lessons for digital business models. Strategic Change, 27(2), 151-160. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsc.2190

© 2018 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. There is a market for successful distribution of television content using a Windowing strategy. This article investigates if a strategy where content is made available to consumers through different channels over time... Read More about Windowing television content: Lessons for digital business models.

Dis-United Kingdom? Leadership at a crossroads (2018)
Book Chapter
Bolden, R., & Witzel, M. (2018). Dis-United Kingdom? Leadership at a crossroads. In S. Western, & E. Garcia (Eds.), Global Leadership Perspectives: Insights and Analysis. London: Sage Publications

This chapter summarises the nature of leadership in the UK, main influences and future trends and challenges.

Digital business models: Taxonomy and future research avenues (2018)
Journal Article
Vendrell-Herrero, F., Parry, G., Bustinza, O. F., & Gomes, E. (2018). Digital business models: Taxonomy and future research avenues. Strategic Change, 27(2), 87-90. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsc.2183

© 2018 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Digital technologies reshape the competitive landscape as firms develop new means of value creation, delivery, and capture. The implementation and suitability of digital business models depend largely on the resources... Read More about Digital business models: Taxonomy and future research avenues.

Towards digital transformation: Lessons learned from traditional organizations (2018)
Journal Article
Loonam, J., Eaves, S., Kumar, V., & Parry, G. (2018). Towards digital transformation: Lessons learned from traditional organizations. Strategic Change, 27(2), 101-109. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsc.2185

© 2018 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Digitally enabled organizations are supported by new information and communication technologies, referred to as digital technologies, which increasingly promise enormous opportunities for growth. The study reviews 10... Read More about Towards digital transformation: Lessons learned from traditional organizations.

Shaping industrial relations in a digitalising services industry: Regional report for Southern Europe (2018)
Report
Gasparri, S., & Tassinari, A. (in press). Shaping industrial relations in a digitalising services industry: Regional report for Southern Europe

The UNI Europa project 'Shaping Industrial Relations in a Digitalising Services Industry - Challenges and Opportunities for Social Partners', in cooperation with 'ZSI – Zentrum für Soziale Innovation' and promoted by the European Commission, aims to... Read More about Shaping industrial relations in a digitalising services industry: Regional report for Southern Europe.

Let art do the work (2018)
Journal Article
Shortt, H., & McCabe, K. (2018). Let art do the work

In today’s hectic working world, it can often feel like we’re spending more time in the office than we are in our own homes. It’s therefore becoming increasingly important for employers to do what they can to reduce stress, instil a sense of calm and... Read More about Let art do the work.

Walking on the light side: Investigating the world of ghost tour operators and entrepreneurial marketing (2018)
Journal Article
Krisjanous, J., & Carruthers, J. (2018). Walking on the light side: Investigating the world of ghost tour operators and entrepreneurial marketing. Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal, 21(2), 232-252. https://doi.org/10.1108/QMR-12-2016-0123

© 2018, Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: Ghost tours are an important part of tourism in many towns and cities around the world. Described as light dark tourism, they are a mix of the macabre and entertainment. Ghost tours are usually small busin... Read More about Walking on the light side: Investigating the world of ghost tour operators and entrepreneurial marketing.

Creative ways of engaging consultancy clients (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Turner, A. F. (2018, February). Creative ways of engaging consultancy clients. Presented at Creative ways of engagement, UWE Bristol, England

An invited undergraduate lecture

Revisiting the potential of community empowerment within UK neighbourhood policing meetings (2018)
Journal Article
Gasper, R., & Davies, A. (2018). Revisiting the potential of community empowerment within UK neighbourhood policing meetings. Policing and Society, 28(2), 223-241. https://doi.org/10.1080/10439463.2016.1161040

© 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Police attempts to engage with communities and involve the public in decision-making within co-governance meetings has a long history in the UK. This paper examines the most recent initi... Read More about Revisiting the potential of community empowerment within UK neighbourhood policing meetings.

Structural performance monitoring using a dynamic data-driven BIM environment (2018)
Journal Article
Davila Delgado, J. M., Butler, L., Brilakis, I., Elshafie, M., & Middleton, C. (2018). Structural performance monitoring using a dynamic data-driven BIM environment. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 32(3), https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CP.1943-5487.0000749

Structural health monitoring data has not been fully leveraged to support asset management due to a lack of effective integration with other datasets. A Building Information Modelling (BIM) approach is presented to leverage structural monitoring data... Read More about Structural performance monitoring using a dynamic data-driven BIM environment.

In direct breach of managerial edicts: a practice approach to creative deviance in professional service firms (2018)
Journal Article
Sarpong, D., Appiah, G., Bi, J., & Botchie, D. (2018). In direct breach of managerial edicts: a practice approach to creative deviance in professional service firms. R&D Management, 48(5), 580-590. https://doi.org/10.1111/radm.12315

© 2018 RADMA and John Wiley & Sons Ltd Drawing on practice as a meta-theoretical lens, we explore creative deviance (CD): wilful violation of managerial orders by employee(s) to pursue creative ideas. Data for our inquiry comes from in-depth interv... Read More about In direct breach of managerial edicts: a practice approach to creative deviance in professional service firms.

Waste-efficient materials procurement for construction projects: A structural equation modelling of critical success factors (2018)
Journal Article
Ajayi, S., & Oyedele, L. (2018). Waste-efficient materials procurement for construction projects: A structural equation modelling of critical success factors. Waste Management, 75, 60-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2018.01.025

© 2018 Albeit the understanding that construction waste is caused by activities ranging from all stages of project delivery process, research efforts have been concentrated on design and construction stages, while the possibility of reducing waste th... Read More about Waste-efficient materials procurement for construction projects: A structural equation modelling of critical success factors.

A space on the side of the road: Creating a space for a critical approach to entrepreneurship (2018)
Book Chapter
Seanor, P. (2018). A space on the side of the road: Creating a space for a critical approach to entrepreneurship. In K. Berglund, & K. Verduijn (Eds.), Revitalizing entrepreneurship education Adopting a critical approach in the classroom (99-118). London and New York: Routledge

Stories of teaching a critical approach to entrepreneurship to undergraduates

The seven unsustainabilities of mainstream leadership (2018)
Book Chapter
Bendell, J., Little, R., & Sutherland, N. (2018). The seven unsustainabilities of mainstream leadership. In B. Redekop, D. Gallagher, & R. Satterwhite (Eds.), Innovation in Environmental Leadership: Critical Perspectives (25-48). London: Routledge

Innovation in Environmental Leadership offers innovative approaches to leadership from a post-industrial and ecological vantage point. Chapters in this collection are written by leading scholars and practitioners of environmental leadership from arou... Read More about The seven unsustainabilities of mainstream leadership.