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A switch in time saves nine (2004)
Presentation / Conference
Prabhakar, G. P., & Walker, S. (2004, July). A switch in time saves nine. Paper presented at PMI Research Conference 2004, London, UK

This paper suggests that adaptive changes in the situational leadership style adopted by the project manager toward his team during different sub-phases within the implementation phase in a project life cycle could enhance overall project performance... Read More about A switch in time saves nine.

The use and deployment of soft process technologies within UK manufacturing SMEs: An empirical assessment using logit models (2004)
Journal Article
Mole, K. F., Ghobadian, A., O'Regan, N., & Liu, J. (2004). The use and deployment of soft process technologies within UK manufacturing SMEs: An empirical assessment using logit models. Journal of Small Business Management, 42(3), 303-324. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-627X.2004.00113.x

This study assesses the adoption of different soft process technologies from a survey of 218 British engineering and electronics small and medium-sized firms (SMEs). The new process (soft) technologies that were modeled included total quality managem... Read More about The use and deployment of soft process technologies within UK manufacturing SMEs: An empirical assessment using logit models.

Astrology, alchemy and retro-organization theory: An astro-genealogical critique of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (2004)
Journal Article
Case, P., & Phillipson, G. (2004). Astrology, alchemy and retro-organization theory: An astro-genealogical critique of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®. Organization, 11(4), 473-495. https://doi.org/10.1177/1350508404044059

The influence of astrology and alchemy on organizational conduct has not hitherto attracted much serious social scientific attention. Retro-organizational theory licenses paying closer attention to topics that are systematically occluded by modern kn... Read More about Astrology, alchemy and retro-organization theory: An astro-genealogical critique of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®.

Short- and long-term performance in manufacturing SMEs: Different targets, different drivers (2004)
Journal Article
O'Regan, N., & Ghobadian, A. (2004). Short- and long-term performance in manufacturing SMEs: Different targets, different drivers. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 53(5), 405-424. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410400410545888

Contrary to popular belief, managing short-term performance differs significantly from managing long-term performance. It is not an extension of short-term performance over a longer-term time frame. This paper examines the steps of managing performan... Read More about Short- and long-term performance in manufacturing SMEs: Different targets, different drivers.

Child consumers of advertising: Differences across deciles (2004)
Presentation / Conference
Bulmer, S., Hawkins, J., & Eagle, L. (2004, June). Child consumers of advertising: Differences across deciles. Paper presented at Australia and New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference, Wellington, New Zealand

Donor trust and relationship commitment in the U.K. charity sector: The impact on behavior (2004)
Journal Article
Sargeant, A., & Lee, S. (2004). Donor trust and relationship commitment in the U.K. charity sector: The impact on behavior. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 33(2), 185-202. https://doi.org/10.1177/0899764004263321

This article explores the relationship between trust, relationship commitment, and giving behavior. It operationalizes trust and commitment by developing measurement scales for each construct. The technique of structural equation modeling is used to... Read More about Donor trust and relationship commitment in the U.K. charity sector: The impact on behavior.

Complexity, quality and project performance: Towards an extended project life cycle model (2004)
Presentation / Conference
Cicmil, S. (2004, June). Complexity, quality and project performance: Towards an extended project life cycle model. Paper presented at 11th International Symposium on ‘Quality and Management of Product Life Cycle’, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro

Plenary paper, invited and sponsored by the National Institute for Quality and Standards

'Flying the friendly skies:' Why US commercial airline pilots want to carry guns (2004)
Journal Article
Fraher, A. L. (2004). 'Flying the friendly skies:' Why US commercial airline pilots want to carry guns. Human Relations, 57(5), 573-595. https://doi.org/10.1177/0018726704044310

Previous studies of social systems have shown that organizations develop mechanisms to defend against anxiety inherent in the system. This article uses field theory, systems psychodynamics and a participant observer methodology to examine certain def... Read More about 'Flying the friendly skies:' Why US commercial airline pilots want to carry guns.

New technology and the changing role of marketing (2004)
Journal Article
Tapp, A., & Hughes, T. (2004). New technology and the changing role of marketing. Marketing Intelligence and Planning, 22(3), 284-296. https://doi.org/10.1108/02634500410536876

Marketing practice is increasingly being affected by new technologies, creating opportunities and threats for marketing practitioners. Much of the literature has concentrated on effects external to the firm such as the Internet's impact on market str... Read More about New technology and the changing role of marketing.