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Trade union strategy in fashion retail in Italy and the USA: Converging divergence between institutions and mobilization? (2018)
Journal Article
Gasparri, S., Ikeler, P., & Fullin, G. (2019). Trade union strategy in fashion retail in Italy and the USA: Converging divergence between institutions and mobilization?. European Journal of Industrial Relations, 25(4), 345-361. https://doi.org/10.1177/0959680118817681

We investigate trade union strategies in fashion retail, a sector with endemic low-wages, precarity and a representation gap. Unions in Milan organized ‘zero-hours contract’ workers, while their counterparts in New York established an alternative cha... Read More about Trade union strategy in fashion retail in Italy and the USA: Converging divergence between institutions and mobilization?.

Creative ways of approaching executive coaching (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Turner, A. F. (2018, November). Creative ways of approaching executive coaching. Presented at ILM Invited lecture, Unversity of South Wales

This was an experiential workshop for invited Institute of Leadership and Management members

Exploring the implementation of ERP as a complex innovation: The case of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2018)
Thesis
Alhajaj, K. Exploring the implementation of ERP as a complex innovation: The case of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/858443

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems have been highlighted in the literature as one of the most popular business management systems, providing the benefits of real-time capabilities and greater managerial control in organisations. With today’s... Read More about Exploring the implementation of ERP as a complex innovation: The case of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Financial services brand engagement: The role of experience and perceived risk (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Poole, A. (2018, September). Financial services brand engagement: The role of experience and perceived risk. Paper presented at British Academy of Management Conference 2018, UWE Bristol, England

Against a background of growing consumer cynicism towards brands and high levels of consumer distrust of the financial services industry, this developmental paper explores the possible role of consumer experience and perceived risk in consumer brand... Read More about Financial services brand engagement: The role of experience and perceived risk.

Public accountability: The case of government guarantee scheme in PFI/PPP projects (2018)
Thesis
Owolabi, H. Public accountability: The case of government guarantee scheme in PFI/PPP projects. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/864191

Although government guarantee scheme has become a well-known policy strategy for encouraging public-private infrastructure delivery. However, a huge concern with government guarantee in PFI/PPP is the issue of weak public accountability scrutiny. Thi... Read More about Public accountability: The case of government guarantee scheme in PFI/PPP projects.

Using finger puppets in leadership learning (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Turner, A. F. (2018, July). Using finger puppets in leadership learning. Presented at DLCC - 2018, University of Bristol

A Developing Leadership conference paper (July 2018). Recounting my development of using finger puppets in exercises and workshops to compliment theoretical standpoints of leadership.

Economic crime enquiry (2018)
Other
Ryder, N. (2018). Economic crime enquiry. House of Commons

The submission provides a summary of the research conducted by Professor Nicholas Ryder on money laundering, the financing of terrorism, the respective legislative frameworks, regulatory agencies and the enforcement of financial crime legislation in... Read More about Economic crime enquiry.

What universities might learn from professional associations in marking large undergraduate modules (2018)
Journal Article
Evans, C., & Gerdener, J. (2018). What universities might learn from professional associations in marking large undergraduate modules. Quality Assurance in Education, 26(3), 343-348. https://doi.org/10.1108/QAE-05-2017-0018

© 2018, Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to highlight to universities the approach of professional associations in marking large volumes of assessments. Design/methodology/approach: The issues arising in marking large... Read More about What universities might learn from professional associations in marking large undergraduate modules.

Harmful algal blooms: the impacts on cultural ecosystem services and human well-being in a case study setting, Cornwall, UK (2018)
Journal Article
Willis, C., Papathanasopoulou, E., Russel, D., & Artioli, Y. (2018). Harmful algal blooms: the impacts on cultural ecosystem services and human well-being in a case study setting, Cornwall, UK. Marine Policy, 97, 232-238. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2018.06.002

© 2018 The Authors Whilst harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a natural phenomenon, the impacts of these events can have devastating impacts on human societies. To date, these have largely been studied with reference to economic and health impacts, which... Read More about Harmful algal blooms: the impacts on cultural ecosystem services and human well-being in a case study setting, Cornwall, UK.

The defence lawyer in the modern era (2018)
Thesis
Johnston, E. The defence lawyer in the modern era. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1491277

In the adversarial legal system the criminal defence lawyer is a fundamental cornerstone. Traditionally, defence lawyers had to consider three competing duties when carrying out their work; the duty to the client, the duty to the court and finally th... Read More about The defence lawyer in the modern era.

Court reporting and local newspapers (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Keppel-Palmer, M., Smith, T., Reardon, S., & Chamberlain, P. (2018, March). Court reporting and local newspapers. Presented at SLSA Annual Conference 2018, Bristol University, Bristol, England

This paper reported on a pilot study carried out by UWE Law and UWE Journalism in January 2018 into reporting of newsworthy stories at the Magistrates Courts. In one week, researchers saw every case heard in Bristol Magistrates Courts, coded these fo... Read More about Court reporting and local newspapers.

Le relazioni di lavoro (2018)
Book Chapter
Gasparri, S., & Dorigatti, L. (2018). Le relazioni di lavoro. In R. Semenza (Ed.), Il mondo del lavoro. Le prospettive della sociologia. UTET

Book chapter

Counter-terrorist financing and its impact on the right to a fair trial: A comparative study of the US, UK and Canada (2018)
Thesis
Thomas, R. L. Counter-terrorist financing and its impact on the right to a fair trial: A comparative study of the US, UK and Canada. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/876142

With the steep growth in terrorism over the past few years, it is now more essential than ever to have effective counter terrorism measures in place. One of those measures is the prevention and detection of terrorist financing. It is believed that by... Read More about Counter-terrorist financing and its impact on the right to a fair trial: A comparative study of the US, UK and Canada.