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Climate change and modern slavery in public procurement (2024)
Report
Alves, K., Rogerson, M., & Grosvold, J. (2024). Climate change and modern slavery in public procurement. Modern Slavery Policy & Evidence Centre

Existing links between modern slavery and climate change are becoming clearer as the need increases for a just transition to a low-carbon economy. Yet, how organisations attempt to address these risks, either separately or simultaneously, is not unde... Read More about Climate change and modern slavery in public procurement.

RBWM World Cafe Final Evaluation Report (2023)
Report
Jarvis, C., Kars, S., & Gaggiotti, H. (in press). RBWM World Cafe Final Evaluation Report. Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead - online: Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

An internet of things enabled system for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance of railway infrastructure (2023)
Thesis
Gbadamosi, A. An internet of things enabled system for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance of railway infrastructure. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10928540

The railway industry plays a pivotal role in the socioeconomic landscape of many countries. However, its operation poses considerable challenges in terms of safety, environmental impact, and the intricacies of intertwined technical and social structu... Read More about An internet of things enabled system for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance of railway infrastructure.

From necessity to choice: An exploration of participants’ learning experience of online coaching training programmes (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Mangion-Thornley, K. (2023). From necessity to choice: An exploration of participants’ learning experience of online coaching training programmes. In The 23rd International Conference on Human Resource Development Research and Practice across Europe, “Workplace change – disruption, continuity and reinvention. The role of HRD in a changing Global Context”. Book of Abstracts (173-174)

This exploratory study examines how online coaching education is experienced by managers and senior leaders taking part in a Coaching and Mentoring (C&M) qualification at level 5 and 7. This is particularly timely and important considering the shift... Read More about From necessity to choice: An exploration of participants’ learning experience of online coaching training programmes.

The mediating role of planned behaviour in the religiosity and nascent entrepreneurship nexus (2023)
Journal Article
Emmanuel Onjewu, A., Anosike, P., & Godwin, E. S. (2023). The mediating role of planned behaviour in the religiosity and nascent entrepreneurship nexus. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior and Research, 29(8), 1950-1969. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEBR-08-2022-0771

Purpose: Increasingly, there is scholarly recognition that individuals' faith constitutes a background factor much like other antecedents conditioning entrepreneurial inclination. Yet, there is room to expand knowledge on how faith interrelates with... Read More about The mediating role of planned behaviour in the religiosity and nascent entrepreneurship nexus.

Are James March's ‘exploration’ and ‘exploitation’ separable? Revisiting the dichotomy in the context of innovation management (2023)
Journal Article
Zhou, Q., Dekkers, R., & Chia, R. (2023). Are James March's ‘exploration’ and ‘exploitation’ separable? Revisiting the dichotomy in the context of innovation management. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 192, Article 122592. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2023.122592

The conceptual dichotomy between exploration and exploitation has gained much academic attention in innovation management studies ever since March (1991) identified and examined the importance of this distinction and its consequences for organisation... Read More about Are James March's ‘exploration’ and ‘exploitation’ separable? Revisiting the dichotomy in the context of innovation management.

A dynamic capability evaluation of emerging business models for new mobility (2023)
Journal Article
Cabanelas, P., Parkhurst, G., Thomopoulos, N., & Lampón, J. F. (2023). A dynamic capability evaluation of emerging business models for new mobility. Research in Transportation Business and Management, 47, Article 100964. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rtbm.2023.100964

The ‘new mobility’ is claimed to promise improved transport services with reduced socioeconomic and environmental impacts whilst at the same time creating high-value business opportunities. The present article contributes to understanding the latter... Read More about A dynamic capability evaluation of emerging business models for new mobility.

Blockchain in supply chain management: A synthesis of barriers and enablers for managers (2023)
Journal Article
Kafeel, H., Kumar, V., & Duong, L. (2023). Blockchain in supply chain management: A synthesis of barriers and enablers for managers. International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences, 8(1), 15-42. https://doi.org/10.33889/IJMEMS.2023.8.1.002

Blockchain is an emerging and disruptive technology and has the potential to change how supply chains manage their information. However, Blockchain is accompanied by challenges, such as increased information technology complexity, issues of scalabili... Read More about Blockchain in supply chain management: A synthesis of barriers and enablers for managers.

Talent coaching: Specificities and challenges (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Mangion-Thornley, K. (2023, January). Talent coaching: Specificities and challenges. Presented at European Mentoring and Coaching Council- Career Coaching Special Interest Group, 2023, Online

Coaching is widely used in talent management programmes, and often identified as one of the most effective interventions for career and leadership development. But what are the specificities of talent coaching compared with other helping intervention... Read More about Talent coaching: Specificities and challenges.

Deconstructing gender inequality: Implications for women leadership and COVID-19 recovery in Nigeria (2023)
Journal Article
Anosike, P., Ekeh, P., & Firth, J. (in press). Deconstructing gender inequality: Implications for women leadership and COVID-19 recovery in Nigeria. International Journal of Management Practice, https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMP.2024.10056961

Evidence suggests that the COVID-19 crisis has affected women more severely than their male counterparts. Thus, impeding the progress towards achieving gender equality and inclusion in society. The pandemic has the potential to undo more than decade-... Read More about Deconstructing gender inequality: Implications for women leadership and COVID-19 recovery in Nigeria.

Additive manufacturing integration in E-commerce supply chain network to improve resilience and competitiveness (2023)
Journal Article
Ekren, B. Y., Stylos, N., Zwiegelaar, J., Turhanlar, E. E., & Kumar, V. (2023). Additive manufacturing integration in E-commerce supply chain network to improve resilience and competitiveness. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 122, Article 102676. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.simpat.2022.102676

In light of recently increased e-commerce, also a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this study examines how additive manufacturing (AM) can contribute to e-commerce supply chain network resilience, profitability and competitiveness. With the recent co... Read More about Additive manufacturing integration in E-commerce supply chain network to improve resilience and competitiveness.

Guest editorial: The COVID-19 impact on humanitarian operations: Lessons for future disrupting events (2022)
Journal Article
Shah, B., Frederico, G. F., Kumar, V., Garza-Reyes, J. A., & Kumar, A. (2022). Guest editorial: The COVID-19 impact on humanitarian operations: Lessons for future disrupting events. Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 12(4), 473-481. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHLSCM-10-2022-132

During wide spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it has been recorded that humankind played a responsive role in collaboration with societies, governing authorities and controlling agencies (Haque and Islam, 2018) while managing resources d... Read More about Guest editorial: The COVID-19 impact on humanitarian operations: Lessons for future disrupting events.

Contracts: “Help wanted” to deliver advanced services (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Alves, K., Oliver, S., & West, S. (2022). Contracts: “Help wanted” to deliver advanced services. In Competitive Advantage in the Digital Economy (CADE 2022) (150-157). https://doi.org/10.1049/icp.2022.2057

Technology-supported business models associated with Servitization and digitally-enhanced Advanced Services rely on the co-creation of value that emerges during engagements between customers and suppliers. This value must be clearly identified in ord... Read More about Contracts: “Help wanted” to deliver advanced services.

The role of mentoring in shaping the thriving learning organisations of the future (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Mangion-Thornley, K. (2022, October). The role of mentoring in shaping the thriving learning organisations of the future. Presented at European Mentoring and Coaching Council Mentoring Global Conference 2022, Online

Mentoring is a powerful approach to share knowledge, experience, and establish long-term trustworthy relationships. However complex, the problems that organisations face can be explored through the lens of experience and existing knowledge. Mentors h... Read More about The role of mentoring in shaping the thriving learning organisations of the future.

Investigating the impact of COVID-19 on sustainable food supply chains (2022)
Journal Article
Kumar, V., Ekren, B., Wang, J., Shah, B., & Frederico, G. (2023). Investigating the impact of COVID-19 on sustainable food supply chains. Journal of Modelling in Management, 18(4), 1250-1273. https://doi.org/10.1108/JM2-03-2022-0072

Purpose: The ongoing pandemic has gravely affected different facets of society and economic trades worldwide. During the outbreak, most manufacturing and service sectors were closed across the globe except for essential commodities such as food and m... Read More about Investigating the impact of COVID-19 on sustainable food supply chains.

Investigating a citrus fruit supply chain network considering CO2 emissions using Meta-heuristic algorithms (2022)
Journal Article
Goodarzian, F., Kumar, V., & Ghasemi, P. (in press). Investigating a citrus fruit supply chain network considering CO2 emissions using Meta-heuristic algorithms. Annals of Operations Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-022-05005-7

According to the increasing carbon dioxide released through vehicles and the shortage of water resources, decision-makers decided to combine the environmental and economic effects in the Agri-Food Supply Chain Network (AFSCN) in developing countries.... Read More about Investigating a citrus fruit supply chain network considering CO2 emissions using Meta-heuristic algorithms.

An emergent process for activating system change: Insights from Golden Key Bristol (2022)
Journal Article
Fouracre, B., Fisher, J., Bolden, R., Coombs, B., Isaac, B., & Pawson, C. (2022). An emergent process for activating system change: Insights from Golden Key Bristol. Housing, Care and Support, 25(3/4), 250-261. https://doi.org/10.1108/HCS-12-2021-0039

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present insights into the way in which system change can be activated around the provision of services and support for people experiencing multiple disadvantages in an urban setting. Design/methodology/approac... Read More about An emergent process for activating system change: Insights from Golden Key Bristol.

Talent coaching: Proceed with caution (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Mangion-Thornley, K. (2022, September). Talent coaching: Proceed with caution. Poster presented at European Mentoring and Coaching Council Global Research Conference, September 2022, Online

This poster highlights the role of coaching in the context of talent management. The qualitative single case study is based on 30 semi-structured interviews of talented employees, coaches and HR managers employed in a global bank. It introduces the... Read More about Talent coaching: Proceed with caution.

A cross-country comparison of village health volunteer’s role in managing COVID-19 in Thailand (2022)
Journal Article
Wisaeng, K., Kumar, V., & Sa-ngiamwibool, A. (2022). A cross-country comparison of village health volunteer’s role in managing COVID-19 in Thailand. NeuroQuantology, 20(8), 8094-8109. https://doi.org/10.14704/nq.2022.20.8.NQ44834

The GHS Index 2021 ranked Thailand first in virus detection and rapid reporting of COVID-19. However, the spread still continues across the country. Although more than 1,040,000 Village Health Volunteers (VHVs) are the key to Thailand’s success, no p... Read More about A cross-country comparison of village health volunteer’s role in managing COVID-19 in Thailand.

A comparison of managing COVID-19 health services in and outside Bangkok: Effectiveness, strategies and problems (2022)
Journal Article
Kumar, V., Wisaeng, K., & Sa-ngiamwibool, A. (2022). A comparison of managing COVID-19 health services in and outside Bangkok: Effectiveness, strategies and problems. NeuroQuantology, 20(8), 8078-8093. https://doi.org/10.14704/nq.2022.20.8.NQ44833

According to the GHS Index 2021, Thailand was ranked 5th out of 195 countries for health security and 1st in virus detection and rapid reporting. However, there are differences between Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, and places outside it. This stu... Read More about A comparison of managing COVID-19 health services in and outside Bangkok: Effectiveness, strategies and problems.