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Working paper archive

The Open University Business School Working Paper Series ran between 1995 and 2004. More than 80 papers were produced, some are available to download or you can contact us for a copy by emailing oubs-research-web@open.ac.uk.

Working papers
Boojihawon, RDK  (2004)  'Globalisation and entrepreneurship in developing countries of sub-Saharan Africa: Mauritius: an agenda for study', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 04/03/10. Abstract
Fry, JM, Francis, GA, Humphreys, I  (2004)  'An international survey of performance measurement and benchmarking by airlines', issue 04/05/10. Abstract
Storey, J  (2002)  'Comparative Practice in Employee Representation and Consultation: A Study in European Central Banking', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 02/02/10. Abstract
Storey, J  (2002)  'The European System of Central Banks as an Organizational Innovation: Implications for Work Practices and Employment Relations', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 02/01/10. Abstract
Bátiz-Lazo, B, Wood, D  (2001)  'Information Technology Innovations and Commercial Banking: a Review and Appraisal from an Historical perspective', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 01/05/10. Abstract
Bell, E, Taylor, S, Thorpe, R  (2001)  'Programmatic Change and Managerial Action: a qualitative study of Investors in People', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 01/03/10. Abstract
Cornforth, CJ  (2001)  'Power Relations between Boards and Senior Managers in the Governance of Public and Non-profit Organizations', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 01/02/10. Abstract
Francis, GA, Fry, JM, Humphreys, I  (2001)  'An International Survey of Performance Measurement in Airports', issue 01/04/10. Abstract
Fry, JM  (2001)  'The Use of the World Wide Web by UK Independent Breweries: global reach or global invisibility?', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 01/01/10. Abstract
Storey, J, Emberson, CA  (2001)  'The Realities of Supply Chain Management', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 01/07/10. Abstract
Tyrrall, DE, Parker, D  (2001)  'The Fragmentation of a Railway: a study of organisational change in British Rail', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 01/06/10. Abstract
Llewellyn, N, Edwards, C, Lawton, A, Jones, G  (2000)  'Entrepreneurship and Public Service Management: Definitions, Competencies, Obstacles and Examples', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 00/03. Abstract
Taylor, PE  (2000)  'Utilising Internal and External Resources for Innovation: employment practices and inter-firm collaboration', Open University Business School Working Paper. Abstract
Taylor, PE, Quintas, PR, Storey, J, Fowle, W, Tillesley, C  (2000)  'Flexibility, Networks and the Management of Innovation', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 00/02. Abstract
Taylor, PE, Beausoleil, J, Carr, T  (2000)  'A Report on the Impact of Technological Change and Industry Consolidation on the over 45s in the Financial Services Sector', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 00/07.
Taylor, PE  (2000)  'Age Barriers and the Potential for Career Change in Information Technology, Engineering and Construction', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 00/08.
Barnett, EA, Storey, J  (1999)  'Understanding Innovation through Narrative', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 99/09. Abstract
Bennett, N  (1999)  'Product Differentiation and Parental Choice: the workings of a local educational market in an English shire county', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 99/02.
de Chernatony, L, Segal-Horn, SL, Khan, S  (1999)  'Developing Services Brands by going beyond the Product Services Brand Dichotomy', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 99/12. Abstract
Foot, J, Paton, R  (1999)  'How Social Enterprises Use IIP: two case studies', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 99/16.
Foot, J, Paton, R  (1999)  'The Use of ISO 9000 in Social Enterprises: three case studies', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 99/17.
Francis, GA, Humphreys, I  (1999)  'Performance Measurement in Airports', issue 99/18. Abstract
Gray, CWJ  (1999)  'Stages of Growth and Entrepreneurial Growth Career Motivation', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 99/01. Abstract
Holloway, JA, Francis, GA, Hinton, MC  (1999)  'A Case Study of Benchmarking in the National Health Service', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 99/03. Abstract
Payne, G, Paton, R  (1999)  'Good practice: what do users want? The Experience of a Successful Good Practice Unit', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 99/06.
Payne, G, Paton, R  (1999)  'Benchmarking at the RSPB - A text book case?', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 99/05.
Payne, G, Paton, R  (1999)  'Using benchmarking to develop an entire field: the case of trade associations', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 99/08.
Quintas, PR, Taylor, PJ, Storey, J  (1999)  'Utilizing internal and external resources for innovation: employment practices and inter-firm collaboration', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 99/02.
Salaman, GJ, Storey, J  (1999)  'The Contested Terrain: innovation in mature firms', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 99/11. Abstract
Storey, J, Barnett, EA  (1999)  'Barriers to Knowledge Management: a case study', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 99/14. Abstract
Thomson, K, de Chernatony, L, Khan, S, Arganbright, L  (1999)  'The Buy-in Benchmark: how staff understanding and commitment impact brand and business performance', issue 99/10. Abstract
Tillesley, C, Taylor, PE, Lloyd, N, Mandke, S  (1999)  'Building Employability: the development needs of engineering and construction professionals in the UK in sustaining employment', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 99/13.
de Chernatony, L  (1998)  'Brand Management through Narrowing the Gap between Brand Identity and Brand Reputation', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 98/11.
de Chernatony, L, Smith, FJ, Dall'Olmo Riley, F  (1998)  'Criteria to Assess Brand Success', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 98/01.
de Chernatony, L, Harris, FJ  (1998)  'Added Value, its Nature Roles and Sustainability', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 98/12.
Dall'Olmo Riley, F, Smith, FJ  (1998)  'Criteria to Assess Brand Success', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 93/03.
Francis, GA, Fry, JM, Spencer, C  (1998)  'Is there an Expectation Gap of Mathematical Skills between Accounting Education and Practice?', issue 98/06. Abstract
Francis, GA, Hinton, MC, Holloway, JA, Mayle, DT  (1998)  'A Role for Management Accountants in Best Practice Benchmarking', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 98/02. Abstract
Harris, FJ, de Chernatony, L  (1998)  'Internal Factors Affecting Brand Performance', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 98/18.
Harris, FJ, de Chernatony, L  (1998)  'Corporate Branding and Corporate Brand Performance', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 98/20.
Holloway, JA, Francis, GA, Hinton, MC, Mayle, DT  (1998)  'Making the Case for Benchmarking', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 98/05. Abstract
Kaye, RG, Little, SE  (1998)  'Non-linear and Dysfunctional Development Path of Information and Communication Technology: cultural conflicts', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 98/07.
Kaye, RG, Hackney, R  (1998)  'Strategic Accounting Intelligence Systems: 'an external managerial focus'', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 98/10.
McEnally, M, de Chernatony, L  (1998)  'The Evolving Nature of Brands: consumer and managerial considerations', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 98/04.
Spencer, C, Francis, GA  (1998)  'Implementation Issues of Value Based Metrics at Divisional Level', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 98/15.
Weerakkody, V, Hinton, MC  (1998)  'Does Process Improvement Support the Better Exploitation of IS/IT in Organisation', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 98/14.
de Chernatony, L, Dall'Olmo Riley, F  (1997)  'Defining a "Brand" Beyond the Literature with Experts' Interpretations', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 97/03.
de Chernatony, L, Dall'Olmo Riley, F  (1997)  'The Role of a Brand Revisited', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 97/02.
Mallory, GR, Sanderson, SM  (1997)  'UK Conglomerate Performance - a Position Paper', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 97/01.
Mallory, GR, Sanderson, SM  (1997)  'UK Diversification Strategies and Performance - Revisiting Luffman and Reed', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 97/07.
Quintas, PR, Storey, J, Taylor, PE  (1997)  'Innovations and Contracts: individuals, organisations and networks', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 97/06.
Albert, S, Bradley, K  (1996)  'The Impact of Intellectual Capital', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 96/15.
Albert, S, Bradley, K  (1996)  'Application of the Winstonian-Time Sensitive Model to Professionals and their Choice of Temporal Control', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 96/09.
de Chernatony, L  (1996)  'Integrated Brand Building using Brand Taxonomies', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 96/04.
de Chernatony, L  (1996)  '2001 - The Brand Odyssey', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 96/10.
de Chernatony, L, Dall'Olmo Riley, F  (1996)  'Experts' Views about Defining Services Brands and the Principles of Services Branding', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 96/18.
de Chernatony, L  (1996)  'The Managerial Challenge of Brand Diversity', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 96/07.
de Chernatony, L, Dall'Olmo Riley, F  (1996)  'Did Brand Managers Ever Jump on the Same Brand Wagon as Brand Consultants', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 96/13.
Clark, TAR, Salaman, GJ  (1996)  'The Use of Metaphor in the Client-Consultant Relationship: a study of management consultants', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 96/02.
Cornforth, CJ  (1996)  'Governing Non-profit Organizations: heroic myths and human tales', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 96/03.
Daniels, K  (1996)  'The Emotional Strategist? A Discussion of the Potential Effects of Emotion during Strategic Analysis', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 96/08.
Daniels, K, Guppy, A, Peters-Bean, KMM  (1996)  'Measuring Affective Well-being at Work', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 96/11.
Ebster-Grosz, D, Pugh, DS  (1996)  'Successful Cross Cultural Configurations in Anglo-German Business Collaboration', issue 96/05.
Gray, CWJ  (1996)  'Small Firms and Quality Issues in Britain', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 96/06.
Hinton, MC, Kaye, RG  (1996)  'The Hidden Investments in IT: the role of organisational context and system dependency', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 96/12.
Holloway, JA, Tagg, C, Skinner, DO  (1996)  'Should Qualitative Research Techniques have a place in a Manager's Toolkit?', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 96/01.
Mercer, DS  (1996)  'A New Qualitative Research Technique for Exploring the Future', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 96/17.
Mercer, DS  (1996)  'The Foreseeable Future - 'Millenium Project' Qualitative Results', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 96/14.
Cassells, E, Mallory, GR  (1995)  'SME Strategies: empirical support for Mintzberg and Waters' Deliberate-Emergent Continum', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 95/04.
de Chernatony, L, Daniels, K, Johnson, G  (1995)  'Managers' Perceptions of Competitor's Positioning: a replication study', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 95/06.
de Chernatony, L, Halliburton, C, Bernath, R  (1995)  'International Branding - Demand or Supply Driven Opportunity?', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 95/01. Abstract
Clark, TAR, Salaman, GJ  (1995)  'The Management Guru as Organizational Witchdoctor', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 95/02.
Tagg, C  (1995)  'IS/IT needs Strategic Thinking', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 95/07.
Waring, A, Berry, RHH  (1995)  'A User Perspective On: making corporate reports valuable', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 95/02. Abstract
Wrigley, L, McKevitt, D  (1995)  'Professional Ethics, Government Agenda and Differential Information', Open University Business School Working Paper, issue 95/05.