Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of multi-level forms of efficacy and organisational interactions necessary for promoting effective work engagement. Design/methodology/approach – Work engagement is explored from a multi-level efficacy perspective (self, collective...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to explore student views of blended learning in a university setting based on the use of audio lectures, seminars, discussion boards and wikis. Design/methodology/approach – In total, 14 seminar (focus) groups consisting of approximately 20 students each,...

Purpose – This article aims to discuss the changing role of entrepreneurial education for promoting personal development, learning and employability skills. Design/methodology/approach – The authors review key literature and policy from the EU, in conjunction with recent UK initiatives and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine some of the key contextual, personal development and research issues facing micro-ecopreneurs in the UK food industry. Design/methodology/approach – Key literatures and definitions are examined concerning the role of an ecopreneur, as well as...

This thought-piece article was developed as part of an international expert forum review for ports planning and maritime logistics. We examine some of the key ways in which seaports have developed from a position of direct competition to increasing collaboration in order to remain competitive in...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss and reflect upon some of the major (quality) issues concerning supply chain management (SCM) for Chinese companies. Design/methodology/approach – The authors draw upon the literature, especially the theoretical perspectives of service...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop “techno‐change alignment” as an approach for evaluating the effectiveness of large‐scale technology‐enabled organisational change, commonly associated with the adoption of enterprise information systems (IS)....

Purpose – Increasingly, post credit crunch, organisations are seeking to develop new ways of attracting, recruiting and retaining staff in the UK high street for less or even no financial reward. The aim of this paper is to investigate volunteerism and volunteer management, based on an...