Collaborative Partners Conference 2009
1. An introduction to the conference and papers
The Faculty of Business has a large network of collaborations with partners in many parts of the world. Most collaborations are for the joint delivery of postgraduate programmes particularly in the business and management area.
Early in 2008 discussions were held in the Faculty for activities to (a) support the quality of our PG provision particularly in relation to those courses that are taught jointly with international institutions; and (b) support the research underpinning to such courses.
The discussions led to a plan for a conference to be held at LSBU with the participation of researchers from all partner institutions. The conference aims were to:
- Highlight the relevance of research at LSBU and in partner institutions for the development and delivery of our PG provision.
- Give an opportunity to research-active staff to present their work to colleagues from partner institutions.
- Highlight the possible existence of synergies between research (as well as pedagogic areas) in the various institutions collaborating on PG provision.
- Explore possible areas of common research interest possibly leading to research collaboration.
- Highlight the relevance of both subject-based and pedagogic research for the quality of our courses.
The two days of the programme were planned around subject-based research and pedagogic works. The response to our call was enthusiastic and, in fact, not all the submitted papers could be accepted. This was largely due to the fact that we wanted to keep all presentations and discussions plenary to give maximum scope for interaction between colleagues.
On the days, things did not quite go as planned. Monday and Tuesday 2nd and 3d of February saw the worst snow storm in twenty years. Most colleagues from partner institutions managed to arrive at LSBU as they were hosted in hotels not far away. However, not all LSBU colleagues were able to attend because of severe transport difficulties. As many papers as possible were presented on day one but on Tuesday the university remained closed as did many other public buildings.
In spite of this unforeseen problem the organization of the conference was a success. Papers were presented and contacts on research started.
We, as the main organizers of the conference now want to make the papers and/or presentation slides available on line to give an opportunity for comments and exchanges on research issues.
Grazia Ietto-Gillies and Roger Smith.
2. Conference programme & presentations
Day 1 Programme (Monday Feb 2nd, 2009)
9.30 Registration, tea and coffee
10.00 Welcome
Pro Vice Chancellor: Dr Phil Cardew
Dean and Pro Dean: Jane Houzer and Roger Smith
Introductions
University Head of Collaborations: Holly Nicholas
Faculty Director of International Activities: Colin Knapp
10.25 Day's proceedings: Grazia Ietto-Gillies
10.30 - 11.45 Session 1: Marketing. Chair: John Egan
City Marketing - not just a field for practitioners and policymakers, Angelique Lombarts, InHolland, The Netherlands.
Why Marketing Needs Science (DOC 106KB - opens in new window), John Scriven, LSBU.
Fast maturing Chinese consumers (DOC 222KB - opens in new window), Dag Bennet, LSBU.
11.45 - 1.00 Session 2: Banking and Economics. Chair: Ken D'Silva
Islamic Banking and the ban against usury, Torsten Straub, FHW, Berlin.
Acquisition and transfer of knowledge and innovation. Role of international networks (PPT 49KB - opens in new window) (DOC 23KB - opens in new window), Marion Frenz, Birkbeck and Grazia Ietto-Gillies, LSBU.
Some implications of recent trends in anti-dumping and recent developments in anti-dumping policy (DOC 136KB - opens in new window), Nigel Grimwade, LSBU.
1.00- 2.00 Lunch
2.00 - 3.15 Session 3: Human Resource Management. Chair: Colin Knapp
The Three Waves of Internationalisation Sweeping Thailand's Tourism and Hospitality Education (DOC 105KB - opens in new window), Jutamas (Jan) Wisansing, ABAC, Bangkok.
Trust, betrayal, and chaos: A case study of inter-level trust dynamics, Piers Myers, LSBU.
High performance work system and small firms (DOC 154KB - opens in new window), Michael Rigby (with Stirpe and Zarraga), LSBU.
3.15 - 3.30 Tea
3.30 - 4.20 Session 4: Management and Strategy. Chair: Nigel Grimwade
The Scandinavian model: the Danish management philosophy (DOC 270KB - opens in new window), Keld Hvam, IBC, Denmark.
Potential ethical and value conflicts in non-profit sector contracts for public service delivery (DOC 317KB - opens in new window), Alex Murdock, LSBU.
Power, Responsibility & Wisdom: Exploring the issues at the core of Ethical Decision-Making and Leadership (DOC 120KB - opens in new window), Bruce Lloyd, LSBU.
4.20 - 5.30 Plenary Session. Chair: Grazia Ietto-Gillies
Discussion on research projects in various institutions and scope for collaboration witha contribution from Karl Koch (DOC 68KB - opens in new window).
Day 2 Programme (Tuesday Feb 3rd, 2009)
10.00 - 10.45 Session 1. Research Degrees Programmes. Chair: Ken D'Silva
Plenary with contribution from all Partners.
10.45 - 11.00 Coffee
11.00 - 12. 30 Session 2: Learning and assessment issues.
Cross-Cultural E-Learning, Keld Hvam
Listening to Student Voice (DOC 27KB - opens in new window), Denise Batchelor.
Collaborative Evaluation: New developments in assessment (PDF 1MB - opens in new window), Colston Sanger.
12.30- 13.45 Lunch
13.45 - 15.15 Session 3. Teaching and Learning: the international students' experience
Learning and Teaching and the International Student, Gail Langley.
The Learning Experience of International Students, Carolina Valiente.
Building International Networks: A Case Study Based on MSC International Business (PPT 57KB - opens in new window), Robin John.
15.15 - 16.00 Session 4: Plenary
Discussion on collaborations and arising issues.
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