Specialisms
- Strategic Cognition,
- Strategic Planning and Implementation,
- Business Strategy and Supply Chain Interface,
- Organisational Restructuring, Mergers and Acquisitions,
- Corporate Responsibility
Professor Abby Ghobadian is an Emeritus Professor at Henley Business School, having joined in 2007 and previously holding roles of Professor of Management, Academic Dean and the Department Head of Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour.
Abby is an experienced PhD supervisor, having supervised over 30 doctoral students to completion. His research interests lie in examining the reasons for heterogeneous organisational performance and how organisational performance can be improved. He has published more than 110 refereed articles in major journals, seven research monographs, two edited books, more than 50 books chapters and more than 130 conference papers.
Abby chaired the British Academy of Management (BAM) and is a past BAM president. Previously he served on the Chartered Association of Business Schools' executive committee and chaired its research committee. He also served on the Chartered Management Institute’s academic advisory council as well as the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills' business school task force, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the future of management and as a member of working party establishing standards for level seven apprenticeship Masters.
Abby is the co-editor of the Journal of Strategy and Management. He serves on the editorial board of journals in the UK, the USA and Hungary. He is a member of the Economic and Social Research Council’s peer review college and was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Pecs, Hungary, in 2004. He was elected a fellow of BAM in 2008 and a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in 2010. Abby was made a Companion of Chartered Management Institute in 2014.
Reference: Han, T., Ghobadian, A. , Yim, A., Tao, R. and Thomas, H. (2023) Competitive categorization and networks: cognitive strategic groups. British Journal of Management, 34 (4). pp. 1687-1713. ISSN 1467-8551 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.12694
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Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: Su, S., Costanzo, L. A., Lange, K., Ghobadian, A. , Hitt, M. A. and Ireland, R. D. (2022) How does Guanxi shape entrepreneurial behaviour? The case of family businesses in China. British Journal of Management. ISSN 1467-8551 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.12684
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Reference: Heim, I. , Kalyuzhnova, Y. and Ghobadian, A. (2023) Win-win strategies for firms operating in resource-abundant countries: technological spillovers and a collaborative diversification policy. Resources Policy, 83. 103578. ISSN 0301-4207 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2023.103578
Reference: Vurro, C., Romito, S., Costanzo, L. A., Ghobadian, A. and Russo, A. (2023) Alliance management capabilities in sustainability‐oriented collaboration: problematization and new research directions. International Journal of Management Reviews. ISSN 1468-2370 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/ijmr.12346
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Reference: Pati, R., Ghobadian, A. , Nandakumar, M.K., Hitt, M. A. and O’Regan, N. (2021) Entrepreneurial behavior and firm performance: the mediating role of business model novelty. R&D Management, 51 (5). pp. 551-567. ISSN 1467-9310 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/radm.12466
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Reference: He, Q., Ghobadian, A. and Gallear, D. (2021) Inter-firm knowledge transfer between strategic alliance partners: a way forward. European Management Review, 18 (3). pp. 229-248. ISSN 1740-4762 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/emre.12447
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Reference: Gallear, D., Ghobadian, A. , He, Q., Kumar, V. and Hitt, M. (2022) Relationship between routines of supplier selection and evaluation, risk perception and propensity to form buyer–supplier partnerships. Production Planning & Control, 33 (14). pp. 1399-1415. ISSN 1366-5871 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2021.1872811
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Reference: Narayanan, V., Wokutch, R. E., Ghobadian, A. and O'Regan, N. (2021) Toward a strategic approach to studying COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Strategy and Management, 14 (3). pp. 285-299. ISSN 1755-425X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/JSMA-07-2021-0149
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Reference: Troise, C., Corvello, V., Ghobadian, A. and O'Regan, N. (2022) How can SMEs successfully navigate VUCA environment: the role of agility in the digital transformation era. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 174. 121227. ISSN 00401625 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2021.121227
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Reference: Hitt, M., A., Sirmon, D., G., Li, Y., Ghobadian, A. , Arregle, J.-L. and Xu, K. (2021) Institutions, industries and entrepreneurial versus advantage-based strategies: how complex, nested environments affect strategic choice. Journal of Management and Governance, 25 (1). pp. 147-188. ISSN 1385-3457 doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10997-020-09504-2
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Reference: Wu, Q., He, Q., O’Regan, N. and Ghobadian, A. (2019) Developing innovation strategies and capabilities through institutional interactions: a longitudinal study of China’s telecommunications industry. BAM2019 Proceedings: Building and Sustaining High Performance Organisations During Uncertain Times. (ISBN: 9780995641327)
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Reference: Cherrafi, A., Garza-Reyes, J. A., Kumar, V., Mishra, N., Ghobadian, A. and Elfezazi, S. (2018) Lean, green practices and process innovation: a model for green supply chain performance. International Journal of Production Economics, 206. pp. 79-92. ISSN 0925-5273 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2018.09.031
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Reference: He, Q., Gallear, D., Ghobadian, A. and Ramanathan, R. (2019) Managing knowledge in supply chains: a catalyst to triple bottom line sustainability. Production Planning and Control, 30 (5-6). pp. 448-463. ISSN 0953-7287 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2018.1501814
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. , Talavera Fabra, I. , Bhattacharya, A., Kumar, V., Arturo Garza-Reyes, J. and O'Regan, N. (2020) Examining legitimatisation of additive manufacturing in the interplay between innovation, lean manufacturing and sustainability. International Journal of Production Economics, 219. pp. 457-468. ISSN 0925-5273 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2018.06.001
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Reference: Heim, I. , Han, T. and Ghobadian, A. (2018) Value co-creation in ICT services company: a case study of a cross-border acquisition. Journal of East-West Business, 24 (4). pp. 319-338. ISSN 1528-6959 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/10669868.2018.1467841
Reference: Pati, R. K., Nandakumar, M. K., Ghobadian, A. , Ireland, R. D. and O'Regan, N. (2018) Business model design–performance relationship under external and internal contingencies: evidence from SMEs in an emerging economy. Long Range Planning, 51 (5). pp. 750-769. ISSN 0024-6301 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lrp.2018.01.001
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. , O'Regan, N. and Kling, G. (2017) R&D investment, efficiency and shareholder value creation of foreign subsidiaries in the UK. In: The Academy of Management Conference, 5 - 9 August 2016, Anaheim, CA.
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. , Gallear, D. and He, Q. (2017) Studies of strategic alliance knowledge transfer from 1990 to 2016: a review of research methodology. In: The British Academy of Management Conference, 5th - 7th September 2017, Warwick, UK.
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. (2017) Higher education in management: the case of the UK. In: Dameron, S. and Durand, T. (eds.) The Future of Management Education. Palgrave Macmillan UK, pp. 205-253. ISBN 9781137560896 doi: https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-56091-9_7
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. , Stainer, A., Liu, J. and Kiss, T. (2016) A computerised vendor rating system. In: Pawar, K. S. , Rogers, H. , Potter, A. and Naim, M. (eds.) Developments in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Past, Present and Future. Springer Link, pp. 103-112. ISBN 9781349558483 doi: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137541253_10
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Reference: Li, W. , Liu, K. , Belitski, M. , Ghobadian, A. and O'Regan, N. (2016) e-Leadership through strategic alignment: an empirical study of small- and medium-sized enterprises in the digital age. Journal of Information Technology, 31 (2). pp. 185-206. ISSN 0268-3962 doi: https://doi.org/10.1057/jit.2016.10
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Professor Weizi (Vicky) Li - Professor Kecheng Liu - Professor Maksim Belitski - Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: Ramanathan, R., He, Q., Black, A., Ghobadian, A. and Gallear, D. (2017) Environmental regulations, innovation and firm performance: a revisit of the Porter hypothesis. Journal of Cleaner Production, 155. pp. 79-92. ISSN 0959-6526 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.08.116
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Reference: Beh, L.-S., Ghobadian, A. , He, Q., Gallear, D. and O'Regan, N. (2016) Second-life retailing: a reverse supply chain perspective. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 21 (2). pp. 259-272. ISSN 1359-8546 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/SCM-07-2015-0296
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Reference: He, Q., Ghobadian, A. , Gallear, D., Beh, L.-S. and O'Regan, N. (2016) Towards conceptualizing reverse service supply chains. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 21 (2). pp. 166-179. ISSN 1359-8546 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/SCM-01-2015-0035
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Reference: Pacheco, G., van der Westhuizen, D. W., Ghobadian, A. , Webber, D. J. and O'Regan, N. (2016) The changing influence of societal culture on job satisfaction across Europe. British Journal of Management. ISSN 1045-3172 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.12150
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Reference: West, B., Hillenbrand, C. , Money, K. , Ghobadian, A. and Ireland, R. D. (2016) Exploring the impact of social axioms on firm reputation: a stakeholder perspective. British Journal of Management, 27 (2). pp. 249-270. ISSN 1467-8551 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.12153
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Professor Carola Hillenbrand - Professor Kevin Money - Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: Hillenbrand, C. , Money, K. and Ghobadian, A. (2015) Corporate responsibility and stakeholder relationship impact. In: Lawton, T. C. and Tazeeb, S. R. (eds.) The Routledge Companion to Non-Market Strategy. Routledge Companions in Business, Management and Accounting. Routledge. ISBN 9780415712316
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Professor Carola Hillenbrand - Professor Kevin Money - Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: Kling, G., Ghobadian, A. and O'Regan, N. (2013) Mergers and acquisitions: driving the growth of MNEs. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2013 (1). p. 12698. ISSN 0065-0668 doi: https://doi.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2013.12698abstract
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. and O'Regan, N. (2014) A case study and interview with Jill McDonald CEO and President of McDonald's Northern Europe Division. Journal of Strategy and Management, 7 (1). pp. 87-100. ISSN 1755-425X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/JSMA-12-2013-0066
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Reference: Phillips, W., Lee, H., Ghobadian, A. , O'Reagan, N. and James, P. (2015) Social innovation and social entrepreneurship a systematic review. Group & Organization Management, 40 (3). pp. 428-461. ISSN 1059-6011 doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/1059601114560063
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Reference: Liedong, T. A., Ghobadian, A. , Rajwani, T. and O'Regan, N. (2015) Toward a view of complementarity trust and policy influence effects of corporate social responsibility and corporate political activity. Group & Organization Management, 40 (3). pp. 405-427. ISSN 1059-6011 doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/1059601114560064
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. , Money, K. and Hillenbrand, C. (2015) Corporate responsibility research: past – present – future. Group & Organization Management, 40 (3). pp. 271-294. ISSN 1059-6011 doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/1059601115590320
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Professor Abby Ghobadian - Professor Kevin Money - Professor Carola Hillenbrand
Reference: Ghobadian, A. , Rugman, A. M. and Tung, R. L. (2014) Strategies for firm globalization and regionalization. British Journal of Management, 25. S1-S5. ISSN 1467-8551 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.12045
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Reference: Sarpong, D., Maclean, M., O'Regan, N. and Ghobadian, A. (2013) Relational pluralism: organizational foresight in practice. Academy of Management Proceedings. doi: https://doi.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2013.48
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Reference: Kumar, V., Holt, D., Ghobadian, A. and Garza-Reyes, J. A. (2015) Developing green supply chain management taxonomy-based decision support system. International Journal of Production Research, 53 (21). pp. 6372-6389. ISSN 0020-7543 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2014.917215
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Reference: Gallear, D., Ghobadian, A. and He, Q. (2015) The mediating effect of environmental and ethical behaviour on supply chain partnership decisions and management appreciation of supplier partnership risks. International Journal of Production Research, 53 (21). pp. 6455-6472. ISSN 0020-7543 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2014.937010
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Reference: Yehuda, B., Ghobadian, A. and Ozbilgin, M. (2013) Open access – the wrong response to a complex question: the case of the Finch report. British Journal of Management, 24 (2). pp. 147-155. ISSN 1467-8551 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.12016
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Reference: O'Regan, N., Kling, G., Ghobadian, A. and Perren, L. (2012) Strategic positioning and grand strategies for high-technology SMEs. Strategic Change, 21 (5-6). pp. 199-215. ISSN 1099-1697 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/jsc.1904 (Special issue 'Entrepreneurship and innovation')
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Reference: O'Regan, N. and Ghobadian, A. (2010) Revitalising an oil giant: An interview with Dr Tony Hayward, Chief Executive of BP. Journal of Strategy and Management, 3 (2). pp. 174-183. ISSN 1755-425X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/17554251011041805
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Reference: Gallear, D., Ghobadian, A. , Li, Y., O'Regan, N., Childerhouse, P. and Naim, M. (2013) An environmental uncertainty-based diagnostic reference tool for evaluating the performance of supply chain value streams. Production Planning and Control, 25 (13-14). pp. 1182-1197. ISSN 0953-7287 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2013.808838
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Reference: Kling, G., Ghobadian, A. , Hitt, M. A., Weitzel, U. and O'Regan, N. (2014) The effects of cross-border and cross-industry mergers and acquisitions on home-region and global multinational enterprises. British Journal of Management, 25 (S1). S116-S132. ISSN 1467-8551 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.12023
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Reference: O'Regan, N. and Ghobadian, A. (2012) John Lewis Partnership lessons in logical incrementalism and organic growth: a case study and interview with the Chairman, Mr Charlie Mayfield. Journal of Strategy and Management, 5 (1). pp. 103-112. ISSN 1755-425X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/17554251211200473
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. and O'Regan, N. (2011) Successful strategy making in Bupa not-for-profit provident: a case study and interview with Mr Ray King, chief executive of Bupa. Journal of Strategy and Management, 4 (4). pp. 422-431. ISSN 1755-425X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/17554251111181043
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. and O'Regan, N. (2011) Building from scratch a marketing services giant by acquisition: case study and interview with Sir Martin Sorrell, Chief Executive of WPP. Journal of Strategy and Management, 4 (3). pp. 289-300. ISSN 1755-425X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/17554251111152298
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Reference: O'Regan, N. and Ghobadian, A. (2011) BSkyB transformation from a new loss-making venture to a successful organisation: case study and interview with Jeremy Darroch, Chief Executive of British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc. Journal of Strategy and Management, 4 (2). pp. 180-190. ISSN 1755-425X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/17554251111128646
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Reference: O'Regan, N. and Ghobadian, A. (2011) Rescuing a telecom giant from the jaws of bankruptcy: a case study and an interview with Sir Richard Lapthorne, chairman of Cable & Wireless. Journal of Strategy and Management, 4 (1). pp. 82-91. ISSN 1755-425X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/17554251111110131
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Reference: O'Regan, N. and Ghobadian, A. (2010) Risking the ire of investors in pursuit of long-term value: an interview with Cynthia Carroll, the CEO of Anglo American plc. Journal of Strategy and Management, 3 (4). pp. 393-401. ISSN 1755-425X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/17554251011092737
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Reference: O'Regan, N. and Ghobadian, A. (2010) Creating a world class business through a merger of two equals: an interview with Paul Walsh, Chief Executive Officer of Diageo Plc. Journal of Strategy and Management, 3 (3). pp. 285-298. ISSN 1755-425X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/17554251011064864
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Reference: Nandkumar, M. K., Ghobadian, A. and O'Regan, N. (2010) Business level strategy and performance: the moderating effects of environment and structure. Management Decision, 48 (6). pp. 907-939. ISSN 0025-1747 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/00251741011053460
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Reference: Fitzroy, P., Hulbert, J. and Ghobadian, A. (2011) Strategic management: the challenge of creating value. Routledge, London, pp670. ISBN 9780415567640
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Reference: Nandakumar, M. K., Ghobadian, A. and O'regan, N. (2011) Generic strategies and performance: evidence from manufacturing firms. International Journal of Productivity & Performance Management, 60 (3). pp. 222-257. ISSN 1741-0401 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/17410401111111970
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Reference: O'Regan, N. and Ghobadian, A. (2010) A serial successful strategic transformer of business: An interview with Anthony Habgood, Chairman of Whitbread Plc, Reed Elsevier Plc and former CEO and Chairman, Bunzl Plc. Journal of Strategy and Management, 3 (1). pp. 72-78. ISSN 1755-425X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/17554251011019422
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Reference: Hillenbrand, C. , Money, K. and Ghobadian, A. (2013) Unpacking the mechanism by which corporate responsibility impacts stakeholder relationships. British Journal of Management, 24 (1). pp. 127-146. ISSN 1467-8551 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8551.2011.00794.x
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Professor Carola Hillenbrand - Professor Kevin Money - Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: He, Q., Ghobadian, A. and Gallear, D. (2013) Knowledge acquisition in supply chain partnerships: the role of power. International Journal of Production Economics, 141 (2). pp. 605-601. ISSN 0925-5273 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2012.09.019
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Reference: Jones, O., Ghobadian, A. , O'Regan, N. and Antcliff, V. (2013) Dynamic capabilities in a sixth generation family firm: entrepreneurship and the Bibby Line. Business History, 55 (6). pp. 910-941. ISSN 1743-7938 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/00076791.2012.744590
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Reference: Gallear, D., Ghobadian, A. and Chen, W. (2012) Corporate responsibility, supply chain partnership and performance: An empirical examination. International Journal of Production Economics, 140 (1). pp. 83-91. ISSN 0925-5273 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2012.01.016
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. and Viney, H. (2002) Strategic reorientation in former public utilities: the example of UK electricity. Management Decision, 40 (7). pp. 634-646. ISSN 0025-1747 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/00251740210438463
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. , Mole, K. and O'Regan, N. (2003) New process technologies: barriers to adoption in small firms. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 5 (5-6). pp. 549-562. ISSN 1741-5195 doi: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMTM.2003.003709
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. and O'Regan, N. (2004) Leadership and strategy: making it happen. Journal of General Management, 29 (3). pp. 76-92. ISSN 0306-3070
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Reference: Mole, K., Ghobadian, A. , O'Regan, N. and Liu, J. (2004) The use and deployment of soft process technologies within UK manufacturing SMEs: an empirical assessment using logit models. Journal of Small Business Management, 42 (3). pp. 303-324. ISSN 1540-627X doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-627X.2004.00113.x
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. and O'Regan, N. (2005) Strategic planning—a comparison of high and low technology manufacturing small firms. Technovation, 25 (10). pp. 1107-1117. ISSN 0166-4972 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0166-4972(03)00091-9
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. , Gallear, D., Li, R. and Clear, F. (2007) Supply chain purchasing strategy: a model and key determinants. International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, 2 (1). pp. 71-87. ISSN 1741-816X doi: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPMB.2007.013333
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. , Gallear, D. and Hopkins, M. (2007) TQM and CSR nexus. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 24 (7). pp. 704-721. ISSN 0265-671X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/02656710710774683 (special issue 'Quality management and CSR')
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. , Gallear, D., Viney, H. and O'Regan, N. (2007) Public sector performance improvement through private sector management practices: a satisfactory solution? International Journal of Business Performance Management, 9 (4). pp. 363-379. ISSN 1741-5039 doi: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBPM.2007.013360
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. , O'Regan, N., Thomas, H. and Gallera, D. (2007) Introduction. Management Decision, 45 (3). pp. 318-326. ISSN 0025-1747 (special issue 'Hierarchy of strategy – the state of play')
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Reference: Veeti, M.K., Ghobadian, A. , O'Regan, N. and Gallear, D. (2008) Generic strategies and performance. In: British Academy of Management , Sept 2008, Harrogate. (Unpublished)
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Reference: O'Regan, N., Sims, M. and Ghobadian, A. (2008) Outsourcing: enhancing organisational performance. In: British Academy of Management, Sept 2008, Harrogate. (Unpublished)
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Reference: O'Regan, N., Ghobadian, A. and Sims, M. (2008) Does R&D really drive competitive advantage and performance? International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 15 (3-4). pp. 376-403. ISSN 1741-5195 (special issue 'Cost engineering')
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. , Urwin, P., O'Regan, N. and Gallear, D. (2008) Ownership and the strategic behaviour of small and medium size manufacturing firms. In: British Academy of Management, Sept 2008, Harrogate. (Unpublished)
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Reference: Gallear, D. and Ghobadian, A. (2008) An explanatory study of partner selection and retention decisions and risk perceptions on buyers-suppliers partnership orientation. In: Proceeding of British Academy of Management, Sept 2008, Harrogate. (Unpublished)
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. and O'Regan, N. (2008) Where do we fit in the swings and roundabouts of strategy? Journal of Strategy and Management, 1 (1). pp. 5-14. ISSN 1755-425X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/17554250810912721
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. (2005) The implication of changing environments for business education. Business Leadership Review , 2 (1). pp. 1-8.
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Reference: Ghobadian, A. , O'Regan, N., Thomas, H. and Liu, J. (2008) Formal strategic planning, operating environment, size, sector and performance: evidence from the UK's manufacturing SMEs. Journal of General Management, 34 (2). pp. 1-20. ISSN 0306-3070
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Reference: O'Regan, N., Ghobadian, A. and Ahmed, S.J. (2008) Drivers of strategic direction in high technology small firms. In: Oakey, R., Groen, A., Van Der Sijde, P. and Cook, G. (eds.) New technology-based firms in the new millennium. Emerald, pp. 219-237. ISBN 9780080554488 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1876-0228(08)06014-6
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Reference: Gallear, D., Ghobadian, A. and O'Regan, N. (2008) Digital/web-based technology in purchasing and supply management: a UK study. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 19 (3). pp. 346-360. ISSN 1741-038X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/17410380810853777 (special issue 'Inter-company collaboration')
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Reference: O'Regan, N., Kling, G. and Ghobadian, A. (2009) Back to the future: organic growth driving shareholder value. In: Strategic Management Society: Strategies in an uncertain world, 11-14 Oct, Washington DC, USA.
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: O’Regan, N. and Ghobadian, A. (2009) An iterview with Sir Michael Rake, Chairman of BT. Journal of Strategy and Management, 2 (3). pp. 288-295. ISSN 1755-425X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/17554250910982516
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: O’Regan, N. and Ghobadian, A. (2009) Successful strategic re-orientation: lessons from Cadbury's experience: an interview with Todd Stitzer, Chief Executive of Cadbury. Journal of Strategy and Management, 2 (4). pp. 405-412. ISSN 1755-425X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/17554250911003863
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: O'Regan, N. and Ghobadian, A. (2009) Building a FTSE 100 company by hitting the sweet spot of strategy: an interview with Rod Aldridge OBE. Journal of Strategy and Management, 2 (2). pp. 188-195. ISSN 1755-425X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/17554250910965335
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: Kling, G., Ghobadian, A. and O’Regan, N. (2009) Organic growth and shareholder value: a case study of the insurance industry. International Journal of Research in Marketing, 26 (4). pp. 276-283. ISSN 0167-8116 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijresmar.2009.08.002
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: Holt, D. and Ghobadian, A. (2009) An empirical study of green supply chain management practices amongst UK manufacturers. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 20 (7). pp. 933-956. ISSN 1741-038X doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/17410380910984212
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: Ghobadian, A. , Viney, H. and Redwood, J. (2009) Explaining the unintended consequences of public sector reform. Management Decision, 47 (10). pp. 1514-1534. ISSN 0025-1747 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/00251740911004664
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: He, Q., Gallear, D. and Ghobadian, A. (2011) Knowledge transfer: the facilitating attributes in supply-chain partnerships. Information Systems Management, 28 (1). pp. 57-70. ISSN 1934-8703 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/10580530.2011.536114
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: Ghobadian, A. and O'Regan, N. (2006) The impact of ownership on small firm behaviour and performance. International Small Business Journal, 24 (6). pp. 555-586. ISSN 1741-2870 doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/0266242606069267 <https://doi.org/10.1177/0266242606069267 >
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: O'Regan, N. and Ghobadian, A. (2007) Leadership and its impact on the use of process technologies and management practices in the manufacturing sector. International Journal of Business Performance Management, 9 (4). pp. 419-433. ISSN 1741-5039 doi: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBPM.2007.013363
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: O'Regan, N. and Ghobadian, A. (2007) Formal strategic planning: annual raindance or wheel of success? Strategic Change, 16 (1-2). pp. 11-22. ISSN 1099-1697 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/jsc.777
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: Viney, H. and Ghobadian, A. (2008) A stakeholder identification and salience theory for non-traditional operating modes. In: British Academy of Management, Sept 2008, Harrogate. (Unpublished)
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: O'Regan, N., Ghobadian, A. and Kling, G. (2008) The knowledge we have: grand strategies in the practice of strategy. In: Strategic Management Society, 12-15 October, Cologne. (Unpublished)
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: O'Regan, N., Ghobadian, A. and Kling, G. (2008) Back to the future: a fresh look at Pearce and Robinson's grand strategies. In: Academy of Management Conference, 8-13 August, Anaheim, CA. (Unpublished)
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Abby Ghobadian
Reference: Ghobadian, A. (2009) An integrative framework for strategy process based on its theoretical roots. In: British Academy of Management Conference, 15-17 Sept, Brighton.
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Abby GhobadianO'Regan, N., Kling, G. and Ghobadian, A. (2009) Back to the future: organic growth driving shareholder value. In: Strategic Management Society: Strategies in an uncertain world, 11-14 Oct, Washington DC, USA.
Ghobadian, A. (2009) An integrative framework for strategy process based on its theoretical roots. In: British Academy of Management Conference, 15-17 Sept, Brighton.
O'Regan, N., Ghobadian, A. and Kling, G. (2008) The knowledge we have: grand strategies in the practice of strategy. In: Strategic Management Society, 12-15 October, Cologne. (Unpublished)
O'Regan, N., Sims, M. and Ghobadian, A. (2008) Outsourcing: enhancing organisational performance. In: British Academy of Management, Sept 2008, Harrogate. (Unpublished)
Gallear, D. and Ghobadian, A. (2008) An explanatory study of partner selection and retention decisions and risk perceptions on buyers-suppliers partnership orientation. In: Proceeding of British Academy of Management, Sept 2008, Harrogate. (Unpublished)
O'Regan, N., Ghobadian, A. and Kling, G. (2008) Back to the future: a fresh look at Pearce and Robinson's grand strategies. In: Academy of Management Conference, 8-13 August, Anaheim, CA. (Unpublished)
Veeti, M.K., Ghobadian, A., O'Regan, N. and Gallear, D. (2008) Generic strategies and performance. In: British Academy of Management , Sept 2008, Harrogate. (Unpublished)
Ghobadian, A., Urwin, P., O'Regan, N. and Gallear, D. (2008) Ownership and the strategic behaviour of small and medium size manufacturing firms. In: British Academy of Management, Sept 2008, Harrogate. (Unpublished)
Viney, H. and Ghobadian, A. (2008) A stakeholder identification and salience theory for non-traditional operating modes. In: British Academy of Management, Sept 2008, Harrogate. (Unpublished)
Specialisms
- Strategic Cognition
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Business Strategy and Supply Chain Interface
- Organisational Restructuring, Mergers and Acquisitions
- Corporate Responsibility
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