Failed and failing states: the challenges to African reconstruction.
Book
(2009)
M. Ndulo, & M. Grieco (Eds.), Failed and failing states: the challenges to African reconstruction. Cambridge Scholars Publishing
State collapse is one of the major threats to peace, stability, and economic development in Sub-Sahara Africa today. In a collapsed state the regime finally wears out its abil...
Marketing to the bottom of the pyramid: opportunities in emerging markets
Journal Article
Omar, M., & Williams, J. (2009)
Marketing to the bottom of the pyramid: opportunities in emerging markets. International Journal of Services, Economics and Management, 1, 427-446. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSEM.2009.024845
The significance of emerging economies to global marketing within the context of a paradigm shift of international business is enormous. The purpose of this paper is to show t...
Global brand market‐entry strategy to manage corporate reputation
Journal Article
Omar, M., Williams, R. L., & Lingelbach, D. (2009)
Global brand market‐entry strategy to manage corporate reputation. Journal of Product and Brand Management, 18(3), 177-187. doi:10.1108/10610420910957807
Purpose – This paper aims to present a case for the practical management of corporate reputation, in relation to two groups of concepts: communication, identity, and trust; an...
Determinants of international entrepreneurship of UK companies
Journal Article
Omar, M., Nwankwo, S., & Richards, D. (2008)
Determinants of international entrepreneurship of UK companies. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 4, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1504/WREMSD.2008.016204
Research indicates a positive correlation between firm-specific characteristics and international entrepreneurship, vis-a-vis the mode of market entry selected for overseas ma...
Study on characteristics of jewelry consumption in United Kingdom and China
Journal Article
Omar, M., Zuowei, Y., & Adams, J. (2008)
Study on characteristics of jewelry consumption in United Kingdom and China. 880-01 Bao shi he bao shi xue za zhi = Baoshi he baoshixue zazhi = Journal of gems & gemmology, 10, 54-58
The United Kingdom,which is one of the largest consumer of jewelry in the world,has increased its need or desire for jewelry in the recent years and now arises an overall defi...
An honest trade: booksellers and bookselling in Scotland.
Book
(2007)
A. McCleery, D. Finkelstein, & J. Renton (Eds.), An honest trade: booksellers and bookselling in Scotland. John Donald Publishers Ltd
Bookselling in Scotland went through radical changes during the course of the twentieth century: the creation of more attractive shop interiors to replace the gloomy cathedral...
Organizational power and culture shift at Ducati motorcycles.
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Journal Article
Omar, M. & Porter, M. (2006)
Organizational power and culture shift at Ducati motorcycles.
. Global Business and Organizational Excellence. 27, 20-27. doi:10.1002/joe.20181. ISSN 1932-2054
In this research into corporate culture at Ducati Motorcycles, Spa., the qualitative approach was used based on Johnson's theory of corporate culture, relying on structured an...
Managing and maintaining corporate reputation and brand identity: Haier Group logo
Journal Article
Omar, M., & Williams, J. (2006)
Managing and maintaining corporate reputation and brand identity: Haier Group logo. The journal of brand management an international journal, 13(4-5), 268-275. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.bm.2540270
The riots against the World Trade Organization in Seattle and the protests in Washington present a real threat to the reputation of global firms. Those changes in circumstance...
Market structure and enterprise competitiveness: strategic choices facing China's organic food industry.
Journal Article
Brown, A., Orr, A., Luo, J., Dezhang, W., Lu, S., Adams, J., & Omar, M. (2006)
Market structure and enterprise competitiveness: strategic choices facing China's organic food industry. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2(1-2), 161-172. https://doi.org/10.1504/WREMSD.2006.009082
This paper presents an analysis of the current situation of the Chinese organic food industry and a discussion of options for the future in terms of market structure, reorgani...
Hotel renovation within the context of new product development.
Journal Article
Hassanien, A. (2005)
Hotel renovation within the context of new product development. International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration, 6(2), 63-98. https://doi.org/10.1300/J149v06n02_03
This article reports the results of empirical research into the renovation practices adopted by hotels in Egypt, and the perception of general managers in this particular sect...