Research
Simon Fraser University
Redefining organizational change processes
May 21, 2013
Gervase Bushe formalizes organizational development methodologies. In today’s constantly evolving business landscape, change can, and will, come in many shapes and forms. Whether an organization seeks to implement a new strategic vision, restructure their hierarchy, or lay the foundations for a new sustainability initiative, facilitating effective change processes is a mandatory requirement for any company. Yet somewhat surprisingly, the majority of the change processes taught in programs across the globe focus on techniques dating back more »More...
Understanding outsourcing
May 17, 2013
Ian McCarthy explores the hidden implications of third-party contracts. While politicians and economic leaders continue to speak to the virtues or pitfalls of outsourcing by companies and countries, the resulting benefit or lack thereof accrue to organizations on a case by case basis – hinging on information, resources and skills – according to two new research papers from Beedie School of Business professor Ian McCarthy. The articles – published in a special issue on outsourcing more »More...
Jeremy Hall explores effect of sustainable development considerations in the Brazilian energy industry
Apr 16, 2013
A 2010 share listing which raised $72.8 billion confirmed oil and gas giant Petrobras as the fourth largest company in the world. However, research from the Beedie School of Business argues that Petrobras’ route to becoming the global giant it is today has not necessarily involved the organization following textbook management advice when it comes to sustainable supply chains. The research argues that companies should include sustainable development considerations in supply chains as a means more »More...
Embedding sustainability in organizational culture
Mar 26, 2013
Stephanie Bertels assembles working group to tackle environmental awareness, outcomes. Organizations in a number of business sectors are still struggling to embed sustainability into their culture. While this is not a challenge that will be accomplished overnight, it is one that Beedie School of Business assistant professor Stephanie Bertels is attempting to unravel. Bertels has a long-standing interest in sustainability, specifically how organizations can develop and implement innovative strategies for a sustainable future. Her latest more »More...
Information and fit key to understanding outsourcing opportunities: Beedie research
Mar 7, 2013
While politicians and economic leaders continue to speak to the virtues or pitfalls of outsourcing by companies and countries, the resulting benefit or lack thereof, accrue to organizations on a case by case basis – hinging on information, resources and skills – according to new SFU research. Entitled “Understanding outsourcing contexts through information asymmetry and capability fit”, the research article was authored by Beedie professors Ian McCarthy and Jan Kietzmann, and University of Winnipeg professor more »More...
Entrepreneurship competition pays dividends for BC economy: Beedie study
Mar 4, 2013
A new study by the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University makes the case for mentored entrepreneurial competition as a means to contributing to the British Columbia economy. The research report, entitled “New Ventures BC Economic Impact and Entrepreneurial Research Impact”, was co-authored by Beedie Professors Elicia Maine and Pek-Hooi Soh, and Beedie MBA alumnus Lee O’Donnell. To date, more than 1,400 aspiring B.C. entrepreneurs have entered the competition, with 36 winning major more »More...
Mila Lazarova named Canada Research Chair in Global Workforce Management
Oct 31, 2012
Mila Lazarova, an Associate Professor of international business at Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business, has been appointed as Canada Research Chair in Global Workforce Management. Canada Research Chairs are university research professorships which promote scholarship excellence, the creation of world-class centres of research, and the enhancement of Canada’s competitiveness in the global economy. Dr. Lazarova, who is also the Director of SFU’s Centre for Global Workforce Strategy, joined the Beedie School of Business more »More...
Social media? Get serious!
Jun 29, 2012
Understanding social media ecosystem top priority for middle managers. Time-crunched middle managers and dismissive executives should take note: Deferring social media to your organization’s marketers or techies will soon become a relic of the past. At companies large and small, social media is expanding beyond the jurisdiction of the communications, marketing or IT departments. It requires corporate level strategic attention. For that reason, according to Beedie researchers, social media sites — including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn more »More...