2022
Macpherson, A., Breslin, D., & Akinci, C. (2022). Organizational Learning From Hidden Improvisation. ORGANIZATION STUDIES, 43(6), 861-883. doi:10.1177/01708406211035509DOI: 10.1177/01708406211035509
Macpherson, A., Anderson, L., & Jayawarna, D. (2022). Editorial: Entrepreneurial learning: a situated and contextual process. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research. doi:10.1108/IJEBR-03-2022-995DOI: 10.1108/IJEBR-03-2022-995
2020
Resourcing Social Enterprises: The Role of Socially Oriented Bootstrapping (Journal article)
Jayawarna, D., Jones, O., & Macpherson, A. (2020). Resourcing Social Enterprises: The Role of Socially Oriented Bootstrapping. British Journal of Management, 31(01), 56-79. doi:10.1111/1467-8551.12334DOI: 10.1111/1467-8551.12334
2019
Macpherson, A., Kiersch, C., & Antonacopoulou, E. (2019). Can senior management sustain engagement and identification to support learning? Designing communities and defining goals. Journal of Strategy and Management, 13(1), 144-159. doi:10.1108/jsma-07-2019-0136DOI: 10.1108/jsma-07-2019-0136
2018
From Rule Breaking to Organizational Learning: Decoupling and Recoupling Local Actions and Rules (Conference Paper)
Macpherson, A., Breslin, D., & Akinci, C. (2018). From Rule Breaking to Organizational Learning: Decoupling and Recoupling Local Actions and Rules. In Academy of Management Proceedings Vol. 2018 (pp. 10383). Academy of Management. doi:10.5465/ambpp.2018.10383abstractDOI: 10.5465/ambpp.2018.10383abstract
2017
Anderson, L., & Macpherson, A. M. (2017). Creating Communities of Practice and Action Learning: Lessons for Entrepreneurial Learning. In Organization Knowledge Learning and Capabilities. Vallavolid, Spain.
2015
Developing dynamic capabilities through resource accretion: expanding the entrepreneurial solution space (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., Herbane, B., & Jones, O. (2015). Developing dynamic capabilities through resource accretion: expanding the entrepreneurial solution space. Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, 27(5-6), 259-291. doi:10.1080/08985626.2015.1038598DOI: 10.1080/08985626.2015.1038598
Becoming an entrepreneur The unexplored role of childhood and adolescent human capital (Chapter)
Jayawarna, D., Jones, O., & Macpherson, A. (2015). Becoming an entrepreneur The unexplored role of childhood and adolescent human capital. In ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING: NEW PERSPECTIVES IN RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND PRACTICE (pp. 45-71). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2014
Entrepreneurial potential: The role of human and cultural capitals (Journal article)
Jayawarna, D., Jones, O., & Macpherson, A. (2014). Entrepreneurial potential: The role of human and cultural capitals. International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship, 32(8), 918-943. doi:10.1177/0266242614525795DOI: 10.1177/0266242614525795
Müller-Seitz, G., & Macpherson, A. (2014). Learning during crisis as a ‘war for meaning’: The case of the German <i>Escherichia coli</i> outbreak in 2011. Management Learning, 45(5), 593-608. doi:10.1177/1350507612473562DOI: 10.1177/1350507612473562
Life course pathways to business start-up. (Journal article)
Jayawarna, D., Rouse, J., & Macpherson, A. (2014). Life course pathways to business start-up.. Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, 26(3-4), 282-312. doi:10.1080/08985626.2014.901420DOI: 10.1080/08985626.2014.901420
Research perspectives on learning in small firms (Chapter)
Jones, O., & Macpherson, A. (2014). Research perspectives on learning in small firms. In Handbook of Research on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781849809245.00026DOI: 10.4337/9781849809245.00026
Resourcing the Start-up Business (Book)
Jones, O., Macpherson, A., & Jayawarna, D. (n.d.). Resourcing the Start-up Business. Routledge. doi:10.4324/9781003312918DOI: 10.4324/9781003312918
2013
Resourcing the Start-Up Business (Book)
Jones, O., Macpherson, A., & Jayawarna, D. (n.d.). Resourcing the Start-Up Business. Routledge. doi:10.4324/9780203104569DOI: 10.4324/9780203104569
Translating strategy into practice: the role of communities of practice (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., & Antonacopoulou, E. (2013). Translating strategy into practice: the role of communities of practice. Journal of Strategy and Management, 6(3), 265-285. doi:10.1108/jsma-11-2012-0061DOI: 10.1108/jsma-11-2012-0061
Macpherson, A., & Antonacopoulou, E. P. (2013). Translating strategy into practice: the role of communities of practice. Journal of Strategy and Management, 6(3), 265-285.
2012
Editorial: Why strategic organisational learning and why now? (Journal article)
Antonacopoulou, E., Güttel, W. H., Kaiser, S., Macpherson, A., & Méric, J. (2012). Editorial: Why strategic organisational learning and why now?. International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies, 5(1-2), 1-9.
Antonacopoulou, E., Guttel, W. H., Kaiser, S., Macpherson, A., Meric, J., & Muller-Seitz, G. (2012). Why strategic organisational learning andwhy now?. International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies (IJKMS), 5(1/2), 1-10.
2011
New business creation and regional development: Enhancing resource acquisition in areas of social deprivation (Journal article)
Jayawarna, D., Jones, O., & Macpherson, A. (2011). New business creation and regional development: Enhancing resource acquisition in areas of social deprivation. Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, 23(9-10), 735-761. doi:10.1080/08985626.2010.520337DOI: 10.1080/08985626.2010.520337
2010
Learning in owner-managed small firms: Mediating artefacts and strategic space (Journal article)
Jones, O., Macpherson, A., & Thorpe, R. (2010). Learning in owner-managed small firms: Mediating artefacts and strategic space. Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, 22(7-8), 649-673. doi:10.1080/08985620903171368DOI: 10.1080/08985620903171368
Policy and Practice: Recursive Learning From Crisis (Journal article)
Elliott, D., & Macpherson, A. (2010). Policy and Practice: Recursive Learning From Crisis. Group & Organization Management, 35(5), 572-605. doi:10.1177/1059601110383406DOI: 10.1177/1059601110383406
Making sense of mediated learning: Cases from small firms (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., Kofinas, A., Jones, O., & Thorpe, R. (2010). Making sense of mediated learning: Cases from small firms. Management Learning, 41(3), 303-323. doi:10.1177/1350507609357002DOI: 10.1177/1350507609357002
Making sense of mediated learning: Cases from small firms (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., Kofinas, A., Jones, O., & Thorpe, R. (2010). Making sense of mediated learning: Cases from small firms. Management Learning, 41(3), 303-323. doi:10.1177/1350507609357002DOI: 10.1177/1350507609357002
Editorial: Strategies for the Development of <i>International Journal of Management Reviews</i> (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., & Jones, O. (2010). Editorial: Strategies for the Development of <i>International Journal of Management Reviews</i>. International Journal of Management Reviews, 12(2), 107-113. doi:10.1111/j.1468-2370.2010.00282.xDOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2370.2010.00282.x
Sensemaking, rhetoric and the socially competent entrepreneur (Journal article)
Holt, R., & Macpherson, A. (2010). Sensemaking, rhetoric and the socially competent entrepreneur. International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship, 28(1), 20-42. doi:10.1177/0266242609350822DOI: 10.1177/0266242609350822
Policy and Practice: Recursive Learning from Crisis. (Journal article)
Elliott, D., & Macpherson, A. (2010). Policy and Practice: Recursive Learning from Crisis.. Group & Organization Management, 35(5), 572-605.
2009
Islands of Practice: Conflict and a Lack of ‘Community’ in Situated Learning (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., & Clark, B. (2009). Islands of Practice: Conflict and a Lack of ‘Community’ in Situated Learning. Management Learning, 40(5), 551-568. doi:10.1177/1350507609340810DOI: 10.1177/1350507609340810
Bootstrapping as a Dynamic Capability: Conceptualising Innovation in Technology-Based Small Firms (Conference Paper)
Jayawarna, D., Jones, O., & Macpherson, A. (2009). Bootstrapping as a Dynamic Capability: Conceptualising Innovation in Technology-Based Small Firms. In ISBE (pp. 10). Liverpool: ISBE.
Policy and Practice: Recursive Learning from Crises (Conference Paper)
Elliott, D., & Macpherson, A. (2009). Policy and Practice: Recursive Learning from Crises. In OLKC (pp. 5). Amsterdam: OLKC.
The Utilisation of Bootstrapping in Emerging Business (Conference Paper)
Jayawarna, D., Jones, O., & Macpherson, A. (2009). The Utilisation of Bootstrapping in Emerging Business. In The End of the Pier? Competing perspectives on the challenges facing business and management (pp. 10). Brighton: BAM.
2008
Entrepreneurial Ventures in Higher Education (Journal article)
Jones, O., Macpherson, A., & Woollard, D. (2008). Entrepreneurial Ventures in Higher Education. International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship, 26(6), 683-708. doi:10.1177/0266242608096089DOI: 10.1177/0266242608096089
Object-mediated learning and strategic renewal in a mature organization (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., & Jones, O. (2008). Object-mediated learning and strategic renewal in a mature organization. MANAGEMENT LEARNING, 39(2), 177-201. doi:10.1177/1350507607087580DOI: 10.1177/1350507607087580
The Evolution of Business Knowledge in Smaller Firms (Chapter)
Jones, O., Thorpe, R., Macpherson, A., & Holt, R. (2008). The Evolution of Business Knowledge in Smaller Firms. In H. Scarbrough (Ed.), The Evolution of Business Knowledge (pp. 23-50). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
2007
Training approaches in manufacturing SMEs (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., & Jayawarna, D. (2007). Training approaches in manufacturing SMEs. Education + Training, 49(8/9), 698-719. doi:10.1108/00400910710834102DOI: 10.1108/00400910710834102
The evolution of business knowledge in SMEs: conceptualizing strategic space (Journal article)
Jones, O., Macpherson, A., Thorpe, R., & Ghecham, A. (2007). The evolution of business knowledge in SMEs: conceptualizing strategic space. Strategic Change, 16(6), 281-294. doi:10.1002/jsc.803DOI: 10.1002/jsc.803
Training commitment and performance in manufacturing SMEs (Journal article)
Jayawarna, D., Macpherson, A., & Wilson, A. (2007). Training commitment and performance in manufacturing SMEs. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 14(2), 321-338. doi:10.1108/14626000710746736DOI: 10.1108/14626000710746736
Knowledge, learning and small firm growth: A systematic review of the evidence (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., & Holt, R. (2007). Knowledge, learning and small firm growth: A systematic review of the evidence. Research Policy, 36(2), 172-192. doi:10.1016/j.respol.2006.10.001DOI: 10.1016/j.respol.2006.10.001
'Thematic Analysis' (Chapter)
Macpherson, A. (2007). 'Thematic Analysis'. In R. Thorpe, & R. Holt (Eds.), Sage Dictionary of Qualitative Management Research (pp. x). London: Sage.
'Training Approaches in Manufacturing SMEs: Measuring the Influence of Ownership, Structure and Markets' (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., & Jayawarna, D. (2007). 'Training Approaches in Manufacturing SMEs: Measuring the Influence of Ownership, Structure and Markets'. Education + Training, Vol. 4(8/9).
Studying the Evolution of Knowledge within Small and Medium Sized Firms: A Systematic Review (Report)
Thorpe, R., Holt, R., Macpherson, A., & Pittaway, L. (2007). Studying the Evolution of Knowledge within Small and Medium Sized Firms: A Systematic Review. London: AIM.
Training Commitment and Performance in Manufacturing SMEs: Incidence, Intensity and Approaches' (Journal article)
Jayawarna, D., Macpherson, A., & Wilson, A. (2007). Training Commitment and Performance in Manufacturing SMEs: Incidence, Intensity and Approaches'. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development,, 14(2), 321-328.
2006
Managers' perceptions of management development needs in manufacturing SMEs (Journal article)
Jayawarna, D., Macpherson, A., & Wilson, A. (2006). Managers' perceptions of management development needs in manufacturing SMEs. Education + Training, 48(8/9), 666-681. doi:10.1108/00400910610710083DOI: 10.1108/00400910610710083
Conceptualizing the Learning Process in SMEs (Journal article)
Zhang, M., Macpherson, A., & Jones, O. (2006). Conceptualizing the Learning Process in SMEs. International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship, 24(3), 299-323. doi:10.1177/0266242606063434DOI: 10.1177/0266242606063434
Inter-Organizational Learning and Strategic Renewal in SMEs (Journal article)
Jones, O., & Macpherson, A. (2006). Inter-Organizational Learning and Strategic Renewal in SMEs. Long Range Planning, 39(2), 155-175. doi:10.1016/j.lrp.2005.02.012DOI: 10.1016/j.lrp.2005.02.012
'Managers' Perceptions of Management Development Needs in Manufacturing SMEs' (Journal article)
Jayawarna, D., Macpherson, A., & Wilson, A. (2006). 'Managers' Perceptions of Management Development Needs in Manufacturing SMEs'. Education + Training, 48(8/9), 666-681.
Learning to Grow: The Evolution of Business Knowledge in Small Manufacturing Firms (Thesis / Dissertation)
Macpherson, A. (2006). Learning to Grow: The Evolution of Business Knowledge in Small Manufacturing Firms. (PhD Thesis, Manchester Metropolitan University).
The evolution of business knowledge in small firms (Report)
Thorpe, R., Jones, O., Holt, R., Macpherson, A., Sharifi, S., & Zhang, M. (2006). The evolution of business knowledge in small firms. Swindon: ESRC.
2005
Using knowledge within small and medium‐sized firms: A systematic review of the evidence (Journal article)
Thorpe, R., Holt, R., Macpherson, A., & Pittaway, L. (2005). Using knowledge within small and medium‐sized firms: A systematic review of the evidence. International Journal of Management Reviews, 7(4), 257-281. doi:10.1111/j.1468-2370.2005.00116.xDOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2370.2005.00116.x
'E-learning in the Corporate University' (Journal article)
Homan, G., & Macpherson, A. (2005). 'E-learning in the Corporate University'. Journal of European Industrial Training, 29(1), 75-90.
'Knowledge within Small and Medium-sized Firms: A Review of the Evidence' (Journal article)
Thorpe, R., Holt, R., Macpherson, A., & Pittaway, L. (2005). 'Knowledge within Small and Medium-sized Firms: A Review of the Evidence'. International Journal of Management Reviews, 7(4), 257-281.
'The Implementation and Use of E-learning in the Corporate University' (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., Homan, G., & Wilkinson, K. (2005). 'The Implementation and Use of E-learning in the Corporate University'. Journal of Workplace Learning, 17(1/2), 33-48.
E‐learning in the corporate university (Journal article)
Homan, G., & Macpherson, A. (2005). E‐learning in the corporate university. Journal of European Industrial Training, 29(1), 75-90. doi:10.1108/03090590510576226DOI: 10.1108/03090590510576226
Learning how to grow: resolving the crisis of knowing (Journal article)
Macpherson, A. (2005). Learning how to grow: resolving the crisis of knowing. Technovation, 25(10), 1129-1140. doi:10.1016/j.technovation.2004.04.002DOI: 10.1016/j.technovation.2004.04.002
The implementation and use of e‐learning in the corporate university (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., Homan, G., & Wilkinson, K. (2005). The implementation and use of e‐learning in the corporate university. Journal of Workplace Learning, 17(1/2), 33-48. doi:10.1108/13665620510574441DOI: 10.1108/13665620510574441
Virtual reality and innovation networks: opportunity exploitation in dynamic SMEs (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., Jones, O., & Zhang, M. (2005). Virtual reality and innovation networks: opportunity exploitation in dynamic SMEs. International Journal of Technology Management, 30(1/2), 49. doi:10.1504/ijtm.2005.006345DOI: 10.1504/ijtm.2005.006345
2004
E-learning: reflections and evaluation of corporate programmes (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., Elliot, M., Harris, I., & Homan, G. (2004). E-learning: reflections and evaluation of corporate programmes. Human Resource Development International, 7(3), 295-313. doi:10.1080/13678860310001630638DOI: 10.1080/13678860310001630638
Evolution or Revolution?: Dynamic Capabilities in a Knowledge Dependent Firm' (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., Jones, O., & Zhang, M. (2004). Evolution or Revolution?: Dynamic Capabilities in a Knowledge Dependent Firm'. R&D Management, 34(2), 161-177.
Evolution or revolution? Dynamic capabilities in a knowledge‐dependent firm (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., Jones, O., & Zhang, M. (2004). Evolution or revolution? Dynamic capabilities in a knowledge‐dependent firm. R&D Management, 34(2), 161-177. doi:10.1111/j.1467-9310.2004.00331.xDOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9310.2004.00331.x
Learning and Knowledge Maangement in Regional Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses (Report)
Zhang, M., Macpherson, A., Taylor, D., & Jones, O. (2004). Learning and Knowledge Maangement in Regional Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses. Manchester: MMUBS.
2003
Re‐conceptualising learning spaces: developing capabilities in a high‐tech small firm (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., Jones, O., Zhang, M., & Wilson, A. (2003). Re‐conceptualising learning spaces: developing capabilities in a high‐tech small firm. Journal of Workplace Learning, 15(6), 259-270. doi:10.1108/13665620310488557DOI: 10.1108/13665620310488557
Enhancing SMEs’ capability: opportunities in supply chain relationships? (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., & Wilson, A. (2003). Enhancing SMEs’ capability: opportunities in supply chain relationships?. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 10(2), 167-179. doi:10.1108/14626000310473193DOI: 10.1108/14626000310473193
Benchmarking Managerial Competences in SMEs: Incidence and Capability (Report)
Macpherson, A., Wilson, A., Jayawarna, D., & Elsammani, Z. (2003). Benchmarking Managerial Competences in SMEs: Incidence and Capability. Manchester: MMUBS.
Re-conceptualizing Learning Spaces: Expanding Organizational Capabilities in a High-tech SME' (Journal article)
Macpherson, A., Jones, O., Zhang, M., & Wilson, A. (2003). Re-conceptualizing Learning Spaces: Expanding Organizational Capabilities in a High-tech SME'. Journal of Workplace Learning, 15(6), 259-270.
Supply Chain Management: Improving Competitive Advantage in SMEs?' (Chapter)
Macpherson, A., & Wilson, A. (2003). Supply Chain Management: Improving Competitive Advantage in SMEs?'. In O. Jones, & F. Tilley (Eds.), Competitive Advantage in SMEs: Organizing for Innovation and Change (pp. 202-217). Chichester: Wiley.
2001
Supply Chain Competences in SMEs: Measuring Capability. (Report)
Macpherson, A., & Wilson, A. (2001). Supply Chain Competences in SMEs: Measuring Capability.. Manchester: MMUBS.