Publications

Chakrabarty, P, Alam, KCA, Paul, SK & Saha, SC 2024, 'Hydrogen production by electrolysis' in Hydrogen Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier, pp. 81-102.
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Chen, X, Chen, W & Edwards, D 2024, 'Bars and heritage: A conundrum for an ancient Chinese town' in Handbook on Sustainable Urban Tourism, Edward Elgar Publishing, pp. 514-528.
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Trianni, A, Bennett, N, Cantley-Smith, R, Cheng, C-T, Dunstall, S, Hasan, ASMM, Katic, M, Leak, J, Lindsay, D, Pears, A, Wheatland, FT, White, S & Zeichner, F 2024, 'Industry 4.0 for Energy Productivity: Insights and Future Perspective for Australia' in Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: Establishing Bridges for More Sustainable Manufacturing Systems, Springer Nature Switzerland, pp. 547-554.
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Alvesson, M & Stephens, A 2024, '‘Is it worth doing this or is it better to commit suicide?’ On ethical clearance at a university', Human Relations.

Américo, BL & Clegg, S 2024, 'Disjunctions in the context of management learning: An exemplary publication of narrative fiction', Management Learning, vol. 55, no. 2, pp. 192-214.
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Management Learning is a centre of scholarship, and thoughtful scholars strive to achieve exemplary publications – those that make a difference to both theory and practice as well as being frequently cited. Adopting the poststructuralist idea that scientific texts are literary constructions, applying this focus to translation and diffusion effects of a noted exemplar, this methodologically focussed article contributes an empirical method accounting for disjunctions in the context of management learning. We conceptualize disjunctions as differences and disconnections inhering in alternative bodies of knowledge produced about organizations and organizational practices. We do this by proposing a methodological tool embracing history for gaining insight from exemplary publication that allows students and investigators to increase the quality of their research papers. The contribution is explained in terms of two descriptive methodological concepts used to collect and analyse data, namely, style and modality. Using Jermier (1985) as an exemplary publication, we describe its context/origins, the use made of its ideas and the disjunctions that have arisen in the context of management learning. These result from the impact of the paper on the thinking of authors, as shown by subsequent networks of citations. The empirical method demonstrates how certain conceptions of narrative fiction have been used in Management and Organization Studies, in the form of emergent problems in the relationships produced connecting writer, reader and subject.

Chowdhury, MMH, Mahmud, AKMS, Banik, S, Rabbanee, FK, Quaddus, M & Alamgir, M 2024, 'Resilience strategies to mitigate “extreme” disruptions in sustainable tourism supply chain', Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics, vol. 36, no. 2, pp. 408-434.
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PurposeDrawing on the dynamic capability view (DCV), this research determines the suitable configurations of resilience strategies for sustainable tourism supply chain performance amidst “extreme” disruptive events affecting the entire supply chain.Design/methodology/approachThis research applies a multi-study and multi-method approach. Study 1 utilizes in-depth interviews to identify a list of tourism supply chain sustainability risks and resilience strategies. Study 2, using quality function deployment (QFD) technique, determines the most important resilience strategies corresponding to highly significant risks. Study 3, on the other hand, adopts a fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to determine the best recipe of resilience strategies and risks to make the tourism supply chain performance sustainable.FindingsThe findings reveal that sustainable tourism performance during an extreme disruptive event (e.g. COVID-19 health crisis) depends on the combined effect of tourism resilience strategies and risks instead of their individual effect.Practical implicationsThe research findings offer significant managerial implications. Managers may experiment with multiple causal conditions of risks and resilience strategies to engender the expected outcome.Originality/valueThis research extends current knowledge on tourism supply chain and offers insights for managers to mitigate the risks and ensures sustainable performance in the context of extreme disruptive events.

Chowdhury, NR, Janan, F, Mahmud, P, Liza, SA & Paul, SK 2024, 'Assessing strategies to mitigate the impacts of a pandemic in apparel supply chains', Operations Management Research, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 38-54.
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AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic has taught global businesses that a pandemic can put business dynamics in unforeseeable turbulence. The disruptions created by the pandemic in the apparel industry exposed the vulnerabilities of apparel supply chains (SCs). To recover the supply chain impacts (SCIs) during an unprecedented event such as the COVID-19 pandemic, apparel SCs need a robust framework that can identify, measure, and mitigate the severity of SCIs by assessing effective mitigation strategies. This study identifies 12 critical SCIs in apparel SCs during a pandemic and 17 mitigation strategies. To assess SCIs and mitigation strategies, a modified grey-based bi-level analytical network process (ANP) is proposed to deal with the complex relationship between the SCIs and mitigation strategies. A real-life case study is conducted from an apparel supply chain for validation purposes. The findings suggest that policymakers in apparel SCs should prioritize implementing government policies and financial aid to deal with increased material and operational costs, the sudden surge in the unemployment rate, cancellation of orders and delayed payment, and increased transportation costs during a pandemic. This study also contributes to the literature by providing a robust decision-making framework for practitioners to deal with the complexity of SCs during future pandemics.

Clegg, SR, Cunha, MPE, López, A, Sirage, E & Rego, A 2024, 'Tackling sustainable development goals through new space', Project Leadership and Society, vol. 5, pp. 100107-100107.
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Fleming, P & Harley, B 2024, 'Collegiality as Control? How Uncounted Work Gets Done in the Neoliberal Business School', Academy of Management Learning & Education, vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 176-190.
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Gillovic, B, McIntosh, A, Cockburn-Wootten, C & Darcy, S 2024, 'Intellectual disability and care during travel', Annals of Tourism Research, vol. 105, pp. 103694-103694.
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Grabowski, S, Darcy, S, Maxwell, H & Onyx, J 2024, 'Inclusive Practice and Comparative Social Impact of Disability Arts: A Qualitative and Abductive Approach', International Journal of Qualitative Methods, vol. 23.
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This study comparatively examined two disability arts partnership projects’ stakeholder perspectives on inclusive practice and social impact. It did so through an innovative abductive research design to visualise the qualitative findings of a comparative social impact assessment of active citizenship. In this paper we examine the inclusive practices of the disability arts partnership projects and an inclusive methodological approach. The approach sought to visualise the social impact footprint, or scope, of disability arts projects on radar diagrams. In developing this approach, we were able to document the enabling outcomes for the lived experience of artists with disability. The research has implications for the inclusion of artists with disability as part of disability specific art projects, ensembles of artists with disability together with nondisabled artists, and the way that creative process outcomes have social impact on the stakeholders and communities where they are performed. For the organisations involved the project demonstrates the wider outcomes of the artistic practice through the social impact of their disability arts programs on their internal and external stakeholders. Further, for arts funders it provides a tool for comparative understanding of social impact across programs.

Heitor, M, Cunha, MPE, Clegg, S, Sirage, E & Oliveira, P 2024, 'Beyond new space: Changing organizational forms, collaborative innovation and public and semi-public domains', Space Policy, pp. 101609-101609.
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Herold, DM, Breitbarth, T, Hergesell, A & Schulenkorf, N 2024, 'Sport events and the environment: Assessing the carbon footprint of spectators’ modal choices at professional football games in Austria', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 452, pp. 142259-142259.
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Lindebaum, D & Fleming, P 2024, 'ChatGPT Undermines Human Reflexivity, Scientific Responsibility and Responsible Management Research', British Journal of Management, vol. 35, no. 2, pp. 566-575.
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AbstractWith ChatGPT being promoted to and by academics for writing scholarly articles more effectively, we ask what kind of knowledge does ChatGPT produce, what this means for our reflexivity as responsible management educators/researchers, and how an absence of reflexivity disqualifies us from shaping management knowledge in responsible ways. We urgently need to grasp what makes human knowledge distinct compared with knowledge generated by ChatGPT et al. Thus, we first explain how ChatGPT operates and unpack its intrinsic epistemological limitations. Using high‐probability choices that are derivative, ChatGPT has no stake in the knowledge it produces and is thus likely prone to offering irresponsible outputs. By contrast, genuine human thinking—embodied in a contingent socio‐cultural setting—uses low‐probability choices both ‘inside’ and ‘outside’ the box of training data, making it creative, contextual and committed. We conclude that the use of ChatGPT is wholly incompatible with scientific responsibility and responsible management.

Liu, LX, Clegg, S & Pollack, J 2024, 'The Effect of Public–Private Partnerships on Innovation in Infrastructure Delivery', Project Management Journal, vol. 55, no. 1, pp. 31-49.
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Public–private partnerships (PPPs) have been promoted as achieving value for money in government projects through innovation. Private investment, contract bundling, and transferring risk to the private sector are regarded as incentives creating innovation. Data collected on PPPs through in-depth interviews with 36 senior practitioners are analyzed by applying a transdisciplinary theoretical approach and grounded theory. The relation between PPPs and innovation is systematically addressed. PPP models provide an environment for innovation precontract award but limit risk, thus inhibiting post-contract innovation. A framework illustrating the complex relations of different elements of PPPs and their effects on innovation is presented.

Liu, W, Li, WH, Yang, JY & Zheng, LJ 2024, 'Geographical proximity, foreign presence and domestic firm innovation: the micro-level evidence', Regional Studies, vol. 58, no. 4, pp. 787-804.
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Naderpajouh, N, Zolghadr, A & Clegg, S 2024, 'Organizing coopetitive tensions: Collaborative consumption in project ecologies', International Journal of Project Management, vol. 42, no. 3, pp. 102586-102586.
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Nayal, K, Raut, RD, Kumar, M, Paul, SK & Narkhede, BE 2024, 'Role of Artificial Intelligence Capability in the Interrelation Between Manufacturing Strategies and Operational Resilience', Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 137-162.
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Ninan, J, Clegg, S, Mahalingam, A & Sankaran, S 2024, 'Governance Through Trust: Community Engagement in an Australian City Rebuilding Precinct', Project Management Journal, vol. 55, no. 1, pp. 16-30.
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City rebuilding precincts are embedded in, surrounded by, and sometimes resisted or celebrated by stakeholders they impact. These projects require long-lasting relationships and loyalty from the community they serve, making trust a crucial factor. This article employs a case study approach and draws from both social exchange and circuit of power theories to understand the complex relationship between trust and governance. Three strategies emerged from the analysis: employing resources, building legitimacy, and creating a brand. These strategies and their interactions highlight how trust can act as a governance mechanism for more effective engagement with the project community.

Parding, K, Gavin, M, Wilson, R, Fitzgerald, S, Jakobsson, M & McGrath-Champ, S 2024, 'Intra-professional collaboration and organization of work among teachers: How entangled institutional logics shape connectivity', Journal of Professions and Organization, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 83-98.
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Abstract Intra-professional collaboration is essential as it enables professionals to learn, develop, and define the terms of the profession in their own way. Yet conditions for collaboration are shaped by how work is organized and governed. This article examines how conditions for intra-professional collaboration, where work takes place with colleagues within the same profession in same or similar roles, are perceived by teachers, in relation to how work is organized, by drawing on empirical insights from a study on teachers working in education systems defined by market-driven reforms. Our findings nuance ideas of professional connectedness by showing how the organization of work, affected by ‘entangled institutional logics’ (Blomgren and Waks 2015; Alvehus and Andersson 2018) and market-based governance reforms, shapes intra-professional collaboration. Our contribution is thus to take departure from established understandings of connectivity, that is, ‘related to others and outsiders’ (Noordegraaf 2020) by examining connectivity within professions, showing how there continues to be a struggle between the profession, organization, and market which shapes conditions for intra-professional work within the teaching profession. Our analysis of intra-professional collaboration holds significance for emergent understandings of connectivity (see Adams et al. 2020a; Alvehus, Avoon and Oliver 2021: 201; Kanon and Andersson 2023) by underscoring how the contemporary organization and management of work shape the conditions that enable, or augment, inwards connectivity and the ability for professionals to collaborate in meaningful ways.

Presti, VL, Taylor, T & Onyx, J 2024, 'Opening the black box of the sport event volunteer’s journey: from candidate to volunteer', European Sport Management Quarterly, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 246-265.
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Rahman, T, Paul, SK, Agarwal, R, Shukla, N & Taghikhah, F 2024, 'A viable supply chain model for managing panic-buying related challenges: lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic', International Journal of Production Research, vol. 62, no. 10, pp. 3415-3434.
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Schweinsberg, S 2024, 'Tourism academic legacy: The importance of deciding what to leave behind', Annals of Tourism Research, vol. 105, pp. 103729-103729.
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Stacey, M, Gavin, M, Fitzgerald, S, McGrath-Champ, S & Wilson, R 2024, 'Reducing teachers’ workload or deskilling ‘core’ work? Analysis of a policy response to teacher workload demands', Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education, vol. 45, no. 2, pp. 187-199.
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Wright, CEF, Cortese, C, Al-Mamun, A & Ali, S 2024, 'The Whiteboard: Decoupling of ethnic and gender diversity reporting and practice in corporate Australia', Australian Journal of Management, vol. 49, no. 1, pp. 33-52.
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Diversity of company leadership is an important governance issue for corporations globally, yet the uneven treatment of diversity priorities remains a major challenge. We explore the extent and change over time of both gender and ethnic diversity in leadership and disclosure for Australia’s largest firms from 2005 to 2021. Using institutional theory, we compare the isomorphisms driving change, and examine the extent to which there is rhetorical decoupling between diversity disclosure and practice. Our analysis reveals a significant improvement in gender diversity over time but very little progress in the ethnic diversity of corporate leaders. We find a connection between diversity reporting and the appointment of female corporate leaders. However, there is a disconnection between public commitment to diversity and the appointment of non-white corporate leaders. A lack of regulation for diversity reporting contributes to this imbalance with different outcomes for gender and ethnic diversity as the result of different institutional isomorphisms. Our findings can inform policymakers and corporations, highlighting the importance of a range of institutional pressures that encourage the disclosure and practice of ethnic diversity in corporate leadership. JEL Classification: M14

Sainty, R 1970, 'Corporate Boards at the Interface of Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility: A Field in Flux', 36th ANZAM Conference: Changing management values and practices for a sustainable future, ANZAM, Wellington, New Zealand, pp. 1061-1091.
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Using a qualitative analysis of deliberative forums, the following study explores the beliefs and practices at the interface of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility, with a focus on boards as the ultimate decision-makers of the corporation. An institutional logics lens is applied to map the multiple and conflicting logics. The findings reveal a complex interplay of inherent tensions and multiple institutional demands. A dominant market logic is being disrupted by changing societal expectations. Board members navigate this complexity, giving rise to multiple logics and a range of legitimacy approaches. We propose an integrative framework charting the interplay of beliefs and practices of board members at the corporate governance and corporate social responsibility interface and make recommendations for further research.

Paul, S Parliament of Australia 2024, Submission of opinions to the Senate Select Committee on Supermarket Prices, The Senate Select Committee on Supermarket Prices was appointed to inquire into and report on the price setting practices and market power of major supermarkets., no. Submission number: 45, Feb 2024.

Wilson, R, Kesidou, S & Tognolini, J Centre for Educational Measurement & Assessment 2024, Submission to the Review to Inform a Better and Fairer Education System, Review to Inform a Better and Fairer Education System https://www.education.gov.au/review-inform-better-and-fairer-education-system, no. N/A, pp. 1-16, Canberra.

Catterns, A, Darcy, S, Methcalf, W & Ring, A 2024, 'Ageism in the travel industry', ABC Radio National.
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If you've read the fineprint of your hotel terms and conditions or travel insurance, you might find that people over a certain age have very expensive premiums or are not welcome at all. We explore how common ageism in travel really is and look at how to embrace inclusive tourism.

Kwan, B 2024, 'New study finds improved quality of life linked to physical activity for disability population', SBS News.
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The first systematic review of the benefits of regular physical activity for the disability population has been completed by Australian researchers. They found that indicators on participation, mobility and quality of life were consistently enhanced in ways that offer a scaleable strategy to increase physical activity.

Paul, S 2024, '8 ways Woolworths and Coles squeeze their suppliers and their customers', The Conversation.

Paul, S 2024, 'Australians dropping fruit and vegetables from diet amid cost-of-living crisis', The Guardian.

Paul, S 2024, 'Australians squeezed by supermarkets as US moves to stop its own duopoly', The New Daily.

Paul, S 2024, 'Farmers paid too little, shoppers charged too much – it’s a win-win for Australia’s supermarkets', The Guardian.

Paul, S 2024, 'Fashioning a circular future for traditional and alternative leather', Mongabay News.

Paul, S 2024, 'Fines favoured over divestiture powers in supermarket code of conduct review', The New Daily.

Paul, S 2024, 'Fixing Australia’s supermarkets: how to drive competition without wielding a hammer', The Guardian.

Paul, S 2024, 'GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES REVIEW INTO ALLEGED SUPERMARKET PRICE GOUGING', The Wire.

Paul, S 2024, 'Interview on impacts of Red Sea shipping disruption on Australian trade', 2CC Radio Canberra.

Paul, S 2024, 'Interview on Red Sea shipping disruption', 6PR Radio Perth.

Paul, S 2024, 'Interview on supermarkets’ tactics to deal with suppliers and consumers', 2CC Canberra Radio.

Paul, S 2024, 'Shrinkflation: Sneaky tactic costing Australians at the supermarket and beyond', The New Daily.

Paul, S 2024, 'Squeezed By Our Supermarket Giants', Think: Business Futures, 2SER 107.3 FM Radio.
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This week we look at our supermarket sector and ask is a lack of competitiveness behind some of the practices of Coles and Woolworths? Our guest this week is Dr Sanjoy Paul

Paul, S 2024, 'Supermarkets squeeze suppliers and customers', 2SER Radio Breakfast.
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The big two supermarkets, Coles and Woolworths, have reported record profits amid a rise in the cost of living.While both deny price gouging, there are now multiple inquiries and reviews targeting the duopoly.

Paul, S 2024, 'Supermarkets warned on pricing as government threatens tougher action', The New Daily.

Paul, S 2024, 'Supermarkets, airlines and power companies are charging ‘exploitative’ prices despite reaping record profits', The Conversation.

Paul, S 2024, 'The grocery costs are too darn high', The Wire Radio.

Paul, S 2024, 'What is causing the price increases that were found in supermarkets and other areas that affect millions of Australians?', JOY Drive Radio.

Paul, S 2024, 'What's a watermelon worth? How supermarket inquiries could increase your grocery bill', SBS News.
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Upcoming inquiries into supermarkets have been seen as a potential brake on price increases, but they could have unintended consequences.

Paul, S 2024, 'World Trade - Do We Need A Plan B', Think: Business Futures 2SER 107.3FM Radio.
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With the continuing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea countries like Australia that are dependent on world trade have been left exposed. In a world of conflict and risk what can we do to protect ourselves? To discuss the problems and some possible solutions we spoke with Dr Sanjoy Paul.