Gordon Smith

Mr Gordon Smith

Job title: Lecturer in Business Operations Strategy, School of Management (Plymouth Business School (Faculty))
Address: Room 319, Cookworthy Building, Drake Circus,
Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA
Telephone: +441752585636
Facsimile: +44 (0)1752 232249
Email: gordon.smith@plymouth.ac.uk

Role

Programme Manager International Business Programme

Chair Plymouth Business School International Committee
Socrates Coordinator Plymouth Business School

Roles on external bodies
Visiting Lecturer at ESIC Madrid on MBA programme

Teaching interests

Business Operations

Operations Management

Operations Strategy

Research interests

Gaming as a pedagogic aid.

Project management .

Transference of manufacturing quality methodologies to service industries.

Publications

Moizer, J.D., Lean, J., Towler, M. and Smith, G. (2006) ‘Modes of Learning in the Use of a Computer-Based Business Simulation Game’ International Journal of Learning Technology, Vol. 2, No. 1.

Moizer, J.D., Lean J., Smith, G. and Towler M. (2004) 'Experiences of Using a Business Strategy Simulation: Lessons for Promoting Effective Learning' International Journal of Management Education, Vol. 4, Issue 1, March.

Smith G. and Moizer J.D. (2001) Isn't it about Time to Stop Messing about with Case Studies and Start Playing Games? Developing-Management.com, Sep. 2001

Smith G. Making the Team IEE Review September 2001

Smith G. The Black Art of Project Management, IEE Review September 2000

Reports & invited lectures

Invited Lecturer at HES Amsterdam International Education Conference 2005 "A Meeting of Minds" The Future of Double Awards.