Jonathan Moizer

Teaching interests

Using management modelling, simulations, games and gaming to promote experiential learning.

Undergraduate Teaching:

BUS228 - Business Dynamics
PDP100 - Personal Development

Postgraduate Teaching:

MBA706 - Strategy & Innovation
MBA707 - Business Decision Making & Project Management
PGBS0315 - HRM in Context

 

Staff serving as external examiners

Award Board Examiner:

• Postgraduate Award Board Examiner, University of Wolverhampton Business School, Wolverhampton.

Course External Examiner:

• Foundation Degree Award (Sales Account & Relationship Management), University of Sunderland, Sunderland.

 Subject External Examiner:

• Subject External Examiner: Hartpury College Undergraduate Programme (Business and Management), University of the West of England, Bristol

Degree Programme Validation & Approval Activities:

• External Member of BA Business Studies Degree Suite Approval Panel, University of Greenwich, London.

 

Research interests

• System dynamics modelling of managerial problems to support learning and policy making.
• Simulation games and their applications in education and training.

 

UoP Research group membership

Professional Theory and Practice 
Research Centre for Sustainable Leadership, Governance and Policy (SLGP) 

Research degrees awarded to supervised students

• 2nd PhD Supervisor for Jacqueline Rogers (with Beryl Badger), ‘Multi-disciplined Individuals: Defining the Genre’, 2010.
• 3rd PhD Supervisor for Toni Ola (with Professor Kerry Howell), UoP Business School), ‘Achieving Global Sustainable Development Through Community Planning’, 2010.
  

 

Grants & contracts

• 2012-2013 Leonardo TOI Fund, ‘Using On-line Role Play to Promote Soft Skills Development for Social Enterprises’, €90,105 at Plymouth (€264,423 whole project); J. Moizer (Project Cordinator), J. Lean & E. Dell' Aquila (Plymouth, UK); O. Miglino, A. Di Ferdinando & M. Schembri (UNINA, Italy); P. Walsh (CIT, Ireland); R. Friedrich (GeProS, Germany). 
• Higher Education Academy Award (2010-2011), ‘Discipline-focused Learning Technology Enhancement Academy’. Inspiring Futures Project (£1000) to facilitate the adoption and diffusion of learning technology by academics and students. Supported by Chelo de Andrés Martínez, Hilary Duckett, Jonathan Lean & Troy Heffernan (Plymouth Business School academics).
• Teaching Fellowship Award (2004-2005) ‘The Use of Simulation & Gaming at the University of Plymouth: Opportunities & Challenges’: Funded by the University of Plymouth TFA (£4803), with Dr's J. Lean & M. Towler (Plymouth Business School).
• Continuing Vocational Education (1999), Occupational Health and Safety Project: Funded by the University of Plymouth Continuing Vocational Education Fund (£4800) with Dr J. Lean (Plymouth Business School).

 

Publications

Refereed Journal Papers:

• Cresswell, C., Moizer, J.D. and Lean, J. (accepted) ‘The Role of Organizational Culture in the Merger of an English Local Authority into a Single Unitary Authority’ Local Government Studies.
• Farrar, S., Moizer, J.D. and Hyde, M. (2012) ‘The Value of Incentives to Defer the UK State Pension’ Pensions: An International Journal, 17, 1, pp.46-62.
• Liu, S., Kasturiratne, D. and Moizer, J. (accepted) ‘A Hub-and-Spoke Model for Multi-Dimensional Integration of Green Marketing and Sustainable Supply Chain Management’, Industrial Marketing Management.
• Hyde, M., Barton, A., Farrar, S. & Moizer, J. (2012) “Should Europeans fear the Privatisation of Pensions?”, Journal of Comparative Social Welfare, 28, 3, pp.129-138.
• Carter D. and Moizer J.D. (2011) ‘Simulating the Impact of Policy on Patrol Policing: Introducing the Emergency Service Incident Model’ System Dynamics Review, 27, 4, pp.331–357
• Moizer, J.D. and Tracey, P. (2010) ‘Strategy Making in Social Enterprise: The Role of Resource Allocation and its Effects on Organizational Sustainability’ Systems Research & Behavioral Science, Vol. 27, pp.252-266.
• Moizer J.D. and Lean, J. (2010) ‘Towards Endemic Deployment of Educational Simulation Games: A Review of Progress and Future Recommendations’, Simulation & Gaming, Vol.41, pp.116-131.
• Farrar S. and Moizer J.D. (2010) ‘How Long Might the Young-Old Live: A Predictive Model’ Futures: The Journal of Policy, Planning and Futures Studies, Vol. 42, pp.212-218.
• Towler, M. and Moizer, J.D. (2010) ‘Determining R&D Intensity under Different Market Conditions’ International Journal of Revenue Management, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp.22-41.
• Moizer, J.D., Lean, J., Towler, M. and Abbey (2009) ‘Simulations and Games: Overcoming the Barriers to their Use in Higher Education’ Active Learning in Higher Education, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp.207-224.
• Towler, M., Lean, J. and Moizer J.D. (2009) ‘An Exploration of Student Perception of a Business Simulation Game’ International Journal of Management Education, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp.69-79.
• Towler, M. and Moizer J.D. (2008) ‘The R&D Funding Decision: the Need for a Systemic Approach’ International Journal of Management and Decision Making, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp.402-414.
• Moizer, J.D., Lean, J. and Towler, M. (2007) ‘Using Causal Loop Diagramming to Represent the Factors Affecting Learning for Students Using a Business Simulation Game’ ESIC Market, Vol. 123, No.2, pp.161-177.
• Moizer, J.D. and Towler, M. (2007) ‘Research and Development Resourcing when Faced with Fundamental Market Dynamics’ International Journal of Business Performance Management, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp.434-452.
• Lean, J., Moizer, J.D., Towler, M. and Abbey, C. (2006) ‘Simulations and Games: Use and Barriers in Higher Education’ Active Learning in Higher Education, Vol. 7, No. 3, pp.227-242.
• 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, pp.49-61.
• 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, pp.19-28.
• 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 [on-line journal], Sep. 2001.

Chapters in Edited Books:

• Liu, S., Annansingh, F., Moizer J.D., Liu, L. and Sun, W. (accepted) ‘A Knowledge System for Integrated Production Waste Elimination in Support of Organisational Decision Making’ in Hernandez, G. et al. (Eds), Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing, Springer: Berlin.
• Lean, J. and Moizer J.D. (2010) ‘Using Oral Debriefing to Assess Student Learning in a Business Simulation Game’ in Atfield, R. and Kemp, P. (Eds) Enhancing the Learning Through Assessment, pp.123-130, Higher Education Academy: Oxford.
• Lean, J., Mangles, T. and Moizer, J. (1999) ‘Computing and Information Systems for Business Students’ in Ahmet, K. and Fallows, S. (Eds) Inspiring Students, pp.63-72, Kogan Page: London.

Refereed Conference Papers:

• Moizer, J. and Lean J. (2011) ‘Ideas for Using Critical Incidents in Oral Debriefing from a Business Strategy Simulation Game’ 10th European Conference on e-Learning ECEL-2011, Brighton, UK, Oct 2011.
• Liu, S., Annansingh, F., Moizer J.D., Subramaniam P. and Sun, W. (2011) ‘A Knowledge-Based Decision Support System for Integrated Waste Elimination in Lean Production Management’ Proceedings of The EWG-DSS Workshop On Decision Systems, London, UK, Jun. 2011.
• Liu, S., Moizer J., Subramaniam, P., Leat, M. and Linden, I. (2010) ‘Decision support for ERP-based Production Management: a Business Intelligence Perspective’ DSS 2010 The 15th IFIP WG8.3 International Conference on Decision Support Systems, Lisbon, Portugal, July 2010.
• Moizer, J.D. and Towler, M. (2004) ‘The Dynamics of Research and Development Resourcing Approach’ The 2004 International System Dynamics Conference, Oxford, UK, Jul 2004.
• Towler, M. and Moizer, J.D. (2003) ‘The R&D Funding Decision: Comparing the System Dynamics Approach with Conventional Approaches’ The R&D Management Conference, Manchester, UK, Jul 2003.
• Moizer, J.D. and Moffatt, I. (2000) ‘Learning and Policy Making in Occupational Safety Using A Dynamic Simulation’ The International Conference on Systems Thinking in Management 2000, Geelong, Australia, Nov 2000.
• Moizer, J.D., Lean, J., Mangles, T. and Warren, M. (2000) ‘Teaching Introductory Management Using a Computer Simulation Game’ The International Conference on Systems Thinking in Management 2000, Geelong, Australia, Nov 2000.
• Moizer, J.D. and Moffatt, I. (2000) ‘System Dynamics Modelling of Occupational Safety: A Case Study Approach’ The 2000 International System Dynamics Conference, Bergen, Norway, Aug 2000.
• Arthur, D.A. and Moizer, J.D. (2000) ‘Macro Regional Economic Development From Micro-Level Partnerships Between the Higher Education and Business Sectors’ The 2000 International System Dynamics Conference, Bergen, Norway, Aug 2000.
• Lean, J., Warren, M., Plumb, G. and Moizer, J.D. (1998) ‘Developing a Managerial Learning Programme For Telematic Delivery: IT Security Training and ADAPT through RATIO’ Innovation and Change: Providing Flexible Approaches to Management Learning Conference, Bolton, September 1998.
• Moizer, J.D. (1997) ‘System Dynamic Modelling of Occupational Safety: More Suitable for Learning or Policy Making?’ The 1997 International System Dynamics Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, Aug 1997.
• Moizer, J.D. (1996) ‘Safety Knowledge and its Influence over Accidents in the Workplace’ The 1996 International System Dynamics Conference, Boston, MA, USA, July 1996.
• Moizer, J.D. (1994) ‘Safety Hazard Control in the Workplace: a Dynamic Model’ The 1994 International System Dynamics Conference, Stirling, UK, July 1994.

Edited Conference Proceedings:

• Elkady G., Liu, and, Moizer J., (2011) ‘A Framework for Supply Chain Coordination decision using System Dynamics simulation: A case on Hypermarkets in Egypt’ Proceedings of The EWG-DSS Workshop On Decision Systems, London, UK, Jun. 2011. [published abstract]
• Moizer, J.D. and Carter D. (2011) ‘Developing a Police Resourcing Model with System Dynamics: Listening to Practitioners’ OR53 Annual Conference, Nottingham, UK, Sep 2011. [published abstract]
• Duckett , H., Moizer J., Lean, J., de Andrés Martínez, C. and Heffernan, T. (2011) ‘Inspiring Futures – Exploring the Adoption of Digital Technology in First Year Curriculum Transformation’ 9th VC’s Teaching and Learning Conference, Plymouth, UK, July 2011. [published abstract]
• Duckett , H., Moizer J., de Andrés Martínez, C., Lean, J. and Heffernan, T. (2011) ‘Inspiring Futures – Exploring the Adoption of Digital Technology in Curriculum Transformation’ BMAF Annual Conference, Bournemouth, UK, May 2011. [published abstract]
• Carter, D. and Moizer, J.D. (2006) ‘Modelling of Police Patrol Officer Crime Response and Investigation Capability within the Golden Hour: A System Dynamics Approach’ OR48 Annual Conference, Bath, UK, Sep 2006. [published abstract]
• Moizer, J.D. and Towler, M. (2003) ‘Ideas for Using System Dynamics Modelling for Research and Development’ OR45 Annual Conference, Keele, UK, Sep 2003. [published abstract]
• Moizer, J.D., Arthur, D.A. and Moffatt, I. (2000) ‘Developments in Sensitivity Testing of System Dynamics Models’ OR 42 Conference, Swansea, UK, Sep 2000. [published abstract]

Conference Poster Presentations:

• Lean, J., Moizer, J.D., Towler, M. and Abbey, C. (2005) ‘The Use of Simulation and Gaming for Teaching and Learning’ Developments in Economics and Business Education Conference 2005, Cambridge, UK, Sep 2005. [poster]

Other Output:

• Moizer J., Duckett , H., Lean, J., de Andrés Martínez, C. and Heffernan, T. (2011) ‘Inspiring Futures – Exploring the Adoption of Digital Technology in Curriculum Transformation’ Play’ BMAF Magazine, Issue 12, Spring 2011, pp.16-19.
• Moizer, J.D. and Lean, J. (2008) ‘Promoting Teaching and Learning with Simulation Games and Role Play’ BMAF Magazine, Issue 6, Autumn 2008, p.11.
• Moizer, J.D. (2008) Interview with Gordon Sparks The Plymouth Breakfast Show Radio Devon, 05 June (on the topic of simulation games & role play in teaching & learning).
• South West Business Insider (2010) ‘No Pain No Gain’ 01 June, p.57-61
• Southwestbusiness.co.uk (2009) ‘Game Way to Boost your Skills’ 27 May, http://www.southwestbusiness.co.uk/news/Game-way-boosting-skills/article-1027589-detail/article.html. Also published in Plymouth Evening Herald 28 May, p.14.
• Plymouth Evening Herald (2008) ‘Playing Games Helps you Learn New Skills’ 05 June, p.19.

 

Reports & invited lectures

• Visiting Lecturer in Business Strategy at Mib Post-Graduate School of Management, Trieste, Italy, 2000-2002.
  ‘The Practice of Using Simulation Games in Business Education’, University of Brighton, March
  2011.
• ‘Using Simulation Games & Role Play as a Practical Way of Embedding Enterprise in the
  Curriculum’, Embedding Enterprise in Higher Education 2009 Conference, Plymouth, UK, April 2009.
• The Process of Developing a Fully Quantified System Dynamics Model of Occupational Safety Strategy, Plymouth Business School, University of Plymouth, April 2001.
• ‘Experiences of Using System Dynamics to Model Occupational Safety Strategies’ Centre for Operational Research and Applied Statistics, University of Salford, March 2001.
• 'Isn't it Time to Stop Messing Around with Case Studies and Start Playing Games?', Plymouth Business School, University of Plymouth, March 2000.
  

 

Conferences organised

• Member of the Organising Committee, 7th Plymouth e-Learning Conference (PeLC 2012), Plymouth, UK.
• Committee Member European Conference on Games Based Learning, 2008-2012.
• Member of the International Scientific Technical Committee, The International
  Conference on Systems Thinking in Management 2000 & 2004.
• Organised 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd Business, Management, Accounting & Finance (BMAF) national workshops on teaching with Simulations, Games & Role-Play, 2008-2011.

 

Other academic activities

BMAF (HEA Workshops Organised):

• Organised 1st, 2nd & 3rd National Workshops on Teaching with Simulations, Games & Role-Play, 2008-2011

Refereeing Work:  

• Co-Editor, Social & Public Policy Review, University of Plymouth Press, 2011 - present.
• Member of the Editorial Board, ESIC Market, 2010 – present.
• Member of the Editorial Board, The Journal of Simulation and Gaming for Education and
  Development, 2010 – present.
• Member of the Editorial Board, Simulation & Gaming: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Theory,
  Practice, and Research, 2008 – present.
• Reviewer of Research Grant Applications for Study of Occupational Health and Safety & Workers
  Compensation funded by the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Ontario, Canada.
• Reviewed for the following:
• System Dynamics Review
• Journal of the Operational Research Society
• International Journal of Revenue Management
• Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
• Advances in Engineering Education
• Computers & Education
• Journal of Information and Decision Sciences
• International System Dynamics Conference

 

Additional information

Trustee, Gwellheans (Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Charity), Redruth, Cornwall.

 

Links

Developing research & consulting ideas for using system dynamics modelling to examine R&D management problems with Jac Goorden of Simbon Consulting/Technical University of Eindhoven, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

 

http://www.simbon.nl/Articles/R_D_Dynamics_1.1.pdf