Plymouth Business School research

Our research-active community produces high quality multi and interdisciplinary research of local, national and international importance
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Plymouth Business School has a research active community producing high quality trans- and interdisciplinary research of local, national and international importance. We work collaboratively, engaging with individuals, businesses and organisations from the private, public and third sectors to deliver impactful research which is making a difference to societies, economies and cultures around the world, and which is embedded into our overseas and domestic, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Collaborating with the Plymouth Business School will connect you with our research and thought leadership– translating, applying and testing ideas, concepts and models into the world of business. You will be working with pioneering academics of global standing who have extensive and active networks in a range of industries and we are committed to ensuring our students have the opportunity to explore the latest developments across a variety of areas.

Our commitment to sustainable business underpins our research agenda. Plymouth Business School is home to two interdisciplinary research clusters:

Through these clusters, we deliver an extensive portfolio of high quality, impactful research outputs, internally and externally grant-funded collaborative research involving academics from over institutions as well as regional, national and international stakeholders outside the academic community, and knowledge exchange and transfer activities. The two clusters are home to over 40 researchers with expertise in a diverse range of disciplines and subjects, and to over 100 postgraduate researchers enrolled on our PhD and DBA programmes. The clusters provide a supportive and development infrastructure to all Plymouth Business School researchers and are closely aligned to the University’s three institutes – The Sustainable Earth Institute, The Marine Institute and Plymouth Institute of Health and Care – facilitating collaborative working with academics from across the University.

Plymouth Business School’s key research strength is reflected in its two interdisciplinary clusters, within which there are a series of Research Initiatives (RIs) which bring together academics from across different subject areas who have a shared interest a specific research theme.

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Productivity, Innovation and Performance (PIP)
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Consumer, Business and Community Behaviour and Management (CBCBM)

Webinar: Building back Britain and levelling up

To what extent can the challenges facing UK coastal communities be addressed?
The UK government has declared a commitment, through its Industrial Strategy White Paper (HM Government, 2017) and 'Build Back Better' (2021), to address inequalities and 'level up' across the whole of the UK, ensuring that no community is left behind, particularly as we recover from COVID-19.
However, given there has been limited investigation of the problems experienced in widely varying coastal settlements across different parts of the country, this webinar considers the extent to which ‘Build Back Better’ and the ‘levelling up’ agendas can indeed address the challenges facing UK coastal communities.

Plymouth Business School research highlights

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Project explores low carbon motivations and barriers among South West’s construction industry
The new study was carried out through a partnership between Bradfords Building Supplies and the Plymouth Business School.
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Pioneering the UK's first long-distance green shipping corridor study
Plymouth University's Maritime Transport Research Group (MTRG) has taken a significant step towards maritime sustainability by conducting the UK's first long-distance pre-feasibility study on a Green Shipping Corridor.
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Working from home isn’t enough, new report says
A new report co-led by Dr Jasmine Kelland and Pillars of Wellness and Wellbeing CIC highlights how mothers need more workplace wellbeing support.

Our latest publications

  • Pivoraite G, Liu S, Roh S & Zhao G 2024 'A theoretical exploration of Perceived Exclusivity in the context of Cultured Meat and consumer attitudes' 2024 FoAHB Doctoral Conference University of Plymouth
  • Ozbiltekin-Pala M, Kazancoglu Y, Karamperidis S & Ram M 2024 'Managing the risks against carbon neutralization for green maritime transport' Journal of Cleaner Production 457, 142478-142478 Publisher Site , DOI
  • Evans C & Harrington P 2024 'Applying Scalability to meet word count requirements in written assessments' College Teaching , DOI Open access
  • Kubacki K, Szablewska N, Siemieniako D & Brennan L 2024 'Vulnerability, resilience and empowerment: the tripartite typology for addressing modern slavery in global value chains' Critical Perspectives on International Business Open access
  • Zhao G, Liu S, Lopez C, Wang Y, Lu H & Zhang J 2024 'Identification, establishment of connection, and clustering of social risks involved in the agri-food supply chains: a cross-country comparative study' Annals of Operations Research Publisher Site , DOI Open access
  • Rajaguru R, Matanda M & Siaw CA 2024 'Drivers of formal and informal retail patronage in emerging markets' International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management , DOI Open access
  • Pivoraite G, Liu S, Roh S & Zhao G 2024 'Framework for Understanding Consumer Perceptions and Attitudes to Support Decisions on Cultured Meat: A Theoretical Approach and Future Directions' 10th International Conference on Decision Support System Technology, ICDSST 2024, Porto, Portugal, June 3–5, 2024 Springer , DOI
  • Preedy S; Beaumont E 2024 Extracurricular Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Activity: A Global and Holistic Perspective. Emerald Publishing, Floor 5, Northspring, 21-23 Wellington Street, Leeds LS1 4DL Emerald Publishing Limited
  • Tsatsaronis M, Syriopoulos T, Karamperidis S & Boura G 2024 'Shipping-specific ESG rating and reporting framework' Maritime Policy and Management , DOI Open access
  • Wang P & Liu Z 2024 'Trade and flow of value in global value chains' International Journal of Finance & Economics Publisher Site , DOI Open access
  • Yoo J, Roh S, Tripathi S & Jang H 2024 'Digital leadership within large South Korean firms' Asia Pacific Business Review , DOI Open access
  • Preedy S & Beaumont E 2024 'Extracurricular enterprise and entrepreneurship activities in HE; understanding entrepreneurial competencies and capabilities' Extracurricular Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Activity: A Global and Holistic perspective Emerald Open access
  • Awan U, Sufyan M, Ameer I, Shamim S, Akhtar P & Zia NU 2024 'Mindfulness and creative process engagement: the mediating role of workplace relational systems' Journal of Managerial Psychology 39, (3) 241-263 Publisher Site , DOI
  • Danladi C, Tuck S, Tziogkidis P, Tang L & Okorie C 2024 'Efficiency analysis and benchmarking of container ports operating in lower-middle-income countries: a DEA approach' Journal of Shipping and Trade 9, (1) Publisher Site , DOI Open access
  • Kumar M, Raut RD, Mangla SK, Moizer J & Lean J 2024 'Big data driven supply chain innovative capability for sustainable competitive advantage in the food supply chain: Resource‐based view perspective' Business Strategy and the Environment Publisher Site , DOI Open access