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Professor Bob Hamilton

Management

Fields of Research

  • Small business development
  • Growth paths of smaller businesses
  • Strategy, resources, and small business performance
  • International trading performance of NZ industries
  • Governance and strategy

Researcher Summary

Research interests include small business development, particularly (a) growth paths and (b) relationships among strategy, resource abse, and performance.  Also work in areas of industry economics, including the international trading performance of NZ industries. Some work developing in strategic management centered on the interaction between governance and strategy.

Subject Area: Disciplines

Publications


  • Hinton, M. and Hamilton, R.T. (2013) Characterizing high-growth firms in New Zealand. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation 14(1): 39-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.5367/ijei.2013.0103. (Journal Article)
  • Ng, P.Y. and Hamilton, R. (2012) Government Policies: Building Innovation Capability For Fast Growth Performance. Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands: European Academy of Management (EURAM), 6-8 Jun 2012. http://euram2012.mindworks.ee/public/papers/paper/1244. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Walker, B. and Hamilton, R.T. (2012) Representatives and employment rights disputes: What works and what doesn't? Journal of Industrial Relations 54(5): 596-611. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022185612454973. (Journal Article)
  • Walker, B. and Hamilton, R.T. (2011) Employment rights disputes: What is the role of HR professionals? Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources 49(4): 409-424. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1038411111422142. (Journal Article)
  • Hansen, B. and Hamilton, R.T. (2011) Factors distinguishing small firm growers and non-growers. International Small Business Journal 29(3): 278-294. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0266242610381846. (Journal Article)
  • Hamilton, R.T. (2011) Strategy and entrepreneurship. In L-P. Dana (Ed.), World Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurship: 415-425. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar. (Chapter in Book)
  • Walker, B. and Hamilton, R.T. (2011) The Effectiveness of Grievance Processes in New Zealand: A Fair Way to Go? Journal of Industrial Relations 53(3): 103-121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022185610390298. (Journal Article)
  • Walker, B. and Hamilton, R.T. (2011) Third parties and grievances: Can we fix it? Yes we can - sometimes. Auckland, New Zealand: 25th Association of Industrial Relations Academics of Australia and New Zealand Conference (AIRAANZ), 1-4 Feb 2011. In Dialogue Downunder: Proceedings of the 25th Association of Industrial Relations Academics of Australia and New Zealand Conference (AIRAANZ) (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Walker, B. and Hamilton, R.T. (2010) Personal grievance processes: how do parties make decisions before, during, and after mediation? University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand: Human Resources Institute of New Zealand Research Forum 2010 (HRINZ), 18 Nov 2010. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Hamilton, R.T. and Hinton, M. (2010) Resources, strategies and performance in small firms. London, UK: 33rd Annual ISBE Conference, 2-4 Nov 2010. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Hamilton, B. (2009) Business Strategy: Introduction to Corporate Strategy. Christchurch, New Zealand: Advanced Business Education Limited. Study Plan. (Other)
  • Dana, L.P., Hamilton, R.T. and Wick, K. (2009) Deciding to export: an exploratory study of Singaporean entrepreneurs. Journal of International Entrepreneurship 7(2): 79-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10843-008-0032-8. (Journal Article)
  • Walker, B. and Hamilton, R.T. (2009) Grievance Processes: Research, Rhetoric and Directions for New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations 34(3): 43-64. (Journal Article)
  • Hinton, M. and Hamilton, B. (2009) Kiwis that fly: high growth businesses in New Zealand. Liverpool, UK: 32nd Institute for Small Business & Entrepreneurship (ISBE) Conference, 3-6 Nov 2009. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Walker, B. and Hamilton, R.T. (2009) The 2010 review of the New Zealand personal grievance system: Commentary. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations 34(3): 83-91. (Journal Article)
  • Hamilton, B. (2008) Business Strategy - Introduction to Corporate Strategy.: 38. Christchurch, New Zealand: Advanced Business Education Limited. Study Plan. (Other)
  • Sear, L. and Hamilton, R.T. (2008) Business support for internationalization in England. In L.P. Dana, I.M. Welpe, M. Han and V. Ratten (Ed.), Handbook of Research on European Business and Entrepreneurship: 685-699. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar. (Chapter in Book)
  • Hamilton, R.T., Dana, L.P. and Benfell, C. (2008) Changing cultures - an international study of migrant entrepreneurs. Journal of Enterprising Cultures 16(1): 89-105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S0218495808000053. (Journal Article)
  • Goodhew, G.W., Cammock, P.A. and Hamilton, R.T. (2008) The management of poor performance by front-line managers. Journal of Management Development 27(9): 951-962. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02621710810901291. (Journal Article)
  • Morrish, S.C. and Hamilton, R.T. (2007) Airline Alliances: Who Benefits? In T.C. Lawton (Ed.), Strategic Management in Aviation: Critical Essays: 323-330. London: Ashgate. (Chapter in Book)
  • Hamilton, B. (2007) Business Strategy - Introduction to Corporate Strategy.: 27pp. Christchurch, New Zealand: Advanced Business Education Limited. Study Plan. (Other)
  • Hamilton, B. and Knott, P. (2007) Creating Fonterra: Establishing New Zealand's Largest Business. In C.W.L. Hill, G.R. Jones, P. Galvin and A. Haidar (Ed.), Strategic Management: An Integrated Approach (2nd ed.): C77-C79. Milton: John Wiley & Sons. (Chapter in Book)
  • R.T. Hamilton. (2007) Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth, M. Carree and A. Roy Thurik (eds), published by Edward Elgar. International Small Business Journal 25(5): 568-570. Book Review. (Other)
  • Dana, L.P., Hamilton, R.T. and Pauwels, B. (2007) Evaluating offshore and domestic production in the apparel industry: the small firm's perspective. Journal of International Entrepreneurship 5(3/4): 47-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10843-007-0015-1. (Journal Article)
  • Hamilton, B. and Knott, P. (2007) Fonterra's International Strategy: Developing Strategy in New Zealand's Largest Business. In C.W.L. Hill, G.R. Jones, P. Galvin and A. Haidar (Ed.), Strategic Management: An Intergrated Approach (2nd ed.): C92-C99. Milton: John Wiley & Sons. (Chapter in Book)
  • Dobbs, M. and Hamilton, R.T. (2007) Small business growth: Recent evidence and new directions. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research 13(5): 296-322. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13552550710780885. (Journal Article)
  • Benfell, C., Hamilton, R.T. and Dana, L.P. (2006) Changing Cultures: An International Study of Migrant Entrepreneurs. Singapore: Singapore Management University Edge Conference - Bridging the Gap: Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice, 3-5 Jul 2006. In Proceedings of the Singapore Management University Edge Conference: Bridging the Gap 19pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Morrish, S. and Hamilton, R. (2006) Growth Strategies of Portfolio Entrepreneurs. Chicago, IL, USA: Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies Research Symposium (IES), 3-4 Aug 2006. In Research at the Marketing/Entrepreneurship Interface 341-365. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Hamilton, R.T. and Morrish, S.C. (2005) Alliance size and airline performance. Journal of International Business and Entrepreneurship II(2): 35-48. (Journal Article)
  • Goodhew, G.W., Cammock, P.A. and Hamilton, R.T. (2005) Managers' cognitive maps and intra-organisational performance differences. Journal of Managerial Psychology 20(2): 124-136. (Journal Article)
  • Hamilton, R.T. and Sear, L. (2004) Business support for internationalization in England. In L.P. Dana (Ed.), Handbook of Research on International Entrepreneurship: 352-369. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar. (Chapter in Book)
  • Hamilton, R.T. and Dana, L.P. (2003) An Increasing Role for Small Business in New Zealand. Journal of Small Business Management 41(4): 402-408. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1540-627X.00090. (Journal Article)
  • Hamilton, R.T. and Morrish, S.C. (2002) Airline Alliances - who benefits? Journal of Air Transport Management 8(6): 401-407. (Journal Article)
  • Hamilton, R.T. and Beesley, M.E. (2002) Births and deaths in the Scottish Regions. In N.F. Krueger (Ed.), Entrepreneurship: Critical Perspectives on Business and Management (1 ed.): 245-258. London: Routledge. (Chapter in Book)
  • Hamilton, R.T. (2002) The Doll Co-operative in New Zealand. Management Case Quarterly 5(2): 12-13. (Journal Article)
  • Hamilton, R.T. and Lawrence, L. (2001) Explaining size differences in smaller firms. International Small Business Journal 19(2): 49--60. (Journal Article)
  • Hamilton, R.T. and Lye, A.R. (2001) Importer perspectives on international exchange relationships. International Business Review 10: 109--28. (Journal Article)
  • Hamilton, R.T. and Lawrence, L. (2001) Zur Erklaerung der Groessenunterscheide in kleineren Unternemen. Zeitschrift fur Klein-und Mittelunternehmen, 49 Jg. Heft3. Zeitschrift fur Klein-und Mittelunternehmen 49(3): 78--92. (Journal Article)
  • Hamilton, R.T. and Dalley, J. (2000) Knowledge, context and learning in small business. International Small Business Journal 18(3): 51--9. (Journal Article)
  • Hamilton, R.T. and Lye, A.R. (2000) Search and performance in international exchange. European Journal of Marketing 34(1/2): 176--89. (Journal Article)
  • Hamilton, R.T. and Beesley, M.E. (2000) Small firms' seedbed role and the concept of turbulence. In P. Westhead & M. Wright (Ed.), Advances in Entrepreneurship.: 197-211. Cheltenham, England: Edward Elgar Publishing. (Chapter in Book)
  • Hamilton, R.T. and Beesley, M.E. (2000) Small firms' seedbed role and the concept of turbulence.. In D.B. Audretsch & S. Keppler (Ed.), Innovation, Evolution of Industry and Economic Growth: 393-407. Cheltenham, England: Edward Elgar Publishing. (Chapter in Book)
  • Hamilton, R.T. and Vinnell, R. (1999) A historical perspective on small firm development. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice 23(4): 5--18. (Journal Article)
  • Hamilton, R.T. and Berg, J. (1998) Born to fail? International strategic alliance experiences of New Zealand companies. Journal of International Business and Entrepreneurship 6(1&2): 63--76. (Journal Article)
  • Lye, A.R. and Hamilton, R.T. (1998) Brand perceptions and the exporter-importer relationship. Journal of Brand Management 5(6): 441--9. (Journal Article)
  • Catley, S. and Hamilton, R.T. (1998) Small business development and gender of owner. Journal of Management Development 17(1): 75--82. (Journal Article)
  • Hamilton, R.T. and Fox, M.A. (1998) The financing preferences of small firm owners. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research 4(3): 239--48. (Journal Article)
  • Hamilton, R.T. (1997) A note on industry concentration and trade performance: New Zealand manufacturing 1985-1995. Australian Journal of Management 22(1): 99--105. (Journal Article)
  • Berg, J. and Hamilton, R.T. (1997) International alliances involving New Zealand companies. Journal of International Business and Entrepreneurship 5(1): 27--42. (Journal Article)
  • Harfield, T. and Hamilton, R.T. (1997) Journeys in a declining industry: stories of footwear manufacturing. Journal of Organizational Change Management 10(1): 61--70. (Journal Article)
  • Harfield, T. and Hamilton, R.T. (1997) Retreat from volume: survival strategies in a declining industry. Journal of Strategic Change 6(4): 187--194. (Journal Article)
  • Hamilton, R.T. and English, J. (1997) The Small Business Book - a New Zealand Guide. (3rd ed ed.). Wellington: Bridget Williams Books. 307p. (Authored Book)
  • Lawrence, L. and Hamilton, R.T. (1997) Unemployment and new business formation. International Small Business Journal 15(3): 76--80. (Journal Article)