Emeritus Prof. Stephen Nicholas

Work Phone	(02) 4921 7979
Fax	(02) 4921 7977
Email	Stephen.Nicholas@newcastle.edu.au
Office	SRS03, Social Sciences Building

Publications

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Books (5 outputs)

Edited (A3) (5 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2009	Cheng Joseph L C, Maitland Elizabeth, Nicholas Stephen James, Managing Subsidiary Dynamics Headquarters Role, Capability Development, and China Strategy, Emerald Group Publishing, Bingley, UK, 247 (2009) [A3]
2008	Ranjan Jayanthi, Thakur Rajiv R, Sahay B S, Nicholas Stephen James, Innovation in Information and Communication Technology, Macmillan Publishers India, New Dehli, India, 346 (2008) [A3]
2008	Sahay B S, Ranjan Jayanthi, Thakur Rajiv R, Nicholas Stephen James, Redefining Business Horizons, Macmillan Publishers India, New Delhi, India, 644 (2008) [A3]
2008	Thakur Rajiv R, Ranjan Jayanthi, Sahay B S, Nicholas Stephen James, Innovation in Management Practices, Macmillan Publishers India, New Delhi, India, 642 (2008) [A3]
2002	Maitland E, Nicholas S, Multinationals from Small Open Economies in International Studies of Management and Organization (2002) [A3]
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Chapters In A Book (11 outputs)

Chapter in A1 Book (B1) (10 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2009	Wang Yue, Nicholas Stephen James, 'New perspectives on subsidiaries in the transition economy of China', Managing Subsidiary Dynamics: Headquarters Role, Capability Development, and China Strategy, Emerald Group Publishing, Bingley, UK, 165-188 (2009) [B1]
2008	Maitland Elizabeth, Nicholas Stephen James, 'Liability of foreignness: Role of formal and informal institutions in India and China', Innovation in Management Practices, Macmillan Publishers India, New Delhi, India, 273-280 (2008) [B1]
2008	Mitchell Rebecca Joy, Nicholas Stephen James, Boyle Brendan Philip, 'Cross-cultural team performance', Innovation in Management Practices, Macmillan Publishers India, New Delhi, India, 281-289 (2008) [B1]
2007	Nicholas Stephen James, Maitland Elizabeth, 'Private sector development: How business interacts with informal institutions', Informal Institutions: How Social Norms Help or Hinder Development, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Paris, France, 109-129 (2007) [B1]
2003	MAITLAND E, NICHOLAS S, 'NIE: An Organising Framework for OLI?', International Business and the Eclectic Paradigm: Developing the OLI Framework, Routledge, London 47-54 (2003) [B1]
2002	Nicholas S, 'International Business Research: Steady-states, Dynamics and Globalisation', , Routledge, London/NewYork 7-27 (2002) [B1]
2002	Nicholas S, 'Japanese Business in Australia', , Routledge, London 225-227 (2002) [B1]
2002	Nicholas S, 'Subcontracting System', , Routledge, London 422-425 (2002) [B1]
2001	Nicholas S, 'Do Incentives Attract Japanese FDI to Singapore and the Region?', , Edward Elgar Publishers, Northampton/ Cheltenham 129-150 (2001) [B1]
2001	Nicholas S, 'Patterned Growth? The Dynamics of Multinational Expansion', , Edward Elgar Publishers, Northampton/ Cheltenham 28-52 (2001) [B1]
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Chapter in A2 Book (B2) (1 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2003	Nicholas S, 'Heights and Living Standards of English Workers During the Early Years of Industrialization', The industrial revolution, Houghton Mifflin, London 1770-1815 (2003) [B2]

Journal Articles (28 outputs)

Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal (C1) (23 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2012	Boyle Brendan Philip, McDonnell Anthony, Mitchell Rebecca Joy, Nicholas Stephen James, 'Managing knowledge in internationalizing universities through foreign assignments', International Journal of Educational Management, 26 303-312 (2012) [C1]
2012	Boyle Brendan Philip, Nicholas Stephen James, Mitchell Rebecca Joy, 'Sharing and developing knowledge of organization culture during international assignments', International Journal of Cross Cultural Management, 12 361-378 (2012) [C1]
2012	Wang Yang, Wang Jian, Maitland Elizabeth, Zhao Yaohui, Nicholas Stephen James, Lu Mingshan, 'Growing old before growing rich: Inequality in health service utilization among the mid-aged and elderly in Gansu and Zhejiang Provinces, China', BMC Health Services Research, 12 1-11 (2012) [C1]
2011	Mitchell Rebecca Joy, Boyle Brendan Philip, Nicholas Stephen James, 'Cross-cultural group performance', Learning Organization, 18 94-101 (2011) [C1]
2009	Mitchell Rebecca Joy, Boyle Brendan Philip, Nicholas Stephen James, 'The impact of goal structure in team knowledge creation', Group Processes & Intergroup Relations, 12 639-651 (2009) [C1]
2009	Mitchell Rebecca Joy, Nicholas Stephen James, Boyle Brendan Philip, 'The role of openness to cognitive diversity and group processes in knowledge creation', Small Group Research, 40 535-554 (2009) [C1]
2007	Liang Fan, Nicholas Stephen James, 'Exploring Subsidiary Strategic Roles in a Transitional Economy: Evidence from China', Journal of Global Business Issues, 1 101-114 (2007) [C1]
2007	Liang Fan, Nicholas Stephen James, 'Knowledge transfer through appropriate location selection: An empirical investigation in China', Journal of Asia Business Studies, 1 45-54 (2007) [C1]
2007	Wang Y, Nicholas Stephen James, 'The formation and evolution of non-equity strategic alliances in China', Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 24 131-150 (2007) [C1]
2006	MITCHELL R, NICHOLAS S, 'Knowledge creation through boundary spanning', Knowledge Management Research and Practice, 4 310-318 (2006) [C1]
2006	Mitchell R, Nicholas S, 'Knowledge Creation in Groups: The Value of Cognitive Diversity, Transactive Memory, and Openmindedness Norms', Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management, 4 67-74 (2006) [C1]
2006	Wang Y, Nicholas S, 'Transferring Knowledge: How Managers Make Credible Commitments, Relational Safeguards and Dispute Resolution in Non-Equity Alliances', Nanjing University Business Studies Review, - 125-138 (2006) [C1]
2005	Maitland E, Rose E, NICHOLAS S, 'How Firms Grow: Clustering as a Dynamic Model of Internationalisation', Journal of International Business Studies, 36 435-451 (2005) [C1]
2005	Wang Y, NICHOLAS S, 'Knowledge Transfer, Replication and Learning in Non-Equity Alliances: Operating Joint ventures in China', Management International Review, 45 99-118 (2005) [C1]
2004	NICHOLAS S, Maitland E, Purcell W, 'Regional Learning Networks: Evidence from MNEs in Thailand and Australia', Management International Review, 44 87-105 (2004) [C1]
2004	Nicholas S, Purcell W, Maitland E, 'Making Investment Choices: Japanese MNEs Investing in Australia and the Region', Journal of International Business and Economics, 5 1-20 (2004) [C1]
2003	SAMMARTINO A, O'FLYNN J, NICHOLAS S, 'The employer perspective of indigenous (un)emplyment', Economic Papers: a journal of applied economics and policy, 22 45-60 (2003) [C1]
2002	Maitland E, Nicholas S, 'Internationalisation of Australian Firms', International Studies in Management and Organizations, (2002) [C1]
2002	Maitland E, Nicholas S, 'Modelling Multinationals from Small Open Economies', International Studies in Management and Organizations, 23 (2002) [C1]
2002	Maitland E, Nicholas S, 'What Is Different About Australian MNEs', Insights, (2002) [C1]
2001	Nicholas S, Purcell W, 'Japanese Multinational in Australia: Work Practices, Subcontracting Relations and Learning Mechanisms', Singapore Economic Review, 46 119-139 (2001) [C1]
2001	Nicholas S, Purcell W, Gray S, 'Regional Clusters, Location Tournaments and Incentives: An Empirical Analysis of Factors Attracting Japanese Investment to Singapore', Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 18 (2001) [C1]
2001	Purcell W, Nicholas S, 'Japanese Tourism Investment in Australia: Entry Choice, Parent Control and Management Practice', Tourism Management, 22 245-257 (2001) [C1]
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Non Refereed Article in a Professional Journal (C3) (5 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2011	Chien-Ta Ho Bruce, Nicholas Stephen James, Ranjan Jayanthi, 'Editorial: Special Issue on Innovations in Redefining Business Horizons', International Journal of Electronic Customer Relationship Management (IJECRM), 4 1-3 (2011) [C3]
2011	Chien-Ta Ho Bruce, Nicholas Stephen James, Ranjan Jayanthi, 'Guest editorial', The Learning Organization, 18 - (2011) [C3]
2002	Nicholas S, 'Effective Diversity Management May Equal Profit for Busines', AsiaLink Magazine, 17 (2002) [C3]
2001	Lau K, O''Flynn J, Sammartino A, Ricciotti A, Nicholas S, 'Diversity Management: Capturing the Diversity Dividen', CEDA Bulletin, (2001) [C3]
2001	O''Flynn J, Fisher N, Sammartino A, Lau K, Ricciotti A, Nicholas S, 'The Diversity Dividend', HR Monthly, (2001) [C3]
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Review (1 outputs)

A Substantial Review of an Entire Field of Study (D1) (1 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2001	Nicholas S, Shergold P, 'British and Irish Convicts', The Australian People:An Encyclopedia of the Nation, Its People and Their Origins (2001) [D1]

Conference Publication (37 outputs)

Full Written Paper - Refereed (E1) (32 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2011	Mitchell Rebecca Joy, Boyle Brendan Philip, Maitland Elizabeth, Nicholas Stephen James, Zhao Shuming, 'How subsidiary top management teams influence strategic change and organizational performance in transition economies', Enterprise Management in a Transitional Economy and Post Financial Crisis, Nanjing (2011) [E1]
2010	Boyle Brendan Philip, Nicholas Stephen James, Mitchell Rebecca Joy, 'Expatriate assignments and the value of idiosyncratic knowledge', Managing Business Organizations, Knowledge and the External Environment, Ghaziabad, India (2010) [E1]
2010	Mitchell Rebecca Joy, Nicholas Stephen James, Boyle Brendan Philip, 'Transactive memory in teams: How does it work?', Trends and Techniques in ICT, Ghaziabad, India (2010) [E1]
2009	Boyle Brendan Philip, Nicholas Stephen James, Mitchell Rebecca Joy, 'Developing knowledge of organisational culture in multinational enterprises', ANZAM: 23rd ANZAM Conference: Sustainability, Management and Marketing, Melbourne, VIC (2009) [E1]
2008	Boyle Brendan Philip, Nicholas Stephen James, Mitchell Rebecca Joy, 'Expatriation research through the knowledge lens: The value of focusing on the idiosyncratic', 22nd ANZAM Conference 2008: Managing in the Pacific Century, Auckland, NZ (2008) [E1]
2007	Boyle B, Nicholas Stephen James, Mitchell Rebecca Joy, 'Leveraging intellectual and social capital within multinational companies (MNCs) through expatriate assignments', 21st ANZAM Conference. Proceedings, Sydney (2007) [E1]
2007	Boyle Brendan, Mitchell Rebecca Joy, Nicholas Stephen James, 'Sharing knowledge of interpersonal networks during foreign assignments and knowledge flows in multinational enterprises', AIB 2007 Annual Meeting. Conference Proceedings, Indianapolis, Indiana (2007) [E1]
2007	Boyle Brendan, Nicholas Stephen James, Mitchell Rebecca Joy, 'Foreign assignments and knowledge flows in multinational enterprises', ANZIBA Conference 2007: Institutions and Organisations in an International Context. Papers, Newcastle, NSW (2007) [E1]
2007	Boyle Brendan, Nicholas Stephen James, Mitchell Rebecca Joy, 'Human resources and the knowledge-centred strategy literature: A strategic theoretical frame for the study of foreign assignments in multinational enterprises', ANZIBA Conference 2007: Institutions and Organisations in an International Context. Papers, Newcastle, NSW (2007) [E1]
2007	Mitchell Rebecca Joy, Nicholas Stephen James, 'When are two heads better than one?: How cognitive heterogeneity explains the impact of demographic diversity in teams', The Academy of Management 2007 Annual Meeting Proceedings, Philadelphia, PA. (2007) [E1]
2007	Mitchell Rebecca Joy, Nicholas Stephen James, Boyle Brendan, 'Individual learning in organizational groups: an alternate view of group performance', The Academy of Management 2007 Annual Meeting Proceedings, Philadelphia, PA. (2007) [E1]
2007	Mitchell Rebecca Joy, Nicholas Stephen James, Boyle Brendan Philip, 'Goal compatibility in knowledge creation', 13th Asian Pacific Management Conference. Proceedings, Melbourne (2007) [E1]
2007	Mitchell Rebecca Joy, Nicholas Stephen James, Boyle Brendan Philip, 'The impact of cognitive conflict on team performance', 13th Asian Pacific Management Conference. Proceedings, Melbourne (2007) [E1]
2005	COMERTON-FORD C, KITAY J, NICHOLAS S, YIP J, 'Managing Group Work in Public Policy Programs', The Role of Public Administration in Alleviating Poverty and Improving Governance, Kuala Lumpur, Malayasia (2005) [E1]
2005	Wang Y, Nicholas S, 'Transferring Knowledge: How Managers Manage Credible Commitments, Relational Safeguards and Dispute Resolution in Non-Equity Alliances in China', 5th International Symposium on Multinational Business Management - Human Resource Management in a Transitional Economy, Nanjing, China (2005) [E1]
2004	Comerton-Ford C, Kitay J, Nicholas S, Yip J, 'Enhancing learning outcomes through group work', -, Singapore (2004) [E1]
2004	LIANG F, NICHOLAS S, 'Maintaining Inter-Partner Cooperation of IJV: Evidence from China', , Canberra, Australia (2004) [E1]
2004	Lian F, Nicholas S, 'Exploring a Typology of Subsidiary Strategies in a Transitional Economy', -, Stokholm Sweden (2004) [E1]
2004	Liang F, Nicholas S, 'Integration and Responsiveness of subsidiaries in Transitional China', -, Beijing (2004) [E1]
2004	Liang F, Nicholas S, 'Managing Ongoing Inter-Partner Relationships Within International Joint Ventures: An Empirical Investigation', -, Stokholm Sweden (2004) [E1]
2004	Mitchell R, Nicholas S, 'Dynamic Capabilities and the Creation of Knowledge in Organisations: The Importance of Functional and Cognitive Diversity, and Trans-Specialist Knowledge', -, Queensland (2004) [E1]
2004	Mitchell R, Nicholas S, 'Knowledge Creating Mechanisms and Competitive Advantage: The Value of Cognitive Diversity, Transactive memory, Openmindedness Norms and Transpecialist Knowledge', -, Cairns Australia (2004) [E1]
2004	Sammartion A, Nicholas S, O''Flynn J, 'A Resource-based Analysis of Diversity Management: Evidence from Australian Firms', -, Sweden (2004) [E1]
2003	Fan L, Nicholas S, 'Conflict and Cooperation in JVs in China', -, Melbourne, Australia (2003) [E1]
2003	Maitland E, Nicholas S, 'International Business; Moving Beyond Management and Towards International Studies', -, Dunedin, New Zealand (2003) [E1]
2003	Maitland E, Nicholas S, 'The Challenge of International Business', -, Dunedin NZ (2003) [E1]
2002	A S, O''Flynn J, Nicholas S, 'Diversity Management as a Competitive Advantage: Empirical Evidence from Australian Firms, Auckland NZ (2002) [E1]
2002	Fan L, Nicholas S, 'Subsidiary Strategic Roles in a Transition Economy, Brisbane Australia (2002) [E1]
2002	Nicholas S, Maitland E, Purcell W, 'Regional Learning Networks: Evidence from Japanese MNEs in Thailand and Australia, Bali Indonesia (2002) [E1]
2002	Nicholas S, Maitland S, Purcell W, 'Inter-firm Learning in Japanese B2B Networks, Brisbane Australia (2002) [E1]
2002	Wang Y, Nicholas S, 'Relational Subcontracting: The Case of Contractual Joint Ventures in China in W, Brisbane Australia (2002) [E1]
2002	Wang Y, Nicholas S, Morgan S, 'A Transaction Cost Study of Contractual Joint Ventures in China, Nanjing (2002) [E1]
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Full Written Paper - Non Refereed (E2) (1 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2009	Maitland Elizabeth, Nicholas Stephen James, Boyce Gordon Hilary, 'The economics of governance: Transaction cost economics and new institutional economics', Symposium on the Multiple Facets of Governance. Symposium Program, Newcastle, NSW (2009) [E2]

Extract of Paper (E3) (1 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2009	Boyce Gordon Hilary, Nicholas Stephen James, 'On dignity', CIOS: Centre for Institutional and Organisational Studies Inaugural Conference Abstracts, Newcastle, NSW (2009) [E3]

Edited volume of Conference Proceedings (E4) (3 outputs)

Year	Citation	Link
2010	Nicholas Stephen James, Ranjan Jayanthi, 'Data and Information Management', Proceedings of the International Conference on Business and Information Technology Contemporary Research and Development, Ghaziabad, India (2010) [E4]
2010	Nicholas Stephen James, Ranjan Jayanthi, 'Managing Business Organizations, Knowledge and the External Environment', Proceedings of the International Conference on Business and Information Technology Contemporary Research and Development, Ghaziabad, India (2010) [E4]
2010	Nicholas Stephen James, Ranjan Jayanthi, 'Trends and Techniques in ICT', Proceedings of the International Conference on Business and Information Technology Contemporary Research and Development, Ghaziabad, India (2010) [E4]

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