Paula O'Kane, Our staff, Department of Management

BSc PhD PGDCHEP (Ulster) FHEA Paula O'Kane, University of Otago, Management Department

Associate Professor

Room: OBS 711
Tel: +64 3 479 8181
Email paula.okane@otago.ac.nz

Paula is a dedicated educator and researcher specialising in qualitative data analysis and human resource management. Her research focuses on multiple aspects of work, including communication dynamics, workplace structures, and evolving work environments. Her current projects examine the role of Human Resource Business Partners, remote work practices, performance management, and ageing in the workforce.

As an expert in qualitative analysis and Computer-Aided Qualitative Data Analysis (CAQDAS) software, Paula delivers training and workshops globally, equipping professionals and researchers with advanced analytical skills. Her work has been published in leading academic journals, including Human Resource Management Journal, Organizational Research Methods, Personnel Review, and Studies in Higher Education.

Paula currently serves as an Associate Editor for Personnel Review and is a co-director of the Otago research theme, Collaboration of Ageing Research Excellence (CARE), where she contributes to advancing interdisciplinary research on ageing and workforce dynamics. CARE has recently received HRC funding to complete a pilot project exploring ‘Ageing in Place in Ōtepoti’.

Paula has contributed to industry discussions through reports, interviews, podcasts, and guest articles, offering expert perspectives on contemporary workplace challenges. Her thought leadership is reflected in her engagement with professional networks such as Human Resources New Zealand, where she disseminates research findings and best practices in HR management.

Paula's current research interests fall across six broad areas:

Human Resource Business Partners
Ageing and Work
Performance Management Practices
Work Design and Organisation
Qualitative Data Analysis
Computer-aided qualitative data analysis software (CAQDAS).

Teaching responsibilities

Paula's teaching responsibilities include:

MANT250 Managing People
MANT347 Occupational Psychology
BSNS413 Research Skills and Methods 2

Other responsibilities

Paula's other responsibilities include:

Director Human Resource Management Programme
Lead: Work-Integrated Learning
Course Advisor and Approver
Co-Director Collaboration of Ageing Research excellence (CARE)
Find out more about CARE
Board Member Australia and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM)
Visit the ANZAM website
Associate Editor Personnel Review: A Journal of People, Work, and Organisations
Access the Journal of People, Work, and Organisations via the emerald insight website
SIG Convenor: Research Methods, ANZAM

PhD Opportunities

Paula is seeking research students along the broad areas of:

Work Design and Organisation
Performance Management (from a HR Perspective)
Workplace Well-Being and Work-Life balance

Current PhD/DBA Supervisions

Paula is currently supervising the following students:

Elena Piere, Food waste in the aged care sector
Mariah Tinger, Climate change communication

Completed PhD/DBA Supervisions

Aziah Zainal (2024), Exploring the link between HR policy and leadership aspirations
Mashkoor Ahmad (2024), Succession decisions in family businesses in Pakistan
Iftikhar Alam (2023), Use of personal and enterprise social media for communication in organisations
Christian Safo (2023), Perceived value of microfinance and SME performance: The role of exploratory innovation
Fa Martin-Niemi (2013), Developing new knowledge in organisations: Engagement with virtual social networks in problem solving

Publications

O'Kane, P., Busenbark, J. R., McKenny, A. F., & Paroutis, S. (Eds.). (2025). Delving deep: Techniques we wished we had known as emerging scholars: Research methodology in strategy and management (Vol. 15). Leeds, UK: Emerald, 136p. doi: 10.1108/S1479-838720240000015005 Edited Book - Research

O'Kane, P., Busenbark, J. R., McKenny, A. F., & Paroutis, S. (2025). A qualitative researcher's journey: An interview with Professor Dean A. Shepherd, Paula O’Kane, and Sotirios Paroutis. In P. O'Kane, J. R. Busenbark, A. F. McKenny & S. Paroutis (Eds.), Delving deep: Techniques we wished we had known as emerging scholars: Research methodology in strategy and management (Vol. 15). (pp. 85-94). Leeds, UK: Emerald. doi: 10.1108/S1479-838720240000015005 Chapter in Book - Research

Köhler, T., O'Kane, P., Farivar, F., Harley, B., Cheung, G., & Hibbert, P. (2024). Launch the Research Methods SIG: Current challenges and advances in research methods [Workshop]. Proceedings of the 37th Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference. 12. Retrieved from https://anzamconference.org/ Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

O'Kane, P., Gimblett, S., Ott, D. L., & Ghafoor, A. (2024). Building workplace inclusion in a hybrid environment: An exploratory study. Proceedings of the 37th Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference. 165. Retrieved from https://anzamconference.org/ Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Sarfo, C., Zhang, J. A., O'Kane, P., & O'Kane, C. (2024). Crowdfunding's impact on small business performance through exploitative and exploratory search strategies: An entrepreneurial resourcefulness perspective. Strategic Change. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1002/jsc.2584 Journal - Research Article

2025

Edited Book - Research

Chapter in Book - Research

2024

Journal - Research Article

Sarfo, C., Zhang, J. A., O'Kane, C., & O'Kane, P. (2024). Perceived value of microfinance and SME performance: The role of exploratory innovation. International Journal of Innovation Studies. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.ijis.2024.02.003

McCarthy, A., Garavan, T., Holland, D., Bohle Carbonell, K., Virtanen, T., O'Kane, P., & Van Wart, M. (2024). Talent management in public science funding organizations: Institutional logics, paradoxical tensions and HR actor responses. Public Management Review, 26(5), 1156-1177. doi: 10.1080/14719037.2022.2133160

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Zainal, N., Ott, D. L., & O'Kane, P. (2024, January). From policy to practice: Exploring the influence of HR policy on female leadership aspirations. Verbal presentation at the 5th Human Resources International Conference (HRIC): Common Good Human Resource Management, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2023

Edited Book - Research

Hill, A. D., McKenny, A. F., O'Kane, P., & Paroutis, S. (Eds.). (2023). Methods to improve our field: Research methodology in strategy and management (Vol. 14). Bingley, UK: Emerald, 174p. doi: 10.1108/S1479-8387202314

Chapter in Book - Research

Hill, A. D., McKenny, A. F., O'Kane, P., & Paroutis, S. (2023). Introduction to methods to improve our field. In A. D. Hill, A. F. McKenny, P. O'Kane & S. Paroutis (Eds.), Methods to improve our field: Research methodology in strategy and management (Vol. 14). (pp. 1-4). Bingley, UK: Emerald. doi: 10.1108/S1479-838720220000014001

Journal - Research Article

Bennett, H., McCracken, M., O'Kane, P., & Brown, T. (2023). The elusiveness of strategic HR partnering: Using paradox theory to understand tensions surrounding the HR business partnering role. Human Resource Management Journal. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/1748-8583.12538

O'Kane, P., McCracken, M., & Brown, T. (2023). Reframing the performance management system: A conversations perspective. Personnel Review, 52(5), 1579-1596. doi: 10.1108/PR-07-2021-0492

Journal - Research Other

O'Kane, P., Ott, D. L., Smith, A. D., & Brown, T. C. (2023). Understanding computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software as a tool to enhance systematic literature reviews in human resource development [Instructor's corner]. Human Resource Development Review, 22(2), 291-307. doi: 10.1177/15344843221144668

2022

Journal - Research Article

Sarfo, C. A., Zhang, J. A., O'Kane, P., Podgorodnichenko, N., & Osei-Fosu, K. K. (2022). Perceived corporate social responsibility and employee ethical behaviour: Do employee commitment and co-worker ethicality matter? Journal of Management & Organization, 28, 184-201. doi: 10.1017/jmo.2021.42

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Zainal, N., Ott, D. L., & O'Kane, P. (2022). Theory of gendered organizations: A systematic review and plan for future research. Proceedings of the 35th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference. (pp. 675-696). Retrieved from https://anzamconference.org

Sarfo, C., Zhang, J. A., O'Kane, P., & O'Kane, C. (2022). SME explorative and exploitative search through microfinance institutions. Proceedings of the 35th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference. (pp. 553-573). Retrieved from https://anzamconference.org

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

O'Kane, P., & Smith, A. D. (2022, August). Computer aided/assisted qualitative data analysis software in management and organizational research. Verbal presentation at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AoM), [Hybrid].

Anand, S., Anseel, F., Besic, A., Biron, M., Hu, D., Hyde, S., Ott, D. L., O'Kane, P., … Ruwhiu, D., … Walton, S., … Dhaenens, A. (2022, August). Hybrid work arrangements [Caucus]. Panel discussion at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AoM), [Hybrid].

2021

Edited Book - Research

Hill, A. D., Lê, J. K., McKenny, A. F., O'Kane, P., Paroutis, S., & Smith, A. D. (Eds.). (2021). Research methods in the time of COVID-19. Emerald.

Chapter in Book - Research

Hill, A. D., Lê, J. K., McKenny, A. F., O'Kane, P., Paroutis, S., & Smith, A. D. (2021). Introduction to research methods in times of crisis: The case of COVID-19. In A. D. Hill, J. K. Lê, A. F. McKenny, P. O'Kane, S. Paroutis & A. D. Smith (Eds.), Research methods in the time of COVID-19. (pp. 1-11). Emerald. doi: 10.1108/S1479-838720210000013001

Journal - Research Article

O'Kane, P., Smith, A., & Lerman, M. P. (2021). Building transparency and trustworthiness in inductive research through computer-aided qualitative data analysis software. Organizational Research Methods, 24(1), 104-139. doi: 10.1177/1094428119865016

Journal - Research Other

O'Kane, P., Ravenswood, K., Douglas, J., Edgar, F., & Parker, J. (2021). Doing things differently: IR practice and research beyond 2020. Labour & Industry, 31(1), 1-6. [Editorial].

2020

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Sarfo, C., Zhang, J. A., O'Kane, P. M., & Podgorodnichenko, N. (2020). Perceived corporate social responsibility and employee ethical behavior. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2020(1). doi: 10.5465/AMBPP.2020.15032abstract

Edgar, F., & O'Kane, P. (2020). The silent curse of Schadenfreude in the workplace. Proceedings of the Association of Industrial Relations Academics of Australia and New Zealand (AIRAANZ) Annual Conference: Doing Things Differently? IR Practice and Research Beyond 2020. (pp. 159). [Abstract]

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

O'Kane, P., Walton, S., & Ruwhiu, D. (2020). Remote working during COVID19: New Zealand National Survey: Initial report July 2020: A Work Futures Otago report. (pp. 1-15). Dunedin, New Zealand: Work Futures Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/10211

2019

Journal - Research Article

Walton, S., O'Kane, P., & Ruwhiu, D. (2019). Developing a theory of plausibility in scenario building: Designing plausible scenarios. Futures, 111, 42-56. doi: 10.1016/j.futures.2019.03.002

Brown, T. C., O'Kane, P., Mazumdar, B., & McCracken, M. (2019). Performance management: A scoping review of the literature and an agenda for future research. Human Resource Development Review, 18(1), 47-82. doi: 10.1177/1534484318798533

Journal - Research Other

Grover, S. L., Hyde, A., Lux, A. A., O'Kane, P., & Walton, S. (2019). Optimism and attribution about uncertain events: What happened to missing flight MH370? Personality & Individual Differences, 147, 8-11. doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2019.04.017

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Walton, S., Ruwhiu, D., & O'Kane, P. (2019). The future of work: wicked thinking to tackle grand challenges. Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) 33rd Conference: Wicked Solutions to Wicked Problems: The Challenges Facing Management Research and Practice. (pp. 1233). Retrieved from http://www.anzamconference.org

Koehler, T., Harley, B., Sheng, Z., & O'Kane, P. (2019). How to write research methods papers for publication [Workshop]. Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) 33rd Conference: Wicked Solutions to Wicked Problems: The Challenges Facing Management Research and Practice. (pp. 1250). Retrieved from http://www.anzamconference.org

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Lux, A., O'Kane, P., Plimmer, G., & Walton, S. (2019, December). Take your lead with the Journal of Management & Organisation: Making our work intellectually and societally impactful [Panel 2]. Workshop presentation at the Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) 33rd Conference: Wicked Solutions to Wicked Problems: The Challenges Facing Management Research and Practice, Cairns, Australia.

2018

Journal - Research Article

Bennett, H., McCracken, M., & O'Kane, P. (2018). ‘Engage for change’: The development of a Radical Change Engagement model. Journal of General Management, 43(3), 115-125. doi: 10.1177/0306307017749619

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

O'Kane, P., Walton, S., & Ruwhiu, D. (2018, December). Employee skills in 2040. Verbal presentation at the 32nd Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Walton, S., O'Kane, P., & Ruwhiu, D. (2018, December). Using qualitative methods to reimagine future work and workplaces. Workshop presentation at the 32nd Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.

Other Research Output

Dignum, F., O'Kane, P., Wooliscroft, B., & Cranefield, S. (2018, October). When will AI take your job? Otago Business School, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Public Discussion].

2017

Journal - Research Article

Cathro, V., O'Kane, P., & Gilbertson, D. (2017). Assessing reflection: Understanding skill development through reflective learning journals. Education + Training, 59(4), 427-442. doi: 10.1108/ET-01-2017-0008

McCracken, M., O'Kane, P., Brown, T. C., & McCrory, M. (2017). Human resource business partner lifecycle model: Exploring how the relationship between HRBPs and their line manager partners evolves. Human Resource Management Journal, 27(1), 58-74. doi: 10.1111/1748-8583.12125

Journal - Research Other

Edgar, F., O'Kane, P., & Allen, P. (2017). Obesity in the workplace. Human Resources, 22(2), 32-33.

Edgar, F., McAndrew, I., Geare, A., & O'Kane, P. (2017). Occupational health & safety: Introduction to the collection. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations, 42(2), 2-4. [Editorial].

2016

Journal - Research Article

Allan, P., Edgar, F., & O'Kane, P. (2016). Obesity discrimination in selection: NZ millennials reactions to obese job candidates. New Zealand Journal of Human Resources Management, 16(1), 73-89.

Hoek, J., O'Kane, P., & McCracken, M. (2016). Publishing personal information online: How employers' access, observe and utilise social networking sites within selection procedures. Personnel Review, 45(1), 67-83. doi: 10.1108/PR-05-2014-0099

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Brown, T. C., O'Kane, P. M., & McCracken, M. (2016, August). Developing a human resources business partner life cycle model. Verbal presentation at the 76th Meeting of the Academy of Management: Making Organizations Meaningful, Anaheim, USA.

Walton, S. C., O'Kane, P. M., Ruwhiu, D. R., & Cathro, V. I. (2016, August). The 'future of work': Developing plausible scenarios on work and business environments in 2030. Verbal presentation at the 76th Meeting of the Academy of Management: Making Organizations Meaningful, Anaheim, USA.

O'Kane, P. M., Walton, S. C., Ruwhiu, D. R., & Cathro, V. I. (2016, August). Using a 'scenario development' Delphi to understand the complexities of work in the future. Verbal presentation at the 76th Meeting of the Academy of Management: Making Organizations Meaningful, Anaheim, USA.

Golden-Biddle, K., Ravasi, D., Langley, A., Furnari, S., Phillips, N., LeBaron, C., O'Kane, P. M., & Lerman, M. (2016, August). Coding in the trenches: Qualitative analysis boot camp. Workshop presentation at the 76th Meeting of the Academy of Management: Making Organizations Meaningful, Anaheim, USA.

O'Kane, P., & Edgar, F. (2016, November). The skills gap in 2040: What is it likely to look like? Verbal presentation at the Research Forum, Auckland, New Zealand.

2015

Journal - Research Article

Edgar, F., Geare, A., & O'Kane, P. (2015). The changing dynamic of leading knowledge workers: The importance of skilled front-line managers. Employee Relations, 37(4), 487-503. doi: 10.1108/ER-06-2014-0068

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

O'Kane, P. (2015). Should social networking sites be used when selecting a candidate? Human Resources, (June/July), 30-31.

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Ruwhiu, D., Walton, S., O'Kane, P., & Cathro, V. (2015, December). Gazing into the future of work: Implications for management education. Verbal presentation at the 29th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference: Management for Peak Performance, Queenstown, New Zealand.

O'Kane, P., Brown, T., McCracken, M., & Mazumdar, B. (2015, December). Performance management in research and practice. Verbal presentation at the 29th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference: Management for Peak Performance, Queenstown, New Zealand.

Lux, A., Grover, S., O'Kane, P., & Walton, S. (2015, December). Dear optimists, what happened to missing flight MH370? Verbal presentation at the 29th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference: Management for Peak Performance, Queenstown, New Zealand.

2014

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Wan Mansor, W. N., Grover, S. L., & O'Kane, P. (2014). Voices of the neglected society: Do they need to be entertained or ignored? In C. Higgins, J. R. Hendry & C. V. VanSandt (Eds.), Proceedings of the 25th International Association for Business and Society (IABS) Annual Conference: Reclaiming the Societal Dimension. (pp. 167-178). IABS. [Full Paper]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Cathro, V. I., O'Kane, P. M., & Gilbertson, D. (2014). The role of reflective journals in developing global virtual team competencies. In K. Meyer & T. Kiyak (Eds.), Proceedings of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business: Local Contexts in Global Business. (pp. 131). East Lansing, MI: Academy of International Business. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

McCracken, M., O'Kane, P., Brown, T., & Read, N. (2014, September). How are we doing? Understanding how organizational actors interact with performance management. Verbal presentation at the British Academy of Management Conference, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

McCracken, M., O'Kane, P., Brown, T. C., & Read, N. (2014, August). Performance management in practice: The power of words in the words of HR practitioners. Verbal presentation at the Academy of Management Conference: The Power of Words, Philadelphia, USA.

O'Kane, P. (2014, July). From innovative to everyday: How non-specialist organisations are utilising enterprise social software for internal Communication. Verbal presentation at the Australia & New Zealand Communication Association Conference: The Digital and the Social: Communication for Inclusion and Exchange, Melbourne, Australia.

Walton, S., O'Kane, P., Ruwhiu, D., & Cathro, V. (2014, June). Rethinking businesses to 2030: Scenarios & visioning futures. Verbal presentation at the 25th International Association for Business and Society (IABS) Annual Conference: Reclaiming the Societal Dimension, Sydney, Australia.

O'Kane, P. M., Walton, S. C., Ruwhiu, D., & Cathro, V. (2014, September). What will the world of work look like in 2030, 2060 and beyond? An evaluation of the Delphi Technique in futures based management research. Verbal presentation at the British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference, Belfast, UK.

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Walton, S., Ruwhiu, D., O'Kane, P., & Cathro, V. (2014). Future of work: Dunedin. Dunedin, New Zealand: Department of Management, University of Otago. 55p.

2012

Journal - Research Article

McCracken, M., Brown, T. C., & O'Kane, P. (2012). Swimming against the current: Understanding how a positive organisational training climate can enhance training participation and transfer in the public sector. International Journal of Public Sector Management, 25(4), 301-316. doi: 10.1108/09513551211244124

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

McCracken, M., Bennett, H. R., & O'Kane, P. M. (2012). Competing perceptions: Contrasting employee experiences of change in a UK public sector agency. Proceedings of the Academy of Management Annual Meeting: The Informal Economy. Retrieved from http://meeting.aomonline.org/2012/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

O'Kane, P., & Cathro, V. (2012). Where are our people? The utility of Facebook as an employee crisis communication tool during the Christchurch earthquake. Proceedings of the 26th Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference: Managing for Volatility and Instability. [CD-ROM] [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Short, J. C., King, B. G., Zavyalova, A. A., Misangyi, V. F., Zachary, M. A., Kennedy, M. T., O'Kane, P. M., … Stimpert, L. (2012, August). Content analysis in organizational research: Techniques and applications. Verbal presentation at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting: The Informal Economy, Boston, USA.

O'Kane, P., & Hoek, J. (2012, July). Publishing personal information online: How employers access, observe and utilise social networking sites within selection procedures. Verbal presentation at the 28th European Group for Organizational Studies (EGOS) Colloquium: Design!? Helsinki, Finland.

O'Kane, P. M., Le, J. K., & Smith, A. D. (2012, August). Using computer assisted qualitative data analysis software IV: CAQDAS in practice. Verbal presentation at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting: The Informal Economy, Boston, USA.

2011

Journal - Research Article

Brown, T., McCracken, M., & O'Kane, P. (2011). ‘Don't forget to write’: How reflective learning journals can help to facilitate, assess and evaluate training transfer. Human Resource Development International, 14(4), 465-481. doi: 10.1080/13678868.2011.601595

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

McCracken, M., & O'Kane, P. (2011). Why Workplace Web 2.0? Implications of adoption for organisations. Proceedings of the 27th European Group for Organizational Studies (EGOS) Colloquium: Reassembling Organizations. Retrieved from http://www.egosnet.org

O'Kane, P. (2011). A typology of email personas: Social and political manoeuvring within email exchanges. Proceedings of the 27th European Group for Organizational Studies (EGOS) Colloquium: Reassembling Organizations. Retrieved from http://www.egosnet.org

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

O'Kane, P., & Hegan, K. (2011, June). The role of Workplace Web 2.0 in New Zealand firms. Verbal presentation at the 5th International Conference on Communities and Technologies, Brisbane, Australia.

2010

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Falls, D., O'Kane, P. M., & McCracken, M. (2010). Workplace Web 2.0: Mapping the research agenda. Proceedings of the Academy of Management Annual Meeting: Dare to Care. Retrieved from http://program.aomonline.org/2010/

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Kennedy, M. T., Reger, R. K., Weber, K., Rindova, V., O'Kane, P. M., Zavyalova, A. A., … Hrivnak, G. A. (2010, August). Content analysis in organizational research: Techniques and applications [Workshop]. Verbal presentation at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting: Dare to Care: Passion and Compassion in Management Practice and Research, Montréal, Canada.

2009

Chapter in Book - Research

O'Kane, P., Hargie, O., & Tourish, D. (2009). Auditing electronic communication. In O. Hargie & D. Tourish (Eds.), Auditing organizational communication: A handbook of research, theory and practice. (pp. 195-223). Hove, UK: Routledge.

Journal - Research Article

Palmer, M., O'Kane, P., & Owens, M. (2009). Betwixt spaces: Student accounts of turning point experiences in the first-year transition. Studies in Higher Education, 34(1), 37-54. doi: 10.1080/03075070802601929

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Brown, T. C., McCracken, M., & O'Kane, P. M. (2009). Revisiting transfer through a qualitative analysis of reflective learning journals. Proceedings of the Academy of Management Annual Meeting. Retrieved from http://program.aomonline.org/2009/

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Reger, R. K., Pfarrer, M. D., King, B. G., Phillips, N., Pollock, T., Meyskens, M. A., … O'Kane, P., … Andrevski, G. (2009, August). Content analysis in organizational research: Techniques and applications [Workshop]. Verbal presentation at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting: Green Management Matters, Chicago, USA.

2008

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Palmer, M., O'Kane, P., & Owens, M. (2008, July). Betwixt spaces: Trajectories, transitions and turning points of the first year University student. Verbal presentation at the Academy of Marketing Annual Conference: Reflective Marketing in a Material World, Aberdeen, Scotland.

2007

Journal - Research Article

O'Kane, P., & Hargie, O. (2007). Intentional and unintentional consequences of substituting face-to-face interaction with e-mail: An employee-based perspective. Interacting with Computers, 19, 20-31. doi: 10.1016/j.intcom.2006.07.008

O'Kane, P., Palmer, M., & Hargie, O. (2007). Workplace interactions and the polymorphic role of e-mail. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 28(4), 308-324. doi: 10.1108/01437730710752193

Palmer, M., & O'Kane, P. (2007). Strategy as practice: Interactive governance spaces and the corporate strategies of retail transnationals. Journal of Economic Geography, 7, 515-535. doi: 10.1093/jeg/lbm015

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

O'Kane, P. M., & Palmer, M. J. (2007). Musical mails: Social and political manoeuvring within e-mail exchanges. Proceedings of the Academy of Management Annual Meeting: Doing Well by Doing Good. Retrieved from http://program.aomonline.org/2007/