Publications
Selected publications
- Organizational Learning From Hidden Improvisation (Journal article - 2022)
- Resourcing Social Enterprises: The Role of Socially Oriented Bootstrapping (Journal article - 2020)
- Developing dynamic capabilities through resource accretion: expanding the entrepreneurial solution space (Journal article - 2015)
- Entrepreneurial potential: The role of human and cultural capitals (Journal article - 2014)
- Learning during crisis as a ‘war for meaning’: The case of the German <i>Escherichia coli</i> outbreak in 2011 (Journal article - 2014)
- Life course pathways to business start-up. (Journal article - 2014)
- Resourcing the Start-up Business (Book - 2014)
- Learning in owner-managed small firms: Mediating artefacts and strategic space (Journal article - 2010)
- Policy and Practice: Recursive Learning From Crisis (Journal article - 2010)
- Sensemaking, rhetoric and the socially competent entrepreneur (Journal article - 2010)
2025
Creating communities of practice with established entrepreneurs
Anderson, L., & Macpherson, A. (2025). Creating communities of practice with established entrepreneurs. In Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurial Learning (pp. 178-193). Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781803922218.00021
‘A Marriage of Convenience’: Inter‐organizational Learning through Strategic Collaboration
Akinci, C., & Macpherson, A. (n.d.). ‘A Marriage of Convenience’: Inter‐organizational Learning through Strategic Collaboration. British Journal of Management. doi:10.1111/1467-8551.12898
2022
Organizational Learning From Hidden Improvisation
Macpherson, A., Breslin, D., & Akinci, C. (2022). Organizational Learning From Hidden Improvisation. ORGANIZATION STUDIES, 43(6), 861-883. doi:10.1177/01708406211035509
Editorial: Entrepreneurial learning: a situated and contextual process
Macpherson, A., Anderson, L., & Jayawarna, D. (2022). Editorial: Entrepreneurial learning: a situated and contextual process. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research. doi:10.1108/IJEBR-03-2022-995
2020
Resourcing Social Enterprises: The Role of Socially Oriented Bootstrapping
Jayawarna, D., Jones, O., & Macpherson, A. (2020). Resourcing Social Enterprises: The Role of Socially Oriented Bootstrapping. British Journal of Management, 31(01), 56-79. doi:10.1111/1467-8551.12334
2019
Can senior management sustain engagement and identification to support learning? Designing communities and defining goals
Macpherson, A., Kiersch, C., & Antonacopoulou, E. (2019). Can senior management sustain engagement and identification to support learning? Designing communities and defining goals. Journal of Strategy and Management, 13(1), 144-159. doi:10.1108/jsma-07-2019-0136
2018
From Rule Breaking to Organizational Learning: Decoupling and Recoupling Local Actions and Rules
Macpherson, A., Breslin, D., & Akinci, C. (2018). From Rule Breaking to Organizational Learning: Decoupling and Recoupling Local Actions and Rules. In Academy of Management Proceedings Vol. 2018 (pp. 10383). Academy of Management. doi:10.5465/ambpp.2018.10383abstract
Internationalization Learning in a Strategic Partnership: A Case Study of Two UK County Police Forces
MacPherson, A., & Akinci, C. (2018, April 25). Internationalization Learning in a Strategic Partnership: A Case Study of Two UK County Police Forces. In Organizational Learning and Capabilities. Liverpool.
2017
Creating Communities of Practice and Action Learning: Lessons for Entrepreneurial Learning
Anderson, L., & Macpherson, A. M. (2017). Creating Communities of Practice and Action Learning: Lessons for Entrepreneurial Learning. In Organization Knowledge Learning and Capabilities. Vallavolid, Spain.
2015
Developing dynamic capabilities through resource accretion: expanding the entrepreneurial solution space
Macpherson, A., Herbane, B., & Jones, O. (2015). Developing dynamic capabilities through resource accretion: expanding the entrepreneurial solution space. Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, 27(5-6), 259-291. doi:10.1080/08985626.2015.1038598
Becoming an entrepreneur The unexplored role of childhood and adolescent human capital
Jayawarna, D., Jones, O., & Macpherson, A. (2015). Becoming an entrepreneur The unexplored role of childhood and adolescent human capital. In ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING: NEW PERSPECTIVES IN RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND PRACTICE (pp. 45-71). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2014
Entrepreneurial potential: The role of human and cultural capitals
Jayawarna, D., Jones, O., & Macpherson, A. (2014). Entrepreneurial potential: The role of human and cultural capitals. International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship, 32(8), 918-943. doi:10.1177/0266242614525795
Learning during crisis as a ‘war for meaning’: The case of the German <i>Escherichia coli</i> outbreak in 2011
Müller-Seitz, G., & Macpherson, A. (2014). Learning during crisis as a ‘war for meaning’: The case of the German <i>Escherichia coli</i> outbreak in 2011. Management Learning, 45(5), 593-608. doi:10.1177/1350507612473562
Life course pathways to business start-up.
Jayawarna, D., Rouse, J., & Macpherson, A. (2014). Life course pathways to business start-up.. Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, 26(3-4), 282-312. doi:10.1080/08985626.2014.901420
Chapter 16: Research perspectives on learning in small firms
Jones, O., & Macpherson, A. (2014). Chapter 16: Research perspectives on learning in small firms. In Handbook of Research on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (pp. 289-312). Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781849809245.00026
Research perspectives on learning in small firms
Jones, O., & Macpherson, A. (2014). Research perspectives on learning in small firms. In Handbook of Research on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781849809245.00026
Resourcing the Start-up Business
Jones, O., Macpherson, A., & Jayawarna, D. (n.d.). Resourcing the Start-up Business. Routledge. doi:10.4324/9781003312918
2013
Resourcing the Start-Up Business
Jones, O., Macpherson, A., & Jayawarna, D. (n.d.). Resourcing the Start-Up Business. Routledge. doi:10.4324/9780203104569
Translating strategy into practice: the role of communities of practice
Macpherson, A., & Antonacopoulou, E. (2013). Translating strategy into practice: the role of communities of practice. Journal of Strategy and Management, 6(3), 265-285. doi:10.1108/jsma-11-2012-0061
Translating strategy into practice: the role of communities of practice
Macpherson, A., & Antonacopoulou, E. P. (2013). Translating strategy into practice: the role of communities of practice. Journal of Strategy and Management, 6(3), 265-285.
2012
Editorial: Why strategic organisational learning and why now?
Antonacopoulou, E., Güttel, W. H., Kaiser, S., Macpherson, A., & Méric, J. (2012). Editorial: Why strategic organisational learning and why now?. International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies, 5(1-2), 1-9.
Why strategic organisational learning and why now?
Antonacopoulou, E., Guttel, W. H., Kaiser, S., Macpherson, A., Meric, J., & Muller-Seitz, G. (2012). Why strategic organisational learning andwhy now?. International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies (IJKMS), 5(1/2), 1-10.
2011
New business creation and regional development: Enhancing resource acquisition in areas of social deprivation
Jayawarna, D., Jones, O., & Macpherson, A. (2011). New business creation and regional development: Enhancing resource acquisition in areas of social deprivation. Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, 23(9-10), 735-761. doi:10.1080/08985626.2010.520337
2010
Learning in owner-managed small firms: Mediating artefacts and strategic space
Jones, O., Macpherson, A., & Thorpe, R. (2010). Learning in owner-managed small firms: Mediating artefacts and strategic space. Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, 22(7-8), 649-673. doi:10.1080/08985620903171368
Policy and Practice: Recursive Learning From Crisis
Elliott, D., & Macpherson, A. (2010). Policy and Practice: Recursive Learning From Crisis. Group & Organization Management, 35(5), 572-605. doi:10.1177/1059601110383406
Making sense of mediated learning: Cases from small firms
Macpherson, A., Kofinas, A., Jones, O., & Thorpe, R. (2010). Making sense of mediated learning: Cases from small firms. Management Learning, 41(3), 303-323. doi:10.1177/1350507609357002
Making sense of mediated learning: Cases from small firms
Macpherson, A., Kofinas, A., Jones, O., & Thorpe, R. (2010). Making sense of mediated learning: Cases from small firms. Management Learning, 41(3), 303-323. doi:10.1177/1350507609357002
Editorial: Strategies for the Development of <i>International Journal of Management Reviews</i>
Macpherson, A., & Jones, O. (2010). Editorial: Strategies for the Development of <i>International Journal of Management Reviews</i>. International Journal of Management Reviews, 12(2), 107-113. doi:10.1111/j.1468-2370.2010.00282.x
Sensemaking, rhetoric and the socially competent entrepreneur
Holt, R., & Macpherson, A. (2010). Sensemaking, rhetoric and the socially competent entrepreneur. International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship, 28(1), 20-42. doi:10.1177/0266242609350822
Policy and Practice: Recursive Learning from Crisis.
Elliott, D., & Macpherson, A. (2010). Policy and Practice: Recursive Learning from Crisis.. Group & Organization Management, 35(5), 572-605.
2009
Islands of Practice: Conflict and a Lack of ‘Community’ in Situated Learning
Macpherson, A., & Clark, B. (2009). Islands of Practice: Conflict and a Lack of ‘Community’ in Situated Learning. Management Learning, 40(5), 551-568. doi:10.1177/1350507609340810
Bootstrapping as a Dynamic Capability: Conceptualising Innovation in Technology-Based Small Firms
Jayawarna, D., Jones, O., & Macpherson, A. (2009). Bootstrapping as a Dynamic Capability: Conceptualising Innovation in Technology-Based Small Firms. In ISBE (pp. 10). Liverpool: ISBE.
Policy and Practice: Recursive Learning from Crises
Elliott, D., & Macpherson, A. (2009). Policy and Practice: Recursive Learning from Crises. In OLKC (pp. 5). Amsterdam: OLKC.
The Utilisation of Bootstrapping in Emerging Business
Jayawarna, D., Jones, O., & Macpherson, A. (2009). The Utilisation of Bootstrapping in Emerging Business. In The End of the Pier? Competing perspectives on the challenges facing business and management (pp. 10). Brighton: BAM.
2008
Entrepreneurial Ventures in Higher Education
Jones, O., Macpherson, A., & Woollard, D. (2008). Entrepreneurial Ventures in Higher Education. International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship, 26(6), 683-708. doi:10.1177/0266242608096089
Object-mediated learning and strategic renewal in a mature organization
Macpherson, A., & Jones, O. (2008). Object-mediated learning and strategic renewal in a mature organization. MANAGEMENT LEARNING, 39(2), 177-201. doi:10.1177/1350507607087580
The Evolution of Business Knowledge in Smaller Firms
Jones, O., Thorpe, R., Macpherson, A., & Holt, R. (2008). The Evolution of Business Knowledge in Smaller Firms. In H. Scarbrough (Ed.), The Evolution of Business Knowledge (pp. 23-50). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
2007
Training approaches in manufacturing SMEs
Macpherson, A., & Jayawarna, D. (2007). Training approaches in manufacturing SMEs. Education + Training, 49(8/9), 698-719. doi:10.1108/00400910710834102
The evolution of business knowledge in SMEs: conceptualizing strategic space
Jones, O., Macpherson, A., Thorpe, R., & Ghecham, A. (2007). The evolution of business knowledge in SMEs: conceptualizing strategic space. Strategic Change, 16(6), 281-294. doi:10.1002/jsc.803
Training commitment and performance in manufacturing SMEs
Jayawarna, D., Macpherson, A., & Wilson, A. (2007). Training commitment and performance in manufacturing SMEs. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 14(2), 321-338. doi:10.1108/14626000710746736
Knowledge, learning and small firm growth: A systematic review of the evidence
Macpherson, A., & Holt, R. (2007). Knowledge, learning and small firm growth: A systematic review of the evidence. Research Policy, 36(2), 172-192. doi:10.1016/j.respol.2006.10.001
'Thematic Analysis'
Macpherson, A. (2007). 'Thematic Analysis'. In R. Thorpe, & R. Holt (Eds.), Sage Dictionary of Qualitative Management Research (pp. x). London: Sage.
'Training Approaches in Manufacturing SMEs: Measuring the Influence of Ownership, Structure and Markets'
Macpherson, A., & Jayawarna, D. (2007). 'Training Approaches in Manufacturing SMEs: Measuring the Influence of Ownership, Structure and Markets'. Education + Training, Vol. 4(8/9).
Studying the Evolution of Knowledge within Small and Medium Sized Firms: A Systematic Review
Thorpe, R., Holt, R., Macpherson, A., & Pittaway, L. (2007). Studying the Evolution of Knowledge within Small and Medium Sized Firms: A Systematic Review. London: AIM.
Training Commitment and Performance in Manufacturing SMEs: Incidence, Intensity and Approaches'
Jayawarna, D., Macpherson, A., & Wilson, A. (2007). Training Commitment and Performance in Manufacturing SMEs: Incidence, Intensity and Approaches'. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development,, 14(2), 321-328.
2006
Managers' perceptions of management development needs in manufacturing SMEs
Jayawarna, D., Macpherson, A., & Wilson, A. (2006). Managers' perceptions of management development needs in manufacturing SMEs. Education + Training, 48(8/9), 666-681. doi:10.1108/00400910610710083
Conceptualizing the Learning Process in SMEs
Zhang, M., Macpherson, A., & Jones, O. (2006). Conceptualizing the Learning Process in SMEs. International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship, 24(3), 299-323. doi:10.1177/0266242606063434
Inter-Organizational Learning and Strategic Renewal in SMEs
Jones, O., & Macpherson, A. (2006). Inter-Organizational Learning and Strategic Renewal in SMEs. Long Range Planning, 39(2), 155-175. doi:10.1016/j.lrp.2005.02.012
'Managers' Perceptions of Management Development Needs in Manufacturing SMEs'
Jayawarna, D., Macpherson, A., & Wilson, A. (2006). 'Managers' Perceptions of Management Development Needs in Manufacturing SMEs'. Education + Training, 48(8/9), 666-681.
Learning to Grow: The Evolution of Business Knowledge in Small Manufacturing Firms
Macpherson, A. (2006). Learning to Grow: The Evolution of Business Knowledge in Small Manufacturing Firms. (PhD Thesis, Manchester Metropolitan University).
The evolution of business knowledge in small firms
Thorpe, R., Jones, O., Holt, R., Macpherson, A., Sharifi, S., & Zhang, M. (2006). The evolution of business knowledge in small firms. Swindon: ESRC.
2005
Using knowledge within small and medium‐sized firms: A systematic review of the evidence
Thorpe, R., Holt, R., Macpherson, A., & Pittaway, L. (2005). Using knowledge within small and medium‐sized firms: A systematic review of the evidence. International Journal of Management Reviews, 7(4), 257-281. doi:10.1111/j.1468-2370.2005.00116.x
'E-learning in the Corporate University'
Homan, G., & Macpherson, A. (2005). 'E-learning in the Corporate University'. Journal of European Industrial Training, 29(1), 75-90.
'Knowledge within Small and Medium-sized Firms: A Review of the Evidence'
Thorpe, R., Holt, R., Macpherson, A., & Pittaway, L. (2005). 'Knowledge within Small and Medium-sized Firms: A Review of the Evidence'. International Journal of Management Reviews, 7(4), 257-281.
'The Implementation and Use of E-learning in the Corporate University'
Macpherson, A., Homan, G., & Wilkinson, K. (2005). 'The Implementation and Use of E-learning in the Corporate University'. Journal of Workplace Learning, 17(1/2), 33-48.
E‐learning in the corporate university
Homan, G., & Macpherson, A. (2005). E‐learning in the corporate university. Journal of European Industrial Training, 29(1), 75-90. doi:10.1108/03090590510576226
Learning how to grow: resolving the crisis of knowing
Macpherson, A. (2005). Learning how to grow: resolving the crisis of knowing. Technovation, 25(10), 1129-1140. doi:10.1016/j.technovation.2004.04.002
The implementation and use of e‐learning in the corporate university
Macpherson, A., Homan, G., & Wilkinson, K. (2005). The implementation and use of e‐learning in the corporate university. Journal of Workplace Learning, 17(1/2), 33-48. doi:10.1108/13665620510574441
Virtual reality and innovation networks: opportunity exploitation in dynamic SMEs
Macpherson, A., Jones, O., & Zhang, M. (2005). Virtual reality and innovation networks: opportunity exploitation in dynamic SMEs. International Journal of Technology Management, 30(1/2), 49. doi:10.1504/ijtm.2005.006345
2004
E-learning: reflections and evaluation of corporate programmes
Macpherson, A., Elliot, M., Harris, I., & Homan, G. (2004). E-learning: reflections and evaluation of corporate programmes. Human Resource Development International, 7(3), 295-313. doi:10.1080/13678860310001630638
Evolution or Revolution?: Dynamic Capabilities in a Knowledge Dependent Firm'
Macpherson, A., Jones, O., & Zhang, M. (2004). Evolution or Revolution?: Dynamic Capabilities in a Knowledge Dependent Firm'. R&D Management, 34(2), 161-177.
Evolution or revolution? Dynamic capabilities in a knowledge‐dependent firm
Macpherson, A., Jones, O., & Zhang, M. (2004). Evolution or revolution? Dynamic capabilities in a knowledge‐dependent firm. R&D Management, 34(2), 161-177. doi:10.1111/j.1467-9310.2004.00331.x
Learning and Knowledge Maangement in Regional Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
Zhang, M., Macpherson, A., Taylor, D., & Jones, O. (2004). Learning and Knowledge Maangement in Regional Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses. Manchester: MMUBS.
2003
Re‐conceptualising learning spaces: developing capabilities in a high‐tech small firm
Macpherson, A., Jones, O., Zhang, M., & Wilson, A. (2003). Re‐conceptualising learning spaces: developing capabilities in a high‐tech small firm. Journal of Workplace Learning, 15(6), 259-270. doi:10.1108/13665620310488557
Enhancing SMEs’ capability: opportunities in supply chain relationships?
Macpherson, A., & Wilson, A. (2003). Enhancing SMEs’ capability: opportunities in supply chain relationships?. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 10(2), 167-179. doi:10.1108/14626000310473193
Benchmarking Managerial Competences in SMEs: Incidence and Capability
Macpherson, A., Wilson, A., Jayawarna, D., & Elsammani, Z. (2003). Benchmarking Managerial Competences in SMEs: Incidence and Capability. Manchester: MMUBS.
Re-conceptualizing Learning Spaces: Expanding Organizational Capabilities in a High-tech SME'
Macpherson, A., Jones, O., Zhang, M., & Wilson, A. (2003). Re-conceptualizing Learning Spaces: Expanding Organizational Capabilities in a High-tech SME'. Journal of Workplace Learning, 15(6), 259-270.
Supply Chain Management: Improving Competitive Advantage in SMEs?'
Macpherson, A., & Wilson, A. (2003). Supply Chain Management: Improving Competitive Advantage in SMEs?'. In O. Jones, & F. Tilley (Eds.), Competitive Advantage in SMEs: Organizing for Innovation and Change (pp. 202-217). Chichester: Wiley.
2001
Supply Chain Competences in SMEs: Measuring Capability.
Macpherson, A., & Wilson, A. (2001). Supply Chain Competences in SMEs: Measuring Capability.. Manchester: MMUBS.