Dorota Bourne
Biographic Data
| ID | 4084218 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Dorota Bourne |
| GIVEN NAMES | Dorota |
| FAMILY NAME | Bourne |
| SIGNATURE | BOURNE D |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Reading |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9008-1769 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 6 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Does Work Mean Something Different to Men and Women? An Empirical Examination of the Psychological Contract in the Workplace across Two Countries
A substantial literature has emerged in recent years advocating the view that women and men have different definitions, approaches and emanating perspectives of work. However, many of these assumptions regarding gender differences in construal of work are not empirically supported. Within the framework of the psychological contract, this study contributes to the literature by analysing the constructs of work obtained from both sexes, proportionat…
Digitalization and co-creation of healthcare value
Towards a theoretical framework for knowledge transfer in the field of CSR and sustainability
Purpose The present paper seeks to focus on the processes involved in the knowledge transfer of CSR and sustainability programs and theorises about a conceptual framework that addresses three aspects of such a knowledge transfer process: the “thinking”, the “doing” and the “being”. Design/methodology/approach The paper is a theoretical interdisciplinary study, which combines insights from the theory of knowledge transfer within the application do…
Gendered forms of othering in UK hospital medicine
Purpose Attempts to modernise the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK involve promoting flexible approaches to work and training, restructuring postgraduate training and increasing control and scrutiny of doctors' work. However, the medical community has responded with expressed anxiety about the implications of these changes for medical professionalism and the quality of patient care. This paper aims to address these issues. Design/methodolo…
Multi‐layered analysis of Turkish Cypriot female solicitors' career trajectory in North London
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the career experiences of Turkish Cypriot women solicitors in Britain, by examining their choices of employment or self‐employment. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts a critical realist approach considering the macro‐contextual and micro‐agentic aspects of Turkish Cypriot women's career development. Applying “the instrumental case study” approach, it explores the career experiences of …
Understanding the dynamics of careers and identities through multiple strands of equality and diversity
Minority support
Purpose This paper aims to explore how gay men and lesbians draw upon workplace friendship for developing and sustaining managerial careers and identities. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts a qualitative design, using data collected from semi‐structured interviews with four lesbians and eight gay men, all employed in managerial roles in the UK. Findings Data reveal the importance of workplace friendship as a resource for mentoring, cli…
Discrimination against people living with HIV/Aids in the workplace
Purpose – In this study, the aim is to put emphasis on a specific discrimination area that is evaluated both as a disability and a diversity dimension. Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) disease should be considered beyond the scope of health as a social issue. However, the main purpose of the study is to determine the influence of information levels on HIV/AIDS on attitudes and views towards people living…
Exploring inclusion, exclusion and ethnicities in the institutional structures of UK accountancy
Purpose This paper seeks to explore the ways in which discrimination is exercised institutionally. The paper takes as its focus the UK institutional structures of accountancy. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses a conceptual framework which explores the connections between institutional structures of UK accountancy and the rich experiences of individuals. Findings The narrative themes clearly illustrate the intersection of gender, ethnicit…
Minority support
Purpose This paper aims to explore how gay men and lesbians draw upon workplace friendship for developing and sustaining managerial careers and identities. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts a qualitative design, using data collected from semi‐structured interviews with four lesbians and eight gay men, all employed in managerial roles in the UK. Findings Data reveal the importance of workplace friendship as a resource for mentoring, cli…
Gendered forms of othering in UK hospital medicine
Purpose Attempts to modernise the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK involve promoting flexible approaches to work and training, restructuring postgraduate training and increasing control and scrutiny of doctors' work. However, the medical community has responded with expressed anxiety about the implications of these changes for medical professionalism and the quality of patient care. This paper aims to address these issues. Design/methodolo…
Discrimination against people living with HIV/Aids in the workplace
Purpose – In this study, the aim is to put emphasis on a specific discrimination area that is evaluated both as a disability and a diversity dimension. Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) disease should be considered beyond the scope of health as a social issue. However, the main purpose of the study is to determine the influence of information levels on HIV/AIDS on attitudes and views towards people living…
Exploring inclusion, exclusion and ethnicities in the institutional structures of UK accountancy
Purpose This paper seeks to explore the ways in which discrimination is exercised institutionally. The paper takes as its focus the UK institutional structures of accountancy. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses a conceptual framework which explores the connections between institutional structures of UK accountancy and the rich experiences of individuals. Findings The narrative themes clearly illustrate the intersection of gender, ethnicit…
Towards a theoretical framework for knowledge transfer in the field of CSR and sustainability
Purpose The present paper seeks to focus on the processes involved in the knowledge transfer of CSR and sustainability programs and theorises about a conceptual framework that addresses three aspects of such a knowledge transfer process: the “thinking”, the “doing” and the “being”. Design/methodology/approach The paper is a theoretical interdisciplinary study, which combines insights from the theory of knowledge transfer within the application do…
Gendered forms of othering in UK hospital medicine
Purpose Attempts to modernise the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK involve promoting flexible approaches to work and training, restructuring postgraduate training and increasing control and scrutiny of doctors' work. However, the medical community has responded with expressed anxiety about the implications of these changes for medical professionalism and the quality of patient care. This paper aims to address these issues. Design/methodolo…
Multi‐layered analysis of Turkish Cypriot female solicitors' career trajectory in North London
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the career experiences of Turkish Cypriot women solicitors in Britain, by examining their choices of employment or self‐employment. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts a critical realist approach considering the macro‐contextual and micro‐agentic aspects of Turkish Cypriot women's career development. Applying “the instrumental case study” approach, it explores the career experiences of …
Understanding the dynamics of careers and identities through multiple strands of equality and diversity
Minority support
Purpose This paper aims to explore how gay men and lesbians draw upon workplace friendship for developing and sustaining managerial careers and identities. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts a qualitative design, using data collected from semi‐structured interviews with four lesbians and eight gay men, all employed in managerial roles in the UK. Findings Data reveal the importance of workplace friendship as a resource for mentoring, cli…
Discrimination against people living with HIV/Aids in the workplace
Purpose – In this study, the aim is to put emphasis on a specific discrimination area that is evaluated both as a disability and a diversity dimension. Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) disease should be considered beyond the scope of health as a social issue. However, the main purpose of the study is to determine the influence of information levels on HIV/AIDS on attitudes and views towards people living…
Exploring inclusion, exclusion and ethnicities in the institutional structures of UK accountancy
Purpose This paper seeks to explore the ways in which discrimination is exercised institutionally. The paper takes as its focus the UK institutional structures of accountancy. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses a conceptual framework which explores the connections between institutional structures of UK accountancy and the rich experiences of individuals. Findings The narrative themes clearly illustrate the intersection of gender, ethnicit…
Digitalization and co-creation of healthcare value
Does Work Mean Something Different to Men and Women? An Empirical Examination of the Psychological Contract in the Workplace across Two Countries
A substantial literature has emerged in recent years advocating the view that women and men have different definitions, approaches and emanating perspectives of work. However, many of these assumptions regarding gender differences in construal of work are not empirically supported. Within the framework of the psychological contract, this study contributes to the literature by analysing the constructs of work obtained from both sexes, proportionat…
Sociology (7 works) · Originality (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Gender Diversity and Inequality (4 works) · Gender Studies (4 works) · Public relations (4 works) · Qualitative research (4 works) · Social science (4 works) · Business (3 works) · Engineering (3 works)