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Prof Stephen Kelly

Professor

School of Management

Stephen commenced at Massey University in January 2016 and has held several positions including Professor of Strategy and Enterprise and Head of the School of Management, Acting Director for the Institute of Executive Education and Enterprise, Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Massey Business School.  Previously, he was Academic and Managing Director of M2 Academy, Singapore, Dean at Southern Cross University Business School in Australia, and held various roles in the building materials and construction sector. Stephen has published over 80 refereed articles, secured in $2M in funding, and maintained a research focus on SMEs, strategy and innovation.

Stephen commenced at Massey University in January 2016 and has held several positions including Professor of Strategy and Innovation and Head of the School of Management, Acting Director for the Institute of Executive Education and Enterprise, Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Massey Business School.  Previously, he was Academic and Managing Director of M2 Academy, Singapore, Dean at Southern Cross University Business School in Australia, and held various roles in the building materials and construction sector. Stephen has published over 80 refereed articles, secured in $2M in funding, and maintained a research focus on SMEs, strategy and innovation.

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Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: +64 6 951 9232
    Location: 2.01, Old Registry Building
    Campus: Turitea

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Entrepreneurship, innovation and regional development

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Business and Management (150300): Commerce, Management, Tourism And Services (150000): Entrepreneurship (150304): Innovation and Technology Management (150307): International Business (150308): Marketing (150500): Marketing Management (incl. Strategy and Customer Relations) (150503): Organisational Planning and Management (150312): Small Business Management (150314)

Keywords

Strategy, Enterprise Development, Internationalisation,

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
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Research Outputs

Journal

Kelly, S., & Harrison, JL. (2005). So What Do I Get and Why Do I Need It? Understanding Why Small Firms Commit to Major Suppliers. Small Enterprise Research. 13(2), 60-75
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Hine, D., & Kelly, S. (1999). Standing Alone: Small Business and the Global Market. Small Enterprise Research. 7(2), 66-83
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Nguyen, M., Bensemann, JM., & Kelly, S. (2018). Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Vietnam: a conceptual framework. International Journal of Corporate Social Responsibility. 3(9), Retrieved from https://jcsr.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40991-018-0032-5
[Journal article]Authored by: Bensemann, J., Kelly, S.
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Trischler, J., Pervan, SJ., Kelly, SJ., & Scott, DR. (2018). The Value of Codesign: The Effect of Customer Involvement in Service Design Teams. Journal of Service Research. 21(1), 75-100
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O’Connor, C., & Kelly, S. (2017). Facilitating knowledge management through filtered big data: SME competitiveness in an agri-food sector. Journal of Knowledge Management. 21(1), 156-179
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Wilde, SJ., Cox, C., Kelly, SJ., & Harrison, JL. (2017). Consumer Insights and the Importance of Competitiveness Factors for Mature and Developing Destinations. International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration. 18(2), 111-132
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Cheng, EWL., Kelly, S., & Ryan, N. (2015). Use of safety management practices for improving project performance. International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion. 22(1), 33-39
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Wilde, S., Aseron, J., Miller, A., & Kelly, S. (2013). Indigenous student participation in higher education: emergent thems and linkages. Contemporary Issues in Education Research. 6(4), 417-424 Retrieved from https://www.cluteinstitute.com/
[Journal article]Authored by: Kelly, S.
Bruce, M., & Kelly, S. (2013). Expectations, Identity and Affordability: The Housing Dreams of Australia's Generation Y. Housing, Theory and Society. 30(4), 416-432
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Cheng, EWL., Ryan, N., & Kelly, S. (2012). Exploring the perceived influence of safety management practices on project performance in the construction industry. Safety Science. 50(2), 363-369
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Kelly, S., & Scott, D. (2012). Relationship benefits: Conceptualization and measurement in a business-to-business environment. International Small Business Journal. 30(3), 310-339
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French, SN., Kouzmin, A., & Kelly, S. (2011). Questioning the epistemic virtue of strategy: The emperor has no clothes!. Journal of Management and Organization. 17(4), 434-448
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Fraser, M., & Kelly, SJ. (2010). The creation and growth of information technology communication (ICT) industrial clusters: The New Zealand case. New Zealand Journal of Applied Busines Research. 8(1), 15-26
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Johnston, J., Kouzmin, A., Thorne, K., & Kelly, S. (2010). Crisis opportunism: Bailouts and E-SCADs in the GFC. Risk Management. 12(3), 208-234
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Harrison, JL., & Kelly, SJ. (2010). Perceived environmental uncertainty's effect on commitment in business-to-business channels. Marketing Intelligence and Planning. 28(6), 792-803
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Kelly, S., & Kouzmin, A. (2009). Reframing strategic thinking: Emergence beyond the box. Journal of Management Development. 28(3)
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Kelly, S., & Kouzmin, A. (2009). Strategy beyond the box: An editorial prologue. Journal of Management Development. 28(1)
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Kelly, SJ., & Harrison, JL. (2009). A comparison of market entry strategies adopted by information and communication technology (ICT) firms from major and emerging software exporting nations. International Journal of Trade and Global Markets. 2(3/4), 303-316 Retrieved from http://www.inderscience.com/offer.php?id=28995
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Cairncross, G., & Kelly, S. (2008). Human resource development and 'casualisation' in hotels and resorts in Eastern Australia: Getting the best to the customer?. Journal of Management and Organization. 14(4), 367
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Kelly, S. (2007). The function and character of relationship benefits: Transferring capabilities and resources to the small firm. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development. 14(4), 602-619
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Kelly, SJ., Harrison, JL., & French, SNJ. (2006). Strategising in dynamic markets dominated by disruptive innovation: An analysis of small ICT firms. Management Development Journal of Singapore. 14(1), 28-49
[Journal article]Authored by: Kelly, S.
Chirawatthanangkoon, S., & Kelly, SJ. (2006). Identifying successful e-branding strategies in Thailand. Australasian Journal of Business and Social Inquiry. 4(1), 1-17
[Journal article]Authored by: Kelly, S.
Gillett, P., & Kelly, S. (2006). ‘Non-local’ masters games participants: An investigation of competitive active sport tourist motives. Journal of Sport and Tourism. 11(3-4), 239-257
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Prebble, D., & Kelly, SJ. (2005). Entrepreneurs and venture capital: Attitudes and understanding in New Zealand and Australia. New Zealand Journal of Applied Business Research. 4(2), 79-90
[Journal article]Authored by: Kelly, S.
Kelly, SJ., & Harrison, JL. (2005). So What Do I Get and Why Do I Need It: Understanding Why Small Firms Commit to Major Suppliers. Small Enterprise Research. 13(2), 60-75
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Hanlan, J., & Kelly, S. (2005). Image formation, information sources and an iconic Australian tourist destination. Journal of Vacation Marketing. 11(2), 163-177
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Kelly, SJ. (2004). Measuring attitudinal commitment in business-to-business channels. Marketing Intelligence & Planning. 22(6), 636-651
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Wilde, SJ., Kelly, SJ., & Scott, D. (2004). An exploratory investigation into e-tail image attributes important to repeat, internet savvy customers. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services. 11(3), 131-139
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French, SJ., Kelly, SJ., & Harrison, JL. (2004). The role of strategic planning in the performance of small, professional service firms. A research note. Journal of Management Development. 23(8), 765-776
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Kelly, SJ., & Buultjens, J. (2003). Venture capital in regional Australia: Attitudes toward venture capital requirements among SME principals and their advisors. Australasian Journal of Business and Social Inquiry. 1(1) Retrieved from http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/37232/20030917-0000/www.scu.edu.au/schools/sawd/ajbsi/papers/vol1/kelly.html
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McFadyen, K., Harrison, JL., Kelly, S., & Scott, D. (2001). Measuring service quality in a corporatised public sector environment. Journal of Nonprofit and Public Sector Marketing. 9(3), 35-51
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French, SN., Kelly, SJ., & Harrison, JL. (2001). Operationalising vision and mission. Journal of Management and Organization. 7(2), 30-40
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Hine, D., & Kelly, SJ. (1999). Standing alone: Small business and the global market, Small Enterprise Research. Small Enterprise Research. 7(2), 66-83
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Book

Wilde, SJ., Smart, WJ., Kelly, SJ., & Trischler, J. (2021). Online business models in Asia: Riding the e-commerce wave in China. In E-business In The 21st Century: Essential Topics And Studies (Second Edition). (pp. 269 - 289).
[Chapter]Authored by: Kelly, S.
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Kelly, SJ., Scott, J., Trischler, J., & Wojtarowicz, N. (2015). Implementing innovation policy: The function of strategic orientation, networks and relationships. In V. Vecchi, B. Farr-Wharton, R. Farr-Wharton, & M. Brusoni (Eds.) Managerial Flow. (pp. 45 - 59). New York, United States of America: Routledge
[Chapter]Authored by: Kelly, S., Scott, J.
Kunst, M., & Kelly, SJ. (2009). A study on the consumer acceptance of hybrid electric passenger vehicles in Australia. In P. Miller, & T. Marchant (Eds.) Professional doctorate research in Australia: Commentary and case studies from business, education and Indigenous studies. (pp. 145 - 154). Lismore: Southern Cross University Press
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Kelly, SJ. (2000). The role of relationship marketing and networking in foreign market entry and sustained competitiveness by Australian SMEs. In Advances in international marketing and global strategy. (pp. 24 - 36). Perth: Academic Press International
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Report

Kelly, S., Bensemann, JM., Bhide, V., Eweje, G., Imbeau, JS., Lockhart, J., . . . Warren, L. (2017). Disruptive technology in the agri-food sector: An examination of current and future influence on sustainability, bio-security and business effectiveness. Massey University.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Bensemann, J., Imbeau, J., Kelly, S., Lockhart, J., Rao, V., Scott, J.
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Kelly, SJ., Trischler, J., & Wilde, S. (2013). Online Delivery Models for Industrial Goods in a Chinese Context.
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Miller, A., Aseron, J., Wilde, S., & Kelly, S. (2013). Identifying target markets: Indigenous community directed capacity building - final report.
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Conference

Scott, J., Kobayashi, K., Macpherson, W., Tootell, B., & Kelly, S. (2023, December). The influence of work‐group inclusion and work control on work‐life interface: A study of New Zealand SME employees. Presented at Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management. Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kelly, S., Kobayashi, K., Macpherson, W., Scott, J., Tootell, B.
Scott, J., Bensemann, J., Eweje, G., Kelly, S., Lockhart, J., Rao, V., . . . Taskin, N.The emergence of social innovation in the agri-food Sector: An unintended outcome in a competitive, consumer oriented, and regulated market.. . Chicago, IL USA
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Bensemann, J., Eweje, R., Kelly, S., Lockhart, J., Rao, V., Scott, J.
Bensemann, J., Bhide, V., Eweje, G., Imbeau, JS., Kelly, SJ., Scott, JE., . . . Warren, L.Cloud Computing in the Agri-food Sector: Examining the influence of disruptive technology on socio-economic outcomes and business effectiveness. : Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Bensemann, J., Imbeau, J., Kelly, S., Lockhart, J., Scott, J.
Scott, JE., & Kelly, SJ.Postgraduate students in a global market: recruiting from a position of disadvantage. . Melbourne, Australia
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Kelly, S., Scott, J.
Nguyen, M., Kelly, S., & Bensemann, JM. (2017). Contextual factors affecting Corporate Social Responsibility in an emerging country: A conceptual framework on the nature of the CSR concept in Vietnam. Proceedings of The 4th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sustainability, Ethics & Governance: Responsible business for uncertain times and a sustainable future.. (pp. 357 - 376). : The 4th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sustainability, Ethics & Governance
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Scott, J., & Kelly, SJ.Impact investing in Myanmar: An emerging economy/nascent network case study. . Vancouver, Canada
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Kelly, S., Scott, J.
Kelly, SJ., Scott, J., Trischler, J., & Wojtarowicz, N.Entrepreneurial development: Creating and implementing an effective innovation policy (a Local Government Authority case). . Birmingham
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Kelly, S., Scott, J.
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Farr-Wharton, R., & Kelly, SJ.Economic development officers and the implementation of business policies in Australia. . Orlando, Florida
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Kelly, S.
Kelly, SJ., Aseron, J., Wilde, S., & Miller, A.Tertiary education indigenous engagement and collaborative innovation: An Australian perspective. . Prague
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Kelly, S.
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Trischler, J., Scott, D., & Kelly, SJ.Service design: The examination of its place in service science. . Ischia, Italy
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Kelly, S.
Aseron, J., Wilde, S., Miller, A., & Kelly, SJ.Higher education participation: Highlighting the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander experience. . Maui, Hawaii
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Kelly, S.
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Trischler, J., Scott, D., & Kelly, SJ.What impacts do different forms of customer involvement have on the development of services? The identification of team- and customer-related factors. . Adelaide
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Kelly, S.
Harrison, J., & Kelly, SJ.Strategic entrepreneurship: Understanding the association between proactiveness, planning and innovation within complex markets. . Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Teaching and Supervision

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
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Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2021 - Minh Nguyen - Doctor of Philosophy
    Corporate Social Responsibility in Small and Medium Enterprises in Vietnam: Doing good to do well
  • 2017 - Hoang Vu - Doctor of Philosophy
    Relationships between Entrepreneurial Orientation and Firm Performance: The role of Family Involvement amongst Small Firms in Vietnam