BIOGRAPHY
Research Interests
My doctoral research intersects the literatures of leadership, knowledge and learning. My research involves an in-depth exploration of how 'leaders' learn. It supports an alternative view of learning as a social or situated practice, with knowledge growing out of the interplay between interpersonal relationships and every day 'sense-making' activities. In studying the critical events and relationships (economic and non-economic) that influence what and how leaders know, it adopts a biographical approach that draws on the lived experiences of leaders.
Within the field of strategic management, (my core teaching area), I am currently interested in developing an understanding of the nature of non-conventional strategic behaviours such as the merging of competitive and co-operative approaches in the form of 'coopetition'. In particular I am interested in the critical issues related to the management of coopetition and the types of learning that organisations experience under coopetition?
I am also interested in the strategic concerns of organisations operating within the so-called third sector or the social economy.
Publications
Book Chapters
Year | Publication | |
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(2001) | 'Fragmentation in Strategic Thought: The Case of the Literature on Acquisitive Growth' P. Cooper; (2001) 'Fragmentation in Strategic Thought: The Case of the Literature on Acquisitive Growth' In: H. Volberda and T. Elfring (eds). New Directions in Strategy: Beyond Fragmentation. London: Sage. [Details] | |
(1998) | 'Sage, Visionary, Prophet and Priest: Leadership Styles of Knowledge Management and Wisdom' Green S. and Cooper P.; (1998) 'Sage, Visionary, Prophet and Priest: Leadership Styles of Knowledge Management and Wisdom' In: G. Hamel, C. K. Prahalad, H. Thomas and D. O¿Neal (eds). Strategic Flexibility, Managing in a Turbulent Environment. UK: J. Wiley and Sons. [Details] |
Conference Publications
Year | Publication | |
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(2003) | Studying Leadership 2nd International Conference Cooper, Patrice; (2003) Life Course Research and the Study of How Leaders Learn . In: Keith Grint and David Collinson eds. Studying Leadership 2nd International Conference Lancaster University Management School, , 15-DEC-03 - 16-DEC-03 , pp.*-* [Details] | |
(2002) | Studying Leadership Cooper Patrice; (2002) Leaders Ways of Knowing . In: Keith Grint eds. Studying Leadership Oxford University, Said Business School UK, , 16-DEC-02 - 18-DEC-02 [Details] |
Conference Contributions
Year | Publication | |
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(2006) | International Symposium on Implementing Learning Outcomes, Cooper, Patrice; (2006) A Learner-Centred Approach to Teaching Strategy. [Oral Presentation], International Symposium on Implementing Learning Outcomes, UCC , 01-FEB-06 - 01-FEB-06 | |
(2003) | unknown, Cooper, Patrice; (2003) Life Course Research and the Study of How Leaders Learn. [Oral Presentation], unknown, University of Lancaster , 01-DEC-03 - 01-DEC-03 | |
(2002) | ELASM Workshop on Leadership Research, Cooper, Patrice; (2002) Leaders Ways of Knowing. [Oral Presentation], ELASM Workshop on Leadership Research, Said Business School Oxford , 01-DEC-02 - 01-DEC-02 | |
(2001) | Doctoral Colloquium, Cooper, Patrice; (2001) Knowing, Managing and Learning. [Oral Presentation], Doctoral Colloquium, UCC , 01-SEP-01 - 01-SEP-01 |
Manual
Year | Publication | |
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(2001) | Strategic Management Module Handbook for BSc in Mutual Credit Union Studies. Cooper, Patrice; (2001) Strategic Management Module Handbook for BSc in Mutual Credit Union Studies. Manual [Details] |
Thesis
Year | Publication | |
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(1993) | A Strategic Analysis of the Irish Hotel Industry. Cooper, Patrice; (1993) A Strategic Analysis of the Irish Hotel Industry. Thesis/Dissertation [Details] |
Professional Activities
Associations
Assocation | Function | From / To | |
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Strategic Management Society (SMS) | Member | / | |
Irish Academy of Management (IAM) | Member | / | |
British Academy of Management (BAM) | Member | / | |
SMS Special Interest Groups | Member | / |
Employment
Employer | Position | From / To | |
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University College Cork | Lecturer in Management | 01-OCT-98 / | |
University College Cork | Temporary/Contract Lecturer in Management | 01-JAN-93 / 31-DEC-98 | |
UK Charity Scope | Fundraiser | 01-JAN-90 / 31-DEC-91 | |
Yoplait, Waterford Foods Irl. | Brand Manager | 01-JAN-88 / 31-DEC-90 |
Education
Year | Instituion | Qualification | Subject | |
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2007 | University College Cork | Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | |
1987 | The University of Limerick | Bachelor of Business Studies | Business Studies | |
1993 | University College Cork | MBS | Strategy and Competition | |
1984 | The Cork Institute of Technology | Certificate | Certificate in Business Studies | |
1985 | The Carlow Institute of Technology | Diploma | Diploma in Business Studies |
Teaching Activities
Modules Taught
Term (ID)) | Title | Link | Subject | |
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2014 | Leadership, Strategy and Change | MG4436 | Leadership, Strategy and Change | |
2014 | Developing Managers: Current Issues in Management and Marketing | MG6330 | Developing Managers: Current Issues in Management and Marketing | |
2014 | Minor Thesis | MG6331 | Minor Thesis |