Yr Athro Tim Edwards

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Athro Dadansoddi Trefniadaeth ac Arloesi
Ysgol Busnes Caerdydd

Dechreuodd Tim Edwards fel Deon yn Ysgol Busnes Caerdydd ym mis Medi 2024. Cyn hynny roedd yn Ddirprwy Ddeon Ymchwil, Effaith ac Arloesi yn yr Ysgol Fusnes ac mae'n Gyd-gyfarwyddwr Sefydliad Arloesi Trawsnewid Digidol Prifysgol Caerdydd. Ei flaenoriaethau yn rôl y Deon yw ymgorffori strategaeth Gwerth Cyhoeddus yr Ysgol; gwella profiad y myfyrwyr a'r staff; creu lle ar gyfer ymchwil, ysgolheictod, effaith ac ymgysylltu; ac, i sicrhau bod yr Ysgol yn cyflawni achrediad coron driphlyg.

Mae Tim hefyd yn Athro Dadansoddi Sefydliadol ac Arloesi a gellir gweld ei ymchwil mewn perthynas â phedair thema allweddol: newid sefydliadol a sefydliadol; theori rheoli beirniadol gyda diddordeb arbennig mewn ontoleg Realaidd Beirniadol; entrepreneuriaeth ac adlewyrchedd dynol. Mae wedi cyhoeddi mewn cyfnodolion gan gynnwys Journal of Business Venturing, Organisation Studies, Human Relations, Organisation, Journal of Business Ethics, International Journal of Management Reviews, Management Learning ac European Management Review. Mae wedi bod yn Olygydd Cyswllt ar gyfer dau gyfnodolyn blaenllaw'r byd gan gynnwys Organisation a International Journal of Management Reviews ac mae wedi bod yn arholwr allanol ar gyfer yr MBA Gweithredol yn Ysgol Fusnes Said Prifysgol Rhydychen.

Cynorthwyydd Personol

Claire Dickson
[email protected]
+44 (0)2920 876792

Date
Type

2026

Edwards, T. et al. 2026. Finding the middle ground: the role of (mis)understanding in creating a shared world of concern. In: Espedal, G. et al., The Palgrave Handbook of Emotions and Values in Organizational Institutionalism. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. , pp.397-422. (10.1007/978-3-032-12670-2_15)

2025

Song, R. et al. 2025. Digital roads and data ethics: Exploring the road users’ perspective. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour 115 103330. (10.1016/j.trf.2025.103330)

2024

Kakevelakis, K. and Edwards, T. 2024. Beyond the academy: Engaging with the creative industries. Project Report.Cardiff: Cardiff University.

2019

Lopez, U. et al., 2019. Enabling citizen science in rural environments with IoT and mobile technologies. Presented at: 1st Workshop on Cyber-Physical Social Systems, CPSS 2019 Bilbao, Spain 22-25 Oct 2019. Proceedings of the 1st Workshop on Cyber-Physical Social Systems. Vol. 2530.CEUR Workshop Proceedings. , pp.50-56.
Edwards, T. 2019. Book review: justification, evaluation and critique in the study of organizations: contributions from French pragmatist sociology. Journal of Classical Sociology 19 (2), pp.213-219. (10.1177/1468795X18809190)

2018

Meliou, E. and Edwards, T. 2018. Relational practices and reflexivity: Exploring the responses of women entrepreneurs to changing household dynamics. International Small Business Journal 36 (2), pp.149-168. (10.1177/0266242617724858)

2017

Rhode, M. , Rana, O. and Edwards, T. 2017. Data capture and analysis to assess impact of carbon credit schemes. ArXiv arXiv:1711.07574.
Al-Amoudi, I. et al. 2017. Introduction: de/humanisation and critical realism. Journal of Critical Realism 16 (4), pp.349-352. (10.1080/14767430.2017.1348713)

2016

Meliou, E. and Edwards, T. J. 2016. Relationally reflexive women: household strategies of female entrepreenurs as social change. Presented at: Academy of Management Conference 2016 Anaheim, California 5-9 August 2016. Published in: Atinc, G. ed. Academy of Management Proceedings. Vol. 2016.Academy of Management Proceedings Vol. 1. Briarcliff Manor, NY: Academy of Management. , pp.1-6. (10.5465/ambpp.2016.197)

2015

Edwards, T. J. 2015. Institutional theory: reflections on ontology. In: Mir, R. , Willmott, H. and Greenwood, M. eds. Routledge Handbook of Philosophy in Organization Sciences. Routledge Companions in Business, Management and Accounting London: Routledge. , pp.125-137.
Edwards, T. and Meliou, E. 2015. Explaining leadership in family firms: Reflexivity, social conditioning and institutional complexity. Human Relations 68 (8), pp.1271-1289. (10.1177/0018726714554468)
Jennings, J. E. et al., 2015. Emotional arousal and entrepreneurial outcomes: Combining qualitative methods to elaborate theory. Journal of Business Venturing 30 (1), pp.113-130. (10.1016/j.jbusvent.2014.06.005)

2014

Brandl, J. et al., 2014. Why French pragmatism matters to organizational institutionalism. Journal of Management Inquiry 23 (3), pp.314-318. (10.1177/1056492613517463)

2013

Delbridge, R. and Edwards, T. J. 2013. Inhabiting institutions: Critical realist refinements to understanding institutional complexity and change. Organization Studies 34 (7), pp.927-947. (10.1177/0170840613483805)

2012

Jennings, J. et al., 2012. Affect in collaborative entrepreneurial projects: insights from innovators in the superyacht industry. Presented at: Academy of Management Conference Boston, MA, USA 3-7 August 2012. Academy of Management Proceedings. , pp.1-59.
Kakavelakis, K. and Edwards, T. J. 2012. Situated learning theory and agentic orientation: a relational sociology approach. Management Learning 43 (5), pp.475-494. (10.1177/1350507611427233)

2010

Edwards, T. J. 2010. Knowledge work and the employment relationship in the 'new workplace'. In: Blyton, P. R. , Heery, E. J. and Turnbull, P. J. eds. Reassessing the Employment Relationship. Management, Work and Organisations Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. , pp.401-423.

2008

Delbridge, R. and Edwards, T. J. 2008. Challenging conventions: roles and processes during non-isomorphic institutional change. Human Relations 61 (3), pp.299-325. (10.1177/0018726708088996)
Edwards, T. J. and Jones, O. 2008. Failed institution building: understanding the interplay between agency, social skill and context. Scandinavian Journal of Management 24 (1), pp.44-54. (10.1016/j.scaman.2007.12.001)

2007

Edwards, T. J. , Delbridge, R. and Munday, M. C. R. 2007. A critical assessment of the evaluation of EU Interventions for Innovation in the SME sector in Wales. Urban Studies 44 (12), pp.2429-2448. (10.1080/00420980701540960)
Edwards, T. J. and Delbridge, R. 2007. Reflections on developments in institutional theory: Toward a relational approach. Scandinavian Journal of Management 23 (2), pp.191-205. (10.1016/j.scaman.2007.02.003)
Edwards, T. J. 2007. A critical account of knowledge management: agentic orientation and SME innovation. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research 13 (2), pp.64-81. (10.1108/13552550710736910)
Edwards, T. J. 2007. Organizational politics and the "process of knowing": Understanding crisis events during project-based innovation projects. European Journal of Innovation Management 10 (3), pp.391-406. (10.1108/14601060710776770)

2006

Delbridge, R. and Edwards, T. J. 2006. The relational pragmatics of institutional entrepreneurship and field re-composition. Presented at: EGOS 2006 - European Group for Organizational Studies Bergen, Norway 6-8 July 2006.
Delbridge, R. and Edwards, T. J. 2006. Understanding field reproduction: the interconnection between agency, social position and stuctural context. Presented at: Workshop on the Present and Future Status of Institutional Theory Alberta, Canada 2-3 June 2006.

2005

Edwards, T. J. , Delbridge, R. and Munday, M. C. R. 2005. Understanding innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises: a process manifest. Technovation 25 (10), pp.1119-1127. (10.1016/j.technovation.2004.04.005)

2004

Edwards, T. J. , Battisti, G. and Neely, A. 2004. Value creation and the UK economy: a review of strategic options. International Journal of Management Reviews 5 (3-4), pp.191-213. (10.1111/j.1460-8545.2004.00103.x)
Edwards, T. J. et al. 2004. How can firms in the UK be encouraged to create more value? A discussion and review paper. Other. Advanced Institute of Management Research. Available at: http://www.aimresearch.org/uploads/File/Publications/Academic%20Publications%202/How_can_firms_be_encourages_to_create_more_value.pdf.

2003

Delbridge, R. and Edwards, T. J. 2003. Actors and roles in processes of de- and re-Institutionalization. Presented at: 19th EGOS (European Group for Organizational Studies) Colloquium Copenhagen, Denmark 3-5 July 2003.

2002

Budhwar, P. et al., 2002. Organizing/theorizing: Developments in organization theory and practice. Management Research News 25 (8/9/10), pp.1-193. (10.1108/01409170210783368)
Edwards, T. J. et al. 2002. Pathways to value: How UK firms can create more value using innovation strategically. Project Report.[Online].Advanced Institute of Management Research. Available at: http://www.aimresearch.org/uploads/File/pdf/Executive%20Briefing/AIM%20Pathways%20exec%20briefing%20FINAL%20FEB%202005.pdf.
Edwards, T. J. , Delbridge, R. and Munday, M. C. M. 2002. Learning companies: Innovative potential of Welsh manufacturing SMEs. Working paper. Cardiff: Cardiff Business School.
Thomas, R. et al. 2002. Organizing/theorizing: developments in organization theory and practice. Presented at: Employment Research Unit Annual Conference Cardiff, UK 12-13 September 2002.

2001

Edwards, T. J. 2001. Innovation in Wales: assessing the potential of Welsh small and medium sized manufacturers.. Presented at: WERU Conference 2001 Cardiff, UK May 2001. Welsh Economic Review. Vol. 13(2).Cardiff, UK: Welsh Economy Research Unit (WERU). , pp.33-36.
Edwards, T. J. 2001. Techno-economic networks: technological transfer via the teaching company scheme. In: Jones, O. , Conway, S. and Steward, F. eds. Social Interaction and Organisational Change: Aston Perspectives on Innovation Networks. Series on Technology Management Vol. 6.London: Imperial College Press. , pp.217-250.
Edwards, T. J. and Delbridge, R. 2001. Assessing the innovative potential of small and medium sized enterprises: A working model of innovation in manufacturing. Presented at: 2nd Managing Knowledge Conference Leicester, UK 10-11 April 2001.
Edwards, T. J. , Delbridge, R. and Munday, M. C. R. 2001. Learning companies: future challenges for small and medium sized manufacturing enterprises. Presented at: Critical Management Studies Conference Manchester, UK 11-13 July 2001.
Edwards, T. J. , Delbridge, R. and Munday, M. C. R. 2001. Linking innovative potential to SME performance: an assessment of enterprises in industrial South Wales. Presented at: 41st European Regional Science Association Conference Zagreb, Croatia 29 August - 1 September 2001.
Edwards, T. J. , Delbridge, R. and Munday, M. C. 2001. Innovation in small and medium sized manufacturing enterprises: issues and future directions. Presented at: Managing Knowledge: Conversations and Critiques Leicester, UK 10 -11 April 2001.

2000

Edwards, T. J. 2000. Innovation and Organizational Change: Developments Towards an Interactive Process Perspective. Technology Analysis & Strategic Management 12 (4), pp.445-464. (10.1080/713698496)
Jones, O. , Edwards, T. J. and Beckinsale, M. 2000. Technology management in a mature firm: Structuration theory and the innovation process. Technology Analysis & Strategic Management 12 (2), pp.161-177. (10.1080/713698466)

1998

Edwards, T. J. and Miller, H. 1998. Change in mass higher education: university, state and economy. In: Jary, D. and Parker, M. eds. The new higher education: issues and directions for the post-Dearing university. Staffordshire University Press

Research interests

Critical Management Research
Responsible Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Organization Theory

A social impact assessment of poverty alleviation and climate change in Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Sponsor: ESRC, Global Challenges Research Fund (2016) – Principle Investigator

Career trajectories of female entrepreneurs: enacting entrepreneurship as a relational good.

Sponsor: British Academy (SRG, 2016) Co-applicant

Transforming mature industries: International collaboration and the role of creative design in and between Japan, the UK and Europe.

Sponsor: Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation (2014) – Principle Investigator

Knowledge Management: Strategic Choice in the Design, Development and Build of Complex Artefacts.

Sponsor: British Academy (2003-4 SG: 36137) – Principle Investigator

Learning companies: Developing the innovative potential of Welsh Small and Medium manufacturers.

Sponsor: European Regional Development Fund (1999-2001) – Researcher

PhD supervision research interests

Critical management studies
Innovation
Knowledge management

Teaching commitments

Module leader (final year UG): Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
Module leader (MSc): Reflective Perspectives and Practices
Social Science Research Methods (MSc)

Additional teaching

Invited International faculty, Kobe University SESMI Programme, Japan: "Research in Strategic Management"

Qualifications

PhD, Innovation Management, Aston University
MSc, Management by Research, Aston University
BA (Hons), International Relations, Sussex University

Anrhydeddau a dyfarniadau

Society for the Advancement of Management Studies (SAMS) award to sponsor early career and PhD attendance – 19th International Association of Critical Realism Conference, Cardiff (July 2016)
Society for the Advancement of Management Studies (SAMS) award to sponsor early career and PhD attendance – 4th European Theory Development Workshop (June 2015)
Society for the Advancement of Management Studies (SAMS) award to sponsor an early career and PhD workshop - Exploring the concept of institutional logics in organization studies: Critique and future developments in the field (April 2013)
Cardiff Business School, Developing Student Employability Award (2013)
Cardiff University, International Travel Scholarship Award (2007). Visiting Professor position at the University of Alberta.

Best Paper Awards

Academy of Management Conference, Anaheim, (2016): Relationally reflexive women: Household strategies of female entrepreneurs as social change (Entrepreneurship Division)
Academy of Management Conference, Boston, (2012): Affect in Collaborative Entrepreneurial Projects: Insights from Innovators in the Super yacht Industry. (Entrepreneurship and Creativity Division)

Outstanding Paper Award

(2008) - Emerald Literati Network: A critical account of knowledge management: agentic orientation and SME innovation, International journal of Entrepreneurial behaviour and Research.of Entrepreneurial behaviour and Research, Vol 13, No2, 2007

Aelodaethau proffesiynol

Fellow, Royal society of Arts
Fellow, Higher Education Academy

Pwyllgorau ac adolygu

Associate Editor: Organisation (2014-2021)
Associate/Consulting Editor: International Journal of Management Reviews
Editorial Board: Organisation Studies; Journal of Responsible Technology, Scandinavian Journal of Management
Grant reviewer - ESRC
Journal reviewer including: Academy of Manangement Review, Human Relations, Organisation Studies; Journal of Management Studies; International Journal of Management Reviews, Journal of responsible Technology and Organisation

Tim is currently the primary supervisor for four PhD students that includes:

a gender analysis of investor syndicates in support of women entrepreneurs
the reflexive management learning of senior staff in the NHS
the translation of neuroscience into management practice
Artificial Intelligence's impact on freedom in the workplace

He is always keen to discuss PhD opportunities with prospective students in a range of areas including innovation, entrepreneurship and organisation theory.