Research

Current Projects in Progress

  • Von der Ruhr, M., Pahl, J., O’Brien, J., (2024) “Taylor Guitars: Leading the Way to Sustainability”, The Business Case Journal. Society for Case Research. ISSN: 1937-8459 [Under Review]

Journal Articles

  • Guo., W., Cui, J., Arendt, L., O’Brien, J. (2024) “Limitations and Potential Dark Sides of Transformational Leadership – The Case of the Founder and Former CEO of Theranos”, Management Teaching Review. ISSN: 2379-2981
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  • O’Brien, J. (2023) “Competing Commitments during Knowledge Management Systems Implementation”, Change Management: An International Journal, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp. 63-90 ISSN: 2327-9176
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  • Walsh, J., & O’Brien, J. (2021) “The Role of Information Systems and Knowledge Codification for Service Provision Strategies”, The Journal of Service Theory and Practice. Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 318-350, ISSN: 2055-6225
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  • O’Brien, J., Schaffer, M., & Pahl, J., (2020) “The Role of Faith in Shaping Ethical Perceptions and Intentions”, The International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society. Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 41-62, ISSN: 2154-8641
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  • O’Brien, J., (2018) “The Need to Explore Competing Commitments Theory in Knowledge Management”, Change Management: An International Journal. Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 1-14, ISSN: 2327-9176
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  • O’Brien, J., (2018) “Lessons from History: How Embracing Adaptive Change Could Have Saved Scott in the Race for the South Pole”. The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Organizational Studies. Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 9-26, ISSN: 2324-7657
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  • Walsh, J., & O’Brien, J., (2018) “Knowledge Asymmetries and Service Management: Three Case Studies”, The Journal of Information and Knowledge Management. Vol. 17, No. 3, ISSN: 0219-6492
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  • Walsh, J., & O’Brien, J., (2017) “A Knowledge-based Framework for Service Management”, The Journal of Information and Knowledge Management. Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 1-31, ISSN: 0219-6492
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  • O’Brien, J., (2017) “Integrating the Cultural Perspective into Two Knowledge Management Frameworks”, Knowledge Management: An International Journal. Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 22-35, ISSN:2327-7998
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  • O’Brien, J., (2016) “The Odd Couple: Knowledge Management and Endogenous Growth Theory – Using These Theories as a Basis for the Development of a Conceptual Interdisciplinary Framework”, Knowledge Management: An International Journal, Vol. 16, No. 2 pp. 1-20, ISSN:2327-7998
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  • O’Brien, J., (2015) “Ten Practical Findings from the Deployment of an Exploratory Knowledge Management Framework”, Vine: The Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, Vol. 45, No. 3, pp. 397-419, ISSN: 2059-5891
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  • Purcell, R., & O’Brien, J.,(2015) “Unitas: Towards a Holistic Understanding of Knowledge in Organisations – a Case-based Analysis”, Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management, Vol. 13, No. 2. pp. 142-154, ISSN: 1479-4411
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  • O’Brien, J., (2015)“An Examination of the Effects of using a Dedicated System for Learning, Capture and Reuse: The Case of User Productivity Kit at a Medical Device Company”, Knowledge Management: An International Journal, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 1-12, ISSN:2327-7998
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  • O’Brien, J., (2014) “A Knowledge Positioning Framework of Organizational Groups”, International Journal of Knowledge Engineering and Management, Vol. 3, No. 7, pp. 1-22, ISSN: 2316-6517
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  • O’Brien, J., (2013) “The Need for a Robust Knowledge Assessment Framework: Discussion and Findings from an Exploratory Case Study”, Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management, Vol. 11, No. 1 pp. 93-106, ISSN: 1479-4411
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Case Studies

  • O’Brien, J., Licht, G., M., Pahl, J. (2024) “Toxic Marriage – Boeing and McDonnell Douglas”, The CASE Journal. Vol & No ahead of print, ISSN: 1544-9106
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  • O’Brien, J., & Antos, A. (2024) “Fatal Communication – Disaster at Quincy”, The CASE Journal. Vol. 20, No.2, pp. 357-383, ISSN: 1544-9106
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  • O’Brien, J., & Licht, G. (2022) “Improbable Landing – The Sioux City Miracle”, The CASE Journal. Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 319-336, ISSN: 1544-9106
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  • O’Brien, J., & Bull Schaefer, R. A., (2020) “Deadly Distraction – Eastern Air 401: The Accident that Changed Aviation Forever”, The CASE Journal. Vol. 16, No. 3, pp. 345-368, ISSN: 1544-9106
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  • Pahl, J., Huegel., B., O’Brien, J., (2020) “InsulTec: A Small Business at a Crossroad”, The Journal of Critical Incidents. Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 74-76, ISSN: 1943-1872
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  • Licht, G., O’Brien, J., Schaffer, M. (2019) “Behind Closed Doors: The DC-10 and the Demise of McDonnell Douglas”, The CASE Journal. Vol. 15, No. 6, pp. 648-668, ISSN: 1544-9106
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  • O’Brien, J., (2019) “Mystery over the Atlantic: The Tragic Fate of Air France Flight 447”, The CASE Journal. Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 22-45, ISSN: 1544-9106
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Books and Book Chapters

O’Brien, J., (2018) “The Importance of Organizational Knowledge – An Exploration of Knowledge Management in the Trenches” Common Ground Publishing: Organization Studies, Champaign, Illinois, USA. ISBN: 978-1-61229-961-7

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O’Brien, J., (2019) “Lessons from the Private Sector: A Critical Analysis and Extension of a Knowledge Management Framework to be Adopted in the Public Sector”, Dr. Yousif Al-Bastaki, Adel Al-Alawi & Sara Al-Bassam (Editors) in: Handbook of Research on Implementing Knowledge Management Strategy in the Public Sector, IGI Global, pp. 112-142, ISBN13: 9781522596394, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9639-4.ch006

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O’Brien, J., (2016) “Lessons from the Private Sector: A Framework to Be Adopted in the Public Sector”, in Business Intelligence: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications, Dr. Mehdi Khosrow-Pour (Editor) in: Contemporary Research in Information Science and Technology, Book Series, IGI Global, pp. 476-500, ISBN10: 1466695625

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O’Brien, J., (2013) “Lessons from the Private Sector: A Framework to Be Adopted in the Public Sector”, Dr. Yousif Al-Bastaki & Amani Shajera (Editors) in: Building a Competitive Public Sector with Knowledge Management Strategy. IGI Global, pp. 173-198, ISBN13: 9781466644342, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-4434-2.ch008

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Conference Presentations

  • O’Brien, J., Antos, A. (2023) “Using Problem Based Learning and Case Studies to Teach Organisational Behaviour”, Management and Organisation Behaviour Teaching Society International Conference, University of St. Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom. Conference Proceedings.
  • O’Brien, J., Licht, G. (2022) “Improbable Landing – The Sioux City Miracle”, Midwest Business Administration Association International Conference, Society for Case Research, Palmer House, Chicago.
  • O’Brien, J., & Bull Schaefer, R. A., (2020) “Deadly Distraction – Eastern Air 401: The Accident that Changed Aviation Forever”, Midwest Business Administration Association International Conference, Society for Case Research, Palmer House, Chicago. Conference Proceedings.
  • Licht, G., O’Brien, J., Schaffer, M. (2020) “Behind Closed Doors: The DC-10 and the Demise of McDonnell Douglas”, Midwest Business Administration Association International Conference, Society for Case Research, Palmer House, Chicago. Conference Proceedings.
  • O’Brien, J., (2020) “The Presence of Self-Sabotage during Knowledge Management System Implementations”, International Conference on Science, Technology, Engineering and Management, Carlton Hotel, Dublin, Ireland. Conference Proceedings.
  • O’Brien, J., (2019) “From Peer to Supervisor – Exploring the Challenges for First Time Leaders”, Clute International Academic Conference on Business, Dublin, Ireland.
  • O’Brien, J., (2019) “Self-Sabotage in Knowledge Management System Implementation”, Midwest Business Administration Association International Conference, North American Management Society, Palmer House, Chicago. Conference Proceedings: 156-165.
  • O’Brien, J., (2018) “Using History to teach Behavior”, Management and Organisation Behaviour Teaching Society International Conference, Maynooth University Business School, National University of Ireland – Maynooth, Ireland. Conference Proceedings.
  • O’Brien, J., (2018) “Competing Commitments and Knowledge Management”, Midwest Business Administration Association International Conference, North American Management Society, Palmer House, Chicago. Conference Proceedings: 183-199.
  • O’Brien, J., (2018) “The Race to the Pole: How Scott Could Have Been Saved by Adaptive Change”, Thirteenth International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.
  • O’Brien, J., (2018) “The Gap in Knowledge Management – Competing Commitments”, Eighteenth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture, and Change in Organizations, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany.
  • O’Brien, J., (2018) “The Role of Faith in Shaping Ethical Perceptions and Intentions”, Eighth International Conference on Religion & Spirituality in Society, University of California at Berkeley, Clark Kerr Campus, Berkeley, CA.
  • O’Brien, J., & Schaffer, M., (2017) “Projects from the community – the Launch of a Centre for Business and Economic Analysis”, The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado.
  • O’Brien, J., (2017) “Integrating the Cultural Perspective into a Knowledge Management Framework”, 17th International Conference on the Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organisations, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Australia.
  • O’Brien, J., (2016) “The Frustration of Knowledge Management – Futile Dualities in Organizational Knowledge”, Midwest Business Administration Association International Conference, North American Management Society, Palmer House, Chicago. Conference Proceedings: 183-199.
  • O’Brien, J., (2015) “The Effectiveness of User Productivity Kit as a Knowledge Sharing Tool – Lessons from a Medical Device Case”, 15th International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California USA, Conference Proceedings: pp. 9-21.
  • O’Brien, J., (2013) “The Construction of an Operational-Level Knowledge Management Framework”,10th International Conference on Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management & Organisational Learning, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., Conference Proceedings: pp. 310-320.
  • O’Brien, J., (2013) “Using Hofstede’s Cultural Model to Present a Perspective on Knowledge Management in China”, Nihon University – St. Norbert College, 6th Joint Faculty Conference: “East Asia in the 21st Century: Issues and Challenges”, St. Norbert College.
  • O’Brien, J., (2012) “The Need for a Robust Knowledge Assessment Framework”, The 13th European Conference in Knowledge Management, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Spain, Conference Proceedings: pp. 856-865.
  • O’Brien, J., (2009) “Knowledge Constructs & Factors: The Irish Medical Device Sector”, Irish Academy of Management Conference, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland, Conference Proceedings: pp. 111-124.
  • O’Brien, J., (2009) “An Analysis of Knowledge Inputs within a Derived Knowledge Assessment Framework”, KBS Research Conference, University of Limerick, Ireland, Conference Proceedings: pp. 62-75.
  • O’Brien, J., (2008) “Using EGT for the Development of a Knowledge Assessment Framework”, Irish Academy of Management Conference, Dublin City University, Ireland, Conference Proceedings: pp. 77-107.
  • O’Brien, J., (2008) “A Framework for Ireland’s Knowledge-Based Economy”, KBS Research Conference, University of Limerick, Ireland, Conference Proceedings: pp. 152-162.
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