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Hill, Professor Jimmy
Vice President Academic Affairs & Research (Room 2.19)
01 449 8520
jimmy.hill@ncirl.ie
Key Responsibilities at NCI
Academic affairs; student affairs; quality; research; strategic leadership; School of Business; learning and teaching.
Education
B.Ed. (Celtic and English);
BA (Hons) Business Studies;
PG Dip in Marketing;
MA Marketing (Distinction);
Dip. Marketing;
Dip. Market Research Society;
Cert. in Entrepreneurship (University of Cambridge and Harvard);
Cert. in Entrepreneurship Development (MIT);
Ph.D
Academic Experience
Lecturer University of Ulster;
Senior Lecturer University of Ulster;
Visiting Professor, University of Notre Dame;
Director of Northern Ireland Centre for Entrepreneurship (NICENT);
Professor of Entrepreneurship, University of Liverpool;
Dean School of Business, National College of Ireland;
Vice President Academic Affairs and Research, National College of Ireland;
Former Global Chair of the AMA Marketing/Entrepreneurship Interface SIG;
Former Chair of the UK Science Enterprise Challenge;
Former Director of the Centre for Enterprise and Entrepreneurial Leadership, University of Liverpool;
Head of Division, Marketing and International Business, University of Liverpool.
Industrial Experience
10 years in the retail industry. Largely in fresh foods and agri-food.
Research Interests
Entrepreneurship;
Entrepreneurial Life-cycles;
Entrepreneurial competencies;
Entrepreneurial Leadership;
Entrepreneurial Marketing.
Recent Funding
EU Funding for innovation, €120,000;
€11million in other funding bids.
Professional Body Membership
IAM
AMA
Research Publications
Published International Journal Articles
Darcy, Colette, Hill, Jimmy, McCabe, Thomas J. and McGovern, Philip (2014)
"A consideration of organisational sustainability in the SME context : A resource-based view and composite model"
. European Journal of Training and Development, 38 (5). pp. 398-414. ISSN 2046-9012.
Darcy, Colette and Hill, Jimmy (2013)
"Guest Editorial"
. Irish Journal of Management, 32 (2). pp 1-4. ISSN 1649-248X.
Darcy, Colette, McCarthy, Alma, Hill, Jimmy and Grady, Geraldine (2012)
"Work-life balance: One size fits all? An exploratory analysis of the differential effects of career stage"
. European Management Journal, 30 (2). pp. 111-120. ISSN 0263-2373.
Hill, Jimmy and Scott, Terri (2004)
"A consideration of the roles of business intelligence and e-business in management and marketing decision making in knowledge-based and high-tech start-ups"
. Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal, 7 (1). pp. 48-57. ISSN 1352-2752.
Hill, Jimmy, Nancarrow, Clive and Wright, Len Tiu (2002)
"Lifecycles and crisis points in SMEs: a case approach"
. Marketing Intelligence & Planning, 20 (6). pp. 361-369. ISSN 0263-4503.
Hill, Jimmy (2001)
"Special Issue: Marketing Research: Spanning the Millennium"
. Marketing Intelligence & Planning, 19 (4). ISSN 0263-4503. (Editor of this issue).
Hill, Jimmy (2001)
"A multidimensional study of the key determinants of effective SME marketing activity: Part 2"
. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, 7 (6). pp. 211-235. ISSN 1355-2554.
Hill, Jimmy (2001)
"A multidimensional study of the key determinants of effective SME marketing activity: Part 1"
. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, 7 (5). pp. 171-204. ISSN 1355-2554.
Hill, Jimmy and Wright, Len Tiu (2001)
"A qualitative research agenda for small to medium-sized enterprises"
. Marketing Intelligence & Planning, 19 (6). pp. 432-443. ISSN 0263-4503.
Hill, Jimmy and Wright, Len Tiu (2000)
"Defining the Scope of Entrepreneurial Marketing: A Qualitative Approach"
. Journal of Enterprising Culture (jec), 8 (1). pp. 23-46. ISSN 0218-4958.
Hill, Jimmy (2000)
"Special Issue on Qualitative Marketing Research in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises"
. Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal, 3 (3). ISSN 1352-2752. (Co-editor of this issue).
Hill, Jimmy, McGowan, Pauric and White-McGloin, H. (1999)
"Industrial Buyer-Supplier Relationships: A Perspective from Both Sides of the Dyad in the Clothing Industry"
. The Journal of the Textile Institute, 90 (1). pp. 71-82. ISSN 1754-2340.
Hill, Jimmy and McGowan, Pauric (1999)
"Small business and enterprise development: questions about research methodology"
. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, 5 (1). pp. 5-18. ISSN 1355-2554.
Hill, Jimmy (1999)
"Special Issue on Qualitative Marketing Research in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises"
. Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal, 2 (2). ISSN 1352-2752. (Guest Editor of this issue).
Hill, Jimmy and McGowan, Pauric (1999)
"A qualitative approach to developing small firm marketing planning competencies"
. Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal, 2 (3). pp. 167-175. ISSN 1352-2752.
Hill, Jimmy, McGowan, Pauric and Drummond, Paula (1999)
"The development and application of a qualitative approach to researching networks of small firm entrepreneurs"
. Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal, 2 (2). pp. 71-81. ISSN 1352-2752.
Hill, Jimmy, McGowan, Pauric and Maclaran, Pauline (1998)
"Developing marketing planning skills: combining theory and practice"
. Journal of Marketing Practice: Applied Marketing Science, 4 (3). pp. 69-84. ISSN 1355-2538.
Maclaran, Pauline, McGowan, Pauric and Hill, Jimmy (1997)
"Marketing Education for Small Firm Entrepreneurs: A Work-based Approach"
. Marked Education Review, 7 (3). pp. 39-45. ISSN 1052-8008.
Carson, David, McGowan, Pauric and Hill, Jimmy (1996)
"Effective Marketing Education for SME Executives"
. Marketing Education Review, 6 (2). pp. 59-70. ISSN 1052-8008.
Hill, Jimmy and McGowan, Pauric (1996)
"Marketing Development through Networking: A Competency Based Approach for Small Firm Entrepreneurs"
. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 3 (3). pp. 148-156. ISSN 1462-6004.
Book Chapters
Hill, Jimmy and Scott, Terri (2002)
"The Role of Business Intelligence in Marketing Decision-Making in Knowledge-Based and High Tech Start-Ups"
. In: Business Intelligence and E-Marketing, Proceedings of the IBM Workshop, 6th December 2001. De Montfort University, UK, pp. 80-82. ISBN 185721336X.
Hill, Jimmy and McGowan, Pauric (2001)
"Developing a Competency in Contact Networking in Entrepreneurially Owner-Management Small Firms: A Revised Model"
. In: Research at the Marketing/Entrepreneurship Interface. University of Illinois, Chicago, pp. 109-123.
Hill, Jimmy and Wright, Len Tiu (1999)
"Defining the Scope of Entrepreneurial Marketing"
. In: Proceedings of the 9th ENDEC World Conference on International Entrepreneurship: 15th-18th August 1999, Singapore. Nanyang Technological University, The Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Singapore. ISBN 9789810416430.
Hill, Jimmy and McGowan, Pauric (1998)
"Small Business and Enterprise Development: Questions about Research Methodology"
. In: Proceedings of the Marketing and Entrepreneurship Interface Symposia 1996-1998. Nene University College, Northampton.
Hill, Jimmy, McGowan, Pauric and Maclaran, Pauline (1998)
"Work-Based Learning for Developing Enterprises: An Evaluation and Case Study"
. In: Proceedings of the Marketing and Entrepreneurship Interface Symposia 1996-1998. Nene University College, Northampton.
Hill, Jimmy, Shaw, Edward and Carson, David (1995)
"Investigating Entrepreneurial Marketing Management Competencies"
. In: Making Marketing Work: Proceedings of the 1995 Annual Conference. University of Bradford, Bradford, pp. 724-733. ISBN 1851431314.
Hill, Jimmy, Carson, David and McGowan, Pauric (1994)
"Effective Marketing Training Provision for SME Executives"
. In: Research at the Marketing/Entrepreneurship Interface. University of Illinois, Chicago, pp. 137-149. ISBN 088405806X.
Hill, Jimmy (1994)
"Entrepreneurial Influences on Marketing Planning Activity: An Industry Specific Study in a Regional Economy"
. In: Research at the Marketing/Entrepreneurship Interface. University of Illinois, Chicago, pp. 29-49. ISBN 088405806X.
Hill, Jimmy, McGowan, Pauric and Carson, David (1994)
"In Pursuit of Entrepreneurial Marketing Management Competencies"
. In: Research at the Marketing/Entrepreneurship Interface. University of Illinois, Chicago, pp. 76-79. ISBN 088405806X.
Hill, Jimmy and Fallis, A. (1994)
"An Investigation of the Scope and Nature of Marketing Management Competencies for Entrepreneurial Decision Making in Small Firms"
. In: Research at the Marketing/Entrepreneurship Interface. University of Illinois, Chicago, pp. 137-156. ISBN 088405806X.
Hill, Jimmy and Campbell, P. (1993)
"Understanding Marketing Management Competencies for Entrepreneurs"
. In: Marketing: Unity in Diversity, Proceedings of the 1994 Marketing Education Group Annual Conference. University of Ulster, pp. 507-508. ISBN 1859230016.
Hill, Jimmy and Carson, David (1992)
"Marketing Education for Entrepreneurs"
. In: Enterprising in partnership with environment : Proceedings : 37th World Conference of the International Council for Small Business on Small business and entrepreneurship development. World Conference of the ICSB, pp. 606-632.
Hill, Jimmy and Carson, David (1992)
"Using Delphi as a Means of Marketing Technology Transfer in an Industry Specific Circumstance"
. In: Marketing in the New Europe and Beyond - Proceedings of the Marketing Education Group 1992 Annual Conference. University of Salford, pp. 255-256. ISBN 0951910507.
Hill, Jimmy and Carson, David (1991)
"An Analysis of Marketing Planning Activity in the Horticultural Sector with Relevance to Technology Transfer: Evidence from SME's in a Regional Economy"
. In: Proceedings of RENT V. Vaxjo University, Sweden, pp. 23-54.
Hill, Jimmy and Stanfield, P. (1991)
"Building Key Customer Relationships - A Regional Perspective and Some Empirical Evidence"
. In: Preparing for the New Millennium, Vol. 2. Marketing Education Group, London. pp. 527-546. ISBN 0902810022.
Books
Carson, David, Cromie, Stanley, McGowan, Pauric and Hill, Jimmy (1995)
"Marketing and entrepreneurship in SMEs : An innovative approach"
. Pearson Education, Harlow. ISBN 9780131509702.
Conference Papers
Darcy, Colette and Hill, Jimmy (2012)
"The Changing Nature of Personal Contact Networking with Respect to Marketing Planning Decision-Making in Entrepreneurially Owner-Managed Small Firms: A Reconceptualisation"
. In: 15th Irish Academy of Management Conference, 6th-7th September 2012 National University of Ireland Maynooth.
Darcy, Colette and Hill, Jimmy (2012)
"The Critical Role of HRM in Early-Stage Entrepreneurial Firms"
. In: Irish Academy of Management Conference, 6th-7th September 2012 National University of Ireland Maynooth.
Darcy, Colette and Hill, Jimmy (2012)
"The Changing Dynamic of Personal Contact Networking in Entrepreneurial SMEs: A Marketing Planning Perspective"
. In: American Marketing Association Marketing/Entrepreneurship Symposium, August 2012 Chicago ILL.
Darcy, Colette and Hill, Jimmy (2012)
"Understanding the Influence of Gender on Entrepreneurial Styles in SMEs"
. In: 11th IFSAM World Congress, 26th-29th June 2012 University of Limerick, Ireland.
Darcy, Colette, Hill, Jimmy and McArdle, E. (2010)
"Competency Based Interviews - Improving Perceptions of Fairness Amongst Stakeholders: A Case Study Approach"
. In: Irish Academy of Management Conference, 1st-3rd September 2010 Institute of Technology Cork, Ireland.
Hill, Jimmy and Chaita, M (2008)
"An Evaluation of How Entrepreneurial Firms use Breakthrough Innovation to Develop New Markets"
. In: UIC Symposium at the Marketing/Entrepreneurship Interface, June 2008 University of Orebro, Sweden.
Hill, Jimmy and Hookham, C. (2008)
"An Evaluation of the Impact of Entrepreneurial Leadership on the Evolution of Marketing in Entrepreneurial SMEs"
. In: UIC Symposium at the Marketing/Entrepreneurship Interface, June 2008 University of Orebro, Sweden.
Hill, Jimmy and Hookham, C. (2008)
"Using Web-based Support Tools to Strengthen the Marketing Entrepreneurship Interface"
. In: UIC Symposium at the Marketing/Entrepreneurship Interface, June 2008 University of Orebro, Sweden.
Hill, Jimmy (2008)
"Personal Contact networks: an overview and application"
. In: Henry Stewart Talks: Getting the Most Out of Qualitative Research, May 2008.
Hill, Jimmy, Patterson, Anthony and Hodgson, Julia (2006)
"From McDonaldization to MacDonnellisation: Internationalism and the Entrepreneurial Irish Pub"
. In: McGill Entrepreneurship Conference Series, 2006 Montreal, Canada.
Hill, Jimmy, Wright, D. and Shehabuddeen, N. (2006)
"Practical Methodologies for Managing and Increasing Innovation in an SME Environment"
. In: International Conference on Small Business, 8th West Lake International Conference, October 2006 Hangzhou, China.
Hill, Jimmy and Patterson, Anthony (2006)
"Interpreting the Entrepreneurial Interview: Using Semiotic Analysis and Structuralism to Enrich Understanding of Complex Entrepreneurial Texts"
. In: Chicago Research Symposium on Marketing and Entrepreneurship, August 2006 University of Illinois, Chicago.
Hill, Jimmy, Antonacopoulou, Elena and Patterson, Anthony (2006)
"Reflecting on Entrepreneurial Teaching Practices that Make a Difference: Developing Theory from Pedagogical Scholarship"
. In: Chicago Research Symposium on Marketing and Entrepreneurship, August 2006 University of Illinois, Chicago.
Hill, Jimmy and Wright, Len Tiu (2002)
"Understanding Lifecycle Crises in SMEs"
. In: UIC AMA Marketing/Entrepreneurship Symposium, 2002 University of Illinois, Chicago.
Hill, Jimmy and McGowan, Pauric (1999)
"Creating High Growth Firms: A Critical Look at the Theory and Practice in Marketing Theory and Applications"
. In: AMA Winter Educators' Conference, Winter Meeting 1999.
Hill, Jimmy (1996)
"Understanding Marketing Management Decision Making Competencies for Small Firms: A Research Methodology"
. In: Marketing Education Group Annual Conference, July 1996 University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland.
Hill, Jimmy, McGowan, Pauric and Fitzsimons, P. (1996)
"Marketing Planning in Entrepreneurial Small Firms"
. In: The Small Business and Enterprise Development Conference, March 1996 University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
Hill, Jimmy (1996)
"Understanding Marketing Management Decision Making Competencies for Small Firms: A Research Methodology"
. In: Marketing Education Group/American Marketing Association Special Interest Group Symposium, January 1996 University of Huddersfield Business School, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, England.
Hill, Jimmy and McGowan, Pauric (1995)
"Marketing Decision Making Competencies for Entrepreneurial Small Firms"
. In: Small Business and Enterprise Development Conference, April 1995 University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
Hill, Jimmy and McGowan, Pauric (1995)
"Networking for Enterprise Development: A Competency Approach"
. In: Small Business and Enterprise Development Conference, April 1995 University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
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