Dr Jocelyn Finniear

Associate Professor

Business

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School of Management
Bay Campus

Available For Postgraduate Supervision

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About

Jocelyn is a qualitative researcher who focuses on experiences of work including identity and flexibility. Jocelyn has published research on psychological contracts, employee engagement and identity.

Jocelyn retains close links with industrial partners and has contributed to a number of commissioned research projects including employee engagement for Welsh Government and Employee involvement and participation for ACAS Wales.

Jocelyn is an experienced leader and has been Deputy Head of Department for Business since 2015. She is Head of the People and Organisation group and contributes to a range of courses in her subject areas including organisational behaviour and human resource management. In her teaching capacity she has vast experience in curriculum design and leadership, is an experienced external examiner and has contributed to numerous validation events at undergraduate, post graduate and Doctoral level and has served on a number of university committees.

Jocelyn is has supervised numerous PhDs and is currently supervising students involved with qualitative research projects.

Jocelyn has obtained research funding from Welsh Government, ESRC, British Academy and most recently, the Swansea University Research Excellence Studentship.

Jocelyn is a Chartered member of the CIPD and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Areas Of Expertise

Qualitative Research
Experiences of Work
Employee Engagement
Human Resource Management

Career Highlights

Teaching Interests

Jocelyn has taught at doctorate, post graduate and undergraduate levels. She has designed and delivered courses for full time, part time and block taught students in the areas of people management, qualitative research and human resource management.

Research

Publications

Research Highlights

Marghany, M., Morgan, N., Finniear, J., & White, P. (2023). Heritage hotels: An exploration of staff experiences in these unique hospitality environments. Tourism and Hospitality Research, 0(0), 1-7.
https://doi.org/10.1177/14673584231215707, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65004
Finniear, J., Greedharry, M., & Harvey, G. (2022). Trade Unions and Organising Women in Civil Aviation. In Wright, Tessa Budd, Lucy Ison, Stephen (Ed.), Transport and Sustainability (pp. 323-337). Emerald Publishing Limited
https://doi.org/10.1108/s2044-994120220000016020, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61968
Finniear, J., morgan, n., & Lintje, S. (2020). Social tourism in later life. In Anya Diekmann and Scott McCabe (Ed.), Handbook of Social Tourism (pp. 165-172). Edward Elgar Publishing
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55110
https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/handbook-of-social-tourism-9781788112420.html
Finniear, J., Morgan, N., Chambers, D., & Munar, A. (2020). Gender-based harassment in tourism academia: organizational collusion, coercion and compliance. In Paola Vizcaino, Heather Jeffrey, Claudia Eger (Ed.), Tourism and gender-based violence: challenging inequalities (pp. 30-44). CABI
https://doi.org/10.1079/9781789243215.0030, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55109
Harvey, G., Finniear, J., & Greedharry, M. (2019). Women in aviation: A study of insecurity. Research in Transportation Business & Management
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rtbm.2019.05.001, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50594
Butler, C., Finniear, J., Marie Doherty, A., & Hill, S. (2014). Exploring identity: a figurative character image-elicitation approach. Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management: An International Journal, 9(2), 151-168.
https://doi.org/10.1108/qrom-10-2012-1103, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52573
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/qrom-10-2012-1103
Butler, C., Finniear, J., & Hill, S. (2011). How do we do public service? The socio-psychological status of public servants. Public Money & Management, 31(6), 395-402.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09540962.2011.618763, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52574
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09540962.2011.618763
Morgan, A. & Finniear, J. (2009). Migrant workers and the changing psychological contract. Journal of European Industrial Training, 33(4), 305-322.
https://doi.org/10.1108/03090590910959272, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52575
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/03090590910959272
Butler, C., Doherty, A., Finniear, J., & Hill, S. (2015). Alone in the back office: the isolation of those who care to support public services. Work, Employment and Society, 29(4), 624-640.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0950017014538339, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21894

All Research

Journal Articles

Marghany, M., Morgan, N., Finniear, J., & White, P. (2023). Heritage hotels: An exploration of staff experiences in these unique hospitality environments. Tourism and Hospitality Research, 0(0), 1-7.
https://doi.org/10.1177/14673584231215707, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa65004
Harvey, G., Finniear, J., & Greedharry, M. (2019). Women in aviation: A study of insecurity. Research in Transportation Business & Management
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rtbm.2019.05.001, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50594
Butler, C., Doherty, A., Finniear, J., & Hill, S. (2015). Alone in the back office: the isolation of those who care to support public services. Work, Employment and Society, 29(4), 624-640.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0950017014538339, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21894
Butler, C., Finniear, J., Marie Doherty, A., & Hill, S. (2014). Exploring identity: a figurative character image-elicitation approach. Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management: An International Journal, 9(2), 151-168.
https://doi.org/10.1108/qrom-10-2012-1103, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52573
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/qrom-10-2012-1103
Butler, C., Finniear, J., & Hill, S. (2011). How do we do public service? The socio-psychological status of public servants. Public Money & Management, 31(6), 395-402.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09540962.2011.618763, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52574
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09540962.2011.618763
Morgan, A. & Finniear, J. (2009). Migrant workers and the changing psychological contract. Journal of European Industrial Training, 33(4), 305-322.
https://doi.org/10.1108/03090590910959272, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa52575
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/03090590910959272

Book Chapters

Finniear, J., Greedharry, M., & Harvey, G. (2022). Trade Unions and Organising Women in Civil Aviation. In Wright, Tessa Budd, Lucy Ison, Stephen (Ed.), Transport and Sustainability (pp. 323-337). Emerald Publishing Limited
https://doi.org/10.1108/s2044-994120220000016020, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61968
Finniear, J., morgan, n., & Lintje, S. (2020). Social tourism in later life. In Anya Diekmann and Scott McCabe (Ed.), Handbook of Social Tourism (pp. 165-172). Edward Elgar Publishing
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55110
https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/handbook-of-social-tourism-9781788112420.html
Finniear, J., Morgan, N., Chambers, D., & Munar, A. (2020). Gender-based harassment in tourism academia: organizational collusion, coercion and compliance. In Paola Vizcaino, Heather Jeffrey, Claudia Eger (Ed.), Tourism and gender-based violence: challenging inequalities (pp. 30-44). CABI
https://doi.org/10.1079/9781789243215.0030, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55109

Supervision

An exploration of the role of language in female leadership in the Saudi Arabia. (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Sandra Dettmer
‘The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974’ - an employers' perspective (current)

PhD
Exploring wellbeing at work in a third sector housing association. «br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /» «br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /» Exploring wellbeing at work in a third sector housing association before, during and after a workplace merger. «br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /» «br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /»«br /» (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Rachel Cook
ENTERPRISE AND CARING IN COMMUNITY ARTS WORK: A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS (awarded 2024)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Paul White
Exploring the Impacts of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) among Engineering Contractors and Subcontractors (awarded 2024)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Paul White
Working in Heritage Hotels: An Exploratory Study (awarded 2022)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Paul White
TALENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE STATE HEALTH SERVICES SECTOR IN GHANA: A CASE STUDY OF NURSES IN THREE (3) HEALTH INSTITUTIONS. (awarded 2023)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Jossy Mathew
Untitled (current)

DBA

Other supervisor: Dr Matt Wilson
Untitled (current)

DBA

Other supervisor: Dr Sian Roderick
What is the role and contribution of a “Supportive Business” in the long term employment of Neurodiverse individuals (current)

DBA

Other supervisor: Dr Sandra Dettmer
How do NHS Wales clinical teams experience the implementation of Value-Based Healthcare Principles (current)

DBA

Other supervisor: Dr Simon Brooks
An exploration of the lived experiences of the Welsh carer's Charter among carers and professionals in Wales. (current)

DBA

Other supervisor: Dr Simon Brooks
A Critical Evaluation of Performance Management in Welsh Health Boards (current)

DBA

Other supervisor: Dr Jossy Mathew

Taught Modules

MN-8004 Applied Doctoral Research Methodologies and Methods

This module presents an in-depth exploration of methodology and methods, developing the introductory work conducted in Module One of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). Students undertaking this module will be expected to have already developed an advanced appreciation of the practical and theoretical context of their research and are likely to have refined their proposed methodology and methods. The core of the module is a three-day workshop, supported by preparatory material and online resources. The workshop will critically evaluate a variety of methodological positions, developing student understanding of ontology, epistemology and axiology. The module leader will ensure a variety of perspectives are presented and discussed, using a broad teaching team and guest presentations. This module will encompass both qualitative and quantitative overviews, with specific sessions then being tailored to the requirements of the class. At this point in the programme, module staff will be aware of the needs of the students and will draw in resources as appropriate. Students will therefore undertake work on specific methods of data collection. Data analysis will be introduced here, but DBA Module Four will cover data analysis and presentation in more detail. Students will be expected to conduct initial data gathering in the form of pilot studies prior to attending Module Four. The assessment paper will set out the defence of the students¿ chosen methodology and methods, focusing mainly on data collection, with a summary of the proposed methods of analysis and presentation.
MN-D022 People and Work Dissertation

This module will provide learners with opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the course to complete an independent research project. The module builds from the introductory research methods module (Researching People and Work). Learners will apply their critical analysis skills to identify an HRM or people management related issue or challenge.
MN-M061 Human Resource Management in Context

The purpose of this module is to introduce and critically explore human resource management in terms of the organisational setting in which it takes place, whilst also locating this within the wider social context. During the module we will discuss contemporary issues associated with work and employment in the context of the socio- economic drivers and organisational imperatives which shape practices of human resource management. To this end the module explores the ways in which the organisation of both people and work is essential to both the organisation and other stakeholders.
MN-MB08P Exploring Organisational Purpose: Fundamentals

This module introduces key concepts to build the necessary knowledge and skills to explore and evaluate organisational purpose. The module will help students develop their capacity for critically assessing the context in which organisations have developed and evolved their current strategies. An understanding of this evolution will involve the consideration of fundamental questions such as `what is an organisation and what forms do they take?¿; `why have organisations developed in this way?¿; `to whom do organisations owe responsibilities?¿ and `who benefits from organisational value?¿. These, and other critical issues help us understand the overarching question of organisational governance and purpose. These questions lead to an evaluation of contemporary challenges, disruptions and mega-trends that create the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous context that impacts upon organisations today. Students will be encouraged throughout to consider their own perceptions of how the context is manifesting itself as a set of conditions affecting the purpose of organisations with which they are familiar. As a link to the next MBA module, this module will introduce contemporary organizational responses, including but not limited to concepts such as creating shared value, strategic resilience and strategic agility.
MN-MB09P Exploring Organisational Purpose: Responses and Applications

The module will help students develop their capacity for organising, competing and collaborating within and across public, private and third sectors as well as knowledge of the possibilities of alternative, hybrid organisational forms to meet future challenges. The module will build on the key concepts and knowledge gained from studying the importance of context and will investigate and construct meaningful and contemporary applications and responses to how organisations realise their purpose. We introduce methods to meet the challenge of maintaining a holistic and future-orientated purpose on longer-term strategic purposes whilst dealing with the short term, quotidian challenges of operating in context. The rest of the MBA develops in greater depth these introductions to designing and implementing strategy for achieving organisational purposes.
MN-MBA01 Exploring Organisational Purpose

The module uses a three-part structure combining case-based teaching with introducing the key concepts to build the necessary knowledge and skills to explore organisational purpose. The module will help students develop their capacity for organising, competing and collaborating within and across public, private and third sectors as well as knowledge of the possibilities of alternative, hybrid organisational forms to meet future challenges. The first part concerns the foundational questions: `what is organisation?¿ and `why do we need them?¿ Students will be introduced to different forms of organisation in society and their relationships with stakeholders across different spheres and sectors, and at different territorial scales. Through case-based teaching, students will be equipped to answer the accountability challenge: to whom and for what are organisations answerable. The second part of the module tackles organisational purpose in context. Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to explore the complex and uncertain contexts in which contemporary organisations operate. This tranche uses cases to analyse the challenge of organising in the context of mega-trends; for example, ageing, climate change, digital disruption, the future of work and the rise of a global middle class. Students will also be encouraged to consider their own perceptions of how the context is manifesting itself as a set of conditions affecting the purpose of organisations with which they are familiar. Part three of the module investigates how organisations realise their purpose. We consider how to maintain a holistic and long-term purpose whilst dealing with the short term challenges of operating in a daily context The rest of the MBA develops in greater depth these introductions to designing and implementing strategy for achieving organisational purposes in line with the Programme-level learning outcomes.
MN-MBA08 Exploring Organisational Purpose: Context

This module introduces key concepts to build the necessary knowledge and skills to explore and evaluate organisational purpose. The module will help students develop their capacity for critically assessing the context in which organisations have developed and evolved their current strategies. An understanding of this evolution will involve the consideration of fundamental questions such as `what is an organisation and what forms do they take?¿; `why have organisations developed in this way?¿; `to whom do organisations owe responsibilities?¿ and `who benefits from organisational value?¿. These, and other critical issues help us understand the overarching question of organisational governance and purpose. These questions lead to an evaluation of contemporary challenges, disruptions and mega-trends that create the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous context that impacts upon organisations today. Students will be encouraged throughout to consider their own perceptions of how the context is manifesting itself as a set of conditions affecting the purpose of organisations with which they are familiar. As a link to the next MBA module, this module will introduce contemporary organizational responses, including but not limited to concepts such as creating shared value, strategic resilience and strategic agility.
MN-MBA09 Exploring Organisational Purpose: Responses and Applications

The module will help students develop their capacity for organising, competing and collaborating within and across public, private and third sectors as well as knowledge of the possibilities of alternative, hybrid organisational forms to meet future challenges. The module will build on the key concepts and knowledge gained from studying the importance of context and will investigate and construct meaningful and contemporary applications and responses to how organisations realise their purpose. We introduce methods to meet the challenge of maintaining a holistic and future-orientated purpose on longer-term strategic purposes whilst dealing with the short term, quotidian challenges of operating in context. The rest of the MBA develops in greater depth these introductions to designing and implementing strategy for achieving organisational purposes.
MN-NMBAP Research in Action (Part 1)

The Research in Action module introduces students to the way in which research informs management practice establishing research as a core skill underpinning the MBA programme. Running throughout the course, the module enables students to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills that underpin effective research. Part two of the module culminates in a consultancy-based project that provides students with practical experience in applying a range of theories and models through working with a client organisation.

Dr Jocelyn Finniear

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Areas Of Expertise

Career Highlights

Publications

Research Highlights

All Research

Journal Articles

Book Chapters

Supervision

An exploration of the role of language in female leadership in the Saudi Arabia. (current)

‘The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974’ - an employers' perspective (current)

ENTERPRISE AND CARING IN COMMUNITY ARTS WORK: A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS (awarded 2024)

Exploring the Impacts of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) among Engineering Contractors and Subcontractors (awarded 2024)

Working in Heritage Hotels: An Exploratory Study (awarded 2022)

TALENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE STATE HEALTH SERVICES SECTOR IN GHANA: A CASE STUDY OF NURSES IN THREE (3) HEALTH INSTITUTIONS. (awarded 2023)

Untitled (current)

Untitled (current)

What is the role and contribution of a “Supportive Business” in the long term employment of Neurodiverse individuals (current)

How do NHS Wales clinical teams experience the implementation of Value-Based Healthcare Principles (current)

An exploration of the lived experiences of the Welsh carer's Charter among carers and professionals in Wales. (current)

A Critical Evaluation of Performance Management in Welsh Health Boards (current)

Taught Modules

MN-8004 Applied Doctoral Research Methodologies and Methods

MN-D022 People and Work Dissertation

MN-M061 Human Resource Management in Context

MN-MB08P Exploring Organisational Purpose: Fundamentals

MN-MB09P Exploring Organisational Purpose: Responses and Applications

MN-MBA01 Exploring Organisational Purpose

MN-MBA08 Exploring Organisational Purpose: Context

MN-MBA09 Exploring Organisational Purpose: Responses and Applications

MN-NMBAP Research in Action (Part 1)