I thoroughly enjoyed a 40 year career as a business school academic, both at Otago and before that at Victoria in Wellington. My research and teaching never strayed far from questions of competition between firms and the ways in which firms might possibly sustain an advantage over their competitors. I am greatly privileged to have lead a large 10-year funded research programme into the competitiveness of New Zealand firms in global markets. In later years, I also became interested in the application of complex systems theory to organisations, and this has given me a perspective on the enormous challenges presented to New Zealand and the world by climate change. The Centre for Sustainability has kindly given me a base from which to continue this work. I also act as something of a mentor to the wonderful cohort of postgraduate students based at the Centre. Finally, I have tried to carry on the work of my late wife, Diane and her commitment to the conservation of New Zealand's threatened species and ecologies.
Current and Recent Research Projects
I am a trustee of the Otago Natural History Trust (Orokonui Ecosanctuary), and of the Orokonui Foundation. I am also secretary to Sanctuaries of New Zealand Inc. the body that represents all community-based sanctuaries in New Zealand
Significant Publications
Campbell-Hunt D and Campbell-Hunt C, Ecosanctuaries: Communities building a future for New Zealand's threatened ecologies, University of Otago Press, Dunedin, 2013. Campbell-Hunt C, J Brocklesby, S Chetty, LM Corbett, S Davenport, D Jones, and P Walsh. World Famous in New Zealand: How New Zealand's Leading Firms became World-class Competitors, Auckland University Press, June 2001. Campbell-Hunt, C. (2007) Complexity in Practice, Human Relations, 60(5), 793-823. Reprinted in Johannessen S.O. and Kuhn, L. Complexity in Organization Studies, SAGE, 2012 Chetty S and C Campbell-Hunt, (2004) A Strategic Approach to Internationalization: A Traditional Versus a “Born-Global” Approach, Journal of International Marketing, 12(1), 57-81. Winner of the 2009 Hans B. Thorelli Award, American Marketing Association. Campbell-Hunt C: What Have We Learned About Generic Competitive Strategy; A Meta-analysis, Strategic Management Journal, 21, 2000, 127-154
Publications
Innes, J., Fitzgerald, N., Binny, R., Byrom, A., Pech, R., Watts, C., … Campbell-Hunt, C., & Burns, B. (2019). New Zealand ecosanctuaries: Types, attributes and outcomes. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, 49(3), 370-393. doi: 10.1080/03036758.2019.1620297
Journal - Research Article
Campbell-Hunt, C. (2015, December). The Paris Climate Change meeting, and what NZ should be doing. International Issues and Experiences Series, University of the Third Age, Queenstown, New Zealand. [Research Presentation].
Other Research Output
Hopkins, D., Campbell-Hunt, C., Carter, L., Higham, J. E. S., & Rosin, C. (2015). Climate change and Aotearoa New Zealand. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change, 6(6), 559-583. doi: 10.1002/wcc.355
Journal - Research Article
Measson, N., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (2015). How SMEs use trade shows to enter global value chains. Journal of Small Business & Enterprise Development, 22(1), 99-126. doi: 10.1108/JSBED-09-2011-0025
Journal - Research Article
Campbell-Hunt, C. (2014, August). Climate change and New Zealand’s economy: Where is it heading and what can we do? University of Otago Winter Lecture Series. Auckland, New Zealand. [Public Seminar].
Other Research Output
Campbell-Hunt, C. (2014, August). Climate change and New Zealand’s economy: Where is it heading and what can we do? University of Otago Winter Lecture Series. Wellington, New Zealand. [Public Seminar].
Other Research Output
Campbell-Hunt, D., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (2013). Ecosanctuaries: Communities building a future for New Zealand's threatened ecologies. Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press, 292p.
Authored Book - Other
Campbell-Hunt, C., Walton, S., & Hopkins, D. (2013). Bifurcations: Conceptualising change in climate and social systems. Proceedings of the New Zealand Climate Change Conference. Retrieved from http://www.nzcccconference.org/home
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Hopkins, D., Campbell-Hunt, C., Diaz-Rainey, I., Higham, J. E. S., & Lloyd, B. (2013). The research response of Australasian academic institutions to climate change. Proceedings of the New Zealand Climate Change Conference. Retrieved from http://www.nzcccconference.org/home
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Innes, J., Lee, W. G., Burns, B., Campbell-Hunt, C., Watts, C., Phipps, H., & Stephens, T. (2012). Role of predator-proof fences in restoring New Zealand's biodiversity: A response to Scofield et al. (2011). New Zealand Journal of Ecology, 36(2), 232-238.
Journal - Research Other
Campbell-Hunt, C., & Chetty, S. (2011). The binary choice facing SME internationalization. In N. Nummela (Ed.), International growth of small and medium enterprises. (pp. 135-154). New York: Routledge.
Chapter in Book - Research
He, Z.-L., Geng, X.-S., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (2009). Research collaboration and research output: A longitudinal study of 65 biomedical scientists in a New Zealand university. Research Policy, 38(2), 306-317. doi: 10.1016/j.respol.2008.11.011
Journal - Research Article
Campbell-Hunt, C., & Thompson-Fawcett, M. (2009). Clustering on the edge: Nurturing international competitiveness? Proceedings of the Competitive Advantage New Zealand (CANZ) Conference. Retrieved from http://www.victoria.ac.nz/canz/research//conference-dec09.aspx
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Campbell-Hunt, C. & Thompson-Fawcett, M. (2009, October). Clustering on the edge: Nurturing international competitiveness? Department of Management Research Seminar, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Department Seminar].
Other Research Output
Campbell-Hunt, C. (2009, September). Social entrepreneurship: The case of fenced eco-sanctuaries in New Zealand. University of Otago Centre for Entrepreneurship Seminar Series, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Public Seminar].
Other Research Output
Campbell-Hunt, C. (2008). Symbiosis or servant? Trajectories of the SME growth in global value chains. In B. Gray (Ed.), Proceedings of the 11th McGill International Entrepreneurship Conference. [CD-ROM], (pp. 375-395). Dunedin, New Zealand: School of Business, University of Otago. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Campbell, C., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (2007). Dunedin's engineering industry: Evolution on the edge of the world. In K. Inkson, V. Browning & J. Kirkwood (Eds.), Working on the Edge: A portrait of business in Dunedin. (pp. 99-113). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press.
Chapter in Book - Research
Campbell-Hunt, C. (2007). Between virtuous and vicious cycles: The dynamics of the Dunedin economy. In K. Inkson, V. Browning & J. Kirkwood (Eds.), Working on the Edge: A portrait of business in Dunedin. (pp. 48-59). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press.
Chapter in Book - Research
Campbell-Hunt, C. (2007). Complexity in practice. Human Relations, 60(5), 793-823.
Journal - Research Article
Kirkwood, J., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (2007). Using multiple paradigm research methodologies to gain new insights into entrepreneurial motivations. Journal of Enterprising Culture, 15(3), 219-241.
Journal - Research Article
Campbell-Hunt, C., & Corbett, L. (2007, May-June). Symbiosis or servant? The dynamics of SME growth in global value chains. Verbal presentation at the OECD Global Conference, Tokyo, Japan.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Kirkwood, J., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (2006). Beyond push and pull factors: Exploring the process of how women and men decide to become entrepreneurs. Proceedings of the 51st International Council for Small Business World Conference. (pp. 1-10). Retrieved from www.icsb.org
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Kirkwood, J., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (2006). Using multiple paradigms to understand entrepreneurial motivations. Proceedings of the 3rd Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship International Research Exchange. (pp. 1-2). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Campbell-Hunt, C. (2006, July). Ordnungsleistung and the limits of managerial agency in strategy-as-practice. Verbal presentation at the 22nd European Group for Organizational Studies Colloquium, Bergen, Norway.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Geare, A., Campbell-Hunt, C., Ruwhiu, D., & Bull, R. (2005). The New Zealand management supplement. Auckland, New Zealand: McGraw-Hill, 72p. Retrieved from http://www.mhhe.com/au/nzmanagement/
Authored Book - Research
Campbell-Hunt, C. (2005). The dynamics of emergent strategy co-evolutionary explanations of an enigma. Proceedings of the 21st EGOS Colloquium. [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Campbell-Hunt, C., Chetty, S., & Matear, S. (2005). Clustering at the edge: Growing businesses of global reach from thin soil. Proceedings of the 47th Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business. (pp. 122). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Brocklesby, J., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (2004). The evolution of competitive capability: A cognition and complex systems perespective. Journal of Organisational Transformation & Social Change, 1(2-3), 143-162.
Journal - Research Article
Chetty, S., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (2004). A strategic approach to internationalization: Traditional versus a ″born-global″ approach. Journal of International Marketing, 12(1), 57-81.
Journal - Research Article
Campbell-Hunt, C., & Daellenbach, U. (2004, July). A stakeholder theory of competitive advantage. Verbal presentation at the The 20th European Group for Organizational Studies Colloquium Slovenia: Ljubljana.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Chetty, S., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (2003). Explosive international growth and problems of success amongst small to medium-sized firms. International Small Business Journal, 21(1), 5-27.
Journal - Research Article
Chetty, S., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (2003). Paths to internationalisation among small- to medium-sized firms: A global versus regional approach. European Journal of Marketing, 37(5/6), 796-820.
Journal - Research Article
Davenport, S., Campbell-Hunt, C., & Soloman, J. (2003). The dynamics of technology strategy: An exploratory study. R & D Management, 33(5), 481-499. doi: 10.1111/1467-9310.00312
Journal - Research Article
Mitchell, A., Matear, S. M., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (2003). Configuring competitive strategies, resources and strategic positions: An exploratory examination of New Zealand high growth small firms. In J. Bell, T. Morrow & D. Crossan (Eds.), Proceedings of the 6th McGill Conference on International Entrepreneurship: Crossing boundaries and researching new frontiers. [CD-ROM] Ireland: University of Ulster. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Knuckey, S., Johnston, H., Campbell-Hunt, C., Carlaw, K., Corbett, L., & Massey, C. (2002). Firm Foundations, A Study of New Zealand Business Practices and Performance. Wellington: Ministry of Economic Development, 248p.
Authored Book - Other
Corbett, L., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (2002). Grappling with a gusher: Manufacturing's response to success in SMEs. Journal of Operations Management, 20, 495-517.
Journal - Research Article
Brocklesby, J., Bryson, J., Chetty, S., Corbett, L. M., Daellenbach, U., Davenport, S., … Campbell-Hunt, C. (2002). Renewed, 2000-2002: The evolution of competitive capability in New Zealand firms. Commissioned by Competitive Advantage New Zealand $500,000. New Zealand.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Campbell-Hunt, C., Brocklesby, J., Chetty, S., Corbett, L. M., Davenport, S., Jones, D., & Walsh, P. (2001). World famous in New Zealand: How New Zealand's leading firms became world-class competitors. Auckland University Press.
Authored Book - Research
Campbell-Hunt, C. (2001). Competitive advantage: Strategic. In J. Yeabsley (Ed.), Global player? NZIER Resaerch Monograph 67.
Chapter in Book - Research
Davenport, S., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (2001). Technology and innovation. In J. Yeabsley (Ed.), Global player? NZIER Resaerch Monograph 67.
Chapter in Book - Research
Brocklesby, J., Campbell-Hunt, C., & Corbett, L. M. (2001, July). Evolving order, organisations as cognitive systems. Verbal presentation at the European Group for Organisation Studies, Lyon.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Campbell-Hunt, C. (2001, December). Bugger the boxing: Keep pouring the concrete: Exploring the foundation of New Zealand's new economy [Invited speaker]. Verbal presentation at the Business New Zealand and Institute of Policy Studies, Changing Gear/Social Dividend Conference, Wellington.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Campbell-Hunt, C. (2001, February). In search of strategic leadership. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Management Society Annual Conference, Hamilton.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Campbell-Hunt, C. (2000). What have we learned about generic competitive strategy [Meta-analysis]. Strategic Management Journal, 21, 127-154.
Journal - Research Article
Campbell-Hunt, C., Corbett, L. M., & Chetty, S. (2000). World famous New Zealand: Growing world-competitive firms from New Zealand base. Victoria Economic Commentaries, March, 1-10.
Journal - Research Other
Campbell-Hunt, C., Chetty, S., & Corbett, L. M. (2000). Building competitive capability the New Zealand way. Proceedings of the 8th Annual Educators' Conference: Strategies for Sustainability and Success. (pp. 63-74). [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Campbell-Hunt, C. (2000, August). Symposia dedicated to reports on the Competitve Advantage New Zealand: CANZ research programme. Verbal presentation at the Competing on the Arrow of Time, Toronto.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Campbell-Hunt, C. (2000, December). The evolution of competitive capability. Verbal presentation at the Australia New Zealand Academy of Management Conference, Sydney.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Campbell-Hunt, C. (2000, October). How owners influence the evolution of competitive capability. Verbal presentation at the Strategic Management Society Conference, Vancouver.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Chetty, S., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (2000, June). The evolution of internationalisation capability through business relationships. Verbal presentation at the American Marketing Academy, Buenos Aires.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Corbett, L. M., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (2000, April). Grappling with a Gusher. Verbal presentation at the Configurations of Operations-Environment Fit, Production and Operations Management Society Conference, Texas.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Campbell-Hunt, C., Brocklesby, J., Corbett, L. M., Dunford, R., Evans, L. T., Jones, D., & Walsh, P. J. (2000). The evolution of competitive capability and productivity in New Zealand firms. Commissioned by PGSF contract no 98-VIC806.
Commissioned Report for External Body
Campbell-Hunt, C. (1999). Complexity: The implications for strategy and strategists. New Zealand Strategic Management, (Winter), 13-23.
Journal - Research Article
Campbell-Hunt, C., Corbett, L. M., & Walsh, P. J. (1999, October). The evolution of competitive capability: New theory from a natural experiment in strategic deconstruction. Verbal presentation at the Strategic Management Society Conference, Berlin, Germany.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Corbett, L. M., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (1999, November). The evolution of competitive capability: Configurations, trajectories and the role of production interventions. Verbal presentation at the Decision Sciences Institute Conference, New Orleans, USA.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Riad, S., & Campbell-Hunt, C. (1999). Managing the merger process: An extended typology. Verbal presentation at the Australia New Zealand Academy of Management Conference, Tasmania, Australia.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Campbell-Hunt, C. (1998). Compexity: A theory of everything for strategy and strategising? New Zealand Strategic Management, Spring.
Journal - Research Article
I thoroughly enjoyed a 40 year career as a business school academic, both at Otago and before that at Victoria in Wellington. My research and teaching never strayed far from questions of competition between firms and the ways in which firms might possibly sustain an advantage over their competitors. I am greatly privileged to have lead a large 10-year funded research programme into the competitiveness of New Zealand firms in global markets.