Jodyanne Kirkwood, Our staff, Department of Management, University of Otago, New Zealand

MCom PhD(Otago)

J_Kirkwood_image Senior Lecturer
Room: Commerce 715
Tel: +64 3 470 3536
Fax: +64 3 479 8173
Email: jodyanne.kirkwood@otago.ac.nz

Jo teaches in the area of entrepreneurship, particularly around sustainable entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship. In her early career, Jo worked as a Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Commerce, Wellington where she was involved in a large project as auction manager for the world’s first internet auction of radio spectrum. Her PhD focused on a gender comparison of motivations for becoming an entrepreneur. Jo is currently working on a study of how Tall Poppy Syndrome affects New Zealand Business owners. Her other current research areas involve ecopreneurs, social entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship education.

Read Jo's article: What’s challenging New Zealand Business owners? (PDF, 1.04MB)

Teaching responsibilities

Jo's teaching responsibilities include:

Research interests

Jo's research interests are:

Mumpreneurs
Ecopreneurship
Entrepreneurship Education
Social Entrepreneurship
Tall Poppy Syndrome and its effects on business owners

Read some of Jo's research:

Mumpreneurs: Nuturing children and businesss (PDF, 669KB)
Does tall poppy syndrome really impact business owners in New Zealand? - online in #NZEntrepreneur magazine
Tall poppy syndrome. Its effects on high profile entrepreneurs. - online in NZ Entrepreneur Issue 30 [pg 32-35] (PDF, 1070KB)

Read a news item about Jo’s current research on Tall Poppy Syndrome and its effects on entrepreneurs, in the ODT. Read the associated report (PDF, 228KB).

Current supervisions

Jo is an experienced supervisor, having supervised over 75 student projects in the past three years. In 2014 Jo was awarded one of the Top 12 Supervisors by the Otago University Students Association.

Jo is not currently taking on any new postgraduate students.

Jo is currently supervising the following students:

PhD

Jerry Ebeigbe - Entrepreneurial Orientation for SMEs Outward Expansion: Evidence from an Emerging Economy. (Supervisors: Elizabeth Rose, Jodyanne Kirkwood)

Karishma Nagre - Improving the Opportunities for Open Innovation in New Zealand's High Tech Firms: Open Innovation in New Zealand's High Tech Firms. (Supervisors: Elizabeth Rose, Jodyanne Kirkwood)

Emmanel Osigwe - Developing A Social Enterprise Collaborative Model To Accelerate Socio-Economic Inclusion: A Model For International Social Enterprises. (Supervisors: Jodyanne Kirkwood, Elizabeth Rose, Annie Zhang)

Completed

Cle-Anne Gabriel (2015). Renewable energy start-up businesses: Typology and critical success factors in transitioning countries. (Supervisors: Beth Rose, Jodyanne Kirkwood, Sara Walton)

Naoto Nadayama (2017). International Entrepreneurship in MNEs: Multiple Case Studies in the Dairy Industry. (Supervisors: Elizabeth Rose, Jodyanne Kirkwood)

Babak Zahraie (2017). Green Entrepreneurs: Change Agents towards Sustainability. (Supervisors: André Everett, Sara Walton, Jodyanne Kirkwood)

MCom

Mahfuzur Rahman - A Study on the Influence of Microfinance impacting the Growth of Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) in New Zealand. (Supervisors: Jodyanne Kirkwood, Cle-Anne Gabriel)

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Publications

Gray, B., Kirkwood, J., Monahan, E., & Etemaddar, M. (2019). Internal factors influencing effective opportunity identification in a Tongan social enterprise. Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship, 31(4), 323-347. doi: 10.1080/08276331.2018.1459015

Gray, B., Kirkwood, J., Etemaddar, M., & Monahan, E. (2018). Sustainable business models for community-based enterprises in Samoa and Tonga. Small Enterprise Research, 25(2), 99-113. doi: 10.1080/13215906.2018.1479293

Kirkwood, J., Dwyer, K., & Walton, S. (2017). An ecopreneur’s growing resilience after a series of earthquakes. Journal of Enterprising Communities, 11(1), 129-148. doi: 10.1108/JEC-12-2014-0028

Kirkwood, J., Baucus, M., & Dwyer, K. (2016). Ethics in entrepreneurship education: The case of a student start-up entrepreneur. Journal of Business Ethics Education, 13, 91-116.

Gabriel, C.-A., Kirkwood, J., Walton, S., & Rose, E. L. (2016). How do developing country constraints affect renewable energy entrepreneurs? Energy for Sustainable Development, 35, 52-66. doi: 10.1016/j.esd.2016.09.006

Geare, A. J., Sibbald, A., Ruwhiu, D., & Kirkwood, J. (2002). Management Functions. Dunedin: Department of Management, University of Otago, 163p.

Authored Book - Other

Inkson, K., Browning, V., & Kirkwood, J. (Eds.). (2007). Working on the edge: A portrait of business in Dunedin. Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press, 261p.

Edited Book - Research

Inkson, K., & Kirkwood, J. (2007). Animation Research Limited: The yachts that came to life. In K. Inkson, V. Browning & J. Kirkwood (Eds.), Working on the Edge: A portrait of business in Dunedin. (pp. 208-219). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press.

Chapter in Book - Research

Inkson, K., Browning, V., & Kirkwood, J. (2007). Introduction. In K. Inkson, V. Browning & J. Kirkwood (Eds.), Working on the Edge: A portrait of business in Dunedin. (pp. 9-12). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press.

Chapter in Book - Research

Kirkwood, J. (2007). Dick Hubbard: Entrepreneur and mayor. In H. H. Frederick, D. F. Kuratko & R. M. Hodgetts (Eds.), Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice. (Asia-Pacific ed.) Melbourne, Australia: Thomson.

Chapter in Book - Research

Kirkwood, J., & Harris, P. (2007). Programming entrepreneurs for Dunedin's future. In K. Inkson, V. Browning & J. Kirkwood (Eds.), Working on the Edge: A portrait of business in Dunedin. (pp. 88-98). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press.

Chapter in Book - Research

Kirkwood, J. (2003). Happy hens. In K. Bartol, M. Tein, G. Matthews & D. Martin (Eds.), Managment: A Pacific Rim focus. (Enhanced ed.) (pp. [CD-ROM]). Macquarie Park, NSW: McGraw-Hill Australia.

Chapter in Book - Research

Kirkwood, J., & Ruwhiu, D. (2001). Hubbards Foods. In G. R. Elkin (Ed.), Human Resource Management in Action. Contemporary New Zealand Cases - Vol 2. (pp. 153-157). Palmerston North: Dunmore Press Limited.

Chapter in Book - Research

Ruwhiu, D., & Kirkwood, J. (2001). CLEAR Communications Limited: Case study and teaching note. In European Case Clearing House Collection. (pp. 601-032-1-10). Wharley End: The European Case Clearing House.

Chapter in Book - Research

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J., Dwyer, K., & Walton, S. (2017). An ecopreneur’s growing resilience after a series of earthquakes. Journal of Enterprising Communities, 11(1), 129-148. doi: 10.1108/JEC-12-2014-0028

Journal - Research Article

Gabriel, C.-A., & Kirkwood, J. (2016). Business models for model businesses: Lessons from renewable energy entrepreneurs in developing countries. Energy Policy, 95, 336-349. doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2016.05.006

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J. J. (2016). How women and men business owners perceive success. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, 22(5), 594-615. doi: 10.1108/IJEBR-01-2016-0024

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J., Baucus, M., & Dwyer, K. (2016). Ethics in entrepreneurship education: The case of a student start-up entrepreneur. Journal of Business Ethics Education, 13, 91-116.

Journal - Research Article

Zahraie, B., Everett, A. M., Walton, S., & Kirkwood, J. (2016). Environmental entrepreneurs facilitating change toward sustainability: A case study of the wine industry in New Zealand. Small Enterprise Research, 23(1), 39-57. doi: 10.1080/13215906.2016.1188717

Journal - Research Article

Cornwall, J., Kirkwood, J., Clark, G., Silvey, S., Appleby, R. D., Wolkenhauer, S. M., Panjabi, J., … Abbott, M. (2015). Can a short intensive course affect entrepreneurial ability, knowledge and intent, or further entrepreneurial study? An assessment of the SEED programme, Dunedin, New Zealand. Industry & Higher Education, 29(5), 397-404. doi: 10.5367/ihe.2015.0273

Journal - Research Article

Gray, B. J., Duncan, S., Kirkwood, J., & Walton, S. (2014). Encouraging sustainable entrepreneurship in climate-threatened communities: A Samoan case study. Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, 26(5-6), 401-430. doi: 10.1080/08985626.2014.922622

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J., & Walton, S. (2014). How green is green? Ecopreneurs balancing environmental concerns and business goals. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 21(1), 37-51. doi: 10.1080/14486563.2014.880384

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J., Dwyer, K., & Gray, B. (2014). Students' reflections on the value of an entrepreneurship education. International Journal of Management Education, 12(3), 307-316. doi: 10.1016/j.ijme.2014.07.005

Journal - Research Article

Zamanzadeh, V., Roshangar, F., Fathi-Azar, E., Valizadeh, L., & Kirkwood, J. (2014). Experiences of newly graduated nurses on strategies of gaining self-confidence during their initial work: A qualitative study. Journal of Nursing Research, 22(4), 283-291. doi: 10.1097/jnr.0000000000000050

Journal - Research Article

Walton, S., & Kirkwood, J. (2013). Tempered radicals! Ecopreneurs as change agents for sustainability: An exploratory study. International Journal of Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation, 2(5), 461-475. doi: 10.1504/IJSEI.2013.059321

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J. (2012). Family matters: Exploring the role of family in the new venture creation decision. Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship, 25(2), 141-154. doi: 10.1080/08276331.2012.10593565

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J., & Harris, P. (2011). Beyond business: One local government's efforts to help business owners with succession planning. Small Enterprise Research, 18(2), 130-142.

Journal - Research Article

Gray, B. J., & Kirkwood, J. (2010). Issues in experiential entrepreneurship education: Introduction to the special edition. International Review of Entrepreneurship, 8(1), 3-18.

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J., & Walton, S. (2010). How ecopreneurs' green values affect their international engagement in supply chain management. Journal of International Entrepreneurship, 8, 200-217. doi: 10.1007/s10843-010-0056-8

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J., & Walton, S. (2010). What motivates ecopreneurs to start businesses? International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, 16(3), 204-228. doi: 10.1108/13552551011042799

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J. (2009). Is a lack of self-confidence hindering women entrepreneurs? International Journal of Gender & Entrepreneurship, 1(2), 118-133. doi: 10.1108/17566260910969670

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J. (2009). Motivational factors in a push-pull theory of entrepreneurship. Gender in Management, 24(5), 346-364. doi: 10.1108/17542410910968805

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J. (2009). Spousal roles on motivations for entrepreneurship: A qualitative study in New Zealand. Journal of Family & Economic Issues, 30(4), 372-385. doi: 10.1007/s10834-009-9169-4

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J. (2009). To grow or not? Growing small service firms. Journal of Small Business & Enterprise Development, 16(3), 485-503. doi: 10.1108/14626000910977189

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J., & Gray, B. (2009). From entrepreneur to mayor: Assessing the impact of the founder's changing reputation on Hubbard Foods Ltd. Australasian Marketing Journal, 17, 115-124. doi: 10.1016/j.ausmj.2009.05.005

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J., & Tootell, B. (2008). Is entrepreneurship the answer to achieving work-family balance? Journal of Management & Organization, 14(3), 285-302.

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J. (2007). Igniting the entrepreneurial spirit: Is the role parents play gendered? International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, 13(1), 39-59.

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J. (2007). Tall Poppy Syndrome: Implications for entrepreneurship in New Zealand. Journal of Management & Organization, 13(4), 366-382.

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

Kirkwood, J., & Ruwhiu, D. (2003). Growth at Hubbard's foods? Journal of the Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management, 9(2), 47-56.

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J., & Batley, T. W. (1998). Quality Management in New Zealand Manufacturing Companies. Journal of New Zealand Organisation for Quality, 13(6), 7-10.

Journal - Research Article

Kirkwood, J. (2007). [Review of the book Women entrepreneurs across racial lines: Issues of human capital, financial capital and network structures]. Women in Management Review, 22(5), 428-430.

Journal - Research Other

Kirkwood, J., & Walton, S. (2008). Seeing the (green) light. NZ Business, 22(10), 41-42.

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Kirkwood, J. (2007). To grow or not to grow? NZ Business, 21(2), 40-41.

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Kirkwood, J. (2006). Cutting down our tallest poppies. NZ Business, 20(3), 16-17.

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Kirkwood, J., Dwyer, K., & Walton, S. (2014). An ecopreneurs' road to resilience after an earthquake. In B. Kotey (Ed.), Proceedings of the 27th Small Enterprise Association of Australia & New Zealand (SEAANZ) Annual Conference. Retrieved from http://seaanz.org/content/27th-annual-seaanz-conference-2014-1