This project aims two answer two research questions. First, we respond to nearly 15 years of call for research to understand how word of mouth communication is used in B2B settings. Specifically, we conduct a qualitative research to identify what drives B2B customers to get engaged in online word of mouth communication. Second, we examine […]

This goal of this project is to develop a business plan for a searchable and interactive neighbourhood website that aggregates information obtained by journalists and other sources. Theoretically, the grad student researcher will explore how to incorporate the philosophy of “failing fast” into the confines of a traditional business plan. To do this, specific case […]

The Ahp-cii-uk Community Society and the Beedie School of Business are submitting a research cluster proposal to the MITACS Accelerate Program with the purpose to continue research conducted by the Ahp-cii-uk Leadership Initiative in the three Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations of Ahousaht, Ehattesaht and Tseshaht. The proposed research cluster will provide interns with an opportunity to […]

In partnership with Tribal Resource Investment Corporation (TRICORP), the University of Victoria (UVic) Gustavson School of Business co-created and designed the Aboriginal Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACE) program. The ACE program provides entrepreneurial training, mentorship and coaching for members of First Nations communities, governments and financial institutions in their home communities. While the ACE program has made […]

Utilisé en sécurité de l’information, le tableau de bord de gestion (TBG) est un outil visuel permettant de faire le suivi de la performance en affichant graphiquement un ensemble de métriques, représentant notamment l’état des risques et des incidents. L’objectif principal de cette recherche est de créer un modèle de représentation visuelle de métriques de […]

In order to improve the understanding and awareness for students about the management of energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable practices, this study will evaluate the effectiveness on changing children’s awareness and behavior toward those aspects through of the implementation of educative material, previously developed by Nature’s Ride, by way of scholastic workshops on primary school […]

S0b~ys has made sIgnificant progress in reducing the environmental Impacts of its direct operations thrQugh reductions in GHG emissions and waste productIon. The corporatIon Is now ready to expand Its efforts to the supply chain, where it has determined the vast majority of environmental Impacts origInate. This research project will examine ways that Sobeys can […]

Home automation and smart devices offer the opportunities for consumers to save on costs. Furthermore, it is observed that home residents living in climates which require seasonal heating can achieve significant energy savings through thermostat adjustment. The aim of this project is to explore how smart thermostats track, control, and reduce electric resource consumption compared […]

Regulatory safety initiatives for Canadian community pharmacies have been rapidly evolving throughout the last decade and now feature requirements for expanding pharmacy offerings, implementing on-line error reporting, assessing quality improvement analytics, and incorporating comprehensive safety enhancement practices. With each province approaching this new regulatory environment differently, large-scale community pharmacy providers must navigate these complex demands, […]

Le projet de recherche a pour sujet Ie developpement d’un modele predictif des elections provinciales du Quebec en se basant sur les donnees historiques des elections 2008 ainsi que sur les donnees de sondages effectuees avant Ie scrutin. L’objectif est de chercher un modele qui va se rapprocher de la realite en predisant Ie mieux […]

This exploratory research will seek to answer the primary question generally asked by many industry professionals- “how to evaluate the economic assessment of projects (using Human Centered Design (HCD) philosophy)”. This research will explore how to create an ROI/cost benefit analysis tool to measure economic impacts of the specific type of projects. This report will […]

Through the development of feasibility studies and business models, this cluster will be focused on providing HaiCo with specific information and toolkit(s) to make business decisions. The investigation into economic and business issues within the region will allow HaiCo to better optimize corporate assets and create better returns on capital investment. This cluster is comprised […]