2023

Houldsworth, E., Jones, K. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5154-4583, McBain, R. and Brewster, C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5314-1518 (2023) Career capital and the MBA: how gender capital supports career capital development. Studies in Higher Education, 48 (2). pp. 299-313. ISSN 1470-174X doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2022.2134333

2020

Houldsworth, E., Brewster, C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5314-1518 and McBain, R. (2020) How an MBA contributes to the unfolding of careers: a comparative analysis. In: Premarajan, R. K., Forrier, A. and Arthur, M. B. (eds.) Career Dynamics in a Global World. Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, Cheltenham, UK. ISBN 9781789901498

2019

Houldsworth, E., McBain, R. and Brewster, C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5314-1518 (2019) The MBA and reported career success: a study of the differences reported by gender. In: Lopez-Cabrales, A. and Valle Cabrera, R. (eds.) Human Resource Management at the Crossroads: Challenges and Future Directions. Cambridge Scholars. ISBN 9781527537224

Houldsworth, E., McBain, R. and Brewster, C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5314-1518 (2019) 'One MBA'? How context impacts the development of post-MBA career outcomes. European Management Journal, 37 (4). pp. 432-441. ISSN 0263-2373 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emj.2019.01.001

2017

McBain, R. and Parkinson, A. (2017) Placing relationships in the foreground: the role of workplace friendships in engagement. In: Zerbe, W. J., Hartel, C. E. J., Ashkanasy, N. M. and Petitta, L. (eds.) Emotions and Identity. Research on Emotion in Organizations, 13. Emerald Publishing Limited, Bingley, pp. 199-221. ISBN 9781787144385 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/S1746-979120170000013011

Parkinson, A. and McBain, R. (2017) Avoiding lives of quiet desperation: the role of workplace friendships in disengagement. In: BAM2017 Re-connecting management research with the disciplines, 5–7 Sep 2017, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick.

McBain, R. and Parkinson, A. (2017) Placing relationships in the foreground: the role of workplace friendships in engagement. In: Zerbe, W. J., Härtel, C. E. J., Ashkanasy, N. M. and Petitta, L. (eds.) Emotions and Identity (Research on Emotion in Organizations, Volume 13). Emerald, pp. 199-221. ISBN 9781787144385

2016

Houldsworth, E., McBain, R. and Brewster, C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5314-1518 (2016) Do MBAs develop global managers? A comparative analysis of career choices and outcomes post MBA. In: Academy of Management Conference, 5-9 Aug 2016, Anaheim. doi: https://doi.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2016.11611abstract (Unpublished)

2013

Parkinson, A. and McBain, R. (2013) Putting the emotion back: exploring the role of emotion in disengagement. In: Zerbe, W. J., Ashkanasy, N. M. and Härtel, C. E.J. (eds.) Individual Sources, Dynamics, and Expressions of Emotion. Research on Emotion in Organizations, 9. Emerald Group Publishing Limited, pp. 69-85. ISBN 9781781908884 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/S1746-9791(2013)0000009008

2010

McBain, R. D. (2010) Engagement, commitment and the line manager. In: Ross, D. (ed.) Fast track to success: managing people and performance. Pearson education, UK. ISBN 9780273732884

2009

Doyle, A. M., Holley, N., McBain, R. and Parkinson, A., (2009) HR after the recession. Reports for HR Centre of Excellence. Report. University of Reading, Reading.

2008

Parkinson, A. and McBain, R. (2008) Making a difference: the role of the line manager in the process of engagement and disengagement. In: British Academy of Management, Sept 2008, Harrogate. (Unpublished)

2007

McBain, R. (2007) The practice of engagement: research into current employee engagement practice. Strategic HR Review, 6 (6). pp. 16-19. ISSN 1475-4398 doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/14754390780001011

2005

McBain, R. (2005) Appreciating the value of human and social capital. Henley Manager Update, 16 (3). ISSN 1745-7866

McBain, R. (2005) Human resources management: organisational commitment. Henley Manager Update, 17 (1). ISSN 1745-7866

McBain, R. (2005) Human resources management: the effectiveness of teamworking. Henley Manager Update, 16 (4). ISSN 1745-7866

2004

Rees, D. and McBain, R., eds. (2004) People management: challenges and opportunities. Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, pp280. ISBN 9780333920305

McBain, R. (2004) The mentoring/coaching manager. In: Rees, D. and McBain, R. (eds.) People management: challenges and opportunities. Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke. ISBN 9780333920305

McBain, R. (2004) Developing organisational behaviour. Henley Manager Update, 16 (2). ISSN 1745-7866

McBain, R. (2004) Emotional intelligence: a review of an emerging construct. Henley Manager Update, 15 (4). ISSN 1745-7866

McBain, R. (2004) Managing change. Henley Manager Update, 16 (1). ISSN 1745-7866

McBain, R. (2004) Training effectiveness in evaluation. Henley Manager Update, 15 (3). ISSN 1745-7866

2003

McBain, R. (2003) Improving assessment centres. Henley Manager Update, 15 (1). ISSN 1745-7866

McBain, R. (2003) Organisational identity. Henley Manager Update, 14 (4). ISSN 1745-7866

McBain, R. (2003) Trust and human resource management. Henley Manager Update, 14 (3). ISSN 1745-7866

McBain, R. (2003) Understanding the links between job satisfaction, motivation, and long working hours. Henley Manager Update, 15 (2). ISSN 1745-7866

2002

McBain, R. (2002) Call centres and human resource management. Henley Manager Update, 14 (2). ISSN 1745-7866

McBain, R. (2002) Changing cultures. Henley Manager Update, 14 (1). ISSN 1745-7866

McBain, R. (2002) International human resource management. Henley Manager Update, 13 (4). ISSN 1745-7866

McBain, R. (2002) Selection, rejection, and turnover. Henley Manager Update, 13 (3). ISSN 1745-7866

2001

McBain, R. (2001) Mentoring. In: Warner, M. and Kotter, J. (eds.) The international encyclopedia of business and management. Thomson Learning, London. ISBN 9781861521613