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Associate Professor Huibert Peter de Vries

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Department: Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Email: herb.devries@canterbury.ac.nz

Direct Dial: +64 3 3693725

Office: Meremere 340

Languages: English, Dutch

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Fields of Research

  • Refugee entrepreneurship
  • Immigrant and minority ethnic entrepreneurship
  • Indigenous entrepreneurship
  • Teaching practice in entrepreneurship and general management
  • Entrepreneurship in the SME sector
  • Small business resilience
  • Organisational resilience post-disaster
  • Small business management practices

Researcher Summary

'Diversity in Entrepreneurship' broadly describes my interests within the start-up and the small business sector. I have published papers on entrepreneurial resilience post-disaster; ethnic minority immigrant entrepreneurship; refugee entrepreneurship; and indigenous entrepreneurship -Maori & Pacific Peoples. I have also published on entrepreneurial learning within accelerator programs and large course teaching; and been acknowledged nationally for my work in the business research and teaching nexus.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Education: Tertiary Education
  • Management, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, International Business and Other Business: Entrepreneurship; Small Business Management
  • Resilience: Commercial: Organisational Resilience and Recovery

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Prizes and Awards

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    Distinction
  • AKO Aotearoa National Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award 2015 ( 2015 )
  • College of Business and Economics Teaching Award 2011 ( 2011 - present )
  • Outstanding Teaching Practice Award 2019 ( 2019 - present )
  • University of Canterbury Students Association Lecturer of the Year Award 2017 ( 2017 )
  • University of Canterbury Students Association Lecturer of the Year Award for the College of Business and Economics 2012 ( 2012 )
  • University of Canterbury Students Association Lecturer of the Year for the College of Business and Law 2017 ( 2017 )
  • University of Canterbury Students Association Lecturer of the Year for the College of Business and Law 2020 ( 2020 - present )
  • University of Canterbury Students Association Lecturer of the Year for the School of Business 2022 ( 2022 - present )
  • University of Canterbury Teaching Award 2010 ( 2010 - present )
  • University of Canterbury Teaching Medal 2015 ( 2015 )
  • Fellowship
  • Ako Aotearoa - National Centre For Tertiary Teaching Excellence Fellowship ( 2015 - present )

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Journal Articles
  • Ranabahu N., de Vries H. and Basharati Z. (2022) Refugee-owned small businesses: A typology for blended value creation. International Migration http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/imig.13072.
  • Zahrai K., Veer E., Ballantine PW. and Peter de Vries H. (2022) Conceptualizing Self-control on Problematic Social Media Use. Australasian Marketing Journal 30(1): 74-89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1839334921998866.
  • Zahrai K., Veer E., Ballantine PW., de Vries HP. and Prayag G. (2022) Either you control social media or social media controls you: Understanding the impact of self-control on excessive social media use from the dual-system perspective. Journal of Consumer Affairs 56(2): 806-848. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joca.12449.
  • de Vries HP. and Hamilton RT. (2021) Smaller businesses and the christchurch earthquakes: A longitudinal study of individual and organizational resilience. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction 56 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102125.
  • de Vries HP. and Malinen S. (2020) A Reflective Essay on Creating a Community-of-Learning in a Large Lecture-Theatre Based University Course. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies 55(2): 363-377. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40841-020-00165-1.
  • Fang S., Prayag G., Ozanne L. and de Vries H. (2020) Psychological Capital, Coping Mechanisms and Organizational Resilience: Insights from the 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake, New Zealand. Tourism Management Perspectives 34(April) http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tmp.2020.100637.
  • de Vries HP., Veer E. and de Vries K. (2018) An examination of SME social media use in the food industry. Small Enterprise Research 25(3): 227-238. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13215906.2018.1521741.
  • Hamilton RT., Nandu-Templeton J., Vanderklei M., de Vries H. and Love T. (2017) Interpreting the narratives of Maori entrepreneurs. MAI Journal 6(2): 164-179. http://dx.doi.org/10.20507/MAIJournal.2017.6.2.6.
  • Miles MP., de Vries HP., Harrison G., Bliemel M., de Klerk S. and Kasouf CJ. (2017) Accelerators as authentic training experiences for nascent entrepreneurs. Education and Training 59(7/8): 811-824. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ET-01-2017-0007.
  • Walker B., de Vries HP. and Nilakant V. (2017) Managing legitimacy: The Christchurch post-disaster reconstruction. International Journal of Project Management 35(5): 853-863. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2016.07.007.
  • de Vries HP., Hamilton RT. and Voges K. (2015) Antecedents of ethnic minority entrepreneurship in New Zealand: An inter-group comparison. Journal of Small Business Management 53(S1): 95-114. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jsbm.12195.
  • de Vries HP. (2014) Does it really matter? Understanding the impact of engagement and beliefs on immigrant ethnic minority entrepreneurship. Small Enterprise Research 21(1): 72-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13215906.2014.11082077.
  • Nilakant V., Walker B., van Heugten K., Baird R. and de Vries H. (2014) Conceptualising Adaptive Resilience using Grounded Theory. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations 39(1): 79-86.
  • de Vries HP. and Kantor R. (2013) Is the Face of Chinese Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship in New Zealand Changing? New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies 15(1): 18-31.
  • de Vries HP. (2012) Do Indian immigrant entrepreneurs residing in different host countries display the same behavioural patterns? Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy 6(2): 138-153. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17506201211228949.
  • de Vries HP. and Dana TE. (2012) Experiences of ethnic minority immigrant women entrepreneurs in contrast to male counterparts. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business 15(4): 505-515. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJESB.2012.046478.
  • de Vries H. and O'Steen B. (2011) A life ring, an onion, or a sunburst? An organizational model for responding to the unexpected. Journal of Adult Learning Aotearoa New Zealand 39(1): 90-97.
  • de Vries H. (2009) The entrepreneurial spirit of the Pacific Peoples: A study of Pacific immigrant entrepreneurship in New Zealand. Journal of Maori and Pacific Development 10(1): 29-51.
  • de Vries H. and Dana T. (2009) Business Training Needs for Small to Medium Size Enterprises in New Zealand: An Exploratory Paper on Current Directions. New Zealand Journal of Applied Business Research 7(1): 67-74.
  • de Vries HP. (2008) A Case Study of Dutch Immigrant Entrepreneurship in New Zealand. The Management Case Study Journal 8(2): 49-63.
  • de Vries HP. (2008) To what degree do immigrant entrepreneurs need formal education? The influence of formal education and informal learning on entrepreneurial behaviour among Chinese, Dutch, Indian and Pacific Peoples in New Zealand. Pacific-Asian Education 20(2): 46-58.
  • Voges K. and de Vries HP. (2008) Editorial. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business 6(2): 189-191.
  • de Vries H. (2006) Bridging the funding gap: Case studies of factoring in New Zealand. The Management Case Study Journal 6(2): 58-66.
  • de Vries H. and Shields M. (2006) Towards a theory of entrepreneurial resilience: an analysis of New Zealand SME owner-operators. New Zealand Journal of Applied Business Research 5(1): 33-44.
  • de Vries H. and Cameron A. (2005) Factoring - effective strategy or last resort. The New Zealand Journal of Applied Business Research 4(2): 31-40.
  • de Vries H. (2004) Debtor and creditor practices of Canterbury SMEs. The New Zealand Journal of Applied Business 3(1): 13-24.
  • de Vries H. (2004) Factoring: The perceived role in cash management for New Zealand SMEs. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business 1(3/4): 363-379.
  • de Vries H. (2003) The small family business entrepreneur. The Management Case Study Journal 3(2): 13-24.
  • de Vries H. and Cameron A. (2003) Does Factoring Live up to its Promise for SMEs? Chartered Accountants Journal of New Zealand 82(11): 34-35.
  • de Vries H. and Margaret J. (2003) The development of a model to assess the strategic management capability of small and medium size businesses. The Journal of American Academy of Business 3(1/2): 85-92.
  • de Vries H. (2002) Challenges of cultural change at furniture manufacturer ADL. The Management Case Study Journal 2(2): 50-61.
  • de Vries H. and de Lambert K. (2002) A comparison study of front line staff's attitudes toward customer service and actual service delivery. The New Zealand Journal of Applied Business Research 1(1): 63-75.
  • de Vries H. and Margaret J. (2002) Strategic Management Capability of Small and Medium Size Businesses. Journal of Educational Research 6(1): 41-59.
Authored Books
  • de Vries H. (2021) The Global Entrepreneur. Christchurch, New Zealand: Creative Commons. 1-148. http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/10802.
Edited Volumes
  • de Vries HP; Miles M (Ed.) (2018) Small Enterprise Research, 25(3). Special Issue: Marketing and venture type. Small Enterprise Research 25(3)Taylor & Francis. 213-307.
  • Voges KE. and de Vries HP. (2008) International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 6(2). Special Issue: Marketing in Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Geneva: Inderscience Publishers. 126pp.
Chapters
  • Zahrai K., Veer E., Ballantine P. and de Vries H. (2022) A conceptual framework for managing excessive social media use FULL ACCESS A conceptual framework for managing excessive social media use. In Kubacki K; Parker L; Domegan C; Brennan L (Ed.), The Routledge Companion to Marketing and Society (1 ed.): 156-175. London: Routledge. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003028079.
  • Zahrai K., Veer E., Ballantine PW. and De Vries HP. (2022) A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR MANAGING EXCESSIVE SOCIAL MEDIA USE. The Routledge Companion To Marketing And Society: 156-176. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003028079-13.
  • de Vries H., Ranabahu N. and Basharati Z. (2021) From Taking Flight to Putting Down Roots: A Narrative Perspective of the Entrepreneurial Journey of a Refugee. In Cooney T (Ed.), Palgrave Handbook on Minority Entrepreneurship: 365-389. England: Palgrave. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66603-3_17.
  • Ranabahu N., de Vries HP. and Basharati Z. (2021) The Economic Integration of Women Refugee Entrepreneurs in New Zealand. In McAdam M; Cunningham JA (Ed.), Women and Global Entrepreneurship: Contextualising Everyday Experiences New York: Routledge.
Reports
  • de Vries HP. (2017) The Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage in New Zealand: Case Study Evidence from Small Owner-Operators and Employees in the Food, Clothing and Hospitality Sectors.GOV.UK. Commissioned by Low Pay Commission (LPC), UK. 1-40.
Chapters
  • de Vries HP. and Hamilton RT. (2016) Why stay? The resilience of small firms in Christchurch and their owners. In Hall CM; Malinen S; Vosslamber R; Wordsworth R (Ed.), Business and Post-disaster Management: Business, organisational and consumer resilience and the Christchurch earthquakes: 23-34. New York: Routledge. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315640211.
  • Nilakant V., Walker B., Kuntz J., de Vries HP., Malinen S., Näswall K. and van Heugten K. (2016) Dynamics of organisational response to a disaster: A study of organisations impacted by earthquakes. In Hall CM; Malinen S; Vosslamber R; Wordsworth R (Ed.), Business and Post-disaster Management: Business, organisational and consumer resilience and the Christchurch earthquakes: 35-47. Abingdon: Routledge. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315640211.
Reports
  • Walker B., Nilakant V., Baird R., de Vries H., Kuntz J., Malinen S., Naswall K. and van Heugten K. (2015) Building Adaptive Resilience: Key Findings from the Building Resilient Infrastructure Organisations Project.Resilient Organisations Research Group.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • Ahmed H., Ranabahu N. and de Vries H. (2022) Is there enough food for all of us? Examining entrepreneurial activity within food security. Gold Coast, Australia: Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management, 5-7 Dec 2022.
  • Ranabahu N., de Vries HP. and Basharati Z. (2022) Supporting to fit in! Entrepreneurial eco-system perspective on self-employment support for refugees in host countries. York, UK: Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference, 27-28 Oct 2022.
  • Ranabahu N., de Vries HP. and Basharati Z. (2022) What it is to be a former refugee and a women entrepreneur? Understanding social and economic integration through use of intersectionality. York, UK: Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference., 27-28 Oct 2022.
  • Chen N., de Vries H. and Wang X. (2020) Building a sustainable business model for professional clubs in the China National Basketball League (NBL): a stakeholder perspective. Seoul: 2020 Global Marketing Conference, 5-8 Nov 2020.
  • Chen N. and de Vries H. (2019) Stakeholder analysis of the evolving professionalism of clubs within China's National Basketball League (NBL). Christchurch, New Zealand: Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand, 4-6 Dec 2019.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • Zahrai K., Veer E., Ballantine P. and de Vries H. (2019) 12L Are Interdisciplinary Ideas Always Good? Field Insights on New Information Consumption. In Bagchi R; Block L; Lee L (Eds). Advances in Consumer Research 47: 1002-1002. Duluth, MN: Association for Consumer Research.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • de Vries HP., Walker B. and Nilakant V. (2018) Competition and collaboration: How an innovative alliance structure allowed competitors to collaborate across boundaries in a post-disaster city reconstruction environment.. Tallinn Estonia: EGOS 2018 Conference, 4-7 Jul 2018.
  • Chen NC., de Vries H. and Wang X. (2017) Entrepreneurial development of China’s professional sport clubs: The case of Hunan Yongsheng, NBL. Gold Coast, Australia: SMAANZ 2017 Conference, 29 Nov-1 Dec 2017.
  • Nilakant V., Walker BL. and de Vries H. (2017) Human Resource Challenges in a Multi-party Collaborative Alliance Structure. Atlanta, Georgia: 77th Annual Academy of Management Meeting, 4 Aug-8 Dec 2017.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • Walker B., Nilakant V. and De Vries HP. (2016) Trialling a Genetically Engineered Organisation. In.
  • Walker B., Nilakant V., van Heugten K. and de Vries H. (2016) Resilience, organisations, and workers: A new perspective on people in disasters (abstract). In Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies, Conference Proceedings: 57-58.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • de Vries H., Nilakant V., Walker B. and Baird R. (2015) Post-disaster recovery: A study of a special-purpose business alliance structure. Queenstown, New Zealand: 29th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM), 2-4 Dec 2015.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • de Vries HP. and Hamilton RT. (2015) Exploring post-crisis resilience among Christchurch SMEs: Survive or close the door? In.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • Nilakant V., Walker B., van Heugten K., Baird R. and de Vries H. (2015) Resilience in the workplace: A new perspective on effective leadership? Oslo, Norway: 7th Congress of the European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology (EAWOP), 20-23 May 2015.
  • de Vries HP. and Hamilton R. (2013) Ethnic minority self-employment: An inter-group comparison of embeddedness. Cardiff, UK: 36th Annual Institute For Small Business and Entreprenership (ISBE) Conference, 12-13 Nov 2013.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • de Vries H., McCarthy C., Nesbit T., Mack H. and Reilly M. (2012) Entrepreneurial process meets Capstone Project in a collaborative environment. In http://www.citrenz.ac.nz/2012-proceedings/: 27-32. CITRENZ.
  • de Vries HP. (2012) Understanding the impact of engagement and beliefs on immigrant entrepreneurship: Does it really matter? In Managing for volatility anf instability.
  • de Vries HP. and Kantor R. (2012) The face of Chinese ethnic minority entrepreneurship in New Zealand.. In https://icsb.org/product/icsb-world-conference-proceedings-single-paper/.
  • de Vries HP. and Veer E. (2012) Acculturation within small immigrant ethnic minority communities: A small business opportunity context. In ACR Asia-Pacific Advances, 2012 10: 11-15.
  • de Vries HP. (2011) Advancing immigrant minority entrepreneurship: What really matters, perception or actuality? In.
  • de Vries HP. (2010) The Unique Characteristics of Indian Immigrant Entrepreneurs: A Case Study of Immigrant Entrepreneurship in New Zealand. In.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • de Vries HP. (2009) Growth ptotential for Pacific entrepreneurship: A study of Pacific immigrant ernterepreneurs in New Zealand. Wellington: SEAANZ 2009, 1-2 Sep 2009.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • de Vries HP. (2009) Growth potential for Pacific immingrant entrepreneurs in New Zealand. In.
  • de Vries HP. and Dana TE. (2009) Self Reflections of Immigrant Women Engaged in Entrepreneurship in New Zealand. In.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • de Vries H. and Voges K. (2008) The study of factors influencing immigrant entrepreneurship: A discussion of methodology and outcomes. Halifax, Canada: 2008 International Council of Small Business World Conference, 22-25 Jun 2008.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • Drever M., de Vries HP. and Andrawis T. (2008) Computerisation issues relating to cash flow management for SMEs between Australia and New Zealand. In Proceedings of the Small Enterprise Association of Australia & New Zealand (SEAANZ) Conference 2008: 150-165.
  • de Vries HP. (2007) Immigrant Entrepreneurship in New Zealand. In Conference Proceedings - Building sustainable growth in SMEs: 13pp.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • Drever M. and de Vries HP. (2007) What are the Different Attributes between Entrepreneurs in Australia and New Zealand? Brisbane, Australia: Fourth AGSE International Entrepreneurship Research Exchange Conference, 6-9 Feb 2007.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • Cameron A. and de Vries H. (2006) The role of farmers' markets in stimulating rural entrepreneurship: a case study of Feilding Farmers' Market, New Zealand. In.
  • Drever M. and de Vries H. (2006) Comparing entrepreneurs in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia with Christchurch, New Zealand. In.
  • de Vries H. and Shields M. (2005) Entrepreneurial resilience: an analysis of the resilience factor in SME owner - managers. In.
  • de Vries HP. (2004) A study into the perceived role of factoring in New Zealand SME cash management. In.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • de Vries HP. and Margaret J. (2003) A discourse on elements in strategic planning and implementation: Implications for the strategic management capability of small- and medium-size businesses. Hawaii, HI, USA: American Academy of Management Conference, 10 Jul 2003.
Oral Presentations
  • de Vries H. (2023) Immigrant Entrepreneurship and New Zealand Integration. Saga University, Japan: Host Country Integration through Employment, Education, and Entrepreneurship, 02 Feb 2023.
  • Ranabahu N., de Vries H. and Basharati Z. (2022) Supporting to fit in! Entrepreneurial eco-system perspective on self-employment support for former refugees in New Zealand. Research Seminar: UC Business School, 28 Sep 2022.
  • Ranabahu N., de Vries H. and Basharati Z. (2022) The entrepreneurial ecosystem: Perspectives of refugee support organisations. AUT city campus, Auckland: AUT Symposium: Refugee journeys (Celebrating diversity, participation and future thinking), 30 Nov 2022.
  • de Vries H., Ranabahu N. and Basharati Z. (2021) Refugee Entrepreneurship in New Zealand. Christchurch: Inner Wheel Club of Otautahi: Guest Speaker Series, 26 Jul 2021.
  • de Vries H., Nilakant V., Walker B. and van Heugten K. (2016) Post-disaster recovery: A study of a special-purpose business alliance structure - SCIRT. University College Roosevelt,Middelburg, Netherlands: Finance & Business Society Seminar Series.
  • de Vries HP. and Hamilton R. (2016) Exploring post-crisis recovery among Christchurch SMEs: Survive or close the door? University College Roosevelt, Middelburg, Netherlands: Finance & Business Society Semiar Series.
  • de Vries HP. and Hamilton RT. (2016) Exploring post-crisis resilience among Christchurch family firms: Survive or close the door? Lancaster University: Brown Bag seminar on famity business.
  • de Vries HP., Walker B. and Nilakant V. (2016) The crucial role of managing legitimacy: The Christchurch post-disaster infrastructure reconstruction. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: College Research Seminar.
  • Malinen SK., Walker B., Nilakant V., BAird R., Kuntz J., Näswall K., de Vries H. and van Heugten K. (2016) Building organisational resilience. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Institute of Management and Leadership, 27 Apr 2016.
  • Naswall IMK., Walker B., Nilakant V., Baird R., Kuntz J., Malinen S., de vries H. and van Heugten K. (2016) Building organisational resilience. ARA, Christchurch: CDANZ National Symposium, 03 Oct 2016.
  • Naswall K., Walker B., Nilakant V., Baird R., Kuntz J., Malinen SK., de Vries H. and van Heugten K. (2016) Building organisational resilience. NZATD Canterbury Branch, Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Association for Training and Development Canterbury Branch June Event.
  • Walker B., Naswall IMK., Kuntz J., van Heugten K., Malinen S. and de Vries H. (2016) Making Organisations Resilient. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.
  • Nilakant V., Walker B., Näswall K., van Heugten K. and de Vries H. (2015) What makes organisations resilient? University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Presentation to Managers, Tait Communications, Christchurch, New Zealand.
  • Walker B., Naswall IMK., Nilakant V., Kuntz J., van Heugten K., Malinen S. and de Vries H. (2015) Building Adaptive Resilience. Christchurch City Council: Presentation to Senior Leadership Team forum.
  • de Vries HP. (2013) Entrepreneurship Education in New Zealand: The University of Canterbury experience. Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin, Ireland: Accelerating Campus Entrepreneurship One Day Workshop.
  • de Vries HP. (2013) The Christchurch Quakes. Two Years On: Business In The 'New Normal'. Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin, Ireland: Faculty Seminar Series.
  • de Vries HP. and Dana TE. (2011) Christchurch College of Education: Christchurch. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Department of Management Research Seminar Series.
  • de Vries HP. (2008) The Influence of Migration, Settlement, Cultural and Business Factors on Immigrant Entrepreneurship in New Zealand. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: College of Business and Economics Seminar.
  • de Vries HP. (2008) Use of Nvivo software in the application of grounded theory. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: School of Literacies and Arts Seminar Series.
  • de Vries HP. (2006) Utilisation of Nvivo in Grounded Theory. Christchurch College of Education, Christchurch, New Zealand: Christchurch College of Education, Research Fair.
  • de Vries HP. (2005) A study of the culturalist and structuralist factors influencing immigrant entrepreneurs: a New Zealand small business context. University of Canterbury, Christchurch New Zealand..
  • de Vries HP. and Shields M. (2005) Towards a theory of entrepreneurial resilience: an analysis of New Zealand SME owner-operators. Christchurch College of Education, Christchurch, New Zealand: School of Business Seminar Series.
  • de Vries HP. (2004) A study into the perceived role of factoring in New Zealand SME cash management. Christchurch College of Education, Christchurch, New Zealand.
  • de Vries HP. and Shields M. (2004) Entrepreneurial resilience. Christchurch College of Education: Christchurch, New Zealand: Christchurch College of Education Research Fair.
  • de Vries HP. (2003) The Perceived role of factoring in SME cash management; a qualitative study. Christchurch College of Education, Christchurch, New Zeland: Christchurch College of Education Research Fair.
  • de Vries HP. (2003) Will the real New Zealand entrepreneur please stand up. Christchurch College of Education, Christchurch, New Zealand: School of Business Seminar Series.
Theses / Dissertations
  • de Vries HP. (2008) The influence of migration, settlement, cultural and business factors on immigrant entrepreneurship in New Zealand. Christchurch, New Zealand. University of Canterbury.
  • de Vries HP. (2003) The Perceived role of factoring in SME cash management. Palmerston North, New Zealand. Massey University.
  • de Vries HP. (1999) Towards arresting the decline of the New Zealand Furniture Manufacturing Industry. Henley, England. Henley Management College.
Other
  • Ranabahu N., de Vries H. and Basharati Z. (2022) Refugees who set up businesses enrich NZ financially, culturally and socially – they deserve more support. [Conversation NZ].
Discussion/Working Papers
  • de Vries HP. and Shields M. (2005) Entrepreneurial resilience: An analysis of the resilience factors in SME owner-managers. Christchurch College of Education: Christchurch, New Zealand. 12.
  • de Vries HP. and de Lambert K. (2002) A comparison study of front line staff’s attitudes toward customer service and actual service delivery. Christchurch College of Education. 14.

Editorial Work

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  • International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Co-editor ( 2008 - 2023)
  • Small enterprises research: the journal of SEAANZ Guest Editor ( 2017 - 2018)

Research Projects

  • Building Resilient Infrastructure through Effective Leadership and Management of Infrastructure Organisations

Future Research

  • Exploring the relationship between patterns of embeddedness and entrepreneurial propensity within ethnic immigrant communities
  • Exploring the impact of geographic, demographic and social issues on immigrant entrepreneurial behaviour within country-specific ethnic immigrant communities
  • Refugee employment and entrepreneurship

Key Methodologies

  • Grounded Theory
  • Case Study Analysis
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