Institute for Business, Enterprise and Organisational Impact (BEOI)

University of Lancashire

Overview

The Institute for Business, Enterprise and Organisational Impact (BEOI) is a Research and Knowledge Exchange Institute at the University of Lancashire dedicated to advancing knowledge in business, enterprise, management, economics, organisational development and innovation.

The Institute aims to inspire and empower individuals, organisations and communities through high-quality, impactful research that supports economic growth, enterprise development and organisational success.

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Mission: To generate world-class business and management research that creates positive socio-economic impact regionally, nationally and internationally.

Research Themes

Business and Enterprise

Entrepreneurship, innovation, business growth and enterprise development.

Economics and Society

Economic policy, regional development, productivity and sustainable economic growth.

Finance and Banking

Corporate governance, financial performance, banking and financial innovation.

Work and Employment

Workplace wellbeing, organisational performance, employment relations and workforce development.

Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Sustainable tourism, visitor experiences, hospitality management and destination development.

Logistics and Operations

Supply chain management, logistics systems, operational excellence and digital transformation.

Research Centres and Specialist Groups

These centres support interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange activities that address business challenges and contribute to sustainable economic development.

BEOI promotes collaboration between academics, businesses, policymakers and communities to create practical solutions to contemporary organisational and economic challenges.

Research Impact

BEOI research contributes to business growth, regional development, workplace innovation and public policy. The Institute has supported thousands of businesses through consultancy, leadership development, enterprise support and knowledge exchange activities.

Partnerships and Collaboration

The Institute works with businesses, public-sector organisations, professional bodies and international partners to ensure research delivers measurable benefits beyond academia.

BEOI seeks to place business and organisational research at the heart of economic and social development while supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.