Publications
Next, is a selection of my publications in either the Dutch or English language. For a more extensive list of publications Click here
Law / HRM |
| (Verboden) Onderscheid tijdens het aanbieden en aangaan van een arbeidsverhouding (Dutch, 2017) |
| An article about labour market discrimination in The Netherlands, in which report is made of qualitative and quantitative research in both the private and public sector. |
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Van Someren, R. (2017). (Verboden) Onderscheid tijdens het aanbieden en aangaan van een arbeidsverhouding, in: Tijdschrift voor HRM, Editie 06 2017, (pp. 1 - 22) |
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Psychology |
| Thought to Behaviour (TtB): An integrative explanation of human behaviour (English, 2017, ISBN/EAN: 9789079641116) |
| This publication proposes Thought to Behaviour as an integrative explanation of non-instinctive, non-reflexive human behaviour. Building on existing research, the theory’s main propositions are formed. Subsequently, those propositions are illustrated by examining empirical research.
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Van Someren, R. (2017). From Thought to Behaviour (TtB): An integrative explanation of human behaviour [PDF version]. Retrieved from http://www.vansomeren.com/books/TtB.pdf |
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Leadership, Personnel and Organisation |
| Fundamentals of Organisations (English, 2016, ISBN/EAN: 9789079641109) |
| Professional publication, strongly based on the academic publication Aptitude and Attitude as Constraints and Enablers in Organisation Development: An Elementary Model of Organisational Processes of 2014. Fundamentals of Organisations deals with an elementary identification and inspection of organisational aspects to promote awareness of organisation members’ actions and of consequences of those actions, relative to organisational behaviour.
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Van Someren, R. (2016). Fundamentals of Organisations, The Hague:Van Someren |
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| Aptitude and Attitude as Constraints and Enablers in Organisation Development: An Elementary Model of Organisational Processes (English, 2014, ISBN/EAN: 9789079641086) |
| Leadership never links directly to an organisation’s results. By definition, within organisational processes, leaders must incite others to achieve desired results. However, organisation members’ behaviour is guided and influenced by more than leadership alone. Central to this dissertation are the elementary aspects of organisational processes. Part of this research consists of examining what influences organisation members’ behaviour, how this takes place and how organisational results come about. These aspects are brought together in an Elementary Model of Organisational Processes (EMOP), which also illustrates how those aspects tend to relate to one another. A method is developed to quantify those elements and to measure them within organisations. Furthermore, examination has taken place into practical application of such measurements on behalf of leading and developing organisations. |
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Van Someren, R. (2014). Aptitude and Attitude as Constraints and Enablers in Organisation Development: An Elementary Model of Organisational Processes, The Hague:Van Someren |
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| Strategy |
| Teleworking: To what extent can it fulfil its promises? (English, 2011) |
| Het Nieuwe Werken: (Wanneer) heeft telewerken zin? (Dutch, 2011) |
| According to many statements on the subject, teleworking or telecommuting is supposed to yield a range of advantages to workers, businesses, government and society as a whole. Several advantages named are huge financial savings, much higher productivity, less traffic and cleaner air. What value do such claims have, and can teleworking truly be beneficial to both teleworkers and their employers? |
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Van Someren, R. (2011). Teleworking: To what extent can it fulfil its promises? [PDF version]. Retrieved from http://www.vansomeren.com/Docs/file11126.pdf> |
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Van Someren, R. (2011). Het Nieuwe Werken: (Wanneer) heeft telewerken zin? [PDF version]. Retrieved from http://wwww.vansomeren.com/Docs/file11121.pdf |
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| Management / Strategy |
| The New Way to Work: To what extent can Leaders contribute to Organisational Effectiveness when assuming Virtual Leadership? (English, 2011, ISBN/EAN: 9789079641000) |
| Leaders can significantly contribute to the effectiveness of organisations, even in the capacity of virtual leaders. This document is a report of extensive research on the interaction of technological and socio-organisational elements within operational business processes, its effects on the effectiveness of organisations and leadership methods to affect the mechanics and the outcomes of such processes. |
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Van Someren, R. (2011). The New Way to Work: To what extent can Leaders contribute to Organisational Effectiveness when assuming Virtual Leadership?, The Hague:Van Someren |
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| Government / ICT |
| ICT en Overheid (Dutch, 2008) |
| Report and recommendations issued to the Dutch Minister of the Interior. This report links up with a report of the national audit office of November 29, 2007 titled: 'Part A of lessons from government IT-projects'. Where the audit office did not go beyond making recommendations, I supplemented by describing how government functioning with regard to IT-related organisational processes can be optimised in practice. |
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Van Someren, R. (2008). ICT en Overheid [PDF version]. Retrieved from http://www.vansomeren.com/Docs/ICT_Overheid.pdf |
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| Government / Education |
| Van School Naar Werk (Dutch, 2007, ISBN/EAN: 9789080877467 ) |
| Research report and recommendations, issued to the Dutch Minister of Education and Science and his Ministers of State on education policy and education quality in The Netherlands. The subject 'School Drop Outs' formed a basis to address a much wider area of education policy. |
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Van Someren, R. (2007). Van School Naar Werk, The Hague:Van Someren |
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| Education |
| Competentiegericht Examineren in het kort (Dutch, 2009, Hardcopy ISBN/EAN: 9789079641055) |
| A booklet for educators, assessors and other education practitioners on 'competency focused examination'. The booklet addresses questions, such as: "What is it?", "How should it be done?", and: "What to avoid?" |
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Van Someren, R. (2009). Competentiegericht Examineren in het kort, The Hague:Van Someren |
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| Management / Economics / Law |
| About your Business (English, 2004, ISBN/EAN: 9080877441) |
| Over Ondernemen (Dutch, 2007 2nd Ed., ISBN/EAN: 9789080877474) |
Book, related to every phase of a business’ life cycle. This description from “cradle to grave” consists of four parts; Starting a business, Running a business, Discontinuing a business and Additional tips and references. It also contains an extensive index as well as references to sources of information in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States.
A third, revised edition of the Dutch version is expected to be completed in 2016. Relative to previous editions, the new edition will be aimed more specifically at supporting to meet formal higher education final attainment levels.
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Van Someren, R. (2004). About your Business, The Hague:Van Someren |
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Van Someren, R. (2007). Over Ondernemen, The Hague:Van Someren |
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| Management / HRM |
| May you have many employees! (English, 2004, ISBN/EAN: 9789080877474) |
Avoid pitfalls and enjoy having people work for you. A witty paperback about matters related to having employees.
Hiring wisely, rewarding staff without spending money, people management without hangovers and knowing when to fire staff are just a few of the subjects addressed in this booklet. It includes tips and reminders as well as descriptions of familiar situations and of many types of employees.
A second, revised edition is expected to be released in 2016. |
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Van Someren, R. (2004). May you have many employees!, The Hague:Van Someren |
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| Management / ICT |
| Acquireren van Informatiesystemen (Dutch, 2010, ISBN/EAN: 9789079641024) |
Volume of the series "Informatica & Management". This text book addresses acquisition of information systems, from an organisational management perspective, or adjusting existing information systems to current and future needs.
The questions and answers offered in this book allow it to be used not only for regular professional training but also for self-study.
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Van Someren, R. (2010). Acquireren van Informatiesystemen, The Hague:Van Someren |
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| Implementeren van Informatiesystemen (Dutch, 2010, ISBN/EAN: 9789079641017) |
Volume of the series "Informatica & Management". This text book addresses implementation of information systems, from an organisational management perspective, aimed at reaching organisational symbiosis timely and within budget.
The questions and answers offered in this book allow it to be used not only for regular professional training but also for self-study. |
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Van Someren, R. (2010). Implementeren van Informatiesystemen, The Hague:Van Someren |
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