Optimisation in network asset management (2007)
Thesis
Boudemagh, N. Optimisation in network asset management. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis considers the role of mathematical programming in asset management. Large, extensive distribution networks are the focus of the work. In particular, we look at how to determine the optimal policy for project release. Projects relating t... Read More about Optimisation in network asset management.

Management and governance : inside an HE institute (2007)
Thesis
Bonsall, M. Management and governance : inside an HE institute. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research is a case study of a public body - a UK HE institution - to reveal aspects of a cycle of 'change that did not stick' and to reveal the power-base and control aspects of change, organisation and management. This institution set about... Read More about Management and governance : inside an HE institute.

Statistical aspects of the portfolio construction programme (2007)
Thesis
Belgorodski, A. Statistical aspects of the portfolio construction programme. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The area of finance poses many challenging problems to the decision maker. One of them is the modelling of the expected return on stocks and the covariance matrix of returns. This thesis approaches the decision problem of choosing an optimum portfo... Read More about Statistical aspects of the portfolio construction programme.

Organisational justice and work-related attitudes in selected commercial banks in Jordan (2007)
Thesis
Abu-Tayeh, B. Organisational justice and work-related attitudes in selected commercial banks in Jordan. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study investigated the relationship between employees’ perceptions of justice and work attitudes in relation to organisational structure in selected commercial banks in Jordan. Questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were employed. Data... Read More about Organisational justice and work-related attitudes in selected commercial banks in Jordan.

Organisational improvement through learning organisation theory (2007)
Thesis
Rossiter, P. Organisational improvement through learning organisation theory. (Thesis). University of Salford

A research study was conducted of the management theories and quality philosophies that have been expounded throughout the twentieth century. This study included the modem thinking for quality improvement and business excellence to include the modem... Read More about Organisational improvement through learning organisation theory.

Creating competitive advantage through product quality dimensions in medium-sized manufacturing engineering firms in Tanzania (2006)
Thesis
Luvanda, E. Creating competitive advantage through product quality dimensions in medium-sized manufacturing engineering firms in Tanzania. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The aim of this research was to develop a framework that could be used to understand how the creation of competitive advantage through product quality dimensions is addressed in medium-sized engineering firms in Tanzania. The important elements... Read More about Creating competitive advantage through product quality dimensions in medium-sized manufacturing engineering firms in Tanzania.

Barriers of implementing ISO 9001 : 2000 in the government departments and authorities in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (2006)
Thesis
Alhaj, S. Barriers of implementing ISO 9001 : 2000 in the government departments and authorities in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (Thesis). University of Salford

ISO 9000 (2000) is a quality management system with a high reputation all around the globe. It is a set of requirements used by organisations to attain customer satisfaction. The number of organisations implementing the ISO 9000 (2000) are increasin... Read More about Barriers of implementing ISO 9001 : 2000 in the government departments and authorities in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Identifying the barriers affecting quality in maintenance within Libyan manufacturing organisations (public sector) (2005)
Thesis
Mohamed, O. Identifying the barriers affecting quality in maintenance within Libyan manufacturing organisations (public sector). (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This research is concerned with understanding a quality management system and its interaction with maintenance management activities within the organisation. The interaction between maintenance and quality, can lead to their integration with produ... Read More about Identifying the barriers affecting quality in maintenance within Libyan manufacturing organisations (public sector).

Analysis and selection of supply chain contracts : a supplier's perspective (2005)
Thesis
Wang, H. Analysis and selection of supply chain contracts : a supplier's perspective. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A supply contract, which achieves the optimal performance for the buyer or the supply chain as a whole, does not necessarily maximize the supplier’s expected profit. Therefore, it is important to understand the impacts of supply contracts and their... Read More about Analysis and selection of supply chain contracts : a supplier's perspective.

Identifying and assessing an enabler for achieving high performance : middle management support for improvement (2005)
Thesis
Uden, L. Identifying and assessing an enabler for achieving high performance : middle management support for improvement. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

"From Wall Street to Washington, from boardrooms to union halls, -what anybody with power is most scared of is change. Any kind of change. " Lee lacocca, Former President, Ford Motor Corp. and Chrysler Corp. (Quoted in O'Toole, 1995) The... Read More about Identifying and assessing an enabler for achieving high performance : middle management support for improvement.

The barriers affecting the implementation of quality management system-ISO 9000 in Libyan manufacturing public sector organisations (2005)
Thesis
Sharif, I. The barriers affecting the implementation of quality management system-ISO 9000 in Libyan manufacturing public sector organisations. (Thesis). University of Salford

The number of organisations with ISO 9000 certification over the world has increased dramatically in the last decade in developed and developing nations. The new standard ISO 9001:2000 is a way for an organisation to manage internal and external... Read More about The barriers affecting the implementation of quality management system-ISO 9000 in Libyan manufacturing public sector organisations.

Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy : the dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC] (2005)
Thesis
Nkowani, Z. Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy : the dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC]. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The central thesis of the study is that social and economic policy are two sides of the same coin and that at the heart of any functional regional integration is the recognition of this dualism. The study takes a critical look at the debate vis-a-... Read More about Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy : the dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC].

Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy: The dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC] (2005)
Thesis
Nkowani, Z. Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy: The dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC]. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The central thesis of the study is that social and economic policy are two sides of the same coin and that at the heart of any functional regional integration is the recognition of this dualism. The study takes a critical look at the debate vis-a-vis... Read More about Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy: The dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC].

Identifying the barriers of training development in Libyan manufacturing organisations (public sector) (2005)
Thesis
Elferis, M. Identifying the barriers of training development in Libyan manufacturing organisations (public sector). (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The need for training may be a result of drives to improve quality, or might be needed as a response to human resource factors. In Libya the need for training is to develop the citizens as a whole in order to become a fully developed country. The... Read More about Identifying the barriers of training development in Libyan manufacturing organisations (public sector).

Impediments to the adoption of total quality management (TQM) in Jordanian ISO 9000 series certified manufacturing companies (2005)
Thesis
Al-Madi, F. Impediments to the adoption of total quality management (TQM) in Jordanian ISO 9000 series certified manufacturing companies. (Thesis). University of Salford

Since ISO 9000 was introduced in 1987 there has been a tremendous growth in the number of companies seeking registration to it, both in developed and developing countries. It was found in the literature that few ISO 9000 certificate holders have con... Read More about Impediments to the adoption of total quality management (TQM) in Jordanian ISO 9000 series certified manufacturing companies.

Generalised proportional intensities models (GPIM) for reliability analysis (2005)
Thesis
Alkali, B. Generalised proportional intensities models (GPIM) for reliability analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Stochastic models are developed for the reliability analysis of repairable systems, based upon the non-homogenous Poisson process, as recommended by Ascher and Feingold (1984). In particular, the proportional intensities model (PIM) introduced by Cox... Read More about Generalised proportional intensities models (GPIM) for reliability analysis.

An investigation into customer loyalty and relationship marketing : case UK grocery retailing and telecommunication sectors (2005)
Thesis
Boukhobza, T. An investigation into customer loyalty and relationship marketing : case UK grocery retailing and telecommunication sectors. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research investigates customer loyalty and relationship marketing theories into two different commercial sectors in the UK, namely grocery retailing and telecommunication. The study is divided into two major parts. The first part examines consum... Read More about An investigation into customer loyalty and relationship marketing : case UK grocery retailing and telecommunication sectors.

The impact of information technology on customer service in the Jordanian banking sector (2005)
Thesis
Al Khattab, S. The impact of information technology on customer service in the Jordanian banking sector. (Thesis). University of Salford

During the last two decades the bank marketing literature has been characterised by a concern for service quality and information technology (IT) within the industry. IT and customer service are relatively new `strategic weapons' for banks, both be... Read More about The impact of information technology on customer service in the Jordanian banking sector.

Economics, critical realism and system dynamics (2004)
Thesis
Petrides, L. Economics, critical realism and system dynamics. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The main goal of this thesis is to provide a full account of the deficiencies of mainstream economics largely through different economists’ own criticisms, and to subsequently describe an alternative methodology that allows for their overcoming. The... Read More about Economics, critical realism and system dynamics.

An empirical and analytical study of forecasting practices and perceptions in the United Kingdom (2004)
Thesis
Aziz-Khairulfazi, R. An empirical and analytical study of forecasting practices and perceptions in the United Kingdom. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Since way back in the 1970's, academic research has attempted to improve forecasting practice. Unfortunately, this process is still incomplete and ongoing. There has been little research in the forecasting area in incorporating forecasting technique... Read More about An empirical and analytical study of forecasting practices and perceptions in the United Kingdom.