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A critical evaluation of information sources used in the tourist destination decision making process
Thesis
Bell, R. A critical evaluation of information sources used in the tourist destination decision making process. (Thesis). The University of Salford

The tourism industry is one of the largest in the world; it is also an industry which is growing in terms of its overall contribution to global GDP and employment and in terms of the number of destinations which seek to attract tourists (World Travel... Read More about A critical evaluation of information sources used in the tourist destination decision making process.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) adoption in a hybrid service and manufacturing Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) : an action case study
Thesis
Ofoegbu, A. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) adoption in a hybrid service and manufacturing Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) : an action case study. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is a growing need for understanding business process re-engineering within SMEs such as the service management companies and this calls for more research focusing on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and implementation. The aim of this study i... Read More about Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) adoption in a hybrid service and manufacturing Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) : an action case study.

Dark tourism motivations : an investigation into the motivations of visitors to sites associated with dark tourism
Thesis
Robinson, N. (in press). Dark tourism motivations : an investigation into the motivations of visitors to sites associated with dark tourism. (Thesis). University of Salford

In recent years the notion of tourists visiting sites associated with death and destruction has started to receive much attention within the associated literature, with issues coupled with visitor motivations being key to this research. The genre tha... Read More about Dark tourism motivations : an investigation into the motivations of visitors to sites associated with dark tourism.

A framework for transferring and sharing tacit knowledge in construction supply chains within lean and agile processes
Thesis
Saini, M. (in press). A framework for transferring and sharing tacit knowledge in construction supply chains within lean and agile processes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Fragmentation in the UK construction sector is hindering knowledge production which leads to low levels of productivity. For decades, several unproductive initiatives have been deployed in an effort to increase partnering and collaboration between co... Read More about A framework for transferring and sharing tacit knowledge in construction supply chains within lean and agile processes.

Modelling and optimising the sport and exercise training process
Thesis
Shrahili, M. Modelling and optimising the sport and exercise training process. (Thesis). University of Salford

In elite sport, the fundamental aim of training is to improve performance in competition. It should develop the abilities of the athletes to achieve the highest level of performance. The fundamental aim of monitoring in training is to determine wheth... Read More about Modelling and optimising the sport and exercise training process.

A qualitative analysis of the factors that affect British South Asian Muslim women and their consumption of fashion and beauty products
Thesis
Khan, F. A qualitative analysis of the factors that affect British South Asian Muslim women and their consumption of fashion and beauty products. (Dissertation). University of Salford

From past research literature review on British South Asian consumerism, there have been some issues and problems found in literature review. Firstly, there have been generalisations about British South Asians as one homogenous group. It can be a... Read More about A qualitative analysis of the factors that affect British South Asian Muslim women and their consumption of fashion and beauty products.

The utilisation of language in political marketing theory and practice
Presentation / Conference
theory and practice. Presented at Putting Marketing In Its Place: Academy of Marketing Annual Conference 2009, Leeds

Purpose: Whilst political marketing has become established as a subject area, important issues remain under-researched. One such area is language utilisation in political marketing. The purpose of this paper is therefore to further the literature wi... Read More about The utilisation of language in political marketing theory and practice.

Political parties and political marketing ‘strategies’
Presentation / Conference
Reeves, P. Political parties and political marketing ‘strategies’. Presented at British Academy of Management Conference 2009, Brighton UK,

This conceptual paper focuses on political marketing ‘strategies’ in the context of major British political parties. There is consideration of the underlying drivers that are encouraging the adoption of the political marketing approach. It is debated... Read More about Political parties and political marketing ‘strategies’.