Outputs (2599)

Understanding digital events : process philosophy and causal autonomy
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper argues that the ubiquitous digital
networks in which we are increasingly becoming
immersed present a threat to our ability to exercise
free will. Using process philosophy, and expanding
upon understandings of causal autonomy, the paper... Read More about Understanding digital events : process philosophy and causal autonomy.

Managing outsourcing and shared services projects in accounting and finance sector
Thesis

Enterprise project in outsourcing and shared services have been gaining prominence in
different sectors globally. Outsourcing and shared services projects in accounting and
finance has been gaining momentum in the UK and most of the developed world... Read More about Managing outsourcing and shared services projects in accounting and finance sector.

Pragmatic constructivism in Higher Education
Thesis

This critical review of the author’s educational research focuses on two long running points of difference in higher education.
The first is whether to use an approach of instruction or construction. Should students be regarded as ‘empty vessels to... Read More about Pragmatic constructivism in Higher Education.

The role of social media in the empowerment of Muslim women in their holiday decision-making in the UK
Thesis

Muslim consumer segment has become the Fourth ‘Billion’ consumer segment after three biggest consumer groups in China, India, and women overall. Muslim consumer segment is increasing faster than the other consumer segments. Similarly, Muslim tourists... Read More about The role of social media in the empowerment of Muslim women in their holiday decision-making in the UK.

Towards an aspectual conception of trust
Thesis

The genesis of this research lies in the difficulty of modelling trust and its companion, trustworthiness. This need arose when the term trusted was introduced into the lexicon of system architecture as computer systems became firstly networked and t... Read More about Towards an aspectual conception of trust.

Destination branding analytical study applied to Sultanate of Oman as a tourism destination
Thesis

The aim of this study is to develop a model for tourism destination branding using Oman as a case study by examining the Omani context and its characteristics from the perspective of both potential tourists (the demand side) and the Omani tourism pro... Read More about Destination branding analytical study applied to Sultanate of Oman as a tourism destination.

Exploring the influence of interest free microfinance programmes on empowerment of the participating women borrowers in Pakistan : an interpretative inquiry
Thesis

This study has argued that conventional microfinance has failed to serve a large number of Muslim consumers worldwide, which provided an opportunity to interest free microfinance to emerge as a subsector within the microfinance industry to serve this... Read More about Exploring the influence of interest free microfinance programmes on empowerment of the participating women borrowers in Pakistan : an interpretative inquiry.

Turning points of corporate manslaughter reform in England and Wales from 1912 to 1999
Thesis

Since the first attempt to indict a corporation for gross negligence manslaughter in the 1920’s, legal reform surrounding corporate manslaughter has been discussed in political and legal arenas. This research answers the question of whether missed o... Read More about Turning points of corporate manslaughter reform in England and Wales from 1912 to 1999.

About employees’ lying behavior and self-awareness
Preprint / Working Paper

As employees’ lying behavior is found to benefit the employee but bring hefty cost to the organisation, managers are keen to apply anti-lying strategies in their management practice and, in particular, the role of self-awareness in lying intervention... Read More about About employees’ lying behavior and self-awareness.

An analysis of the effect of IFRS adoption in Nigeria on the quality of published financial information
Thesis

The study examines the effects of the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on the quality of published financial statements in Nigeria. The study uses entire non-financial firms listed on the floor of the Nigeria Stock Exch... Read More about An analysis of the effect of IFRS adoption in Nigeria on the quality of published financial information.