Outputs (2793)

An exploration of familiness through a Bourdieusian mixed methods study of innovation in SME manufacturing firms in the United Kingdom
Thesis
Salmon, U. An exploration of familiness through a Bourdieusian mixed methods study of innovation in SME manufacturing firms in the United Kingdom. (Thesis). University of Salford

Objectives
This research explores the nature of familiness within SME manufacturing family firms in the United Kingdom. The study aims to provide a definitive answer to whether familiness exists in this sphere, explores the nature of familiness a... Read More about An exploration of familiness through a Bourdieusian mixed methods study of innovation in SME manufacturing firms in the United Kingdom.

The influence of SMS advertising on online brand equity among students in the UK
Thesis
Darabi, M. The influence of SMS advertising on online brand equity among students in the UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

With the technological improvements and new developments in the mobile industry, more and more brands are sending their advertising messages using consumers’ mobile phones. This growing interest is reflected in their allocated marketing budgets and e... Read More about The influence of SMS advertising on online brand equity among students in the UK.

Financial inclusion : the role of financial system and other determinants
Thesis
Abu Seman, J. Financial inclusion : the role of financial system and other determinants. (Thesis). University of Salford

The promotion of access to finance is considered as a top priority agenda in many countries. Finding the related and strong factors to enhance financial inclusion is therefore becoming crucial. Despite many studies on the factors associated with fin... Read More about Financial inclusion : the role of financial system and other determinants.

Developing a socio-technical process framework for information systems project management in a Public HEI : a case study of Kuwait University
Thesis
Alhabshi, A. Developing a socio-technical process framework for information systems project management in a Public HEI : a case study of Kuwait University. (Thesis). University of Salford

The observable variety in Information Systems projects outcomes is a global phenomenon, and IS projects in the State of Kuwait are no exception. The participatory approach of managing IS projects by including key stakeholders (e.g. top and middle man... Read More about Developing a socio-technical process framework for information systems project management in a Public HEI : a case study of Kuwait University.

Customer relationship marketing in the UK Muslim SMEs : an Islamic perspective
Thesis
Kawsar, M. Customer relationship marketing in the UK Muslim SMEs : an Islamic perspective. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research is to investigate the influence of Islam on the practice of customer relationship marketing (CRM) in UK Muslim SMEs. Due to the very limited number of studies available, which interrelate ‘customer relationship marketing’ (CRM) and UK M... Read More about Customer relationship marketing in the UK Muslim SMEs : an Islamic perspective.

Cash dividend policy and firm risk : UK evidence
Thesis
Atia, O. Cash dividend policy and firm risk : UK evidence. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis aims at investigating the determinants of the dividend payout ratio in the UK. It contributes to the literature by examining the potential influence of systematic and unsystematic risks on the relationship between the dividend payout rati... Read More about Cash dividend policy and firm risk : UK evidence.

The effectiveness of BBC Bitesize for learning science by KS3 learners in the UK
Thesis
Al-Khatib, G. The effectiveness of BBC Bitesize for learning science by KS3 learners in the UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

There are a number of studies arguing for and against the use of Online learning resources for learning facilitation. Some studies attribute the rise of learners’ achievement to the use of technology; others believe that technology has changed the le... Read More about The effectiveness of BBC Bitesize for learning science by KS3 learners in the UK.

Do IFRS adoption, financial analysts and earnings quality affect the informativeness of stock price? Evidence from the UK
Thesis
Evidence from the UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis consists of two studies. The first study examines whether the mandatory adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) affects stock price informativeness, as measured by the extent to which firm-specific information is ca... Read More about Do IFRS adoption, financial analysts and earnings quality affect the informativeness of stock price? Evidence from the UK.

Service failure and recovery in UK airlines
Thesis
Gotsis, V. Service failure and recovery in UK airlines. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research has focused on the service failure and recovery of the Airline industry and the impact that has on customer satisfaction along with the task to identify optimal recovery strategies.

It has identified 22 Failure types that occurred d... Read More about Service failure and recovery in UK airlines.

Project knowledge management and brokering in virtual team-environments : application of best practices from modern e-learning management
Thesis
Finger, N. T. Project knowledge management and brokering in virtual team-environments : application of best practices from modern e-learning management. (Thesis). University of Salford

Despite its criticality, there is still insufficient evidence pertaining to project knowledge brokering in virtual team-envi¬ron¬ments. Paradoxically, virtual set-ups are increasingly used to facilitate the access, trans¬fer and application of knowle... Read More about Project knowledge management and brokering in virtual team-environments : application of best practices from modern e-learning management.