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The impact of financial and non-financial measures on banks’ financial strength ratings : the case of the Middle East
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Abdallah, W. The impact of financial and non-financial measures on banks’ financial strength ratings : the case of the Middle East. (Thesis). University of Salford

The relationship between bank performance measures, namely financial and nonfinancial, and financial strength ratings (FSRs) has created an interesting area of research for many years. This thesis examines econometric qualities including explanatory... Read More about The impact of financial and non-financial measures on banks’ financial strength ratings : the case of the Middle East.

An empirical investigation of the relationship between perceived quality, value, satisfaction and behavioural intentions among visitors to UK attractions
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Oriade, A. An empirical investigation of the relationship between perceived quality, value, satisfaction and behavioural intentions among visitors to UK attractions. (Thesis). University of Salford

Evidence abounds that visitor attractions are the central element of tourism development. Academics and practitioners have therefore focused much attention on attraction service quality, customer satisfaction and subsequent behavioural intentions. Ho... Read More about An empirical investigation of the relationship between perceived quality, value, satisfaction and behavioural intentions among visitors to UK attractions.

Investigating factors which influence the quality of training programmes in public universities in Jordan
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Akhorshaideh, A. Investigating factors which influence the quality of training programmes in public universities in Jordan. (Thesis). University of Salford

Training initiatives are universal phenomena, particularly in developing nations, which have been using training as a part of their overall development efforts. This research aims to identify and investigate the factors that influence the quality of... Read More about Investigating factors which influence the quality of training programmes in public universities in Jordan.

An exploration of social variables in the development and maintenance of business relationships with Libyan companies
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Shaladi, B. An exploration of social variables in the development and maintenance of business relationships with Libyan companies. (Thesis). The University of Salford

The study was designed to explore the social variables that exist in the development and maintenance of business relationships with Libyan companies. It involves an investigation of the stages in the development of business relationships, and the mec... Read More about An exploration of social variables in the development and maintenance of business relationships with Libyan companies.

The readiness of open access policy implementation : a case study within a Kuwaiti higher education institute
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Allamki, Z. The readiness of open access policy implementation : a case study within a Kuwaiti higher education institute. (Thesis). University of Salford

Open access (OA) policy is becoming an increasingly important element of information management initiatives in academic institutions. The aim of this research is to explore the perception towards OA and identify the factors that influence the readine... Read More about The readiness of open access policy implementation : a case study within a Kuwaiti higher education institute.

Statistical modelling in limited overs in international cricket
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Asif, M. Statistical modelling in limited overs in international cricket. (Thesis). Center for Sports Business

This thesis addresses two areas of research relating to limited overs cricket using statistical analysis. First, we investigate the issue of resetting targets in interrupted matches and propose an alternative, new method to this end. Second, we addre... Read More about Statistical modelling in limited overs in international cricket.

Evaluation of the degree to which employee satisfaction is related to internal marketing within Pakistani universities
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Mahmood, A. Evaluation of the degree to which employee satisfaction is related to internal marketing within Pakistani universities. (Thesis). University of Salford

Internal Marketing (IM) is a concept in which employees within organisations are treated as internal customers. This concept of internal marketing focuses on how an organisation serves the employees. In addition, internal marketing (IM) has evolved a... Read More about Evaluation of the degree to which employee satisfaction is related to internal marketing within Pakistani universities.

The influencing factors of public procurement policy development : the case of Libya
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EL-GAYED, Y. The influencing factors of public procurement policy development : the case of Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

The global economic crises that have emerged over the past few years have put a tremendous strain on (and remains a challenge for) all the major economies of the world. Whilst achieving a balance of retaining front line services for citizens and keep... Read More about The influencing factors of public procurement policy development : the case of Libya.

Strategies, challenges and outcomes in the development and implementation of food control systems: An international perspective from policy makers
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Rostron, K. Strategies, challenges and outcomes in the development and implementation of food control systems: An international perspective from policy makers. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Foodborne disease is a significant and growing problem. The control of foodborne disease is the responsibility of food handlers, food business operators and agencies developing and implementing national food control systems. The purpose of this resea... Read More about Strategies, challenges and outcomes in the development and implementation of food control systems: An international perspective from policy makers.

Factors affecting e-commerce adoption in small and medium enterprises : an interpretive study of Botswana
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Shemi, A. Factors affecting e-commerce adoption in small and medium enterprises : an interpretive study of Botswana. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study aimed to investigate the factors that affect e-commerce adoption in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the developing country context of Botswana. The research was undertaken using an interpretive paradigm with multiple case stud... Read More about Factors affecting e-commerce adoption in small and medium enterprises : an interpretive study of Botswana.

The participatory web in the context of academic research : landscapes of change and conflicts
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Costa, C. The participatory web in the context of academic research : landscapes of change and conflicts. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis presents the results of a narrative inquiry study conducted in the context of Higher Education Institutions. The study aims to describe and foster understanding of the beliefs, perceptions, and felt constraints of ten academic researchers... Read More about The participatory web in the context of academic research : landscapes of change and conflicts.

Modelling condition monitoring inspection using the delay-time concept
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Wang, W. (1992). Modelling condition monitoring inspection using the delay-time concept. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

In the literature on inspection modelling, the failure distribution traditionally plays a fundamental role in model construction in that it is assumed that system failures occur instantly at random time points from new with a known pdf. of time to... Read More about Modelling condition monitoring inspection using the delay-time concept.

Blended learning : an interpretive action research study
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Heinze, A. (2008). Blended learning : an interpretive action research study. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study describes research on an undergraduate part-time blended learning programme within the former Information Systems Institute at the University of Salford. This research is based on the interpretive philosophical paradigm and examines four c... Read More about Blended learning : an interpretive action research study.