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Strategies, challenges and outcomes in the development and implementation of food control systems: An international perspective from policy makers
Thesis
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.

IT Governance from theory to practice : the importance of accountability
Thesis
Janahi, L. (in press). IT Governance from theory to practice : the importance of accountability. BCS The Chartered Institute for IT

It is widely acknowledged that Information Technology (IT) Governance is extremely complex and at the same time equally critical when organisations endeavour to maximize their IT investments. IT Governance provides the means for decision making requi... Read More about IT Governance from theory to practice : the importance of accountability.

Exploring the challenge for sustainable development in the energy sector : sociomaterial view of two British and Nigerian cases
Journal Article

The global pressure on green environment has been a major issue to attaining future Sustainable Development (SD). In this study, the researchers explore the recent challenges of SD in the power sectors in the UK (as a European North country) and in N... Read More about Exploring the challenge for sustainable development in the energy sector : sociomaterial view of two British and Nigerian cases.

Hiding in the light : recognising UK mid size businesses as a distinct category and their economic and social value to the nation
Preprint / Working Paper

For most, the term ‘mid size business’ (MSB) usually conjures up images of very little – or confusion with the SME concept.


Despite their tremendous performance and contribution, MSBs remain unrecognised and underserved. Too big to benefit fro... Read More about Hiding in the light : recognising UK mid size businesses as a distinct category and their economic and social value to the nation.

The Conservative government's proposed strike ballot thresholds : The challenge to trade unions [Pamphlet]
Preprint / Working Paper

According to the authors of this timely report, the government is attempting to rush into law ‘the most sweeping and radical tightening of rules on industrial
action since the Thatcher era of the 1980’s’. They warn that such proposals could result i... Read More about The Conservative government's proposed strike ballot thresholds : The challenge to trade unions [Pamphlet].

Beyond NPV
Preprint / Working Paper

Net Present Value is a deceptively simple prescription that has dominated academic advice. Discount all expected cash flows at a risk adjusted discount rate and if the result is positive, invest, otherwise do not invest. It is still possible to read... Read More about Beyond NPV.

The regulation and steering of corporate social responsibility in China : stories after the enforcement of chinese company law 2006
Journal Article

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in China is rather limited and the idea is comparatively new to academics, directors and practitioners. In this article, CSR and enforcement measures regarding related legal obligations in the Chinese Company Law... Read More about The regulation and steering of corporate social responsibility in China : stories after the enforcement of chinese company law 2006.