All Outputs (15)

Self and identity processes in higher education staff development (2007)
Thesis
Marriss, D. Self and identity processes in higher education staff development. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis describes four inter-related studies that, together, explore aspects of self and identity in relation to staff development in higher education (HE). Staff development in higher education is reviewed with particular reference to one of... Read More about Self and identity processes in higher education staff development.

Tentative propositions for integrative knowledge management systems design model (2007)
Thesis
Baloh, P. Tentative propositions for integrative knowledge management systems design model. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The practice of knowledge management (KM) has become ubiquitous across organisations, driven by the realization of importance of knowledge and learning for competitive advantage. To date, research has provided little guidance as to when knowledge m... Read More about Tentative propositions for integrative knowledge management systems design model.

Dooyeweerdian philosophy, knowledge-based systems, and sustainability (2007)
Thesis
Jones, G. Dooyeweerdian philosophy, knowledge-based systems, and sustainability. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis explores using Dooyeweerdian philosophy as a foundation for constructing knowledge-based system (KBS) in complex, ill-structured and human intensive domains. Dooyeweerd's transcendental philosophy is a relatively recent phenomenon in... Read More about Dooyeweerdian philosophy, knowledge-based systems, and sustainability.

Development of a state prediction model to aid decision making in condition based maintenance (2007)
Thesis
Hussin, B. Development of a state prediction model to aid decision making in condition based maintenance. (Thesis). University of Salford

Condition monitoring and fault diagnosis for operational equipment are developing and showing their potential for enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance management, including maintenance decision-making. In this thesis, our aim i... Read More about Development of a state prediction model to aid decision making in condition based maintenance.

Organisational improvement through learning organisation theory (2007)
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Rossiter, P. Organisational improvement through learning organisation theory. (Thesis). University of Salford

A research study was conducted of the management theories and quality philosophies that have been expounded throughout the twentieth century. This study included the modem thinking for quality improvement and business excellence to include the modem... Read More about Organisational improvement through learning organisation theory.

Assessing service user experience as a component of service excellence : in NHS primary healthcare settings : a case study of Salford PCT (2007)
Thesis
Abusaid, B. Assessing service user experience as a component of service excellence : in NHS primary healthcare settings : a case study of Salford PCT. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aims and objectives of the research presented in this thesis were to explore service user experience as a key element of the concept of service excellence in NHS Salford Primary Care Trust. . The link between health and social deprivation is well... Read More about Assessing service user experience as a component of service excellence : in NHS primary healthcare settings : a case study of Salford PCT.

Organisational justice and work-related attitudes in selected commercial banks in Jordan (2007)
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Abu-Tayeh, B. Organisational justice and work-related attitudes in selected commercial banks in Jordan. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study investigated the relationship between employees’ perceptions of justice and work attitudes in relation to organisational structure in selected commercial banks in Jordan. Questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were employed. Data... Read More about Organisational justice and work-related attitudes in selected commercial banks in Jordan.

Statistical aspects of the portfolio construction programme (2007)
Thesis
Belgorodski, A. Statistical aspects of the portfolio construction programme. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The area of finance poses many challenging problems to the decision maker. One of them is the modelling of the expected return on stocks and the covariance matrix of returns. This thesis approaches the decision problem of choosing an optimum portfo... Read More about Statistical aspects of the portfolio construction programme.

An examination into the role of corporate communication staff in the formation and implementation of business strategy and the facilitation of business innovation (2007)
Thesis
Berebende, L. An examination into the role of corporate communication staff in the formation and implementation of business strategy and the facilitation of business innovation. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Communication is increasingly gaining the status of a valuable, if not Indispensable management tool, together with the obligations that such status carries. Compared with about ten years ago communication managers are no longer seen as mere infor... Read More about An examination into the role of corporate communication staff in the formation and implementation of business strategy and the facilitation of business innovation.

Management and governance : inside an HE institute (2007)
Thesis
Bonsall, M. Management and governance : inside an HE institute. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research is a case study of a public body - a UK HE institution - to reveal aspects of a cycle of 'change that did not stick' and to reveal the power-base and control aspects of change, organisation and management. This institution set about... Read More about Management and governance : inside an HE institute.

Optimisation in network asset management (2007)
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Boudemagh, N. Optimisation in network asset management. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis considers the role of mathematical programming in asset management. Large, extensive distribution networks are the focus of the work. In particular, we look at how to determine the optimal policy for project release. Projects relating t... Read More about Optimisation in network asset management.

The illusion of diffusion in information systems research (2007)
Thesis
McMaster, T. The illusion of diffusion in information systems research. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

I have had an interest in "technology transfer" for many years, and have been researching and publishing work related to this domain for the last fifteen. At the present time these include approximately 46 refereed papers, 22 of which are book chap... Read More about The illusion of diffusion in information systems research.

Resist, comply or workaround? : a case based analysis of workarounds and resistance to information systems (2007)
Thesis
Sobreperez, P. Resist, comply or workaround? : a case based analysis of workarounds and resistance to information systems. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study provides a summary of studies of user resistance to information systems and identifies workaround activity as an understudied and distinct but related phenomenon. Previous studies of resistance have categorised the majority of incide... Read More about Resist, comply or workaround? : a case based analysis of workarounds and resistance to information systems.

Understanding and managing risk : the use of in-depth psychological narrative interviews in the development and evaluation of an innovative new HACCP-based system for catering businesses (2007)
Thesis
Taylor, J. Understanding and managing risk : the use of in-depth psychological narrative interviews in the development and evaluation of an innovative new HACCP-based system for catering businesses. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Small catering businesses represent the majority of the food industry and have an important role to play in the control of food borne disease. Since 1995 they have been required by law to operate risk-based food safety management in... Read More about Understanding and managing risk : the use of in-depth psychological narrative interviews in the development and evaluation of an innovative new HACCP-based system for catering businesses.

A critical evaluation of Business Continuity Management (BCM) in UK financial organisations (2007)
Thesis
Wong, W. A critical evaluation of Business Continuity Management (BCM) in UK financial organisations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Major events in recent years have provided evidence that the world of business is rife with risks and uncertainties. The vivid events of 9/11 (11 th September 2001) in New York, U.S. and other major incidents, have forever changed the global perspe... Read More about A critical evaluation of Business Continuity Management (BCM) in UK financial organisations.