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The management of risk in information systems development (2000)
Thesis
Ikram, N. The management of risk in information systems development. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Despite impressive advances in technology and a plethora of Information Systems development methods there remain plentiful stories of Information Systems project failure. Risk Management promises a positive impact on Information Systems Development... Read More about The management of risk in information systems development.

A journey to learn about journeys : a practical examination of the nature of the relationship between the change manager and his change project (2000)
Thesis
Barker, H. A journey to learn about journeys : a practical examination of the nature of the relationship between the change manager and his change project. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research is concerned with finding out about the nature of the relationship between the change manager and the change project. An action learning approach to the investigation and analysis was adopted throughout in order to achieve a 'practit... Read More about A journey to learn about journeys : a practical examination of the nature of the relationship between the change manager and his change project.

The application of leadership theories on Malaysian companies (2000)
Thesis
Abdul Wahab, R. The application of leadership theories on Malaysian companies. (Thesis). University of Salford

The objective of this study is to find out whether the leadership theories that are being widely practised by Western countries are being universally accepted in Asian countries, which have different local cultures and values. Both local and multina... Read More about The application of leadership theories on Malaysian companies.

Information systems failure, politics and the sociology of translation : the problematic introduction of an American computerised reservation system and yield management at French Railways (2000)
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Mitev, N. Information systems failure, politics and the sociology of translation : the problematic introduction of an American computerised reservation system and yield management at French Railways. (Thesis). University of Salford

This in-depth cases tudy examinest he troubled introduction of a new computerisedr eservation system at French Railways. Socrale, based on the American Airlines Sabre system, had a disastrous beginning.I t wasb adly receivedb y the Frenchp ublic, l... Read More about Information systems failure, politics and the sociology of translation : the problematic introduction of an American computerised reservation system and yield management at French Railways.

Communication across the divide : an investigation into the beliefs and behaviours of IS academics with respect to the dissemination of their work (2000)
Thesis
Nevill, N. Communication across the divide : an investigation into the beliefs and behaviours of IS academics with respect to the dissemination of their work. (Thesis). University of Salford

The IS field prides itself on its closeness to practice and, in recent years, has found itself under growing pressures from government and business for the improved utilisation of research results. This thesis is concerned with the beliefs and beha... Read More about Communication across the divide : an investigation into the beliefs and behaviours of IS academics with respect to the dissemination of their work.