All Outputs (11)

Perceptions of service quality and effects of personality traits of employees in the UAE Islamic banks (2008)
Thesis
Al-Mutawa, S. Perceptions of service quality and effects of personality traits of employees in the UAE Islamic banks. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis aimed at investigating the effects of employees" personality traits on customers" perceptions of the UAE Islamic bank service quality using two questionnaires (the Mini- Markers and SERVPERF) and a set of regression models. The sample c... Read More about Perceptions of service quality and effects of personality traits of employees in the UAE Islamic banks.

Factors affecting the Strategic Planning Process : case studies from Libyan public manufacturing companies (2008)
Thesis
El-Baruni, K. Factors affecting the Strategic Planning Process : case studies from Libyan public manufacturing companies. (Thesis). University of Salford

Little research has been conducted in the area of Strategic Planning Processes (SPPs) in western contexts and especially in public organisations. Although such organisations differ significantly from business companies, their need for improved 'ope... Read More about Factors affecting the Strategic Planning Process : case studies from Libyan public manufacturing companies.

Investigating the influence of the elements of academic culture in ISO 9001 maintenance within Malaysian Public Higher Education (2008)
Thesis
Basir, S. Investigating the influence of the elements of academic culture in ISO 9001 maintenance within Malaysian Public Higher Education. (Thesis). University of Salford

The research aim of this study was to develop a framework in which the elements of academic culture, which affect the ISO 9001 maintenance process within Malaysian Public Higher Education Institutions (MPHEIs), were identified and demonstrated. Th... Read More about Investigating the influence of the elements of academic culture in ISO 9001 maintenance within Malaysian Public Higher Education.

Tourism and urban regeneration : an analysis of visitor perception, behaviour and experience at the quays in Salford (2008)
Thesis
Craggs, R. Tourism and urban regeneration : an analysis of visitor perception, behaviour and experience at the quays in Salford. (Thesis). University of Salford

Following the loss of heavy, manufacturing industry in many industrial areas in the 1970s and 1980s, tourism has featured extensively in urban and waterfront regeneration policy because of its ability to generate substantial economic benefits to d... Read More about Tourism and urban regeneration : an analysis of visitor perception, behaviour and experience at the quays in Salford.

Tourism and urban regeneration: An analysis of visitor perception, behaviour and experience at the quays in Salford (2008)
Thesis
Craggs, R. Tourism and urban regeneration: An analysis of visitor perception, behaviour and experience at the quays in Salford. (Thesis). University of Salford

Following the loss of heavy, manufacturing industry in many industrial areas in the 1970s and 1980s, tourism has featured extensively in urban and wateriront regeneration policy because of its ability to generate substantial economic benefits to dest... Read More about Tourism and urban regeneration: An analysis of visitor perception, behaviour and experience at the quays in Salford.

Striking the professional pose : professional identity in the development and utilisation of information systems (2008)
Thesis
Burns, B. Striking the professional pose : professional identity in the development and utilisation of information systems. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis explores how professional identity figures in the enactment of IS and focuses on groups of professionals as users and developers of information systems and investigates how they relay their professional knowledge via the system to retai... Read More about Striking the professional pose : professional identity in the development and utilisation of information systems.

An exploratory analysis of low-income women consumers and their consumption of 'low involvement' grocery products (2008)
Thesis
Gbadamosi, A. An exploratory analysis of low-income women consumers and their consumption of 'low involvement' grocery products. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In view of the diversity that exists among consumers, this study argues the importance of focusing on just one sub-group of consumers. Therefore, the study aims to explore the attitudes, motivations, and purchase behaviour of low-income women consu... Read More about An exploratory analysis of low-income women consumers and their consumption of 'low involvement' grocery products.

The value of feasibility studies in corporate reputation management : an exploratory investigation (2008)
Thesis
Lloyd, H. The value of feasibility studies in corporate reputation management : an exploratory investigation. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Normally, feasibility studies would be commissioned for industrial projects to assess the worth of undertaking them, in terms of their content, timing, costs, and internal and external stakeholder and environmental influences. The study concentrate... Read More about The value of feasibility studies in corporate reputation management : an exploratory investigation.

A case study investigation into an implementation of a techno-driven knowledge management initiative (2008)
Thesis
McWhinnie, D. A case study investigation into an implementation of a techno-driven knowledge management initiative. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis reports on an action research study within a global manufacturing organisation based in the UK and USA, henceforth referred to as XYZ Limited. The study explores how this organisation undertook an improvement programme based on the... Read More about A case study investigation into an implementation of a techno-driven knowledge management initiative.

'Mind the gap!' : a study of leadership and trust and the impact of change for clinical and IT staff of the National Health Service in delivering the NHS Information Technology agenda - Connecting for Health (2008)
Thesis
Saiger, S. 'Mind the gap!' : a study of leadership and trust and the impact of change for clinical and IT staff of the National Health Service in delivering the NHS Information Technology agenda - Connecting for Health. (Thesis). University of Salford

My thesis is concerned with the challenges the NHS is currently facing in two major areas. Firstly the White Paper; 'Commissioning a Patient Led NHS' (2005) completely reverses previous strategies of the position of Primary Care Trusts as provider... Read More about 'Mind the gap!' : a study of leadership and trust and the impact of change for clinical and IT staff of the National Health Service in delivering the NHS Information Technology agenda - Connecting for Health.

Statistical models for match prediction and decision making in sport (2008)
Thesis
Shi, X. Statistical models for match prediction and decision making in sport. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this study, we investigate models for the prediction of match outcome. These models are then used to aid decision-making. In particular, we consider batting strategy in test cricket. This model provides decision support for a team that is aiming... Read More about Statistical models for match prediction and decision making in sport.