All Outputs (417)

Secure use of the Internet by business (2000)
Thesis
Tassabehji, R. Secure use of the Internet by business. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study focuses on electronic data security issues and their applicability to SMEs. Prior to this project, no frame of reference had been identified or defined for: • The electronic data and Internet security needs of SMEs • The critical succes... Read More about Secure use of the Internet by business.

The management of risk in information systems development (2000)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.

Forecasting models of activity in industrial and commercial building (1999)
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Skinner, D. Forecasting models of activity in industrial and commercial building. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Despite its importance in national income, the level of activity in the construction sector has received little attention in the economics literature. The lack of studies attempting to forecast construction activity is... Read More about Forecasting models of activity in industrial and commercial building.

Algeria's foreign policy 1979-1992 : continuity and/or change (1999)
Thesis
Bougherira, M. Algeria's foreign policy 1979-1992 : continuity and/or change. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study analyses Algeria's foreign policy under the leadership of President Chadli Bendjadid from February 1979 until January 1992. Its aim is to investigate the extent of continuity and/or change in Algeria's foreign policy during this period. Th... Read More about Algeria's foreign policy 1979-1992 : continuity and/or change.

Business process re-engineering and organisational change : evaluation of implementation strategies (1999)
Thesis
Vakola, M. Business process re-engineering and organisational change : evaluation of implementation strategies. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is based on research carried out within the CONDOR project funded under the European ESPRIT programme, which is a partnership between English, French, and Swedish construction companies. The thesis aims at presenting empirical evidence... Read More about Business process re-engineering and organisational change : evaluation of implementation strategies.

Human resource management in multinational enterprises (1999)
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Kidger, P. Human resource management in multinational enterprises. (Thesis). University of Salford

The multinational enterprise (MNE) is now a significant part of the world economy both in temis of trade and employment. The performance of an MINE is in part dependent on the capability of its human resource. The knowledge and experience of emplo... Read More about Human resource management in multinational enterprises.

Continuous change, process and performance improvement : a holistic systems perspective (1998)
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Ellerker, S. Continuous change, process and performance improvement : a holistic systems perspective. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The business market of today is much more complex than it has ever been before, making it much more difficult for businesses to not only enter the market place, but to also survive and compete successfully against rival firms. The relatively recent... Read More about Continuous change, process and performance improvement : a holistic systems perspective.

The monetary sector in Cameroon money demand and causality analysis (1997)
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Mbeleke, P. The monetary sector in Cameroon money demand and causality analysis. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis investigates the monetary sector in Cameroon within an open economy framework. Two main hypotheses: money demand and Granger-causality are investigated. The data used are found to be non-stationary. Consequently, the money demand rela... Read More about The monetary sector in Cameroon money demand and causality analysis.

A critical edition and study of Badi' al-Nizam al-Jami' bayna kitabay al-Bazdawi wa al-Ihkam by Ibn al-Sa'ati and its place in the history of Islamic jurisprudence (D.694 AH / 1294 AD) (1997)
Thesis
El-Doghim, M. A critical edition and study of Badi' al-Nizam al-Jami' bayna kitabay al-Bazdawi wa al-Ihkam by Ibn al-Sa'ati and its place in the history of Islamic jurisprudence (D.694 AH / 1294 AD). (Thesis). University of Salford

A critical edition and study of Badi' al-Niiim al-Jimi' bayna kitibay al-Bazdawi wa al-Iikim by Ibn al-Sa'ati and its place in the history of Islamic jurisprudence (d.694 AH/1294 AD) (BL) El-Doghim, M.M.E-S., 1997, A2f Ph.D., Salford, 47-10501 (BL)... Read More about A critical edition and study of Badi' al-Nizam al-Jami' bayna kitabay al-Bazdawi wa al-Ihkam by Ibn al-Sa'ati and its place in the history of Islamic jurisprudence (D.694 AH / 1294 AD).

A critical edition and study of Badi' al-Nizam al-Jami' bayna kitabay al-Bazdawi wa al-Ihkam by Ibn al-Sa'ati and its place in the history of Islamic jurisprudence (D.694 AH/1294 AD) (1997)
Thesis
El-Doghim, M. A critical edition and study of Badi' al-Nizam al-Jami' bayna kitabay al-Bazdawi wa al-Ihkam by Ibn al-Sa'ati and its place in the history of Islamic jurisprudence (D.694 AH/1294 AD). (Thesis). University of Salford

Jurisprudence is one of the most important subjects of Islamic Studies because it is the means of deducing religious categorisation of human acts and of deducing the rules which regulate human affairs in a just manner. This study attempts to define t... Read More about A critical edition and study of Badi' al-Nizam al-Jami' bayna kitabay al-Bazdawi wa al-Ihkam by Ibn al-Sa'ati and its place in the history of Islamic jurisprudence (D.694 AH/1294 AD).

An investment framework for information technology projects in medium sized organisations (1996)
Thesis
Murphy, A. An investment framework for information technology projects in medium sized organisations. (Thesis). University of Salford

As computers absorb an ever-increasing proportion of corporate resources, and spread into every sphere of business activity, the issue of achieving benefits from investments in information technology (IT) is assuming major importance. Research evid... Read More about An investment framework for information technology projects in medium sized organisations.

Critical incident management : engendering experience through simulation (1996)
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Crego, J. Critical incident management : engendering experience through simulation. (Thesis). University of Salford

The world of operational police command is a challenging and complex one, where significant command decisions need to be made amid uncertainty and within narrowing time-frames. The consequences attached to these decisions can often be far reaching... Read More about Critical incident management : engendering experience through simulation.

Advances in capital replacement modelling with applications (1996)
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Bouamra, O. Advances in capital replacement modelling with applications. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis addresses the capital replacement modelling problems associated with a mixed, or inhomogeneous, fleet and also takes account of the fleet size problem. Applications considered relate to a fleet of buses and a fleet of medical equipment.... Read More about Advances in capital replacement modelling with applications.

Development strategy for the United Arab Emirates (1995)
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Shihab, M. Development strategy for the United Arab Emirates. (Thesis). University of Salford

Twenty years ago the UAE was one of the least developed countries of the world. Now, the UAE has achieved an income level comparable to that of the industrialized countries. The UAE did not pass through the hypothetical development "stages" that... Read More about Development strategy for the United Arab Emirates.

Performance and efficiency measurement in local authority building organisations (1994)
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Ruddock, L. Performance and efficiency measurement in local authority building organisations. (Thesis). University of Salford

This work constitutes a study of the operations of local authority building direct labour organisations (DLOs) during the 1980s, An overt aim of Part III of the 1980 Local Government, Planning and Land Act was to improve efficiency in the operat... Read More about Performance and efficiency measurement in local authority building organisations.

Exploring the processes of action learning in the National Health Service : dilemmas and paradoxes of evaluation (1993)
Thesis
Botham, D. Exploring the processes of action learning in the National Health Service : dilemmas and paradoxes of evaluation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Action Learning has become one of the most important processes for accelerating change and development to emerge in the National Health Service within the last few years. This thesis is concerned with an exploration of action learning through a... Read More about Exploring the processes of action learning in the National Health Service : dilemmas and paradoxes of evaluation.