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Destination branding analytical study applied to Sultanate of Oman as a tourism destination
Thesis
Mansour, F. (in press). Destination branding analytical study applied to Sultanate of Oman as a tourism destination. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this study is to develop a model for tourism destination branding using Oman as a case study by examining the Omani context and its characteristics from the perspective of both potential tourists (the demand side) and the Omani tourism pro... Read More about Destination branding analytical study applied to Sultanate of Oman as a tourism destination.

Exploring the influence of interest free microfinance programmes on empowerment of the participating women borrowers in Pakistan : an interpretative inquiry
Thesis
Ahmad, A. (in press). Exploring the influence of interest free microfinance programmes on empowerment of the participating women borrowers in Pakistan : an interpretative inquiry. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study has argued that conventional microfinance has failed to serve a large number of Muslim consumers worldwide, which provided an opportunity to interest free microfinance to emerge as a subsector within the microfinance industry to serve this... Read More about Exploring the influence of interest free microfinance programmes on empowerment of the participating women borrowers in Pakistan : an interpretative inquiry.

Corporate governance : the effect of Shariah supervisory board on Malaysian financial institutions’ performance
Thesis
Nowroz, T. (in press). Corporate governance : the effect of Shariah supervisory board on Malaysian financial institutions’ performance. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This study explores the performance of Malaysian financial institutions and identifies the effectiveness of Shariah Supervisory Board (SSB) as a corporate governance mechanism. Despite the importance of the subject matter, little research has been ca... Read More about Corporate governance : the effect of Shariah supervisory board on Malaysian financial institutions’ performance.

An exploration of the innovation process in small digital marketing agencies in the UK : understanding the social, knowledge and structural capital implications
Thesis
Menelec, V. (in press). An exploration of the innovation process in small digital marketing agencies in the UK : understanding the social, knowledge and structural capital implications. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this increasingly complex and competitive society organisations are compelled to innovate developing inter-organisational relationships and sharing knowledge. In service innovation one key characteristic of the service innovation process is the in... Read More about An exploration of the innovation process in small digital marketing agencies in the UK : understanding the social, knowledge and structural capital implications.

Using Dooyeweerd's aspects to understand down to earth issues in use of medical records
Thesis
Khojah, G. (in press). Using Dooyeweerd's aspects to understand down to earth issues in use of medical records. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research is about experience of using electronic medical records (EMR). Chapter 1
introduces and justifies the main research question “How can Down To Earth issues that are
important in uses of EMR be studied by using Dooyeweerd's aspects?”... Read More about Using Dooyeweerd's aspects to understand down to earth issues in use of medical records.

Turning points of corporate manslaughter reform in England and Wales from 1912 to 1999
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Patman, C. (in press). Turning points of corporate manslaughter reform in England and Wales from 1912 to 1999. (Thesis). University of Salford

Since the first attempt to indict a corporation for gross negligence manslaughter in the 1920’s, legal reform surrounding corporate manslaughter has been discussed in political and legal arenas. This research answers the question of whether missed o... Read More about Turning points of corporate manslaughter reform in England and Wales from 1912 to 1999.

Small business strategy and performance in a developing economy : an exploratory analysis of Zimbabwe’s small business sector
Thesis
Rufasha, E. (in press). Small business strategy and performance in a developing economy : an exploratory analysis of Zimbabwe’s small business sector. (Thesis). University of Salford

Considerably much has been written about the relationship between planning and performance in small firms and yet there is disjointedness and little agreement on the findings. Such a scenario calls for more research in the domain. This study explores... Read More about Small business strategy and performance in a developing economy : an exploratory analysis of Zimbabwe’s small business sector.

Essays on industry linkages and foreign direct investment : evidence from Nigeria
Thesis
Ojaleye, E. (in press). Essays on industry linkages and foreign direct investment : evidence from Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is based on an econometric investigation of the relationship between industry
linkages and Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria. Unique data obtained from a survey of
Nigerian firms conducted by the World Bank Enterprise Survey Departme... Read More about Essays on industry linkages and foreign direct investment : evidence from Nigeria.

An exploration of the role of social media platforms in the employee recruitment process
Thesis
Munro, N. (in press). An exploration of the role of social media platforms in the employee recruitment process. (Thesis). University of Salford

If the explosion of professional and social networking media has radically changed the way in which people interact and communicate with each other both personally and within the workplace (McFarland and Ployhart 2015), what does this mean for the bu... Read More about An exploration of the role of social media platforms in the employee recruitment process.

The impact of horizontal mergers and acquisitions on supply chain management : the case of the industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul distribution sector
Thesis
Wojtak, P. (in press). The impact of horizontal mergers and acquisitions on supply chain management : the case of the industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul distribution sector. (Thesis). University of Salford

A great majority of commercial businesses plan to or, at least, desire to grow and expand their operations, enter new markets, obtain new technologies, and find new customers. These goals can be achieved in an organic way through slow expansion, stea... Read More about The impact of horizontal mergers and acquisitions on supply chain management : the case of the industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul distribution sector.

The implementation of TQM models in an unstable macro-environment
Thesis
Tasios, A. (in press). The implementation of TQM models in an unstable macro-environment. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research is dealing with the implementation of Total Quality Management tools in an unstable macro-environment, by using a special TQM tool, the Common Assessment Framework and its implementation in the Greek Public Sector, which faced unusual c... Read More about The implementation of TQM models in an unstable macro-environment.

An analysis of the effect of IFRS adoption in Nigeria on the quality of published financial information
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Temile, S. (in press). An analysis of the effect of IFRS adoption in Nigeria on the quality of published financial information. (Thesis). University of Salford

The study examines the effects of the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on the quality of published financial statements in Nigeria. The study uses entire non-financial firms listed on the floor of the Nigeria Stock Exch... Read More about An analysis of the effect of IFRS adoption in Nigeria on the quality of published financial information.

Multi-period market risk estimation and performance evaluation : evidence from univariate, multi-variate and options data
Thesis
Iqbal, R. (in press). Multi-period market risk estimation and performance evaluation : evidence from univariate, multi-variate and options data. (Thesis). University of Salford

There are different risk management approaches available, as different firms have different risk goals. Value at risk (VaR) is the most frequently used risk measure for asset or portfolio risk and certainly, per the Basel framework, is a preferred me... Read More about Multi-period market risk estimation and performance evaluation : evidence from univariate, multi-variate and options data.

An investigation of factors affecting internal customer perception of service quality delivery : the case of indigenous small hospitality enterprises in Ghana
Thesis
Evans, M. (in press). An investigation of factors affecting internal customer perception of service quality delivery : the case of indigenous small hospitality enterprises in Ghana. (Thesis). University of Salford

It has been established in the job satisfaction, employee organisational commitment and leadership literature, particularly, established in the West, the fortuitous benefits that satisfied and committed employees can bring to an organisation through... Read More about An investigation of factors affecting internal customer perception of service quality delivery : the case of indigenous small hospitality enterprises in Ghana.

The growth of agency labour in the Nigerian oil industry and its challenges for trade union organisation
Thesis
Itegboje, J. The growth of agency labour in the Nigerian oil industry and its challenges for trade union organisation. (Thesis). University of Salford

Over recent years amidst intensified and unrelenting global economic competitive pressures that have shaped the business environment within which organisations operate, many employers in both the private and public sectors in different countries arou... Read More about The growth of agency labour in the Nigerian oil industry and its challenges for trade union organisation.

A structurational approach to the use of virtual learning environments in multicultural contexts
Thesis
Swannack, K. (in press). A structurational approach to the use of virtual learning environments in multicultural contexts. (Thesis). University of Salford

A gap in the E-learning literature suggests that attempts to realize research into the design of learning technologies that are conducive to user modification and that support a global set of learners, are still fraught with numerous problems directl... Read More about A structurational approach to the use of virtual learning environments in multicultural contexts.

Asset pricing with empirical, zero-beta, macro and state variables in international equity markets
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Abdullah, M. (in press). Asset pricing with empirical, zero-beta, macro and state variables in international equity markets. (Thesis). The University of Salford

This study aims to improve asset pricing by using empirical, zero-beta, macro and state variables. Firstly, we improve asset pricing with empirical factors as we find the gap that the five-factor model augmented with momentum factor, is yet to be exa... Read More about Asset pricing with empirical, zero-beta, macro and state variables in international equity markets.

Investigating cybercriminals in Nigeria : a comparative study
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Bello, M. (in press). Investigating cybercriminals in Nigeria : a comparative study. (Thesis). University of Salford

The evolution of the Internet amidst a rapidly growing global economy has created a completely new environment in which traditional crime prospers. Equally the convergence of computing and communication has changed the way we live, communicate and co... Read More about Investigating cybercriminals in Nigeria : a comparative study.

Understanding ICT classroom issues encountered by teachers : the application of Dooyeweerd's philosophy
Thesis
Aiyenitaju, O. Understanding ICT classroom issues encountered by teachers : the application of Dooyeweerd's philosophy. (Thesis). University of Salford

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have become increasingly important in education and teaching roles and the integration of ICT into classrooms has become essential. Literature provides evidence of various issues hindering the successful... Read More about Understanding ICT classroom issues encountered by teachers : the application of Dooyeweerd's philosophy.