All Outputs (434)

Assessing the skill of football players using statistical methods
Thesis
Szczepanski, L. Assessing the skill of football players using statistical methods. (Thesis). University of Salford

Professional football is a business worth billions of pounds a year. Player recruitment is a key aspect of the business with expenditures directly related to it (in the form of transfer fees and wages) accounting for the majority of clubs’ budgets. T... Read More about Assessing the skill of football players using statistical methods.

Modelling and optimising the sport and exercise training process
Thesis

In elite sport, the fundamental aim of training is to improve performance in competition. It should develop the abilities of the athletes to achieve the highest level of performance. The fundamental aim of monitoring in training is to determine wheth... Read More about Modelling and optimising the sport and exercise training process.

The effects of country-of-origin image on consumer product involvement : a Pakistani university teachers’ perspective
Thesis
Shahzad, A. The effects of country-of-origin image on consumer product involvement : a Pakistani university teachers’ perspective. (Thesis). Salford Business School

This study aims at investigating the consumer behaviour (of University teachers) in Pakistan with reference to the effects and association of country-of-origin (COO) image on consumer product involvement. In order to have in-depth insights, the const... Read More about The effects of country-of-origin image on consumer product involvement : a Pakistani university teachers’ perspective.

Are UK employment tribunals a barrier to justice
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The UK Employment Tribunal System (ETS) is broken and in need of reform according to the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) (2011) and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) (2011). Both organisations, that represent and lobby in the interests of... Read More about Are UK employment tribunals a barrier to justice.

A qualitative analysis of the factors that affect British South Asian Muslim women and their consumption of fashion and beauty products
Thesis

From past research literature review on British South Asian consumerism, there have
been some issues and problems found in literature review. Firstly, there have been
generalisations about British South Asians as one homogenous group. It can be a... Read More about A qualitative analysis of the factors that affect British South Asian Muslim women and their consumption of fashion and beauty products.

Ethical codes of conduct : theory and application in small and medium businesses
Thesis

Organisational ethical codes of conduct have come into prominence since the millennium. However, the literature has focused predominantly on these codes in the setting of large organisations. This thesis explores ethical codes of conduct in the con... Read More about Ethical codes of conduct : theory and application in small and medium businesses.

Ethos, logos and pathos : the role of rhetoric in the implementation of information systems within the NHS
Thesis

The National Health Service (NHS) has a chequered history as far as the introduction of new systems are concerned, yet this has not deterred the UK Government from attempting to modernise the organisation through the use of technology. The difficult... Read More about Ethos, logos and pathos : the role of rhetoric in the implementation of information systems within the NHS.

Land to the people : peasants and nationalism in the development of land ownership structure in Zimbabwe from pre-colonialism to the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) period
Thesis
Mupfuvi, B. Land to the people : peasants and nationalism in the development of land ownership structure in Zimbabwe from pre-colonialism to the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) period. (Thesis). University of Salford

The space between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers now known as Zimbabwe is a diverse state endowed with diverse ethnicities. The vast majority of the people in this space were peasants and cultivators in pre-colonial times. These peasants had a strong... Read More about Land to the people : peasants and nationalism in the development of land ownership structure in Zimbabwe from pre-colonialism to the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) period.

Country of origin influence on service evaluation : an insight into Chinese students' choice of British higher education
Thesis
Zhu, L. Country of origin influence on service evaluation : an insight into Chinese students' choice of British higher education. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis aims to examine the country of origin effects on service evaluation by investigating Chinese students’ evaluation of British higher education. How Chinese students evaluated Chinese higher education and other international higher educatio... Read More about Country of origin influence on service evaluation : an insight into Chinese students' choice of British higher education.

An evaluation of voluntary disclosure in the annual reports of commercial banks : empirical evidence from Libya
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The purpose of this research project is to help develop the disclosure literature in relation to the banking sector, which is currently sparse due to the limited empirical research studies on the extent of banking disclosure and its relationship with... Read More about An evaluation of voluntary disclosure in the annual reports of commercial banks : empirical evidence from Libya.

A study of the dynamics of organisation-specific innovation-influencing factors within the context of software firms in Sri Lanka
Thesis

The study aims to uncover the dynamics of innovation-influencing factors within a developing country context as there is a need for empirical research within a weak national system of innovation.

One theory that can enhance our understanding of... Read More about A study of the dynamics of organisation-specific innovation-influencing factors within the context of software firms in Sri Lanka.

The interrelationship between choice of course of study abroad and participation in online social networks
Thesis
Raeisi, A. The interrelationship between choice of course of study abroad and participation in online social networks. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis examines how the choice of course of study abroad interrelates with participation in online social networks, and provides an application of semiotics to research in choice and decision making in higher education and information systems re... Read More about The interrelationship between choice of course of study abroad and participation in online social networks.

A roboethics framework for the development and introduction of social assistive robots in elderly care
Thesis
Espingardeiro, A. A roboethics framework for the development and introduction of social assistive robots in elderly care. (Thesis). University of Salford

There is an emerging “aging phenomenon” worldwide. It is likely that we will require the introduction of assistive technologies that can assist caregivers in the exercise of elderly care. Such technologies should be designed in ways that promote high... Read More about A roboethics framework for the development and introduction of social assistive robots in elderly care.

An investigation of the factors affecting the readiness to implement the EFQM excellence model : an interpretive case study of the Syrian banking sector
Thesis
Al-Sayeed Assad, D. An investigation of the factors affecting the readiness to implement the EFQM excellence model : an interpretive case study of the Syrian banking sector. (Thesis). University of Salford

In the 21st century, quality has become one of the most pressing issues in the world of business. Indeed, service quality management is a primary need for business survival. Quality management has been recognized as a comprehensive management philoso... Read More about An investigation of the factors affecting the readiness to implement the EFQM excellence model : an interpretive case study of the Syrian banking sector.

A mathematical model to determine optimum cadence for an individual cyclist using power output, heart rate and cadence data collected in the field
Thesis
Reed, R. A mathematical model to determine optimum cadence for an individual cyclist using power output, heart rate and cadence data collected in the field. (Thesis). University of Salford

We aim to develop a methodology to determine individual optimum cadences for competitive cyclists using field data. Cadence is the number of pedal crank revolutions per minute or pedalling rate. Currently athletes tend to select a cadence intuitively... Read More about A mathematical model to determine optimum cadence for an individual cyclist using power output, heart rate and cadence data collected in the field.

The relevance of historical project lessons to contemporary business practice
Thesis
kozak-holland, M. The relevance of historical project lessons to contemporary business practice. (Thesis). University of Salford

Despite worldwide growth in project management there is a significant gap between research and practice. The discipline lacks a unified theory and established body of research. Bodies of knowledge reflect process and technique yet frequently neglect... Read More about The relevance of historical project lessons to contemporary business practice.

How trust factors affect business relationships in Saudi-Arabian companies
Thesis
in Saudi-Arabian companies. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study investigates how to develop a better understanding of successful business relationships in the context of Saudi Arabia. The main objectives of this research are to explore how trust factors affect business relationship in Saudi Arabian com... Read More about How trust factors affect business relationships in Saudi-Arabian companies.

The implications of judgemental interventions into an inventory System
Thesis
Kholidasari, I. The implications of judgemental interventions into an inventory System. (Thesis). University of Salford

Physical inventories constitute a considerable proportion of companies’ investments in today’s competitive environment. The trade-off between customer service levels and inventory investments is addressed in practice by formal quantitative inventory... Read More about The implications of judgemental interventions into an inventory System.

Takeover law in the UK, US and China : A comparative analysis and recommendations for Chinese takeover law reform
Thesis
Wang, X. Takeover law in the UK, US and China : A comparative analysis and recommendations for Chinese takeover law reform. (Thesis). Salford Law School

Takeovers have become frequent in the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) since the 1960s. However, in China takeovers are a relatively new concept and have only recently become more common. The Chinese government has attempted to create a... Read More about Takeover law in the UK, US and China : A comparative analysis and recommendations for Chinese takeover law reform.

Barriers to compliance with international HACCP regulations : a whole chain approach to the national fisheries food safety management system of Sierra Leone
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a whole chain approach to the national fisheries food safety management system of Sierra Leone. (Thesis). University of Salford

Sierra Leone has considerable fishery resources and needs the foreign exchange that trading these products internationally would achieve. Yet the nation is unable to export its fishery products through an inability to achieve HACCP (Hazard Analysis a... Read More about Barriers to compliance with international HACCP regulations : a whole chain approach to the national fisheries food safety management system of Sierra Leone.