All Outputs (417)

Balanced scorecard implementation and financial effect from the perspective of the contingency theory : multiple-case study in Libya (2018)
Thesis
Albergley, M. (in press). Balanced scorecard implementation and financial effect from the perspective of the contingency theory : multiple-case study in Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study investigates how Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is implemented in practice and how affects an organisational financial performance. Drawing on the contingency theory, the study investigates the role of two main contingent variables (environmenta... Read More about Balanced scorecard implementation and financial effect from the perspective of the contingency theory : multiple-case study in Libya.

Customer relationship management processes in the Nigerian retail banking sector (2017)
Thesis
Abubakar, M. Customer relationship management processes in the Nigerian retail banking sector. (Thesis). University of Salford

The acceptance and wide adoption of relationship management strategies stem from the strategic competitive advantage(s) associated with an excellent customer-bank relationship. Similarly, its acceptance by big organisations and its subsequent perform... Read More about Customer relationship management processes in the Nigerian retail banking sector.

Internal organizational barriers to the adoption of social media marketing in the retailing industry of electronics and home appliances : the case of Egypt (2017)
Thesis
Wahieb, R. Internal organizational barriers to the adoption of social media marketing in the retailing industry of electronics and home appliances : the case of Egypt. (Thesis). University of Salford

A thorough look towards the use of social media reveals a strong potential to its role as a marketing tool. This study examines the barriers to the adoption of SMM by retailers of electronics and home appliances in Egypt. Despite the long stream o... Read More about Internal organizational barriers to the adoption of social media marketing in the retailing industry of electronics and home appliances : the case of Egypt.

The application of Facebook to crisis communication management : a case study of Malaysia airlines (2017)
Thesis
Adebayo, O. The application of Facebook to crisis communication management : a case study of Malaysia airlines. (Thesis). University of Salford

Our world is being jolted more increasingly by news of crisis and chaos happening globally; from natural disasters to man-made catastrophes, political revolutions and terrorism to economic woes and corporate crisis all making the headlines. Technolog... Read More about The application of Facebook to crisis communication management : a case study of Malaysia airlines.

An empirical study on the building blocks of resilience in British food supply chains (2016)
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Liravi, P. An empirical study on the building blocks of resilience in British food supply chains. (Thesis). University of Salford

Food is, of course, essential to the continuation of human life, and today’s food supply networks or as they are also known “farm to fork” are becoming more diverse and dynamic. It is an undeniable fact that the changing climate has resulted in more... Read More about An empirical study on the building blocks of resilience in British food supply chains.

The motivation of quantity surveyors in the Malaysian construction industry for improved job performance (2016)
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Herman, S. The motivation of quantity surveyors in the Malaysian construction industry for improved job performance. (Thesis). University of Salford

The construction industry is significantly influenced by the competitive environment, and due to this, economy and quality of life have been affected and inevitably, the way people work has also changed in order to sustain them. In the construction i... Read More about The motivation of quantity surveyors in the Malaysian construction industry for improved job performance.

The effect of collectivism on family meal consumption behaviour and its implications on food companies in Sierra Leone (2016)
Thesis
Kakay, S. The effect of collectivism on family meal consumption behaviour and its implications on food companies in Sierra Leone. (Thesis). University of Salford

Sierra Leone is a multi-cultural and multi-faceted society with people from diverse backgrounds, who espoused different cultural behaviours at mealtimes and in their business dealings. The significance of this study is that it highlights the differen... Read More about The effect of collectivism on family meal consumption behaviour and its implications on food companies in Sierra Leone.

The influence of consumer misbehaviour on the perceived brand image of Jordanian Higher Education Institutions (2016)
Thesis
Hailat, K. The influence of consumer misbehaviour on the perceived brand image of Jordanian Higher Education Institutions. (Thesis). University of Salford

Higher education institutions are working hard to associate their names with a positive brand image. However, an increasing phenomenon significantly affecting Jordanian Universities is campus violence perpetrated by consumer misbehaviour. Consumer... Read More about The influence of consumer misbehaviour on the perceived brand image of Jordanian Higher Education Institutions.

An investigation into the implementation of relationship marketing on international student retention : a review of four business schools in the Greater Manchester area (2016)
Thesis
Omoruyi, T. An investigation into the implementation of relationship marketing on international student retention : a review of four business schools in the Greater Manchester area. (Thesis). University of Salford

One of the most challenging issues facing Higher Education Institutions in recent years has been how to develop and gain competitive advantage in the global marketplace which is currently experiencing increasing and intense competition. The growth i... Read More about An investigation into the implementation of relationship marketing on international student retention : a review of four business schools in the Greater Manchester area.

Emergency fund provision among young student adults in Malaysia : a behavioural perspective (2016)
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Kamarudin, N. Emergency fund provision among young student adults in Malaysia : a behavioural perspective. (Thesis). University of Salford

Financial behaviour is complex and difficult to measure. Existing literature on the emergency fund remains lacking in terms of its theoretical testing and modelling, not to mention its accurate definition of emergency fund behaviour itself... Read More about Emergency fund provision among young student adults in Malaysia : a behavioural perspective.

Gender and leadership at State Universities in Saudi Arabia (2016)
Thesis
Alsharif, S. Gender and leadership at State Universities in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis investigates the perceived gender differences in the leadership styles of leaders at selected Saudi Arabian universities, considering such phenomena from both the point of view of leaders and employees. It examines the link between the le... Read More about Gender and leadership at State Universities in Saudi Arabia.

Antecedents of employee engagement : an examination of the banking sector of Nigeria (2015)
Thesis
Egwuonwu, I. Antecedents of employee engagement : an examination of the banking sector of Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

The meaning of employee engagement is ambiguous among both academic researchers and practit ioners. The term has been used differently ; either a psycho logical state or a state of mind. This research aims to study employee engagement antecede... Read More about Antecedents of employee engagement : an examination of the banking sector of Nigeria.

The concept of medical negligence and its litigation process; a comparison between the UK and the Saudi Arabian jurisdictions (2015)
Thesis
Elgujja, A. (in press). The concept of medical negligence and its litigation process; a comparison between the UK and the Saudi Arabian jurisdictions. (Thesis). University of Salford

Medical negligence or medical malpractice is as old as the medical practice itself. In the UK, both concepts have evolved and transformed over the years. Medical negligence litigation process in the UK is as clear as the English law itself and its ac... Read More about The concept of medical negligence and its litigation process; a comparison between the UK and the Saudi Arabian jurisdictions.

A critical investigation of electronic patient records in the NHS in England : tracing an elusive object through its actor-network (2014)
Thesis
Goff, M. A critical investigation of electronic patient records in the NHS in England : tracing an elusive object through its actor-network. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study is a critical investigation of electronic patient records in the National Health Service in England. It explores whether EPRs benefit clinicians in the context of a technology that has been explicitly designed to fulfil multiple purposes,... Read More about A critical investigation of electronic patient records in the NHS in England : tracing an elusive object through its actor-network.

An analysis of the relationship between airport systems and operations and the impact the efficiency of this cycle can have on environmental emissions (2014)
Thesis
Boyle, D. An analysis of the relationship between airport systems and operations and the impact the efficiency of this cycle can have on environmental emissions. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This thesis presents the analysis of the relationship between airport systems and operations and the impact the efficiency of this cycle can have on environmental emissions. Simulations of the existing and hypothetical relationships between the build... Read More about An analysis of the relationship between airport systems and operations and the impact the efficiency of this cycle can have on environmental emissions.

An investigation of employee and consumer perceptions of responsible internet gambling (2013)
Thesis
Mulkeen, J. An investigation of employee and consumer perceptions of responsible internet gambling. (Thesis). University of Salford

Within the UK, the Gambling Act 2005 remains the primary piece of legislation that governs how the gambling industry is regulated. The Act established the following licensing principles upon which gambling practices should be based: that gambling sh... Read More about An investigation of employee and consumer perceptions of responsible internet gambling.

Designing mobile learning activities in the Malaysian HE context : a social constructivist approach (2013)
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Baharom, S. Designing mobile learning activities in the Malaysian HE context : a social constructivist approach. (Thesis). University of Salford

The introduction of mobile learning in higher education institutions (HEIs) in Malaysia is an instinctive course of action in response to the high increase in rates of mobile phone ownership amongst higher education (HE) students. Mobile learning enc... Read More about Designing mobile learning activities in the Malaysian HE context : a social constructivist approach.

Ratio based failure prediction models for the Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK (2013)
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Khanji, I. Ratio based failure prediction models for the Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

Although SMEs represent over 99% of companies in the UK, there has been limited research into SME failure prediction modelling. This study develops failure prediction models specifically for liquidated SMEs using financial ratios. Despite the fact... Read More about Ratio based failure prediction models for the Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK.

Towards an understanding of satisfaction : the experiential and affective components (2013)
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Uche, U. Towards an understanding of satisfaction : the experiential and affective components. (Thesis). University of Salford

The research investigates factors driving consumer satisfaction by examining the experiential and affective components of satisfaction. This research was motivated by the fact that service firms have tried to deal with the complexities of consumer... Read More about Towards an understanding of satisfaction : the experiential and affective components.

Statistical models and techniques applied to the International Manufacturing Strategy Survey (IMSS) database (2012)
Thesis
Vundla, S. Statistical models and techniques applied to the International Manufacturing Strategy Survey (IMSS) database. (Thesis). University of Salford

The research explores statistical models and techniques which 'have been or might be used' to investigate relationships within the international manufacturing strategy survey (IMSS) database and other similar databases. The sample data for the rese... Read More about Statistical models and techniques applied to the International Manufacturing Strategy Survey (IMSS) database.