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A buying behaviour framework for SMEs in Turkey (2012)
Thesis
Ozmen, E. A buying behaviour framework for SMEs in Turkey. (Thesis). The University of Salford

SMEs have been recognised as important actors of commercial activity most specifically since the second half of the 20th century. Although understanding its customer potential has been named a top priority among many sectors, there is a limited body... Read More about A buying behaviour framework for SMEs in Turkey.

Metric based evaluation of mobile devices : Mobile Goal Question Metric (mGQM) (2012)
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Hussain, A. Metric based evaluation of mobile devices : Mobile Goal Question Metric (mGQM). (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The constant developments in technology of mobile devices are rapidly increasing the demand for applications on these devices. In October 2010, there were 300,000 applications for iPhone available on iTunes store to be downloaded, and as of January... Read More about Metric based evaluation of mobile devices : Mobile Goal Question Metric (mGQM).

Modelling outcome prediction for trauma patients : an artificial intelligence approach (2011)
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Ali, N. Modelling outcome prediction for trauma patients : an artificial intelligence approach. (Thesis). University of Salford

Trauma, a term used in medicine to describe a physical injury, is believed to be one of the major causes of death and disability in modern societies. The development of the Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS) method by Boyd et al. (1987) can b... Read More about Modelling outcome prediction for trauma patients : an artificial intelligence approach.

Economic downturns and the determination of portfolio asset allocation (2011)
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Syed Salim, S. M. N. B. Economic downturns and the determination of portfolio asset allocation. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

A most common question in finance, particularly in investment perspective, is how an investor should allocate his wealth. Robert C. Merton (1975) remarks that the quest for an answer to the problem of lifetime consumption a... Read More about Economic downturns and the determination of portfolio asset allocation.

Understanding the pre-evaluation process of information system investment : a case of the Jordanian banking sector (2011)
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Shrafat, F. Understanding the pre-evaluation process of information system investment : a case of the Jordanian banking sector. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The general purpose of this research is to close a gap in knowledge by generating new knowledge and understanding of the pre-evaluation structures, procedures and practices adopted by a large Jordanian bank in justifying information system (IS) i... Read More about Understanding the pre-evaluation process of information system investment : a case of the Jordanian banking sector.

On the interactions between supply chain and project management : theoretical and empirical considerations (2011)
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Polychronakis, Y. On the interactions between supply chain and project management : theoretical and empirical considerations. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The research presented in this document is predominantly addressed via eight main journal publications and further supported by fifteen conference proceedings, other industrial projects and research grants. The research rests on two interlinked m... Read More about On the interactions between supply chain and project management : theoretical and empirical considerations.

Sparse data inference for point process failure models incorporating multiple maintenance effects (2011)
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Kearney, J. Sparse data inference for point process failure models incorporating multiple maintenance effects. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The primary scenario within repairable system reliability estimation investigated is that of a single failure mode the likelihood of which occurring is supposed to be affected by maintenance activities of varying effect and degree. Since the stru... Read More about Sparse data inference for point process failure models incorporating multiple maintenance effects.

Tracing the emergence and formation of small dot-coms in an emerging digital economy : an actor-network theory approach (2011)
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Effah, J. Tracing the emergence and formation of small dot-coms in an emerging digital economy : an actor-network theory approach. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The purpose of this study is to trace the emergence and formation of small dot-corns to understand how they come into being and are made to work or not. The SME e-business literature emphasises post-organisation and post-technology formation phases... Read More about Tracing the emergence and formation of small dot-coms in an emerging digital economy : an actor-network theory approach.

The law and management of worker involvement in safety and health (2011)
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Cooling, R. The law and management of worker involvement in safety and health. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The research aims to demonstrate the benefits of worker involvement in safety and health. It establishes the need for a structured and coherent approach to managing worker involvement and suggests how this can be achieved in practice through the de... Read More about The law and management of worker involvement in safety and health.

A critical evaluation of service failure and recovery in UK hotels from the consumer perspective (2011)
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Bennett, I. A critical evaluation of service failure and recovery in UK hotels from the consumer perspective. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Few, if any, organisations can deliver 'zero defects' service to customers. The management of both complaints about service failure and the recovery strategies employed when critical incidents occur is therefore important because of its actual imp... Read More about A critical evaluation of service failure and recovery in UK hotels from the consumer perspective.

Culture, identity and image in an English hospice : an ethnographic study (2011)
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Baron, A. Culture, identity and image in an English hospice : an ethnographic study. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study examines the cultural changes found within an English Hospice from its altruistic beginnings to the more professionalized culture of today. The study seeks to understand how its members identify with an organization where issues of life... Read More about Culture, identity and image in an English hospice : an ethnographic study.

A framework for successful implementation of IT for the construction organizations in Saudi Arabia (2011)
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Alsahli, A. A framework for successful implementation of IT for the construction organizations in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

At the present time, the global business environment in all industries is characterised by organizational dependence based on information, knowledge and communication technology. This reliance on information technology raised... Read More about A framework for successful implementation of IT for the construction organizations in Saudi Arabia.

Ministry of Education of Oman : examinations marks and their relationships with educational indicators (2011)
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AL-Hosni, M. Ministry of Education of Oman : examinations marks and their relationships with educational indicators. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study aims to provide a comprehensive view of the national educational system, and then to determine the values of some internationally-used indicators within Oman's schools, and their effects upon student performance in the 12 th grade examinat... Read More about Ministry of Education of Oman : examinations marks and their relationships with educational indicators.

Statistical modelling in test cricket (2011)
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Akhtar, S. Statistical modelling in test cricket. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this thesis, we focus on decision problems in test cricket. Initially, we address declaration and follow-on decision problems. We then investigate session by session batting and bowling strategy. Later, we extend our analysis to the rating of tes... Read More about Statistical modelling in test cricket.

An investigation into the factors that influence the intention to use E-commerce : the Jordanian business-to-business market (2010)
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Alomari, A. An investigation into the factors that influence the intention to use E-commerce : the Jordanian business-to-business market. (Thesis). University of Salford

Several researchers have suggested that behavioural decision theories from the field of social psychology could provide a potential foundation for research on user behaviour. Generally, the majority of research in information technology adoption ha... Read More about An investigation into the factors that influence the intention to use E-commerce : the Jordanian business-to-business market.

Work-life balance policy in the UK : gendered ICT workplaces and the culture of resentment (2010)
Thesis
Keogh, C. Work-life balance policy in the UK : gendered ICT workplaces and the culture of resentment. (Thesis). University of Salford

Previous studies have recognized the low adoption of corporate work-life balance policies during a time when reports indicate the continual pressures of balancing work and personal life. Alongside these stresses there is additional pressures for wo... Read More about Work-life balance policy in the UK : gendered ICT workplaces and the culture of resentment.

The offshore outsourcing of IT services : a new service development perspective (2010)
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Rashid, A. The offshore outsourcing of IT services : a new service development perspective. (Thesis). University of Salford

The EU as an international security actor : a comprehensive approach (2010)
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Zwolski, K. The EU as an international security actor : a comprehensive approach. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

There is a vibrant discussion in academia about the role of the European Union (EU) in international security. However, this discussion largely concentrates on the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) not fully acknowledging the instruments of... Read More about The EU as an international security actor : a comprehensive approach.

The evaluation of power plant investments in the Korean electricity industry (2010)
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Yun, T. The evaluation of power plant investments in the Korean electricity industry. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The purpose of this thesis is to use real option methodologies to assess capital investment decisions of near future projects that will be made in Korea. I compare two base load plants burning different fuels such as coal and uranium within the... Read More about The evaluation of power plant investments in the Korean electricity industry.

Social relations in the ICT workplace : the gender dimension of social capital (2010)
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Tattersall, A. Social relations in the ICT workplace : the gender dimension of social capital. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis is about social relations in the ICT workplace and the gender dimensions of social capital. The concept of 'social capital' has only recently been recognised in studies of organisations, yet its legitimacy is clear in terms of be... Read More about Social relations in the ICT workplace : the gender dimension of social capital.