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Management and governance : inside an HE institute (2007)
Thesis
Bonsall, M. Management and governance : inside an HE institute. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research is a case study of a public body - a UK HE institution - to reveal aspects of a cycle of 'change that did not stick' and to reveal the power-base and control aspects of change, organisation and management. This institution set about... Read More about Management and governance : inside an HE institute.

Optimisation in network asset management (2007)
Thesis
Boudemagh, N. Optimisation in network asset management. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis considers the role of mathematical programming in asset management. Large, extensive distribution networks are the focus of the work. In particular, we look at how to determine the optimal policy for project release. Projects relating t... Read More about Optimisation in network asset management.

The illusion of diffusion in information systems research (2007)
Thesis
McMaster, T. The illusion of diffusion in information systems research. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

I have had an interest in "technology transfer" for many years, and have been researching and publishing work related to this domain for the last fifteen. At the present time these include approximately 46 refereed papers, 22 of which are book chap... Read More about The illusion of diffusion in information systems research.

Resist, comply or workaround? : a case based analysis of workarounds and resistance to information systems (2007)
Thesis
Sobreperez, P. Resist, comply or workaround? : a case based analysis of workarounds and resistance to information systems. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study provides a summary of studies of user resistance to information systems and identifies workaround activity as an understudied and distinct but related phenomenon. Previous studies of resistance have categorised the majority of incide... Read More about Resist, comply or workaround? : a case based analysis of workarounds and resistance to information systems.

Understanding and managing risk : the use of in-depth psychological narrative interviews in the development and evaluation of an innovative new HACCP-based system for catering businesses (2007)
Thesis
Taylor, J. Understanding and managing risk : the use of in-depth psychological narrative interviews in the development and evaluation of an innovative new HACCP-based system for catering businesses. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Small catering businesses represent the majority of the food industry and have an important role to play in the control of food borne disease. Since 1995 they have been required by law to operate risk-based food safety management in... Read More about Understanding and managing risk : the use of in-depth psychological narrative interviews in the development and evaluation of an innovative new HACCP-based system for catering businesses.

Strategy formulation and implementation : The impact on performance in manufacturing organisations (2007)
Presentation / Conference
Nandakumar, M., Ghobadian, A., & O'Regan, N. (2007, January). Strategy formulation and implementation : The impact on performance in manufacturing organisations. Presented at British Academy of Management Conference, Warwick, United Kingdom

Why do some UK SME’s still find the implementation of a New Product Development process problematical? An exploratory investigation (2007)
Journal Article
Owens, J. D. (2007). Why do some UK SME’s still find the implementation of a New Product Development process problematical? An exploratory investigation. Management Decision, 45(2), 235-251. https://doi.org/10.1108/00251740710727269

The long-term survival of a business often hinges upon its ability to successfully introduce new products into the market place. These new products and their successful development can be the lifeblood of a company. Thus, NPD is a major considerati... Read More about Why do some UK SME’s still find the implementation of a New Product Development process problematical? An exploratory investigation.

A critical evaluation of Business Continuity Management (BCM) in UK financial organisations (2007)
Thesis
Wong, W. A critical evaluation of Business Continuity Management (BCM) in UK financial organisations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Major events in recent years have provided evidence that the world of business is rife with risks and uncertainties. The vivid events of 9/11 (11 th September 2001) in New York, U.S. and other major incidents, have forever changed the global perspe... Read More about A critical evaluation of Business Continuity Management (BCM) in UK financial organisations.