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An analysis of the performance of push, pull and hybrid production systems in manufacturing supply chains (2010)
Thesis
Bazin, N. An analysis of the performance of push, pull and hybrid production systems in manufacturing supply chains. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis presents the analysis of dynamic behaviour arising from different production planning systems in manufacturing supply chains. Models of push, pull and hybrid production planning systems are developed using the system dynamics methodolo... Read More about An analysis of the performance of push, pull and hybrid production systems in manufacturing supply chains.

Investigating the factors affecting the readiness for TQM implementation within Libyan higher education institutions (2010)
Thesis
Ben Jaber, A. Investigating the factors affecting the readiness for TQM implementation within Libyan higher education institutions. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Total Quality Management (TQM) is a philosophy for continuously improving services and/or products. Organisations which have adopted TQM have gained many benefits in terms of profits, employee satisfaction and customer satisfaction. Despite such be... Read More about Investigating the factors affecting the readiness for TQM implementation within Libyan higher education institutions.

Major incidents in high hazard industries and development of risk regulation : case studies in developed and developing countries (2010)
Thesis
Collinson, G. Major incidents in high hazard industries and development of risk regulation : case studies in developed and developing countries. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This work considers the development of risk regulation in high hazard industries, and explores differences by conducting case studies across a number of developed and developing countries. It draws on concepts from a variety of fields: risk percept... Read More about Major incidents in high hazard industries and development of risk regulation : case studies in developed and developing countries.

A study of the operation of labour markets from an industrial relations perspective (2010)
Thesis
Dobson, J. A study of the operation of labour markets from an industrial relations perspective. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This PhD by published works falls entirely within the field of industrial relations and contributes to three distinctive areas of the subject - general industrial relations, industrial relations in the steel industry and the operation of labour ma... Read More about A study of the operation of labour markets from an industrial relations perspective.

The life cycle of initial public offering companies : a panel analysis of Chinese listed companies (2010)
Thesis
Li, D. The life cycle of initial public offering companies : a panel analysis of Chinese listed companies. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Many prior studies have been devoted to the performance of Chinese listed companies over the last 20 years, however they have largely neglected what influence the transition of the post-IPO companies. This thesis reports on one of the first empir... Read More about The life cycle of initial public offering companies : a panel analysis of Chinese listed companies.

Modelling the progression and retention of students in secondary school education in Sarawak : a case study using system dynamics (2010)
Thesis
Mansor, R. Modelling the progression and retention of students in secondary school education in Sarawak : a case study using system dynamics. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The age group of 17-19 years is considered as one of the most vulnerable and dynamic groups which if fully utilised and equipped with skills training can be developed into a skilled workforce that will contribute highly to the economic developmen... Read More about Modelling the progression and retention of students in secondary school education in Sarawak : a case study using system dynamics.

Capital structure and business risk in Nigeria : evidence from a panel data analysis (2010)
Thesis
Mohammed, D. Capital structure and business risk in Nigeria : evidence from a panel data analysis. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The publication of Modigliani and Miller's seminal work in the late 1950s ignited a debate on the appropriate debt-to-equity ratio that companies should aim to achieve in the long-term. But although some progress has been made on the subject, the t... Read More about Capital structure and business risk in Nigeria : evidence from a panel data analysis.

Ethnocentric consumption of Malaysian consumers and acculturating migrants (2010)
Thesis
Sahak, S. Ethnocentric consumption of Malaysian consumers and acculturating migrants. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis investigates ethnocentric behaviour (i.e. favouritism for home country products) among consumers who had migrated to a foreign country and those living in their home country. The work was underpinned by two key... Read More about Ethnocentric consumption of Malaysian consumers and acculturating migrants.

The critical success factors for knowledge sharing behaviour among Malaysian undergraduate students (2010)
Thesis
Sulaiman, N. The critical success factors for knowledge sharing behaviour among Malaysian undergraduate students. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research investigates the critical success factors of knowledge sharing behaviour among Malaysian undergraduate students. Each university has their own method in delivering knowledge to their undergraduates, but occasionally there would stil... Read More about The critical success factors for knowledge sharing behaviour among Malaysian undergraduate students.

Social relations in the ICT workplace : the gender dimension of social capital (2010)
Thesis
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.

The evaluation of power plant investments in the Korean electricity industry (2010)
Thesis
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.

The EU as an international security actor : a comprehensive approach (2010)
Thesis
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.

Counterproductive behaviour at work: An investigation into reduction strategies (2010)
Journal Article
Chang, K., & Smithkrai, C. (2010). Counterproductive behaviour at work: An investigation into reduction strategies. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 21(8), 1272-1288. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2010.483852

The present study examined the interrelation of personality characteristics,organizational justice, organizational citizenship behaviour (OCB), and counterproductive work behaviour (CWB). An anonymous questionnaire survey was conducted, with 1662 p... Read More about Counterproductive behaviour at work: An investigation into reduction strategies.

Thinking locally, acting locally? conscious consumers & farmers’ markets (2010)
Journal Article
McEachern, M., Warnaby, G., Carrigan, M., & Szmigin, I. (2010). Thinking locally, acting locally? conscious consumers & farmers’ markets. Journal of Marketing Management, 26(5-6), 395-412. https://doi.org/10.1080/02672570903512494

The emergence of a more reflexive and discerning customer has created inter alia a demand for ‘better’ food (i.e. quality and ‘authenticity’) in terms of sourcing, processing, and specialist distribution/retailing. As a consequence, the food producti... Read More about Thinking locally, acting locally? conscious consumers & farmers’ markets.

Women's empowerment in post disaster reconstruction : perspectives on policies and frameworks (2010)
Journal Article
Thurairajah, N., & Baldry, D. (2010). Women's empowerment in post disaster reconstruction : perspectives on policies and frameworks. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 14(4), 347-361. https://doi.org/10.3846/ijspm.2010.26

There has been an increase in the occurrence of natural disasters and their impact has aroused the interest of many stakeholders to incorporate different strategies on disaster management. Although disasters may end many opportunities and lives, the... Read More about Women's empowerment in post disaster reconstruction : perspectives on policies and frameworks.

A neurocognitive approach to brand memory (2010)
Journal Article
Ratnayake, N., Broderick, A., & Mitchell, R. (2010). A neurocognitive approach to brand memory. Journal of Marketing Management, 26(13-14), 1295-1318. https://doi.org/10.1080/0267257X.2010.522531

Consumer decisions are largely influenced by prior experiences via memory, and the episodic (autobiographical)/semantic dichotomy has particular relevance to the cognitive versus emotional decision-making models. Yet, consumer research is limited... Read More about A neurocognitive approach to brand memory.

Forecasting national team medal totals at the summer olympic games (2010)
Journal Article
Forrest, D., Sanz, I., & Tena, J. (2010). Forecasting national team medal totals at the summer olympic games. International Journal of Forecasting, 26(3), 576-588. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijforecast.2009.12.007

The paper reports the results of an exercise to forecast national team medal totals at the Beijing Olympic Games, 2008. Forecasts were released to the media before the competitions commenced. The starting point was an established statistical model... Read More about Forecasting national team medal totals at the summer olympic games.

Business-level strategy and performance : The moderating effects of environment and structure (2010)
Journal Article
Nandakumar, M., Ghobadian, A., & O'Regan, N. (2010). Business-level strategy and performance : The moderating effects of environment and structure. Management Decision, 48(6), 907-939. https://doi.org/10.1108/00251741011053460

Purpose: This study aims to examine the moderating effects of external environment and organisational structure in the relationship between business‐level strategy and organisational performance. Design/methodology/approach: The focus of the study... Read More about Business-level strategy and performance : The moderating effects of environment and structure.

Is e-learning replacing the traditional Lecture? (2010)
Journal Article
Owens, J. D., & Price, L. (2010). Is e-learning replacing the traditional Lecture?. Education and Training, 52(2), 128-139. https://doi.org/10.1108/00400911011027725

The purpose of this paper is to review some of the learning technologies associated with teaching and learning in Higher Education (HE). It looks at E-learning and Information Technology (IT) as tools for replacing the traditional learning experienc... Read More about Is e-learning replacing the traditional Lecture?.