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Additive manufacturing technology adoption in the upstream supply chain of the Nigerian oil and gas industry (2024)
Thesis
Onyeabo, V. (2024). Additive manufacturing technology adoption in the upstream supply chain of the Nigerian oil and gas industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Additive Manufacturing (AM) has grown in popularity and advancement in academic research and industrial application, and benefits to supply chain are well documented, yet the technology appears relatively new to Oil and Gas (O&G) sectors, especially... Read More about Additive manufacturing technology adoption in the upstream supply chain of the Nigerian oil and gas industry.

Workplace Expereices of Nigerian Female Migrants Care Workers: Understanding Exepreices at the Intersection of Ethnicit, Race, Gender, and Migration Status (2024)
Thesis
Fajemidagba, A. (2024). Workplace Expereices of Nigerian Female Migrants Care Workers: Understanding Exepreices at the Intersection of Ethnicit, Race, Gender, and Migration Status. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research examined the workplace experiences of Nigerian female migrant care workers in English care sector, with a particular focus on the complex interplay of ethnicity, race, gender, and migration status. By employing qualitative research meth... Read More about Workplace Expereices of Nigerian Female Migrants Care Workers: Understanding Exepreices at the Intersection of Ethnicit, Race, Gender, and Migration Status.

The Role of a Corporate Governance Mechanism in Mitigating Fraud: A Case Study of the Nigerian Banking Industry (2024)
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Egejuru, K. (2024). The Role of a Corporate Governance Mechanism in Mitigating Fraud: A Case Study of the Nigerian Banking Industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study examines the role of CG mechanism in mitigating fraud in the Nigerian banking industry. Its dual objectives focus on examining the effectiveness of the board of directors and audit committees in mitigating fraud in Nigerian banks. Agency t... Read More about The Role of a Corporate Governance Mechanism in Mitigating Fraud: A Case Study of the Nigerian Banking Industry.

The transformation to Industry 4.0 for sustained competitive advantage: Case studies of dynamic multinational corporations (2024)
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Bangalore Hanumanthe Gowda, S. (2024). The transformation to Industry 4.0 for sustained competitive advantage: Case studies of dynamic multinational corporations. (Thesis). University of Salford

The transformation to Industry 4.0 for sustained competitive advantage: Case studies of dynamic multinational corporations Many historians credit the origins of the industrial revolution in the eighteenth century to Great Britain, which transfor... Read More about The transformation to Industry 4.0 for sustained competitive advantage: Case studies of dynamic multinational corporations.

The Determinants of Startups and the Impact on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): A Case Study on the Israeli Economy (2024)
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Gonen, P. (2024). The Determinants of Startups and the Impact on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): A Case Study on the Israeli Economy. (Thesis). University of Salford

This interdisciplinary study examines the long-term causality relationship between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into a country and innovative startups. This study further examines the influence of latent variables related to the founders a... Read More about The Determinants of Startups and the Impact on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): A Case Study on the Israeli Economy.

Corporate Governance, Emerging Technology, and Banks' Performance In G7 Countries:Three Essays (2024)
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Al-Bakri, K. (2024). Corporate Governance, Emerging Technology, and Banks' Performance In G7 Countries:Three Essays. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis consists of three essays on corporate governance (CG) and performance of banks in G7 countries. The first essay empirically investigates the effect of CG practises on banks’ financial performance using Return-On-Assets, Return-On-Equity,... Read More about Corporate Governance, Emerging Technology, and Banks' Performance In G7 Countries:Three Essays.

The Changing Landscape of Sports Regulations: An Examination of the Impact of Regulatory Changes on Football Governance and Transfer Policies in Post-Brexit UK (2024)
Thesis
Ononye, U. P. (2024). The Changing Landscape of Sports Regulations: An Examination of the Impact of Regulatory Changes on Football Governance and Transfer Policies in Post-Brexit UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

Sports governance studies tend to focus on sports management, and such studies are widely seen to overlook the key role of regulation and law in sports governance. Jonson and Thorpe (2019, p.35) note that “what is evident from the sport management... Read More about The Changing Landscape of Sports Regulations: An Examination of the Impact of Regulatory Changes on Football Governance and Transfer Policies in Post-Brexit UK.

Airline Customer Experiences: A Study of Touchpoints and their Role in Shaping Purchase Intent Among Frequent Flyers on Long Haul Flights (2024)
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AlKhashti, F. (2024). Airline Customer Experiences: A Study of Touchpoints and their Role in Shaping Purchase Intent Among Frequent Flyers on Long Haul Flights. (Thesis). University of Salford

Purpose The purpose of this study has been to examine the impact of airline touchpoints on customer purchase intent, particularly for frequent flyers on long-haul flights. Specifically, it aimed to assess the complexities of customer decision-making... Read More about Airline Customer Experiences: A Study of Touchpoints and their Role in Shaping Purchase Intent Among Frequent Flyers on Long Haul Flights.

Earnings Management, Earnings Quality, and Corporate Social Responsibility: A Panel Data Analysis (2024)
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Zulu, A. (2024). Earnings Management, Earnings Quality, and Corporate Social Responsibility: A Panel Data Analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a major priority for many companies in recent years. With increased attention placed on CSR, many questions have been raised as to whether it can help mitigate earnings management. The current research... Read More about Earnings Management, Earnings Quality, and Corporate Social Responsibility: A Panel Data Analysis.

Gender diversity and firm performance: evidence from Nigeria (2023)
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Musa, M. (2023). Gender diversity and firm performance: evidence from Nigeria. (Thesis). The University of Salford

The study examines the effect of gender diversity on firm performance. Gender diversity is considered an important corporate governance mechanism, especially in developing countries like Nigeria because of weak external governance laws, strong cultur... Read More about Gender diversity and firm performance: evidence from Nigeria.

Exploring Municipal Solid Waste Management in Nigeria: Challenges, Opportunities, and Roadmap for Sustainable Development (2023)
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Abdulfatah, A. K. (2023). Exploring Municipal Solid Waste Management in Nigeria: Challenges, Opportunities, and Roadmap for Sustainable Development. (Thesis). University of Salford

The escalating generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) presents a grave environmental and public health concern, particularly in developing nations like Nigeria. Addressing this issue is imperative, yet waste management often takes a backseat due t... Read More about Exploring Municipal Solid Waste Management in Nigeria: Challenges, Opportunities, and Roadmap for Sustainable Development.

Understanding the Role of Servant Leadership in the Hospitality Sector: AN INTERNAL MARKETING STRATEGY PERSPECTIVE (2023)
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Almomani, M. (2023). Understanding the Role of Servant Leadership in the Hospitality Sector: AN INTERNAL MARKETING STRATEGY PERSPECTIVE. (Thesis). University of Salford

The main purpose of the study is to understand the importance of servant leadership, which is considered to be a critical component of internal marketing, in influencing Jordanian hotel frontline employees’ constructive deviance. This study proposes... Read More about Understanding the Role of Servant Leadership in the Hospitality Sector: AN INTERNAL MARKETING STRATEGY PERSPECTIVE.

Borrower discouragement and SMEs new product development: evidence from the UK (2023)
Thesis
Baah, B. (2023). Borrower discouragement and SMEs new product development: evidence from the UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

Purpose This research aims to investigate the issues of borrower discouragement and new product development (NPD) among SMEs in the UK. Specifically, the study investigates the relationship between discouraged borrowers and ethnic minority SMEs, the... Read More about Borrower discouragement and SMEs new product development: evidence from the UK.

Essays on regulatory environment and firm performance in Sub-Sahara Africa (2022)
Thesis
Tannor, W. (2022). Essays on regulatory environment and firm performance in Sub-Sahara Africa. (Thesis). University of Salford

This three-essay thesis examines how national institutions influence firm performance and activities in sub-Saharan African economies. Most developing countries generally consider businesses as the key to economic development. Unfortunately, national... Read More about Essays on regulatory environment and firm performance in Sub-Sahara Africa.

Adoption of costing system sophistication and non-financial performance: evidence from Democratic Republic of Congo (2022)
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Ndongala, L. Adoption of costing system sophistication and non-financial performance: evidence from Democratic Republic of Congo. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study examines factors that influence the adoption of cost system sophistication (CSS) among Congolese firms and the impact of CSS on non-financial performance. Far from the traditional linear concept of organisation, this study apprehends organ... Read More about Adoption of costing system sophistication and non-financial performance: evidence from Democratic Republic of Congo.

Player valuation in thin markets: the case of European Association football (2022)
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Che, V. Player valuation in thin markets: the case of European Association football. (Thesis). University of Salford

The amount of money in football is staggering and is a concern for people of all walks of life. While these concerns are valid, the money in football is justified and consumers of football as a form of entertainment, actively participate in the set-u... Read More about Player valuation in thin markets: the case of European Association football.

The effect of corporate governance, risk and ESG towards bank performance: does Fintech matter? (2022)
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towards bank performance: does Fintech matter?. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis examines how corporate governance, risk, and ESG affect bank performance and provides a novel theoretical framework for incorporating fintech into the relationship in the context of EU banks. The banking sector is transitioning to becom... Read More about The effect of corporate governance, risk and ESG towards bank performance: does Fintech matter?.