All Outputs (29)

A model of contingency factors affecting contractors' economic organisation of projects (2005)
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Ross, A. A model of contingency factors affecting contractors' economic organisation of projects. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The identification of factors that affect the performance of temporary multi disciplinary organisational teams has been a central aim of management research in the construction industry for over 40 years. This study contributes to what is known ab... Read More about A model of contingency factors affecting contractors' economic organisation of projects.

A knowledge management framework for the telecommunication industry : the KMFTI model (2005)
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Elashaheb, M. A knowledge management framework for the telecommunication industry : the KMFTI model. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Recent years have witnessed a continuing growth of developments in knowledge management systems to capture the information flows within organisations and tum them into exploitable management databases. Examples to this are such as the Total Qualit... Read More about A knowledge management framework for the telecommunication industry : the KMFTI model.

Consumer attitudes to innovative housing design (2005)
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Head, J. Consumer attitudes to innovative housing design. (Dissertation). University of Salford

It is now widely accepted that we are simply not building enough new houses. Recent house price increases result directly from a shortage of homes. Building new houses is the only significant way that we have of meeting increases in the demand for... Read More about Consumer attitudes to innovative housing design.

The production and properties of TCO coatings prepared by pulsed magnetron sputtering from powder targets (2005)
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Zhou, Y. The production and properties of TCO coatings prepared by pulsed magnetron sputtering from powder targets. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Mith their unique transparent and conductive properties, TCO (transparent conductive oxide) coatings are becoming increasingly studied These commercially important coatings have a promising future due to their various applications as components in... Read More about The production and properties of TCO coatings prepared by pulsed magnetron sputtering from powder targets.

Evaluation of finite element analysis techniques applied to a floating offshore wind turbine (2005)
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Almherigh, M. Evaluation of finite element analysis techniques applied to a floating offshore wind turbine. (Thesis). University of Salford

The work presented here is a research thesis of the Ph. D programme in The School of Computing, Science & Engineering at The University of Salford UK. The work presents the evaluation of using explicit finite element techniques for structural non-lin... Read More about Evaluation of finite element analysis techniques applied to a floating offshore wind turbine.

Estimating leaf area index in savanna vegetation using remote sensing and inverse modelling (2005)
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Bowyer, P. Estimating leaf area index in savanna vegetation using remote sensing and inverse modelling. (Thesis). University of Salford

Leaf area index (LAI), defined as the one sided green leaf area per unit ground area, is a key parameter in ecosystem process models. Owing to the large area of the earth's surface that they occupy, savanna ecosystems represent the third largest terr... Read More about Estimating leaf area index in savanna vegetation using remote sensing and inverse modelling.

A theory of innovation in small knowledge-intensive professional service firms (2005)
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Lu, S. A theory of innovation in small knowledge-intensive professional service firms. (Thesis). University of Salford

Performance improvement in the construction industry is significantly influenced by the innovation performance of small construction knowledge-intensive professional service firms (SCKIPSFs). There is thus an urgent need to better understand the n... Read More about A theory of innovation in small knowledge-intensive professional service firms.

The effects of state's construction procurement policy implementation on the outcome of local construction projects : the Libyan case (2005)
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El-Hasia, A. The effects of state's construction procurement policy implementation on the outcome of local construction projects : the Libyan case. (Thesis). University of Salford

The successful execution of public construction projects and keeping them within estimated cost and prescribed schedules, quality and satisfying policy goals depend on a methodology that requires sound engineering and managerial judgment. This prob... Read More about The effects of state's construction procurement policy implementation on the outcome of local construction projects : the Libyan case.

Tourism and sustainable economic development : marketing implications and strategic framework : the case study of Libya (2005)
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Abuharris, A. Tourism and sustainable economic development : marketing implications and strategic framework : the case study of Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The purpose of the study is to identify the tourism potential, examine the significance of tourism to the national economy and evaluate the marketing of Libya as a tourist destination. The effects of tourism development on several countries inclu... Read More about Tourism and sustainable economic development : marketing implications and strategic framework : the case study of Libya.

The holistic realisation of PFI road project objectives in the UK (2005)
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Akbiyikli, R. The holistic realisation of PFI road project objectives in the UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

An ICT framework to improve the tendering process in the governmental construction sector in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2005)
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Al-Atawi, S. An ICT framework to improve the tendering process in the governmental construction sector in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research explores the nature of tendering procurement process within the public construction sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In the first instance an outline of the general characteristics of the environment in which construction project... Read More about An ICT framework to improve the tendering process in the governmental construction sector in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Impediments to the adoption of total quality management (TQM) in Jordanian ISO 9000 series certified manufacturing companies (2005)
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Al-Madi, F. Impediments to the adoption of total quality management (TQM) in Jordanian ISO 9000 series certified manufacturing companies. (Thesis). University of Salford

Since ISO 9000 was introduced in 1987 there has been a tremendous growth in the number of companies seeking registration to it, both in developed and developing countries. It was found in the literature that few ISO 9000 certificate holders have con... Read More about Impediments to the adoption of total quality management (TQM) in Jordanian ISO 9000 series certified manufacturing companies.

Relationships concerning the design of organisation structures and information fulfilment (2005)
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Burke, M. Relationships concerning the design of organisation structures and information fulfilment. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis examines the relationship between the design of an organisation's structure and information fulfilment. The term information fulfilment refers to having access to all the information needed to undertake a task or a set of tasks to the u... Read More about Relationships concerning the design of organisation structures and information fulfilment.

What stimulants and impediments exist in the application of the Private Finance Initiative to provide better value for money in nuclear energy generation in the United Kingdom? (2005)
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Cadman, D. What stimulants and impediments exist in the application of the Private Finance Initiative to provide better value for money in nuclear energy generation in the United Kingdom?. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In February 2003 the Government issued a White Paper reviewing energy policy. Diminishing indigenous natural supplies, the loss of the United Kingdom's nuclear energy generation capacity, with the exception of the Sizewell B nuclear power station,... Read More about What stimulants and impediments exist in the application of the Private Finance Initiative to provide better value for money in nuclear energy generation in the United Kingdom?.

Re-thinking the concept of professionalism : the case of housing management (2005)
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Casey, R. Re-thinking the concept of professionalism : the case of housing management. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis focuses on the meaning of professionalism in the occupation of housing management. It will explore the meaning of being a professional housing manager in a profession which has some of the traits of being a 'semi-profession' (Etzioni, 1... Read More about Re-thinking the concept of professionalism : the case of housing management.

Examining the sustainability impacts of mega sports events : fuzzy modelling as a new integrated appraisal system (2005)
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Dodouras, S. Examining the sustainability impacts of mega sports events : fuzzy modelling as a new integrated appraisal system. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Sustainable development is recognised as being a complex concept and this is often its main deficiency. A critical review of existing integrated assessment tools identified that current valuation methods give weak signals on integration, adding to... Read More about Examining the sustainability impacts of mega sports events : fuzzy modelling as a new integrated appraisal system.

A framework for a capability maturity model for purchasing : construction and manufacturing engineering (2005)
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Hassan, H. A framework for a capability maturity model for purchasing : construction and manufacturing engineering. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Purchasing activities are defined as the essential activities associated with the acquisition of the materials, services and equipment used in a business organisation. They are significant functions because they help organisations to realise many... Read More about A framework for a capability maturity model for purchasing : construction and manufacturing engineering.

An investigation into inviscid theory applied to manoeuvring bodies in fluid (2005)
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Hatam, A. An investigation into inviscid theory applied to manoeuvring bodies in fluid. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis focuses on the appropriateness of the inviscid potential flow model for determining the manoeuvring characteristics of a body moving through fluid. This model is widespread in many key applications for ships, submarines, aircraft, rocke... Read More about An investigation into inviscid theory applied to manoeuvring bodies in fluid.

Interpreting computer fraud committed by employees (2005)
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Kesar, S. Interpreting computer fraud committed by employees. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research provides a "rich insight'' into the management of Information Systems (IS) security within the context of computer fraud committed by employees. It argues that management within organisations can impact the understanding of employ... Read More about Interpreting computer fraud committed by employees.

The use of animated software agents support in e-learning environments : an exploratory interpretive case study (2005)
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Mahmood, A. The use of animated software agents support in e-learning environments : an exploratory interpretive case study. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

E-learning implementations have become an important agenda item for academic and business institutions as an enabler to complement their education and training needs. Many of the existing e-learning systems, however, present several limitations, su... Read More about The use of animated software agents support in e-learning environments : an exploratory interpretive case study.