All Outputs (12)

Supporting student team project work : the Guardian Agent system (2009)
Thesis
Whatley, J. Supporting student team project work : the Guardian Agent system. (Thesis). University of Salford

The research presented in this thesis investigates student team working, by designing, implementing and evaluating a prototype software system, as an aid for co-located students carrying out their team project work. In higher education team projects... Read More about Supporting student team project work : the Guardian Agent system.

The profitability and consistency of the accounting abnormal accruals anomaly in UK firms (2009)
Thesis
Ahmad, A. The profitability and consistency of the accounting abnormal accruals anomaly in UK firms. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research explores new evidence on the profitability, consistency and potential explanations of the accruals anomaly. We extend prior research into the association between earnings and share price by discrirninating between firms on the basis o... Read More about The profitability and consistency of the accounting abnormal accruals anomaly in UK firms.

Factors affecting the implementation of joint commission international standards in United Arab Emirates hospitals (2009)
Thesis
Al Attal, Z. Factors affecting the implementation of joint commission international standards in United Arab Emirates hospitals. (Thesis). University of Salford

The implementation of quality management systems (QMSs) is a world-wide phenomenon, particularly in organisations in developing countries. which have used different QMSs to improve the quality of their goods and services. loint Commission Internat... Read More about Factors affecting the implementation of joint commission international standards in United Arab Emirates hospitals.

Probability elicitation : predictive approach (2009)
Thesis
Akbarov, A. Probability elicitation : predictive approach. (Thesis). University of Salford

Probability elicitation is an important area of research with a wide scope for investigation and experimentation. The existing literature on the subject is vast and spread over many disciplines. This indicates the importance of the subject and the u... Read More about Probability elicitation : predictive approach.

Extending technology acceptance model with risk and trust in studying electronic government services adoption and acceptance by businesses (2009)
Thesis
Al-Rawad, M. Extending technology acceptance model with risk and trust in studying electronic government services adoption and acceptance by businesses. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

During the last decade, governments around the world have realised the potential benefits of e-government and have started planning and allocating resources to make it possible. Despite the significant increase in such initiatives, there is evidence... Read More about Extending technology acceptance model with risk and trust in studying electronic government services adoption and acceptance by businesses.

Examining the role of inspiration in contemporary work organisations (2009)
Thesis
Avramenko, A. Examining the role of inspiration in contemporary work organisations. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The research presented in this thesis examines the role of inspiration in contemporary work organisations by exploring various meanings attributed to the term inspiration in organisational settings. This research is based on the interpretive philo... Read More about Examining the role of inspiration in contemporary work organisations.

Investigating the barriers to implementing ISO 9001:2000 within the private mobile companies in Jordan (2009)
Thesis
Barqawi, B. Investigating the barriers to implementing ISO 9001:2000 within the private mobile companies in Jordan. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In Jordan, the mobile phone sector became vital to the Jordanian economy as its contribution to the total Gross Domestic Product reached 18% at the end of 2007. The Mobile penetration in Jordan stands at roughly 93% of Jordan's total population at... Read More about Investigating the barriers to implementing ISO 9001:2000 within the private mobile companies in Jordan.

Modelling knowledge through user focused design in knowledge management applications (2009)
Thesis
Cunningham, J. Modelling knowledge through user focused design in knowledge management applications. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Knowledge management, as an organisational management technique, aims to capture the knowledge of the members of an organisation and to distribute it among those members in a way which encourages new knowledge to emerge. Software, explicitly design... Read More about Modelling knowledge through user focused design in knowledge management applications.

Health and safety at work : a comparative analysis of the Brazilian enforcement framework (2009)
Thesis
Da Silva, M. Health and safety at work : a comparative analysis of the Brazilian enforcement framework. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The rate of work place accidents and consequential work place fatalities in Brazil is very high. This thesis intends to analyse whether a structured enforcement body with clear policies, regulations, standards and guidance is necessary to improve w... Read More about Health and safety at work : a comparative analysis of the Brazilian enforcement framework.

Managing HACCP : micro-business perspectives on the benefits of a regulated food safety management system (2009)
Thesis
Kane, K. Managing HACCP : micro-business perspectives on the benefits of a regulated food safety management system. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The introduction, in January 2006, of a regulatory requirement for all food businesses in the EU to adopt the seven principles of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system of food safety management, has major implications in terms o... Read More about Managing HACCP : micro-business perspectives on the benefits of a regulated food safety management system.

A critical investigation of the implementation of an information technology service management project in a UK higher education institution (2009)
Thesis
Mohammed, T. A critical investigation of the implementation of an information technology service management project in a UK higher education institution. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis investigates the implementation of an Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) project in a UK Higher Education Institution, the implications for employees and their working processes, and how employees live with these implica... Read More about A critical investigation of the implementation of an information technology service management project in a UK higher education institution.

Intellectual property, trade and investment : a study of the pharmaceutical industry with special reference to Jordan (2009)
Thesis
Samawi, G. Intellectual property, trade and investment : a study of the pharmaceutical industry with special reference to Jordan. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The pharmaceutical industry in any country is primarily affected by the degree of protection provided to intellectual property rights (IPRs). In a developed market, after a drug is developed and approved, only the company that developed the drug... Read More about Intellectual property, trade and investment : a study of the pharmaceutical industry with special reference to Jordan.