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An investigation into the factors that influence the intention to use E-commerce : the Jordanian business-to-business market (2010)
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Alomari, A. An investigation into the factors that influence the intention to use E-commerce : the Jordanian business-to-business market. (Thesis). University of Salford

Several researchers have suggested that behavioural decision theories from the field of social psychology could provide a potential foundation for research on user behaviour. Generally, the majority of research in information technology adoption ha... Read More about An investigation into the factors that influence the intention to use E-commerce : the Jordanian business-to-business market.

Work-life balance policy in the UK : gendered ICT workplaces and the culture of resentment (2010)
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Keogh, C. Work-life balance policy in the UK : gendered ICT workplaces and the culture of resentment. (Thesis). University of Salford

Previous studies have recognized the low adoption of corporate work-life balance policies during a time when reports indicate the continual pressures of balancing work and personal life. Alongside these stresses there is additional pressures for wo... Read More about Work-life balance policy in the UK : gendered ICT workplaces and the culture of resentment.

Seeking to understand how behavioural change is prompted and sustained (2010)
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Allcock, P. Seeking to understand how behavioural change is prompted and sustained. (Thesis). University of Salford

Behavioural change is the purpose of Human Resource Development (HRD), the researcher's chosen field of practice. This study describes the evolution of professional practice and the research that, through critical study and analysis, has yielded a c... Read More about Seeking to understand how behavioural change is prompted and sustained.

An analysis of the performance of push, pull and hybrid production systems in manufacturing supply chains (2010)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.