Employee engagement and its importance to HPWPs (High Performance Work Practices), employee outcome relationship in the Nigerian hotel sector (2020)
Thesis
Odiaka, K. Employee engagement and its importance to HPWPs (High Performance Work Practices), employee outcome relationship in the Nigerian hotel sector. (Thesis). University of Salford

Numerous human resource practices have been developed to improve employee job engagement, and one particular practice (HPWPs) has received great attention and academic critiques.HPWPs (High Performance Work Practices) is a combination of distinct but... Read More about Employee engagement and its importance to HPWPs (High Performance Work Practices), employee outcome relationship in the Nigerian hotel sector.

The impact of earnings management on innovation strategies in developed, developing, and transition economies (2020)
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Marei, Y. The impact of earnings management on innovation strategies in developed, developing, and transition economies. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study focuses on investigating the impact of earnings management on innovation strategies in developed, developing and transition economies. The study examines earnings management models and utilises accruals models: standard Jones model (Dechow... Read More about The impact of earnings management on innovation strategies in developed, developing, and transition economies.

Underpinning motives and outcomes of consumer decision-making in the wearable sports technology products market (2020)
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Chang, C.-C. Underpinning motives and outcomes of consumer decision-making in the wearable sports technology products market. (Thesis). University of Salford

The next enormous trend in the technology domain following on from computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones is predicted to be in the market of wearable sports technology products (WSTPs), with analysts expecting this market to be worth over $150... Read More about Underpinning motives and outcomes of consumer decision-making in the wearable sports technology products market.

The interaction effects of sparse and interlocked connections in SMEs clusters (2020)
Thesis
Liang, L. The interaction effects of sparse and interlocked connections in SMEs clusters. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study aims to exarnine the relationship between the structures of inter- organisation connections and innovation results in the context of small and medium
enterprises (SMEs).
Existing literature shows that SMEs can benefit from inter- organi... Read More about The interaction effects of sparse and interlocked connections in SMEs clusters.

An investigation into the importance and relevance of intangible assets in Malaysian digital Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMES) performance : the balanced scorecard approach (2020)
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Hasrin, A. An investigation into the importance and relevance of intangible assets in Malaysian digital Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMES) performance : the balanced scorecard approach. (Thesis). University of Salford

In light of organizations in strategy, the Resource-Based View (RBV) upholds that by appropriate understanding and exploitation of unique resources in organizations, firms may experience outstanding performance. Upon acknowledging the importance of r... Read More about An investigation into the importance and relevance of intangible assets in Malaysian digital Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMES) performance : the balanced scorecard approach.

A cross-case analysis on models of football governance and the influence of supporter groups (2020)
Thesis
Gibson, I. A cross-case analysis on models of football governance and the influence of supporter groups. (Thesis). University of Salford

As the football industry continues to reach unprecedented levels of economic growth, elite clubs continue to capitalise on the financial riches on offer across Europe’s most popular leagues. In the quest for financial growth, historic clubs and their... Read More about A cross-case analysis on models of football governance and the influence of supporter groups.

Adequacy of the legal safeguards of the patients’ confidentiality right under the Saudi Arabian laws (2020)
Thesis
Elgujja, A. Adequacy of the legal safeguards of the patients’ confidentiality right under the Saudi Arabian laws. (Thesis). University of Salford

The concept of patient confidentiality is nearly as old as the practice of health professions and has evolved over the years, from one jurisdiction to the other. The duty of patient confidentiality can be a fundamental human right, an ethical duty or... Read More about Adequacy of the legal safeguards of the patients’ confidentiality right under the Saudi Arabian laws.

Adoption of advanced management accounting practices in Gulf Cooperation Council countries : insights from institutional theory analysis (2019)
Thesis
Mufid, A. Adoption of advanced management accounting practices in Gulf Cooperation Council countries : insights from institutional theory analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Adoption of Advanced Management Accounting Practices in Gulf Cooperation Council countries: Insights from institutional theory analysis

This study investigates the adoption of advanced Management Accounting Practices (MAPs) in GCC countries and he... Read More about Adoption of advanced management accounting practices in Gulf Cooperation Council countries : insights from institutional theory analysis.

Towards an effective enforcement of environmental criminal law : re-thinking sanctions for air pollution criminals in Iraq (2019)
Thesis
Mahmood, I. (in press). Towards an effective enforcement of environmental criminal law : re-thinking sanctions for air pollution criminals in Iraq. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study aims at evaluating the effectiveness of the current legal framework of Iraqi air environment protection by identifying the many challenges confronting this framework and the obstacles which impede appropriate enforcement measures. One of t... Read More about Towards an effective enforcement of environmental criminal law : re-thinking sanctions for air pollution criminals in Iraq.

Disaster cognition and planning intentions of Strategic Decision-Makers of the Accommodation Sector (SDMAS) in the Sri Lankan tourism industry (2019)
Thesis
Kannangara, L. Disaster cognition and planning intentions of Strategic Decision-Makers of the Accommodation Sector (SDMAS) in the Sri Lankan tourism industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

Power-holding strategic decision-makers play an important role in tourism organisational dynamics due to the industry comprising a large number of medium to small businesses. Considering the escalation of disaster risk faced by tourism destinations a... Read More about Disaster cognition and planning intentions of Strategic Decision-Makers of the Accommodation Sector (SDMAS) in the Sri Lankan tourism industry.

E-brand management in Indian SMEs : a strategic perspective (2019)
Thesis
Nambiar, D. E-brand management in Indian SMEs : a strategic perspective. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The intense competitive environment combined with discerning consumers and varied
attention span persuades brands to be outstanding and distinct. A strong brand develops an
emotional connect amongst organisations and customers by generating substan... Read More about E-brand management in Indian SMEs : a strategic perspective.

Thinking with Heidegger : an ethnography of the place of leadership (2019)
Thesis

This thesis raises the issue of place within leadership studies. It argues that critical approaches to leadership have paid insufficient attention to the spatial turn in the humanities, overlooking an important angle of critique. It highlights the... Read More about Thinking with Heidegger : an ethnography of the place of leadership.

Essays on the labour market in Ghana (2018)
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Using a three-essay approach, we focus on three issues related to the labour market: unemployment, underemployment and informal sector employment.
Essay 1 looks at unemployment, the job search and job expectations of the unemployed... Read More about Essays on the labour market in Ghana.

Perceived injustice and its impact on job outcomes : role of jealousy and self-efficacy (2018)
Thesis
Khan, M. (in press). Perceived injustice and its impact on job outcomes : role of jealousy and self-efficacy. (Thesis). University of Salford

Organizational injustice remains a matter of great concern due to its adverse effects on job outcomes. Extant research devoted much attention to investigate how perceptions of injustice impact employee attitudes and behaviours, but mostly through cog... Read More about Perceived injustice and its impact on job outcomes : role of jealousy and self-efficacy.

Balanced scorecard implementation and financial effect from the perspective of the contingency theory : multiple-case study in Libya (2018)
Thesis
Albergley, M. (in press). Balanced scorecard implementation and financial effect from the perspective of the contingency theory : multiple-case study in Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study investigates how Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is implemented in practice and how affects an organisational financial performance. Drawing on the contingency theory, the study investigates the role of two main contingent variables (environmenta... Read More about Balanced scorecard implementation and financial effect from the perspective of the contingency theory : multiple-case study in Libya.

Internal organizational barriers to the adoption of social media marketing in the retailing industry of electronics and home appliances : the case of Egypt (2017)
Thesis
Wahieb, R. Internal organizational barriers to the adoption of social media marketing in the retailing industry of electronics and home appliances : the case of Egypt. (Thesis). University of Salford

A thorough look towards the use of social media reveals a strong potential to its role as a marketing tool. This study examines the barriers to the adoption of SMM by retailers of electronics and home appliances in Egypt.
Despite the long stream o... Read More about Internal organizational barriers to the adoption of social media marketing in the retailing industry of electronics and home appliances : the case of Egypt.

The application of Facebook to crisis communication management : a case study of Malaysia airlines (2017)
Thesis
Adebayo, O. The application of Facebook to crisis communication management : a case study of Malaysia airlines. (Thesis). University of Salford

Our world is being jolted more increasingly by news of crisis and chaos happening globally; from natural disasters to man-made catastrophes, political revolutions and terrorism to economic woes and corporate crisis all making the headlines. Technolog... Read More about The application of Facebook to crisis communication management : a case study of Malaysia airlines.

An empirical study on the building blocks of resilience in British food supply chains (2016)
Thesis

Food is, of course, essential to the continuation of human life, and today’s food supply networks or as they are also known “farm to fork” are becoming more diverse and dynamic. It is an undeniable fact that the changing climate has resulted in more... Read More about An empirical study on the building blocks of resilience in British food supply chains.

The motivation of quantity surveyors in the Malaysian construction industry for improved job performance (2016)
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Herman, S. The motivation of quantity surveyors in the Malaysian construction industry for improved job performance. (Thesis). University of Salford

The construction industry is significantly influenced by the competitive environment, and due to this, economy and quality of life have been affected and inevitably, the way people work has also changed in order to sustain them. In the construction i... Read More about The motivation of quantity surveyors in the Malaysian construction industry for improved job performance.

The influence of consumer misbehaviour on the perceived brand image of Jordanian Higher Education Institutions (2016)
Thesis
Hailat, K. The influence of consumer misbehaviour on the perceived brand image of Jordanian Higher Education Institutions. (Thesis). University of Salford

Higher education institutions are working hard to associate their names with a positive
brand image. However, an increasing phenomenon significantly affecting Jordanian
Universities is campus violence perpetrated by consumer misbehaviour. Consumer... Read More about The influence of consumer misbehaviour on the perceived brand image of Jordanian Higher Education Institutions.