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A strategic approach to the implementation of management by objectives in the government sector in the sultanate of Oman
Thesis
Alshaqsi, M. A strategic approach to the implementation of management by objectives in the government sector in the sultanate of Oman. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Management by Objectives (MBO) is becoming an increasingly important management approach as it offers an obvious goal, specifies job responsibilities and reduces ambiguity through continuous performance feedback. The international implementation of M... Read More about A strategic approach to the implementation of management by objectives in the government sector in the sultanate of Oman.

The development of a framework for management development in the Libyan oil sector : A case study of the upstream oil companies
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Millad, N. The development of a framework for management development in the Libyan oil sector : A case study of the upstream oil companies. (Thesis). University of Salford,

Due to increased globalisation of markets and liberalisation of local economies, businesses all over the world are developing increasingly competitive strategies. Management development is central to the success of these strategies. Therefore there i... Read More about The development of a framework for management development in the Libyan oil sector : A case study of the upstream oil companies.

Constructing professional identity in child protection : A comparative ethnography
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Leigh, J. Constructing professional identity in child protection : A comparative ethnography. (Thesis). University of Salford

This doctoral study explores what being a professional in child protection social work actually means to those working within this context. In an attempt to unravel the meaning of professional identity for social workers, I carried out an ethnography... Read More about Constructing professional identity in child protection : A comparative ethnography.

A contingency model for facilities management outsourcing relationships (CORE) in the Hong Kong higher education sector : an exploratory model for linking FM outsourcing performance to higher education business performance
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Lok, K. A contingency model for facilities management outsourcing relationships (CORE) in the Hong Kong higher education sector : an exploratory model for linking FM outsourcing performance to higher education business performance. (Thesis). University of Salford

The focus of study is to determine the relationships between clients and FM
service providers by developing a yardstick for measuring and appraising the
relationships in main FM outsourcing contracts in the higher education sector of
Hong Kong. In... Read More about A contingency model for facilities management outsourcing relationships (CORE) in the Hong Kong higher education sector : an exploratory model for linking FM outsourcing performance to higher education business performance.

Usability engineering in the design and evaluation of a functional electrical stimulation system for upper limb rehabilitation
Thesis

Chronic physical impairment of the hemiplegic upper limb (UL) is seen in an estimated 50-70% of stroke patients, who place a high priority on regaining upper limb function. Current therapy is insufficiently intensive, often not task-oriented and hen... Read More about Usability engineering in the design and evaluation of a functional electrical stimulation system for upper limb rehabilitation.

Leadership practices to address cultural and behavioural challenges in construction partnering projects
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Thurairajah, N. Leadership practices to address cultural and behavioural challenges in construction partnering projects. (Thesis). The University of Salford

Partnering and related forms of collaboration have been seen as a way of tackling fragmentation and lack of integration that have bedevilled attempts to improve project performance over the years. Despite the amount of interest shown in partnering, a... Read More about Leadership practices to address cultural and behavioural challenges in construction partnering projects.

Strategies, challenges and outcomes in the development and implementation of food control systems: An international perspective from policy makers
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Rostron, K. Strategies, challenges and outcomes in the development and implementation of food control systems: An international perspective from policy makers. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Foodborne disease is a significant and growing problem. The control of foodborne disease is the responsibility of food handlers, food business operators and agencies developing and implementing national food control systems. The purpose of this resea... Read More about Strategies, challenges and outcomes in the development and implementation of food control systems: An international perspective from policy makers.

Factors affecting e-commerce adoption in small and medium enterprises : an interpretive study of Botswana
Thesis
Shemi, A. Factors affecting e-commerce adoption in small and medium enterprises : an interpretive study of Botswana. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study aimed to investigate the factors that affect e-commerce adoption in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the developing country context of Botswana. The research was undertaken using an interpretive paradigm with multiple case stud... Read More about Factors affecting e-commerce adoption in small and medium enterprises : an interpretive study of Botswana.

Automatic detection and identification of cells in digital images of day 2 IVF embryos
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El-Shenawy, M. Automatic detection and identification of cells in digital images of day 2 IVF embryos. (Thesis). University of Salford

Medical image processing has experienced dramatic expansion, and has been an interesting research field that attracted expertise from applied mathematics, computer sciences, engineering, biology and even medicine. This work is concerned with developi... Read More about Automatic detection and identification of cells in digital images of day 2 IVF embryos.

The experiences of newly graduated nurses in Saudi Arabia : a qualitative case study examining social, cultural, and contextual challenges
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contextual challenges. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: The literature indicates that newly graduated nurses (NGNs) tend to feel inadequate during their first year of employment, due to a series of challenges they encounter with whilst transitioning into the role of qualified nurse. Although t... Read More about The experiences of newly graduated nurses in Saudi Arabia : a qualitative case study examining social, cultural, and contextual challenges.

Urban development and the urban planning responses to social diversity and potential conflict in Indonesia
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Setiawan, W. Urban development and the urban planning responses to social diversity and potential conflict in Indonesia. (Thesis). University of Salford

The history of communal, violent conflicts has put Indonesia on the map after its crisis in 1998. As an ‘extraordinarily diverse’ country, the recent conflicts and the social diversity of Indonesia has led to a need to understand the importance of th... Read More about Urban development and the urban planning responses to social diversity and potential conflict in Indonesia.

Ageing in urban spaces : developing inclusive urban environments for older people in Global South cities
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Makore, B. (in press). Ageing in urban spaces : developing inclusive urban environments for older people in Global South cities. (Thesis). University of Salford

In the Global South, older persons are often living in poverty and informality and have increased biological, socio-economic and physical vulnerabilities. Responses to the challenges of urbanism have resulted in increasing numbers of older people liv... Read More about Ageing in urban spaces : developing inclusive urban environments for older people in Global South cities.

Illuminated instruction : a paratextual, intertextual, and iconotextual study of William Blake
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Yates, M. Illuminated instruction : a paratextual, intertextual, and iconotextual study of William Blake. (Thesis). University of Salford

Traditional Blake scholarship has rarely ascribed value to the materiality of William Blake’s illuminated manuscripts. My on-going PhD project aims to demonstrate the necessity of studying the materiality of Blake’s texts by using an interdisciplinar... Read More about Illuminated instruction : a paratextual, intertextual, and iconotextual study of William Blake.

BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices
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Coates, S. BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices. (Thesis). University of Salford

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a new radically different emerging approach to design, construction and facilities management. BIM promises to better facilitate the building development, construction and building operation. In this thesis the... Read More about BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices.