A quantitative analysis of sports tournament designs (2012)
Thesis

In this study, we develop quantitative methodology to investigate optimal designs and
fairness in sports tournaments. We propose a number of tournament metrics that can be
used to measure the success of sporting contests or tournaments, and describ... Read More about A quantitative analysis of sports tournament designs.

Graduate recruitment in Oman's private construction industry (2012)
Thesis

Traditionally, the Sultanate of Oman has relied heavily on expatriate labour to build its
economy, but with the expansion of the Higher Education (HE) sector and increasing
numbers of Omani nationals graduating from HE, there has been a call for th... Read More about Graduate recruitment in Oman's private construction industry.

Metric based evaluation of mobile devices : Mobile Goal Question Metric (mGQM) (2012)
Thesis
Hussain, A. Metric based evaluation of mobile devices : Mobile Goal Question Metric (mGQM). (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The constant developments in technology of mobile devices are rapidly increasing the
demand for applications on these devices. In October 2010, there were 300,000 applications
for iPhone available on iTunes store to be downloaded, and as of January... Read More about Metric based evaluation of mobile devices : Mobile Goal Question Metric (mGQM).

A study of the influence of religiosity, materialism and animosity on consumer ethnocentric behaviour (2012)
Thesis

The main focus of this thesis is to investigate consumer ethnocentric behaviour (indeed
morality, appropriateness to buy domestic products; Shimp and Sharma, 1987) and the effect
of different socio-cultural and psychological constructs namely relig... Read More about A study of the influence of religiosity, materialism and animosity on consumer ethnocentric behaviour.

Modelling outcome prediction for trauma patients : an artificial intelligence approach (2011)
Thesis

Trauma, a term used in medicine to describe a physical injury, is believed to be one
of the major causes of death and disability in modern societies. The development of
the Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS) method by Boyd et al. (1987) can b... Read More about Modelling outcome prediction for trauma patients : an artificial intelligence approach.

A critical evaluation of service failure and recovery in UK hotels from the consumer perspective (2011)
Thesis
Bennett, I. A critical evaluation of service failure and recovery in UK hotels from the consumer perspective. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Few, if any, organisations can deliver 'zero defects' service to customers. The
management of both complaints about service failure and the recovery strategies
employed when critical incidents occur is therefore important because of its actual
imp... Read More about A critical evaluation of service failure and recovery in UK hotels from the consumer perspective.

Understanding the pre-evaluation process of information system investment : a case of the Jordanian banking sector (2011)
Thesis

The general purpose of this research is to close a gap in knowledge by generating new
knowledge and understanding of the pre-evaluation structures, procedures and practices
adopted by a large Jordanian bank in justifying information system (IS) i... Read More about Understanding the pre-evaluation process of information system investment : a case of the Jordanian banking sector.

Economic downturns and the determination of portfolio asset allocation (2011)
Thesis

A most common question in finance, particularly in
investment perspective, is how an investor should allocate
his wealth. Robert C. Merton (1975) remarks that the quest
for an answer to the problem of lifetime consumption a... Read More about Economic downturns and the determination of portfolio asset allocation.

Sparse data inference for point process failure models incorporating multiple maintenance effects (2011)
Thesis
Kearney, J. Sparse data inference for point process failure models incorporating multiple maintenance effects. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The primary scenario within repairable system reliability estimation investigated is that of a
single failure mode the likelihood of which occurring is supposed to be affected by
maintenance activities of varying effect and degree. Since the stru... Read More about Sparse data inference for point process failure models incorporating multiple maintenance effects.

Tracing the emergence and formation of small dot-coms in an emerging digital economy : an actor-network theory approach (2011)
Thesis
Effah, J. Tracing the emergence and formation of small dot-coms in an emerging digital economy : an actor-network theory approach. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The purpose of this study is to trace the emergence and formation of small dot-corns to
understand how they come into being and are made to work or not. The SME e-business
literature emphasises post-organisation and post-technology formation phases... Read More about Tracing the emergence and formation of small dot-coms in an emerging digital economy : an actor-network theory approach.

Statistical modelling in test cricket (2011)
Thesis
Akhtar, S. Statistical modelling in test cricket. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this thesis, we focus on decision problems in test cricket. Initially, we address declaration and follow-on decision problems. We then investigate session by session
batting and bowling strategy. Later, we extend our analysis to the rating of tes... Read More about Statistical modelling in test cricket.

Ministry of Education of Oman : examinations marks and their relationships with educational indicators (2011)
Thesis
AL-Hosni, M. Ministry of Education of Oman : examinations marks and their relationships with educational indicators. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study aims to provide a comprehensive view of the national educational system, and then to determine the values of some internationally-used indicators within Oman's schools, and their effects upon student performance in the 12 th grade examinat... Read More about Ministry of Education of Oman : examinations marks and their relationships with educational indicators.

Design, analysis and development of HR best practices model in Abu Dhabi police HR general directorate (2011)
Thesis
Al-Manhali, M. Design, analysis and development of HR best practices model in Abu Dhabi police HR general directorate. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Human Resources Best Practices are essential for any organization as these practices
are well known for the effective role they play in increasing the organization
productivity and efficiency. Many years ago, scientists started studying these
prac... Read More about Design, analysis and development of HR best practices model in Abu Dhabi police HR general directorate.

A framework for successful implementation of IT for the construction organizations in Saudi Arabia (2011)
Thesis
Alsahli, A. A framework for successful implementation of IT for the construction organizations in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

At the present time, the global business environment in all industries is characterised by
organizational dependence based on information, knowledge and communication technology.
This reliance on information technology raised... Read More about A framework for successful implementation of IT for the construction organizations in Saudi Arabia.

Culture, identity and image in an English hospice : an ethnographic study (2011)
Thesis
Baron, A. Culture, identity and image in an English hospice : an ethnographic study. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study examines the cultural changes found within an English Hospice from its altruistic
beginnings to the more professionalized culture of today. The study seeks to understand how
its members identify with an organization where issues of life... Read More about Culture, identity and image in an English hospice : an ethnographic study.

An investigation into the factors that influence the intention to use E-commerce : the Jordanian business-to-business market (2010)
Thesis

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)
Thesis

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.

The evaluation of power plant investments in the Korean electricity industry (2010)
Thesis

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 life cycle of initial public offering companies : a panel analysis of Chinese listed companies (2010)
Thesis
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)
Thesis
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.