Perceptions of service quality and effects of personality traits of employees in the UAE Islamic banks (2008)
Thesis
Al-Mutawa, S. Perceptions of service quality and effects of personality traits of employees in the UAE Islamic banks. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis aimed at investigating the effects of employees" personality traits on customers"
perceptions of the UAE Islamic bank service quality using two questionnaires (the Mini-
Markers and SERVPERF) and a set of regression models. The sample c... Read More about Perceptions of service quality and effects of personality traits of employees in the UAE Islamic banks.

Factors affecting the Strategic Planning Process : case studies from Libyan public manufacturing companies (2008)
Thesis
El-Baruni, K. Factors affecting the Strategic Planning Process : case studies from Libyan public manufacturing companies. (Thesis). University of Salford

Little research has been conducted in the area of Strategic Planning Processes (SPPs) in
western contexts and especially in public organisations. Although such organisations
differ significantly from business companies, their need for improved 'ope... Read More about Factors affecting the Strategic Planning Process : case studies from Libyan public manufacturing companies.

Investigating the influence of the elements of academic culture in ISO 9001 maintenance within Malaysian Public Higher Education (2008)
Thesis
Basir, S. Investigating the influence of the elements of academic culture in ISO 9001 maintenance within Malaysian Public Higher Education. (Thesis). University of Salford

The research aim of this study was to develop a framework in which the elements of
academic culture, which affect the ISO 9001 maintenance process within Malaysian
Public Higher Education Institutions (MPHEIs), were identified and demonstrated.
Th... Read More about Investigating the influence of the elements of academic culture in ISO 9001 maintenance within Malaysian Public Higher Education.

Tourism and urban regeneration : an analysis of visitor perception, behaviour and experience at the quays in Salford (2008)
Thesis
Craggs, R. Tourism and urban regeneration : an analysis of visitor perception, behaviour and experience at the quays in Salford. (Thesis). University of Salford

Following the loss of heavy, manufacturing industry in many industrial areas in
the 1970s and 1980s, tourism has featured extensively in urban and waterfront
regeneration policy because of its ability to generate substantial economic
benefits to d... Read More about Tourism and urban regeneration : an analysis of visitor perception, behaviour and experience at the quays in Salford.

Statistical models for match prediction and decision making in sport (2008)
Thesis
Shi, X. Statistical models for match prediction and decision making in sport. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this study, we investigate models for the prediction of match outcome. These
models are then used to aid decision-making. In particular, we consider batting
strategy in test cricket. This model provides decision support for a team that is aiming... Read More about Statistical models for match prediction and decision making in sport.

'Mind the gap!' : a study of leadership and trust and the impact of change for clinical and IT staff of the National Health Service in delivering the NHS Information Technology agenda - Connecting for Health (2008)
Thesis
Saiger, S. 'Mind the gap!' : a study of leadership and trust and the impact of change for clinical and IT staff of the National Health Service in delivering the NHS Information Technology agenda - Connecting for Health. (Thesis). University of Salford

My thesis is concerned with the challenges the NHS is currently facing in two major
areas. Firstly the White Paper; 'Commissioning a Patient Led NHS' (2005) completely reverses
previous strategies of the position of Primary Care Trusts as provider... Read More about 'Mind the gap!' : a study of leadership and trust and the impact of change for clinical and IT staff of the National Health Service in delivering the NHS Information Technology agenda - Connecting for Health.

A case study investigation into an implementation of a techno-driven knowledge management initiative (2008)
Thesis
McWhinnie, D. A case study investigation into an implementation of a techno-driven knowledge management initiative. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis reports on an action research study within a global manufacturing
organisation based in the UK and USA, henceforth referred to as XYZ Limited.
The study explores how this organisation undertook an improvement programme
based on the... Read More about A case study investigation into an implementation of a techno-driven knowledge management initiative.

An exploratory analysis of low-income women consumers and their consumption of 'low involvement' grocery products (2008)
Thesis
Gbadamosi, A. An exploratory analysis of low-income women consumers and their consumption of 'low involvement' grocery products. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In view of the diversity that exists among consumers, this study argues the importance
of focusing on just one sub-group of consumers. Therefore, the study aims to explore
the attitudes, motivations, and purchase behaviour of low-income women consu... Read More about An exploratory analysis of low-income women consumers and their consumption of 'low involvement' grocery products.

Striking the professional pose : professional identity in the development and utilisation of information systems (2008)
Thesis
Burns, B. Striking the professional pose : professional identity in the development and utilisation of information systems. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis explores how professional identity figures in the enactment of IS and
focuses on groups of professionals as users and developers of information systems
and investigates how they relay their professional knowledge via the system to retai... Read More about Striking the professional pose : professional identity in the development and utilisation of information systems.

Self and identity processes in higher education staff development (2007)
Thesis
Marriss, D. Self and identity processes in higher education staff development. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis describes four inter-related studies that, together, explore aspects
of self and identity in relation to staff development in higher education (HE).
Staff development in higher education is reviewed with particular reference to
one of... Read More about Self and identity processes in higher education staff development.

Dooyeweerdian philosophy, knowledge-based systems, and sustainability (2007)
Thesis
Jones, G. Dooyeweerdian philosophy, knowledge-based systems, and sustainability. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis explores using Dooyeweerdian philosophy as a foundation for
constructing knowledge-based system (KBS) in complex, ill-structured and
human intensive domains.
Dooyeweerd's transcendental philosophy is a relatively recent phenomenon in... Read More about Dooyeweerdian philosophy, knowledge-based systems, and sustainability.

Tentative propositions for integrative knowledge management systems design model (2007)
Thesis
Baloh, P. Tentative propositions for integrative knowledge management systems design model. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The practice of knowledge management (KM) has become ubiquitous across organisations,
driven by the realization of importance of knowledge and learning for competitive advantage.
To date, research has provided little guidance as to when knowledge m... Read More about Tentative propositions for integrative knowledge management systems design model.

Development of a state prediction model to aid decision making in condition based maintenance (2007)
Thesis
Hussin, B. Development of a state prediction model to aid decision making in condition based maintenance. (Thesis). University of Salford

Condition monitoring and fault diagnosis for operational equipment are developing and
showing their potential for enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance
management, including maintenance decision-making. In this thesis, our aim i... Read More about Development of a state prediction model to aid decision making in condition based maintenance.

A critical evaluation of Business Continuity Management (BCM) in UK financial organisations (2007)
Thesis
Wong, W. A critical evaluation of Business Continuity Management (BCM) in UK financial organisations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Major events in recent years have provided evidence that the world of business is rife with risks and
uncertainties. The vivid events of 9/11 (11 th September 2001) in New York, U.S. and other major
incidents, have forever changed the global perspe... Read More about A critical evaluation of Business Continuity Management (BCM) in UK financial organisations.

Understanding and managing risk : the use of in-depth psychological narrative interviews in the development and evaluation of an innovative new HACCP-based system for catering businesses (2007)
Thesis
Taylor, J. Understanding and managing risk : the use of in-depth psychological narrative interviews in the development and evaluation of an innovative new HACCP-based system for catering businesses. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Small catering businesses represent the majority of the food industry and have
an important role to play in the control of food borne disease. Since 1995 they
have been required by law to operate risk-based food safety management in... Read More about Understanding and managing risk : the use of in-depth psychological narrative interviews in the development and evaluation of an innovative new HACCP-based system for catering businesses.

Resist, comply or workaround? : a case based analysis of workarounds and resistance to information systems (2007)
Thesis
Sobreperez, P. Resist, comply or workaround? : a case based analysis of workarounds and resistance to information systems. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This study provides a summary of studies of user resistance to information systems
and identifies workaround activity as an understudied and distinct but related
phenomenon. Previous studies of resistance have categorised the majority of
incide... Read More about Resist, comply or workaround? : a case based analysis of workarounds and resistance to information systems.

The illusion of diffusion in information systems research (2007)
Thesis
McMaster, T. The illusion of diffusion in information systems research. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

I have had an interest in "technology transfer" for many years, and have been researching
and publishing work related to this domain for the last fifteen. At the present time these
include approximately 46 refereed papers, 22 of which are book chap... Read More about The illusion of diffusion in information systems research.

Optimisation in network asset management (2007)
Thesis
Boudemagh, N. Optimisation in network asset management. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis considers the role of mathematical programming in asset management.
Large, extensive distribution networks are the focus of the work. In particular, we
look at how to determine the optimal policy for project release. Projects relating t... Read More about Optimisation in network asset management.

Management and governance : inside an HE institute (2007)
Thesis
Bonsall, M. Management and governance : inside an HE institute. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research is a case study of a public body - a UK HE
institution - to reveal aspects of a cycle of 'change that did not stick' and to
reveal the power-base and control aspects of change, organisation and
management. This institution set about... Read More about Management and governance : inside an HE institute.

An examination into the role of corporate communication staff in the formation and implementation of business strategy and the facilitation of business innovation (2007)
Thesis
Berebende, L. An examination into the role of corporate communication staff in the formation and implementation of business strategy and the facilitation of business innovation. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Communication is increasingly gaining the status of a valuable, if not
Indispensable management tool, together with the obligations that such status
carries. Compared with about ten years ago communication managers are no
longer seen as mere infor... Read More about An examination into the role of corporate communication staff in the formation and implementation of business strategy and the facilitation of business innovation.