The development of a strategy for Biffa Waste Services to reduce its atmospheric emissions of landfill methane (2000)
Thesis

The thesis considers the environmental policy statement of Biffa Waste
Services to progressively reduce its methane emissions to atmosphere, and
then sets out to develop a strategy for achieving this aim. As a major waste
disposal company, disposi... Read More about The development of a strategy for Biffa Waste Services to reduce its atmospheric emissions of landfill methane.

The application of leadership theories on Malaysian companies (2000)
Thesis
Abdul Wahab, R. The application of leadership theories on Malaysian companies. (Thesis). University of Salford

The objective of this study is to find out whether the leadership theories that are being widely practised by Western countries are being universally
accepted in Asian countries, which have different local cultures and values. Both local and multina... Read More about The application of leadership theories on Malaysian companies.

Authenticity criteria for the conservation of historic places (2000)
Thesis
Alho, C. Authenticity criteria for the conservation of historic places. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this research is to contribute to the concept of authenticity for the conservation of historic places.
The focus of this work is a development of a set of criteria to assess authenticity in order to contribute towards the conservation of... Read More about Authenticity criteria for the conservation of historic places.

The problematics of technical translation into Arabic : the case of the Royal Air Force of Oman (2000)
Thesis
Al-Ma'ni, M. The problematics of technical translation into Arabic : the case of the Royal Air Force of Oman. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis examines the scope and intricacies of technical translation in
Oman, in general, and its Royal Air Force (RAFO), in particular. The
Study, which is the first of its kind in Oman, focuses on a specific
category of Omani translators:... Read More about The problematics of technical translation into Arabic : the case of the Royal Air Force of Oman.

A journey to learn about journeys : a practical examination of the nature of the relationship between the change manager and his change project (2000)
Thesis
Barker, H. A journey to learn about journeys : a practical examination of the nature of the relationship between the change manager and his change project. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research is concerned with finding out about the nature of the relationship
between the change manager and the change project. An action learning approach to
the investigation and analysis was adopted throughout in order to achieve a
'practit... Read More about A journey to learn about journeys : a practical examination of the nature of the relationship between the change manager and his change project.

Colour and space : an analysis of the relationships between colour meaning expression and the perception of space (2000)
Thesis
Durao, M. Colour and space : an analysis of the relationships between colour meaning expression and the perception of space. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis examines the phenomenon of colour as a means of expression of meaning in spatial contexts.
The nature of the underpinning project involved paintings and their integration with an architectural setting. Judgements made-in-situ by users of... Read More about Colour and space : an analysis of the relationships between colour meaning expression and the perception of space.

GAPP-IT : a generic IT training model for construction (2000)
Thesis
Goulding, J. GAPP-IT : a generic IT training model for construction. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Construction organisations are increasingly focussing their energies, resources,
and aspirations to the development of strategy. In this context, information
technology (IT) is progressively being used as a core tool and enabler of the
business st... Read More about GAPP-IT : a generic IT training model for construction.

The management of risk in information systems development (2000)
Thesis
Ikram, N. The management of risk in information systems development. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Despite impressive advances in technology and a plethora of Information Systems
development methods there remain plentiful stories of Information Systems project failure.
Risk Management promises a positive impact on Information Systems Development... Read More about The management of risk in information systems development.

A comparative study of fashion design processes in the U.K. women's wear industry (Volume II) (2000)
Thesis

This chapter presents the analysis of the validated case study findings. The analysis was
a comparison between company and design process variables followed by inductive
reasoning to arrive at a series of hypotheses about links and relationships... Read More about A comparative study of fashion design processes in the U.K. women's wear industry (Volume II).

Integrated haptic interface : tactile and force feedback for improved realism in VR and telepresence applications (2000)
Thesis

Virtual Reality is a powerful tool for training, simulation, and computer aided design.
The sensation of being in a real environment, while interacting with VR simulation is usually
referred as sense of presence or sense of immersion. In most of th... Read More about Integrated haptic interface : tactile and force feedback for improved realism in VR and telepresence applications.

A multi-disciplinary optimisation model for passenger aircraft wing structures with manufacturing and cost considerations (2000)
Thesis

In traditional aircraft wing structural design, the emphasis has been on pursuing the
minimum weight or improved performance. The manufacturing complexity or cost
assessments are rarely considered because it is usually... Read More about A multi-disciplinary optimisation model for passenger aircraft wing structures with manufacturing and cost considerations.

Multi-aspectual knowledge elicitation (2000)
Thesis

This work examines one of the major stumbling blocks of knowledge based systems
development, namely knowledge elicitation. The challenge is a fundamental one of
eliciting knowledge from domain experts including tacit knowledge.
This thesis argue... Read More about Multi-aspectual knowledge elicitation.

A comparative study of fashion design processes in the U.K. women's wear industry (Volume I) (2000)
Thesis

This chapter presents the analysis of the validated case study findings. The analysis was
a comparison between company and design process variables followed by inductive
reasoning to arrive at a series of hypotheses about links and relationships... Read More about A comparative study of fashion design processes in the U.K. women's wear industry (Volume I).