Consumer attitudes to innovative housing design (2005)
Thesis
Head, J. Consumer attitudes to innovative housing design. (Dissertation). University of Salford

It is now widely accepted that we are simply not building enough new houses.
Recent house price increases result directly from a shortage of homes. Building
new houses is the only significant way that we have of meeting increases in the
demand for... Read More about Consumer attitudes to innovative housing design.

Translation and cultural representation : globalizing texts, localizing cultures (2005)
Thesis
Abuelma'atti, Z. Translation and cultural representation : globalizing texts, localizing cultures. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Intercultural contacts that allowed for cross-cultural fertilization were made possible
through translation. Translation, in the main, has been understood as an activity that
requires knowing the source and target languages to achieve the same in... Read More about Translation and cultural representation : globalizing texts, localizing cultures.

Tourism and sustainable economic development : marketing implications and strategic framework : the case study of Libya (2005)
Thesis
Abuharris, A. Tourism and sustainable economic development : marketing implications and strategic framework : the case study of Libya. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The purpose of the study is to identify the tourism potential, examine the significance
of tourism to the national economy and evaluate the marketing of Libya as a tourist
destination. The effects of tourism development on several countries inclu... Read More about Tourism and sustainable economic development : marketing implications and strategic framework : the case study of Libya.

The holistic realisation of PFI road project objectives in the UK (2005)
Thesis
Akbiyikli, R. The holistic realisation of PFI road project objectives in the UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

An ICT framework to improve the tendering process in the governmental construction sector in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2005)
Thesis
Al-Atawi, S. An ICT framework to improve the tendering process in the governmental construction sector in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research explores the nature of tendering procurement process within the public construction sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In the first instance an outline of
the general characteristics of the environment in which construction project... Read More about An ICT framework to improve the tendering process in the governmental construction sector in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Generalised proportional intensities models (GPIM) for reliability analysis (2005)
Thesis
Alkali, B. Generalised proportional intensities models (GPIM) for reliability analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Stochastic models are developed for the reliability analysis of repairable systems, based upon the non-homogenous Poisson process, as recommended by Ascher and Feingold (1984). In particular, the proportional intensities model (PIM) introduced by Cox... Read More about Generalised proportional intensities models (GPIM) for reliability analysis.

Impediments to the adoption of total quality management (TQM) in Jordanian ISO 9000 series certified manufacturing companies (2005)
Thesis
Al-Madi, F. Impediments to the adoption of total quality management (TQM) in Jordanian ISO 9000 series certified manufacturing companies. (Thesis). University of Salford

Since ISO 9000 was introduced in 1987 there has been a tremendous growth in the number of companies seeking registration to it, both in developed and developing
countries. It was found in the literature that few ISO 9000 certificate holders have con... Read More about Impediments to the adoption of total quality management (TQM) in Jordanian ISO 9000 series certified manufacturing companies.

The politics of the aesthetic : cricket, literature and culture, 1850-1965 (2005)
Thesis
Bateman, A. The politics of the aesthetic : cricket, literature and culture, 1850-1965. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Whilst in recent years a number of historians and sociologists have analysed
sports as social, cultural and economic processes, relatively few have considered the
cultural and ideological implications of sport as an object of representation. This... Read More about The politics of the aesthetic : cricket, literature and culture, 1850-1965.

What stimulants and impediments exist in the application of the Private Finance Initiative to provide better value for money in nuclear energy generation in the United Kingdom? (2005)
Thesis
Cadman, D. What stimulants and impediments exist in the application of the Private Finance Initiative to provide better value for money in nuclear energy generation in the United Kingdom?. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

In February 2003 the Government issued a White Paper reviewing energy
policy. Diminishing indigenous natural supplies, the loss of the United
Kingdom's nuclear energy generation capacity, with the exception of the
Sizewell B nuclear power station,... Read More about What stimulants and impediments exist in the application of the Private Finance Initiative to provide better value for money in nuclear energy generation in the United Kingdom?.

Examining the sustainability impacts of mega sports events : fuzzy modelling as a new integrated appraisal system (2005)
Thesis
Dodouras, S. Examining the sustainability impacts of mega sports events : fuzzy modelling as a new integrated appraisal system. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Sustainable development is recognised as being a complex concept and this is often its
main deficiency. A critical review of existing integrated assessment tools identified that
current valuation methods give weak signals on integration, adding to... Read More about Examining the sustainability impacts of mega sports events : fuzzy modelling as a new integrated appraisal system.

Struggling to protest : the Italian Communist party and the protest cycle, 1972-77 (2005)
Thesis
Edwards, P. Struggling to protest : the Italian Communist party and the protest cycle, 1972-77. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

My thesis traces the interaction between the Italian Communist Party (PCI) and a series of
social movements which emerged in Italy between 1972 and 1977: the 'area of Autonomia\
which pioneered new forms of workplace and community activism between... Read More about Struggling to protest : the Italian Communist party and the protest cycle, 1972-77.

Identifying the barriers of training development in Libyan manufacturing organisations (public sector) (2005)
Thesis
Elferis, M. Identifying the barriers of training development in Libyan manufacturing organisations (public sector). (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The need for training may be a result of drives to improve quality, or might be needed
as a response to human resource factors. In Libya the need for training is to develop the
citizens as a whole in order to become a fully developed country.
The... Read More about Identifying the barriers of training development in Libyan manufacturing organisations (public sector).

A framework for a capability maturity model for purchasing : construction and manufacturing engineering (2005)
Thesis
Hassan, H. A framework for a capability maturity model for purchasing : construction and manufacturing engineering. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Purchasing activities are defined as the essential activities associated with the
acquisition of the materials, services and equipment used in a business organisation.
They are significant functions because they help organisations to realise many... Read More about A framework for a capability maturity model for purchasing : construction and manufacturing engineering.

The promise and potential of community engagement : technical mediation within the regeneration paradigm (2005)
Thesis
Joshi, S. The promise and potential of community engagement : technical mediation within the regeneration paradigm. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis aims at developing new theoretical and practical insights for improving
the design and application of information and communication technologies,
within the context of community regeneration. It draws on two case studies
that demonstra... Read More about The promise and potential of community engagement : technical mediation within the regeneration paradigm.

Interpreting computer fraud committed by employees (2005)
Thesis
Kesar, S. Interpreting computer fraud committed by employees. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This research provides a "rich insight'' into the management of Information
Systems (IS) security within the context of computer fraud committed by employees. It
argues that management within organisations can impact the understanding of
employ... Read More about Interpreting computer fraud committed by employees.

The use of animated software agents support in e-learning environments : an exploratory interpretive case study (2005)
Thesis
Mahmood, A. The use of animated software agents support in e-learning environments : an exploratory interpretive case study. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

E-learning implementations have become an important agenda item for academic and
business institutions as an enabler to complement their education and training needs.
Many of the existing e-learning systems, however, present several limitations, su... Read More about The use of animated software agents support in e-learning environments : an exploratory interpretive case study.

Consumer knowledge, empowerment & the internet : critical research into the provision and use of eCommerce (2005)
Thesis
McLean, R. Consumer knowledge, empowerment & the internet : critical research into the provision and use of eCommerce. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

From a Critical Social Theory (CST) perspective this research critiques assumptions that
the internet brings about consumer empowerment through increased product information,
and opportunities to communicate and share knowledge with companies and... Read More about Consumer knowledge, empowerment & the internet : critical research into the provision and use of eCommerce.

Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy: The dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC] (2005)
Thesis
Nkowani, Z. Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy: The dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC]. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The central thesis of the study is that social and economic policy are two sides of the same coin and that at the heart of any functional regional integration is the recognition of this dualism. The study takes a critical look at the debate vis-a-vis... Read More about Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy: The dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC].

Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy : the dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC] (2005)
Thesis
Nkowani, Z. Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy : the dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC]. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The central thesis of the study is that social and economic policy are
two sides of the same coin and that at the heart of any functional
regional integration is the recognition of this dualism. The study takes a
critical look at the debate vis-a-... Read More about Regional integration and the dualism of economic and social policy : the dilemma for foreign direct investment and trade over occupational health and safety : a policy re-alignment for the Southern African Development Community [SADC].

Collaboration, consultation and strategic consequences in a North-West Constabulary (2005)
Thesis
O'Connor, K. Collaboration, consultation and strategic consequences in a North-West Constabulary. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis examines processes and practicalities of police collaboration with
partner agencies and consultation with the public. It considers police and partner
agency perspectives in detail, highlighting practical and strategic outcomes of
co... Read More about Collaboration, consultation and strategic consequences in a North-West Constabulary.