Browsing Theses - School of Business, ATU Galway City by Title
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An emperical study of performance management systems in SMEs in the Republic of Ireland and the People's Republic of China : a cultural perspective
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)The objectives of this thesis are three. Firstly, finding and analyzing the differences of performance management system in SMEs in Ireland and China. Secondly, finding the cultural differences between China and ... -
The empirical analysis on factors that impact on level of innovation and the development of a regional innovation system
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2012)The aim of this research is to contribute to a greater understanding of the factors that are conducive and inhibitive to the innovation activity and the development of a regional innovation system (RIS) in a peripheral ... -
An empirical study : the delivery phase of large-scale information systems development in the Irish Public Sector
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2007)The study of information systems development and implementation in the Irish Public Sector is abundant with both empirical and anecdotal evidence of failures. In recent years the Irish Credit Unions failed to introduce the ... -
An empirical study into the contribution of the female entrepreneur to small business start-ups in Ireland
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)The objective of this research was to investigate the contribution that the female entrepreneur makes to small business start-ups in Ireland. The investigation was limited to Ireland as the author felt that this was a ... -
An empirical study into the potential of a multi-loyalty card for a business and consumer.
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)The aim and purpose of this research is to identify additional benefits that may be available with the use of a multi-loyalty card to businesses within the various industries and also to consumers. Loyalty card holders ... -
An empirical study of how management engage with cultural diversity in the West of Ireland's hotel sector
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)In Ireland, non-nationals play a very important role in the Irish hospitality sector. The long hours they put in, their hard work and their efficiency has proven invaluable to the sector both in the good and the bad times ... -
An empirical study of the barriers to innovation for small and medium sized enterprises in the midlands
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)In this thesis the author hopes to look at the various barriers that affect small and medium sized enterprises in the Irish market today. He will outline these barriers and also look at how these small businesses are coping ... -
An empirical study of the effectiveness of Irish banks’ lending regulations
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)The objective of this thesis will be to examine the effectiveness of lending regulations for Irish banks both prior to and after the collapse of the banking sector. The research developed a profile of the banking ... -
An empirical study on the development of e-notary and e-postille services in Ireland and specifically as it relates to tradecert.com
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)In today’s world of globalization, technology and the internet it is difficult for any organisation or profession to remain in a ‘pen and paper’ based world when it comes to the running of their organisation. The role of ... -
An empirical study on the factors conducive to productivity and their relative significance in improving efficiency and performance in the office environment
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)The research examined the area of lean office with the aim of identifying means through which office efficiency could be improved. The researcher conducted primary and secondary research into the topic of lean office. He ... -
An empirical study on the market for customised clothing for Irish females
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)Most women purchase their clothing in a retail outlet however many consumers seem to have difficulty finding the proper fit to certain garments, whether it be with their upper or lower body. Therefore, consumers who are ... -
An empirical study on the relationship of feedback with the use of technology to develop and sustain high performance
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)The competitive pressures in today’s business environment have had a massive impact on the way organisations conduct its operations. Employees have now become a key asset to many organisations and as such should be treated ... -
An empirical study: human resource practices in the medical device sector in the west of Ireland
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)This thesis’s key features are Human Resource Practices which are conducted and implemented in the west of Ireland. It analysis’s different HRM practice’s, various HRM’s strategies, high performance organisation techniques ... -
An empirical study: the critical issues of human computer interface design as web-based applications grow in prominence
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2003)The purpose of the research was to examine human computer interface design within an Irish context. The primary objective was to identify and examine the critical issues of human computer interface design, and their ... -
An empirical study: the impact of the Internet on traditional marketing principles, strategies and practices in the financial and retailing sectors
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2004)The purpose of this research is to provide an insight into the impact of the Internet on traditional marketing principles, strategies and practices in the financial and retailing sectors. The growth of the Internet is ... -
An empirical study: the methodologies, techniques, and tools used in the development of web applications and web sites in Ireland
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2004)This study is generally concerned with the methodologies, tools and techniques used in the development of Web-based applications, with regard to both the current and future trends o f the subject developers. It is especially ... -
An evaluation of online asynchronous support within e-learning environments across the Institutes of technology in Ireland
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)As the uptake of e-learning continues to increase, it has come to light that engaging students in e-learning requires a large time commitment on the part of the lecturer. This burden may be eased by the expedient use of ... -
The evaluation of the impact of using balanced scorecard on strategic performance in small and medium enterprises
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)In this research study the BSC significance has been discussed and analyzed, the organizations if implement the BSC model in the organizations only then the performance of the employees as well as the performance o f the ... -
An examination of the marine tourism business sector in the West of Ireland: capabilities, performance and contribution to the regional economy
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)This is a business research study with the primary aim being the examination of the marine tourism business sector in the West of Ireland and assessment of its contribution to the regional economy. According to the Irish ... -
An examination of the relationship between unemployment and minimum wage rates in Ireland: 1994-2010
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)During 1995-2007, Ireland experienced a period of rapid growth. Throughout this time, unemployment figures fell dramatically and wages in Ireland grew to one of the highest rates in Europe. Today however, the situation ...