Browsing Theses - School of Business, ATU Galway City by Title
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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 ... -
The impact of innovative communication on the residential landline telephone service in rural Ireland
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)This research study is based on the research question; An Empirical Study: The Impact o f Innovative Communication on the Irish Residential Landline Telephone Service in Rural I r e l a n d The idea crystallised on the ... -
The impact of the recession on companies' strategies in the Irish airline industry
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)The airline industry is an industry characterised by rapid change, innovation and new technology. It is a dynamic growth industry which has undergone enormous change in recent years. The airline industry is inherently ... -
An investigation into whether the GAA's embrace of professionalism is being hindered by it’s inherited culture
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)The GAA, since its humble beginnings in Thurles 1884, has long been the bedrock of Irish sporting culture. Each summer teams and supporters alike follow the dream of capturing a place in history alongside the elite of ... -
An investigation of international operational best practice, in global incubation centres, and their possible application to the Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)‘Business incubation is a business support process that accelerates the successful development of start-up and fledgling companies by providing entrepreneurs with an array of targeted resources and services. These services ... -
The Irish Pub: past, present – whither the future?
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)The purpose of this research is to examine the main economic, legislative, and socio- cultural factors that are currently influencing the pub trade in Ireland and their specific impact on a sample of publicans in both ... -
Is entrepreneurship prohibitive in the current economic environment in Ireland?
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)In Ireland entrepreneurship has played a central role in the development of the Irish economy with many of the opinion that it played a significant role in the creation o f the ‘Celtic Tiger’. Accordingly, entrepreneurship ... -
IT outsourcing in small to medium-size enterprises in the Republic of Ireland: an investigation
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)In Ireland, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a very important role in the economy by their contribution to both employment and also to gross domestic product. Addressing issues pertinent to SMEs is of paramount ... -
The market potential for fish roe products in the Irish seafood industry
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2007)This research aimed to identify the market potential for Roe products in the Irish seafood industry. The Seafood Sector Development Strategy 2007 -2013 was established with a view to secure a sustainable and profitable ... -
Polish immigrants in Ireland's black economy: a phenomenological investigation
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)The purpose of this thesis is to answer the research question ‗why do some Polish migrants engage in shadow employment in the Republic of Ireland?‘ The individual and group interviews, which were conducted in August 2011 ... -
Proposing a methodology for the outsourcing of the marketing function for SMEs and MEs: a case study approach
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)Globalization and competitive difficulty have forced firms to reduce their costs and to be more dynamic. Consequently, organizations should concentrate on their core competencies and outsource their other functions. ... -
A study on how two third-level institutions in the West of Ireland improve their marketing strategies in mainland China
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)This thesis is concerned with the growing phenomenon o f mainland Chinese students studying in Ireland and various marketing strategies used by Irish Third-Level institutions to determine the elements that can be considered ...