Browsing Theses - School of Business, ATU Galway City by Author "Elwood, Larry"
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A comparison of innovations used in natural resource companies along the west coast of Ireland
Delaney, Mary Theresa (Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)The research aims to understand the capabilities and limitations of innovation models and processes in natural marine companies in allowing the production of socially desirable innovation and the spill-over or knowledge ... -
An emperical study of performance management systems in SMEs in the Republic of Ireland and the People's Republic of China : a cultural perspective
Chen, Se (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
Staunton, Maria (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 examination of the relationship between unemployment and minimum wage rates in Ireland: 1994-2010
Walsh, Eithna (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 ... -
An investigation into whether the GAA's embrace of professionalism is being hindered by it’s inherited culture
Horan, Niall (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 ... -
IT outsourcing in small to medium-size enterprises in the Republic of Ireland: an investigation
Fergal, Murphy (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 ... -
Polish immigrants in Ireland's black economy: a phenomenological investigation
Gontarska, Marlena (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
Gannon, Brian (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. ...