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A design research framework to inform policy in Irish higher education
(Iterations, 2015)
The landscape of higher education in Ireland is changing. In 2011, the National Strategy for Higher Education to 2030 was launched providing a blueprint for its future development. Part of this ongoing process will see the ...
Talent on demand? Talent management in the German and Irish subsidiaries of a US multinational corporation
(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2010)
Purpose – As the interest in talent management (TM) gathers momentum, this paper aims to unravel how talent is managed in multinational corporations, what factors mediate the talent management process and what computerised ...
The impact of a gender-specific physical activity intervention on the fitness and fatness profile of men in Ireland
(Oxford University Press, 2019)
Background: Amid increasing concerns about rising obesity rates and unhealthy lifestyle behaviours, physical activity (PA) is seen as a prophylactic to many chronic conditions affecting men. Men respond best to community-based ...
Library staff exchanges: A catalyst for sharing practice, CPD and fresh thinking
(Library Association of Ireland, 2018-02)
This paper outlines a library staff exchange that took place between the librarians of Bord Bia and Institute of Technology, Carlow in December 2016. The authors reflect upon the perceived benefits of participating in the ...
An examination of strategy development processes in family firms in the south east of Ireland
(Institute of Technology Carlow, 2011)
The purpose of this study is to examine the process of strategy development in family firms. The study will apply the generic model developed by Hart & Banbury (1994) of strategy development with some modifications and a ...
Teachers as learners: Exploring the impact of accredited professional development on learning and assessment in Irish higher education
(All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE), 2017)
The works presented in this volume exemplify the practice of assessment explored through accredited professional development (APD) across Ireland and the impact this has had on individual lecturers, students, modules and ...
Design as a catalyst for innovation in Irish industry. Evolution of the Irish innovation voucher initiative within Design+ Technology Gateway
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)
Innovation has been identified as a key driver for rebuilding the Irish economy. Design has been recognised as a strategic tool in delivering innovation. The difficulty is in understanding how designers utilise this ...
Using the biocheck.ugent™ scoring tool in Irish farrow-to-finish pig farms: assessing biosecurity and its relation to productive performance
(BioMed Central Ltd., 2019-03-01)
Background
Biosecurity is one of the main factors affecting disease occurrence and antimicrobial use, and it is associated with performance in pig production. However, the importance of specific measures could vary depending ...