Browsing Taught Masters Theses, ATU Galway-Mayo by Title
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Best practice HRM: benchmarking the resources required to drive employee participation and innovation in the workplace; a case study of a single company - the ESB
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)This study examines Human Resource Management practices in the electricity industry in Ireland. The focus is on one single company — Irelands biggest electricity provider; the ESB (electricity supply board). Two areas of ... -
Bridging the Knowledge Gaps in Information Systems: A Threshold Concepts and Troublesome Knowledge Perspective
(2021-05-14)Most students who complete third-level higher education undergo a transformational learning journey. This learning journey is moulded by their experiences not only within the context of the third-level institution but can ... -
Car scrappage scheme a sustainable strategy for the Irish car industry?
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)In the last decade a certain number of car scrappage incentive programs have been promulgated by western countries to instigate earlier replacement of older polluting vehicles with more cleaner and efficient ones. ... -
A case study analysis of the employee voice mechanisms utilised within a unionized SME
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)Using a case study approach, this thesis will seek to identify the employee voice mechanisms utilized within a unionized SME. The employee voice mechanisms in place will then be analyzed in terms of how effectively they ... -
The challenges of establishing the electric vehicle in Ireland
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)This thesis investigates the challenges of establishing the electric vehicle (EV) in Ireland and how the Irish government and industry are trying to meet them. It further seeks to provide information on Irish consumers’ ... -
A comparative study in two secondary schools aimed at improving their energy management: Archbishop McHale College Tuam, Coláiste Cholmcille Indreabhánn
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)Climate change is a crisis that is going to affect all of our lives in the future. Ireland is expected to have increased storms and rain throughout the country. This will affect our lives greatly unless we do something ... -
A comparison of innovations used in natural resource companies along the west coast of Ireland
(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 ... -
Competitive human resource management practices: a study of the medical technology sector in Galway
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2008)This is a study of human resource management practices in the medical technology sector in Galway. Qualitative interviews were conducted with HR professionals and senior management in medical technology firms to ascertain ... -
The concept of risk management in the renewable sector.
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)This study explores the perception of risk and the level of risk management implementation in the renewable sector. Risk management is emerging as a key issue due to the loss of confidence amongst banks, causing the ... -
A Critique of Food Education in Irish Primary Schools: Exploring the Potential to Introduce Key Elements of International Models to the Irish Context
(2020-08-28)This study aims to explore the possibility of Irish primary schools introducing key elements of international food education models to the primary school curriculum in a bid to developing positive healthy eating behaviours ... -
A cross-industry investigation into the barriers facing Irish entrepreneurs during the recession
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)The objectives of this research are to conduct a thorough investigation into the barriers facing entrepreneurs during the recession. Ireland has experienced a downturn in the economy since 2008 and many businesses across ... -
A decision support system for end-of-life products
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2003)In recent years public awareness of environmental issues has increased dramatically. This awareness has resulted in increased governmental control of related matters, for example, of waste and of industrial emissions. ... -
The design and development of heat extraction technologies for the utilisation of compost thermal energy
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2009)A composting Heat Extraction Unit (HEU) was designed to utilise waste heat from decaying organic matter for a variety of heating application The aim was to construct an insulated small scale, sealed, organic matter filled ... -
Design and validation of a domestic waste management audit tool
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)This study was undertaken to design and validate a new domestic waste management audit tool (W-MAT) that would allow waste management companies to track waste trends more efficiently. The Environmental Protection Agency ... -
Design of a bifurcated stent graft, with its accompanying delivery system.
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2000)Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) haemorhaging is a life-threatening disease. An aneurysm is a permanent swelling of an artery due to a weakness in its wall. Current surgical repair involves opening the chest or abdomen, ... -
Design of a distributed RFID system model for asset tracking and development of the required software abstraction layer
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2009)The spread of Radio Frequency Identification [RFID] technology throughout the asset management industry has led to a number of companies deploying RFID enabled asset management solutions. These companies have a foot hold ... -
Designing limited autonomous robotic systems
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)The aim of this research is to identify and select a cost effective platform and approach to the design and development of low cost autonomous mobile robotic systems. A requirement for such a platform is that it should be ... -
The development of a construction and demolition waste recycling facility in Galway - a case study
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2002)Construction and demolition waste is conservatively estimated to account for approximately 17.5 per cent of the total amount of non-agricultural waste produced in Ireland each year. The European Commission identified it ... -
Development of a data acquisition system to characterise sustainable energy technologies and to support Web-Based learning (DAQ-WBL)
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2009)Driven by concerns about rising energy costs, security of supply and climate change a new wave of Sustainable Energy Technologies (SET’s) have been embraced by the Irish consumer. Such systems as solar collectors, heat ... -
Development of a design for the environment workbench software tool
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2000)The research described in this thesis was developed as part of the Green Advisor for Concurrent Engineering (GACE) Project. The GACE Project was founded under the Applied Research Grants Scheme administered by Enterprise ...