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IT outsourcing in small to medium-size enterprises in the Republic of Ireland: an investigation
(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 ...
Evolution of Irish higher education with particular reference to the Institute of Technology sector
(2010)
The paper traces the main policy and institutional changes which have taken place in the Irish Higher education sector from the era of Regional Technical Colleges to now Institutes of Technology.
An empirical study of the effectiveness of Irish banks’ lending regulations
(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 ...
A comparison of innovations used in natural resource companies along the west coast of Ireland
(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 ...
The empirical analysis on factors that impact on level of innovation and the development of a regional innovation system
(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 ...
The impact of the recession on companies' strategies in the Irish airline industry
(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 ...
The evaluation of the impact of using balanced scorecard on strategic performance in small and medium enterprises
(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 ...
A cross-industry investigation into the barriers facing Irish entrepreneurs during the recession
(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 ...
An empirical study on the relationship of feedback with the use of technology to develop and sustain high performance
(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 of the barriers to innovation for small and medium sized enterprises in the midlands
(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 ...