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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 ...
An explaratory study on the relationship between Employee innovation and the rewards systems supporting innovation ; a case study of Medtronic Galway
(2011)
The aim of this thesis is to explore the relationship between innovation and reward system supporting innovation. The empirical evidence came from a case study in Medtronic, Galway, a medical device company. This study ...
Proposing a methodology for the outsourcing of the marketing function for SMEs and MEs: a case study approach
(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. ...
The Irish Pub: past, present – whither the future?
(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 ...
An empirical study on the development of e-notary and e-postille services in Ireland and specifically as it relates to tradecert.com
(2010)
In today’s world of globalization, technology and the internet it is difficult for any organisation or profession to remain in a ‘pen and paper’ based world when it comes to the running of their organisation. The role of ...
An examination of the relationship between unemployment and minimum wage rates in Ireland: 1994-2010
(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 empirical study into the potential of a multi-loyalty card for a business and consumer.
(2011)
The aim and purpose of this research is to identify additional benefits that may be available with
the use of a multi-loyalty card to businesses within the various industries and also to consumers.
Loyalty card holders ...
An empirical study into the contribution of the female entrepreneur to small business start-ups in Ireland
(2010)
The objective of this research was to investigate the contribution that the female entrepreneur makes to small business start-ups in Ireland. The investigation was limited to Ireland as the author felt that this was a ...