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Marketing cultural resources: towards organisational best practice
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)The importance of cultural resources for Ireland’s tourism industry is widely acknowledged. This study examines the reciprocal contribution of tourism for the sustainability of these cultural resources and the subsequent ... -
The irish language in branding: an evaluation of current practices in irish business
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)This research was undertaken in order to examine the current practices in relation to the use of the Irish language in manufacturing and internationally traded services. The research focuses specifically on company and ... -
An investigation into the nature and extent of external auditor reliance on the internal audit function of companies listed on the Irish stock exchange
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)Questions exist regarding the extent to which internal auditors should participate in the external audit. While internal and external auditors occupy distinct roles, some professional bodies increasingly advocate the ... -
Automated real-time animation
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)Producing animation for the computer game/entertainment industry is a time- consuming, difficult process. One approach to maximizing the utility of previously animated sequences is to blend and warp pre-existing sequences ... -
Synthesis and characterisation of some osmium and ruthenium complexes and the application of Os(bpy)2-(pyridine-4-COOH)-CI in an electrochemical DNA biosensor
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)This thesis details the synthesis and characterisation of seven osmium and ruthenium bipyridyl complexes, reports on their electrochemical characteristics and outlines an application for one of the synthesised complexes ... -
An investigation into the audit exemption and developments in the auditing sector
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)With the audit exemption thresholds rising in 2006, this poses the question whether it will have impact on the auditing sector. Presently there is a lot of interest in this area, with the Institute of Chartered Accountants ... -
The usage levels and effectiveness of marketing within small firms in Donegal
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)The theme of this dissertation was chosen due to the authors own experience and knowledge of the marketing world in Donegal, having worked, lived and achieved academic qualifications in the region. The author is also ... -
Exploring the succession planning process in Irish BMW dealerships
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)This thesis is an exploratory study undertaken to analyse Irish BMW Dealerships and whether they plan for succession and the taxes to be paid on the death or retirement of the founder. This study also explores the ... -
An investigation into the nature of the financial work undertaken by general managers in the Donegal hotel industry
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)Overview The hotel industry represents an important part of the wider tourism and hospitality industry in Ireland. Although it takes more than one person to effectively manage a hotel, the person with the overall ... -
The use of branding within SME’s in Donegal
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)The motivation behind conducting this research was to become more aware of the activities within SME’s in the area of branding. By analysing the existing literature it was evident that research, specific to branding ... -
An examination into the changing role of the chief financial officer in Irish listed companies: a 21st century perspective
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2009)The role of the CFO is a hotly debated topic. Multiple articles have been written on the subject. Some have advocated that the CFO is now firmly a strategic partner in organisational life, while others see it as a financial ... -
An investigation into the appointment role and success of examinership in Ireland
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2009)Overview Legislation governing the process of Examinership was introduced by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 1990.The current economic climate has left many companies facing extreme difficulties meeting financial ... -
A qualitative investigation of corporate governance in Irish PLC's:the perceptions of auditors
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2009)Corporate governance was dominated by corporate scandals across the world involving such companies as Enron, WorldCom, Tyco, Parmalat, Polly Peck, and Maxwell. Over the last two decades a number of reports have been ... -
Networking industry and academia: evidence from FUSION projects in Ireland
(2009)Graduate development programmes such as FUSION continue to be seen by policymakers, higher education institutions and SMEs as a primary means of strengthening higher education-to-business links and in turn improving the ... -
What influences accounting student’s attitudes towards the accounting profession - a north west experience
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2009)This study explores several issues which have been linked with influencing a student’s attitude toward the accounting profession. These issues include the factors that influence their choice of career, their decision to ... -
Using formative assessment to teach academic writing skills at Level 9
(2009)To ascertain student perceptions of the usefulness of formative assessment in the teaching and learning of academic writing skills at level 9. -
The national service indicators within local government: a managers perspective
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2009)Overview Public sector organisations face unprecedented pressure to improve service quality while progressively lowering their costs. They are also expected to become more accountable, customer focused and responsive ... -
Utilising a minority language to develop brand identity: an evaluation of current practice using the Irish language
(Dublin Institute of Technology, 2009)This article examines current practice in relation to the use of the Irish language for branding within the manufacturing and internationally traded services sector. lt identifies the motivations for the use of a minority ... -
Strategic marketing planning in the small business sector in Ireland
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Evaluating techniques of finding a path in a dynamic digital search domain
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2009)Moving from one point to another in an efficient yet effective manner has always been a problem for people. The same problem can be related to mathematical graph theory, where moving from one co-ordinate to another ...