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An investigation into the nature and extent of corporate social responsibility within the top four banks in Ireland
(2008)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a topical debate over the last decade. The
CSR concept has been evolving since 1953 and it is primarily concerned with organisations
acting responsibly and considering ...
Marketing cultural resources: towards organisational best practice
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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 ...