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Four shades of science festival: a qualitative study exploring the business and management dimensions of science festivals in the United Kingdom (2020)
Thesis
Kerr, G. Four shades of science festival: a qualitative study exploring the business and management dimensions of science festivals in the United Kingdom. (Thesis). University of Salford. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/272584

Science festivals are a global cultural phenomenon with at least 60 such festivals taking place across the UK every year. Science festivals fulfil a unique function within civil society: providing a platform for science communication, education, and... Read More about Four shades of science festival: a qualitative study exploring the business and management dimensions of science festivals in the United Kingdom.

An investigation of smart transportation system (STS) data integration within Chinese cities: A socio-technical system perspective (2020)
Thesis
Zhang, J. (2020). An investigation of smart transportation system (STS) data integration within Chinese cities: A socio-technical system perspective. (Thesis). University of Sheffield. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2822416

In March 2014, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council of China jointly released the National New-type Urbanization Plan (NUP) (20142020). Smart City development is one of the main objectives of this policy. Amongs... Read More about An investigation of smart transportation system (STS) data integration within Chinese cities: A socio-technical system perspective.

The Role of Identity During Post-Merger Integration: An Investigation of the Merger of Three Scottish Colleges (2020)
Thesis
Olusanmi, C. (2021). The Role of Identity During Post-Merger Integration: An Investigation of the Merger of Three Scottish Colleges. (Thesis). Glasgow Caledonian University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2776453

This thesis examines the role of identity in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), by exploring the influence of multiple identities on individuals’ reaction. The concept of identity as a key factor in predicting individuals’ behaviour during mergers and a... Read More about The Role of Identity During Post-Merger Integration: An Investigation of the Merger of Three Scottish Colleges.

The challenge of career progression and work-life balance in consulting business in Germany (2020)
Thesis
Jekosch, M. The challenge of career progression and work-life balance in consulting business in Germany. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709119

This thesis examines how individuals define and understand work-life balance and career progression in the consulting business sector in Germany. Since this client-focused work environment requires travel and long working weeks, employees face challe... Read More about The challenge of career progression and work-life balance in consulting business in Germany.

Exploration of management and leadership techniques that enhance joint working in an Agile Project (2020)
Thesis
Heinemann, B. Exploration of management and leadership techniques that enhance joint working in an Agile Project. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709111

The purpose of this research is to explore the connection between management techniques and leadership techniques that influence collaboration in projects. The specific objective of this study is to identify the way in which (project) managers and le... Read More about Exploration of management and leadership techniques that enhance joint working in an Agile Project.

The causal influence of hedonic visual brand cues on Generation Z's impulsive food buying (2020)
Thesis
Feri, A. The causal influence of hedonic visual brand cues on Generation Z's impulsive food buying. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709094

Brands’ reward-triggering visual cues, conceptualised in this research as hedonic visual brand cues, may be regarded as conditioned stimuli that trigger consumers’ approach behaviour. Increasing research suggests that exposure to proximate rewards, s... Read More about The causal influence of hedonic visual brand cues on Generation Z's impulsive food buying.

An examination of strategic leadership in a dynamic context: The case of the German automobile manufacturer, BMW (2020)
Thesis
Clarenbach, U. An examination of strategic leadership in a dynamic context: The case of the German automobile manufacturer, BMW. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709071

BMW was first founded in 1916 and has more than 100 years of history within the global automotive industry (Lechner, 2020). There have been many events that have presented the business with extraordinary challenges (Krüger, 2019), but the current cha... Read More about An examination of strategic leadership in a dynamic context: The case of the German automobile manufacturer, BMW.

An exploration into the roles of managerial support and occupational stigma in the employee turnover process amongst non-managerial quick service workers in Guyana (2020)
Thesis
Campbell, T. I. E. An exploration into the roles of managerial support and occupational stigma in the employee turnover process amongst non-managerial quick service workers in Guyana. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchre

The purpose of this thesis is to explore the role of managerial support and occupational stigma in the employee turnover process amongst non-managerial employees (crew members) in the quick service sector. Guided contextually by the Decent Work Agend... Read More about An exploration into the roles of managerial support and occupational stigma in the employee turnover process amongst non-managerial quick service workers in Guyana.

Beach leisure lifestyles and mobilities along Lebanese shores: unveiling complexities, particularities and intricacies (2020)
Thesis
Adeimi, J. Beach leisure lifestyles and mobilities along Lebanese shores: unveiling complexities, particularities and intricacies. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709049

This research explores the differentiated beach leisure lifestyles and mobilities of local beach goers in Lebanon belonging to different ethno-religious communities. Following the interpretivist/constructivist paradigm, this study is the first of its... Read More about Beach leisure lifestyles and mobilities along Lebanese shores: unveiling complexities, particularities and intricacies.

Corporatisation and the performance of hospitals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A panel study, 1979-2014 (2020)
Thesis
Nasrulddin, V. M. Corporatisation and the performance of hospitals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A panel study, 1979-2014. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709299

This thesis analyses whether the movement towards privatisation (through various phases of corporatisation, changes in management and operation) has been associated with an improvement in the performance (efficiency, effectiveness, and quality) of th... Read More about Corporatisation and the performance of hospitals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A panel study, 1979-2014.

The impact of loyalty programmes on customer retention in the Nigerian banking sector (2020)
Thesis
Ojesina, O. A. The impact of loyalty programmes on customer retention in the Nigerian banking sector. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709304

The key contributions of this research span across academic literature, research methodology and professional practice. Literature on loyalty programmes indicate that the practice is common in organisations that are desirous of reducing customer attr... Read More about The impact of loyalty programmes on customer retention in the Nigerian banking sector.

Exploring the 'civic commercial home' of Edinburgh as a welcome tourist destination (2020)
Thesis
Palkowski, M. R. Exploring the 'civic commercial home' of Edinburgh as a welcome tourist destination. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709315

This study uses 'hospitality' in a sociological way, to examine the creation of Edinburgh's 'welcome tourist destination'. In viewing Edinburgh as a 'host', trying to attract 'guests', I consider the conflicting civic and commercial issues which emer... Read More about Exploring the 'civic commercial home' of Edinburgh as a welcome tourist destination.

Applying the principles of system dynamics as a lever for sustainable service quality – The case of commercial vehicle dealerships in South Africa (2020)
Thesis
Thiele, C. Applying the principles of system dynamics as a lever for sustainable service quality – The case of commercial vehicle dealerships in South Africa. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/O

Service quality (SQ) has been a key driver of profitability in commercial vehicle dealerships and is bound to remain so in the increasingly dynamic and competitive context of the automotive sector. Current approaches to optimising SQ in this highly c... Read More about Applying the principles of system dynamics as a lever for sustainable service quality – The case of commercial vehicle dealerships in South Africa.

An investigation of university and employer perceptions of barriers and enablers of work based learning (WBL) partnerships in the tourism sector in Scotland (2020)
Thesis
Waterston, L. An investigation of university and employer perceptions of barriers and enablers of work based learning (WBL) partnerships in the tourism sector in Scotland. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.nap

The purpose of this study is to enhance understanding of how universities and employers in the Scottish tourism sector collaborate when developing work based learning (WBL) partnerships and the associated barriers and enablers. The findings aim to in... Read More about An investigation of university and employer perceptions of barriers and enablers of work based learning (WBL) partnerships in the tourism sector in Scotland.

The relationship between demographic variables and consumer confidence levels in the rationales for regulation: A quantitative study of Scottish retail banking consumers (2020)
Thesis
McCafferty, C. L. The relationship between demographic variables and consumer confidence levels in the rationales for regulation: A quantitative study of Scottish retail banking consumers. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://resea

Confidence in the banking system is critical to the health of households, businesses and the overall economy. Government intervention in the financial services sector and the strict regulation of the banking industry is rationalised by the need to m... Read More about The relationship between demographic variables and consumer confidence levels in the rationales for regulation: A quantitative study of Scottish retail banking consumers.

Exploring justifications of “The Social Contract” between the banking sector, financial regulators, and NGOs (2020)
Thesis
Langford, P. Exploring justifications of “The Social Contract” between the banking sector, financial regulators, and NGOs. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2694680

The banking sector is important to the UK, employing 1.2% of the workforce whilst contributing 5.5% of tax receipts; indeed, the credit creation role of banks is essential in modern economies. Banks caused the financial crisis of 2007/8 and subseque... Read More about Exploring justifications of “The Social Contract” between the banking sector, financial regulators, and NGOs.

An interpretive phenomenological study investigating the perceived impact of role models on founders' entrepreneurial process and leadership development in German digital startups (2020)
Thesis
Jauch, P. C. An interpretive phenomenological study investigating the perceived impact of role models on founders' entrepreneurial process and leadership development in German digital startups. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://

This phenomenological study investigates the perceived impact of role models on founders’ entrepreneurial process and leadership development. The study addresses practical and theoretical challenges in entrepreneurship based on the conditions of entr... Read More about An interpretive phenomenological study investigating the perceived impact of role models on founders' entrepreneurial process and leadership development in German digital startups.

Journey into higher education: a study of postgraduate Indian students' experiences, as they make the educational journey, to a new teaching and learning environment in the UK (2020)
Thesis
Gordon, P. A. Journey into higher education: a study of postgraduate Indian students' experiences, as they make the educational journey, to a new teaching and learning environment in the UK. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://res

In recent years the number of postgraduate students from India studying in the United Kingdom (UK) has significantly increased, bringing substantial economic benefits to the higher education sector and the wider economy. In particular, Indian student... Read More about Journey into higher education: a study of postgraduate Indian students' experiences, as they make the educational journey, to a new teaching and learning environment in the UK.

An analysis of sustainable leadership challenges and prospects in Scottish Higher Education (2020)
Thesis
Gerard, L. J. An analysis of sustainable leadership challenges and prospects in Scottish Higher Education. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2694598

Interest in sustainable leadership has intensified following the global financial downturn which resulted in organisations across all sectors facing new and complex pressures and demands. Within the Higher Education sector, growing trends of marketiz... Read More about An analysis of sustainable leadership challenges and prospects in Scottish Higher Education.