All Outputs (1003)

How eLearning drives organisational product adoption: An exploratory multi-case approach (2022)
Thesis
Ziegler, A. How eLearning drives organisational product adoption: An exploratory multi-case approach. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2968254

Purpose: Both industry and researchers have been discussing the need to close the learning skill gap in new product adoption for years. New business designs focusing on subscription models enabling online purchasing and cancellation of products in ev... Read More about How eLearning drives organisational product adoption: An exploratory multi-case approach.

‘Happily ever after?’ Readiness for change amongst managers in regard to the adoption of AI within an international bank (2022)
Thesis
Wright, B. ‘Happily ever after?’ Readiness for change amongst managers in regard to the adoption of AI within an international bank. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2968200

This thesis examines the early AI/Automation transformational journey of an established international bank as it transitions its technology and people to a new operational ‘way of working’ and the consequent impact this has on managers’ readiness to... Read More about ‘Happily ever after?’ Readiness for change amongst managers in regard to the adoption of AI within an international bank.

The tourism and lifestyle mobilities of the Madeiran community in the Channel Island of Jersey (2022)
Thesis
Moniz Vieira, R. The tourism and lifestyle mobilities of the Madeiran community in the Channel Island of Jersey. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2952343

This thesis critically examines the multiple mobilities and travel experiences of the Madeiran community that decided to migrate to the Channel Island of Jersey, most during the 1990’s. The thesis explores: reasons for their move to the island; the c... Read More about The tourism and lifestyle mobilities of the Madeiran community in the Channel Island of Jersey.

An investigation of the key factors that influence perceptions of managers impacting sustainability of IT services organisations located in Singapore (2022)
Thesis
Bhattiprolu, S. An investigation of the key factors that influence perceptions of managers impacting sustainability of IT services organisations located in Singapore. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2913129

The world is changing, and the market is changing, at speed of light. The ongoing global pandemic, environmental pressures, cost pressures, inequality, and productivity challenges are having an impact on every industry, business and organisation. The... Read More about An investigation of the key factors that influence perceptions of managers impacting sustainability of IT services organisations located in Singapore.

Key motivations influencing PMEs’ decision to pursue a Master’s degree via PEIs in Singapore (2022)
Thesis
Tan, C. S. Key motivations influencing PMEs’ decision to pursue a Master’s degree via PEIs in Singapore. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2967016

The influx of new graduates in Singapore has created a scenario of oversupply that makes it more difficult for people to get hired in a career field that they desire. People commonly tend to believe that with higher levels of education, they are more... Read More about Key motivations influencing PMEs’ decision to pursue a Master’s degree via PEIs in Singapore.

Exploring internationalisation and development strategies of the largest privately-owned breweries in Germany (2022)
Thesis
Seiss, J. M. Exploring internationalisation and development strategies of the largest privately-owned breweries in Germany. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2963347

This study investigates strategic changes in internationalisation modes of privately-owned German breweries and brewery groups and the underlying causes which indicate how and when change is brought about.

Severe difficulties and competitive pres... Read More about Exploring internationalisation and development strategies of the largest privately-owned breweries in Germany.

An exploration of factors influencing repurchase of a luxury lifestyle product in a mono brand store setting. A study of Bang & Olufsen Singapore (2022)
Thesis
Moeller, J. W. An exploration of factors influencing repurchase of a luxury lifestyle product in a mono brand store setting. A study of Bang & Olufsen Singapore. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2952206

This study aims to explore why a customer of Bang & Olufsen in Singapore purchase a Bang & Olufsen product again (repurchase) within a mono brand store setting, and how the distribution channel type of a mono brand store influences the repurchase dec... Read More about An exploration of factors influencing repurchase of a luxury lifestyle product in a mono brand store setting. A study of Bang & Olufsen Singapore.

Exploring a social selling framework to support the acquisition process of customers and partners within a multilevel marketing environment (2022)
Thesis
Kaufmann, F. Exploring a social selling framework to support the acquisition process of customers and partners within a multilevel marketing environment. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2948372

Aim
The aim of this study is to explore the potential for Multilevel Marketing Companies (MLM), to actively support and stimulate the recruitment activities currently managed by the distributors of the MLM Company. To date word of mouth (WoM) has b... Read More about Exploring a social selling framework to support the acquisition process of customers and partners within a multilevel marketing environment.

Perspectives on leading change: Exploring change readiness strategies used in the Bahamian financial services sector (2022)
Thesis
McCartney, T. C. Perspectives on leading change: Exploring change readiness strategies used in the Bahamian financial services sector. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2950804

The Bahamian financial services sector is experiencing tremendous change driven largely by regulatory initiatives and technological innovation. The purpose of this thesis is to explore the perspectives of senior executives in this context on organisa... Read More about Perspectives on leading change: Exploring change readiness strategies used in the Bahamian financial services sector.

A study of the impact of employee placement on organisational effectiveness in the oil and gas industry in Trinidad and Tobago from senior managers' perspectives (2022)
Thesis
Julien, D. C. A study of the impact of employee placement on organisational effectiveness in the oil and gas industry in Trinidad and Tobago from senior managers' perspectives. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2948359

This research project aims to establish the impact of placement on organisational effectiveness (OE) from senior managers' perspectives. The first objective is to critically review literature related to and its proxy measures with a specific focus on... Read More about A study of the impact of employee placement on organisational effectiveness in the oil and gas industry in Trinidad and Tobago from senior managers' perspectives.

A critical study of the role of Chinese banks in sustainable development: The adoption of the equator principles (2022)
Thesis
Guo, S. A critical study of the role of Chinese banks in sustainable development: The adoption of the equator principles. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2948324

Sustainable development has received increasing attention since the global financial crisis in 2008. Banks play a critical and active role in sustainable development mainly because of their intermediary role. Banks are recently under huge pressure fr... Read More about A critical study of the role of Chinese banks in sustainable development: The adoption of the equator principles.

Digitally performing Wester Hailes: A framework for creative placemaking (2022)
Thesis
Grandison, T. Digitally performing Wester Hailes: A framework for creative placemaking. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2948137

This PhD investigates how creative placemaking can be facilitated by digital media tools. Since its establishment as a discipline in 2010, there is a need for new practical methods and frameworks to ensure the success of creative placemaking in pract... Read More about Digitally performing Wester Hailes: A framework for creative placemaking.

Player load monitoring and injury risk in elite Scottish Rugby Union (2022)
Thesis
Paul, C. I. Player load monitoring and injury risk in elite Scottish Rugby Union. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2957859

There is a limited amount of research in professional Rugby Union to minimise the high injury risk associated with the sport. Given that injuries are sustained when workload is performed, the monitoring of player loads, and how these loads may relate... Read More about Player load monitoring and injury risk in elite Scottish Rugby Union.

Obstacles and opportunities in implementing large-scale agile project management: Re-positioning activity theory as an analytical tool (2022)
Thesis
Chita, P. S. Obstacles and opportunities in implementing large-scale agile project management: Re-positioning activity theory as an analytical tool. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2913134

A key challenge facing organisations adopting large-scale Agile delivery methods is that of quickly and effectively learning new ways of working. This thesis posits that fundamental historical, cultural and behavioural aspects will affect the transit... Read More about Obstacles and opportunities in implementing large-scale agile project management: Re-positioning activity theory as an analytical tool.

From algorithm selection to generation using deep learning (2022)
Thesis
Alissa, M. From algorithm selection to generation using deep learning. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2952201

Algorithm selection and generation techniques are two methods that can be used to exploit the performance complementarity of different algorithms when applied to large diverse sets of combinatorial problem instances. As there is no single algorithm t... Read More about From algorithm selection to generation using deep learning.

All-out sprinting: Reliability and sensitivity of testing, and the effects of work-to-rest ratio and exercise modality (2022)
Thesis
Kavaliauskas, M. All-out sprinting: Reliability and sensitivity of testing, and the effects of work-to-rest ratio and exercise modality. (Thesis by Publication). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2948392

This PhD thesis by Published Works consists of six peer-reviewed journal articles relating to the overall theme of all-out sprint testing and training. The purpose of the thesis was, firstly, to investigate the performance reliability and test sensit... Read More about All-out sprinting: Reliability and sensitivity of testing, and the effects of work-to-rest ratio and exercise modality.

The assessment of the mechanical and physical properties of in situ timber (2022)
Thesis
Bather, M. The assessment of the mechanical and physical properties of in situ timber. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2947919

The estimation of the properties of in situ timber elements is an essential part of the structural appraisal of many existing buildings and structures around the world. Current methods of doing this are (i) inappropriate, as they utilise visual gradi... Read More about The assessment of the mechanical and physical properties of in situ timber.

The use of Uberpool and its Relationship with Public Transport -A London case study (2022)
Thesis
Mohamed, M. J. H. The use of Uberpool and its Relationship with Public Transport -A London case study. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2952214

The growth of novel forms of shared and non-shared ridesourcing services such as Uberpool and UberX, are nowadays a common feature of transport options in many cities globally (i.e., London). The rapid growth of these new services is creating challen... Read More about The use of Uberpool and its Relationship with Public Transport -A London case study.

Enabling female student interaction in synchronous virtual classrooms in Saudi Higher Education (2022)
Thesis
Alamri, N. M. Enabling female student interaction in synchronous virtual classrooms in Saudi Higher Education. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2913119

A new approach to classroom technology is required to meet the challenges of 21st Century learning in Saudi Arabia. This study explores the effectiveness of classroom interactions from the perspective of students and instructors with a view to establ... Read More about Enabling female student interaction in synchronous virtual classrooms in Saudi Higher Education.

Responses of aquatic invertebrates to anthropogenic sound across different life history stages (2022)
Thesis
Bolger, E. L. Responses of aquatic invertebrates to anthropogenic sound across different life history stages. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2948114

Underwater soundscapes have grown considerably louder over the previous century due to increases in anthropogenic noise, with increasing evidence that manmade sound can negatively impact aquatic fauna. Despite their vital ecological roles, and incre... Read More about Responses of aquatic invertebrates to anthropogenic sound across different life history stages.