All Outputs (6)

The changing role of professionalism in post- bureaucratic local governance: the case of traffic congestion in two unitary authorities (2009)
Thesis
Cramphorn, C. (2009). The changing role of professionalism in post- bureaucratic local governance: the case of traffic congestion in two unitary authorities. (Thesis). University of Glamorgan. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1999635

Based upon a case study approach of two innovative local authorities, this thesis examines the changing role of professionals within the traffic congestion policy area as the decision-making process is widened to encompass other innovative solutions.... Read More about The changing role of professionalism in post- bureaucratic local governance: the case of traffic congestion in two unitary authorities.

An Empirical study of corporate social responsibility and its disclosure in Islamic financial institutions (2009)
Thesis
Aribi, Z. A. An Empirical study of corporate social responsibility and its disclosure in Islamic financial institutions. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3797

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure (CSRD) have received much attention in the literature. However, a review of previous studies has revealed that the current discussions on CSR and CSRD do not go beyo... Read More about An Empirical study of corporate social responsibility and its disclosure in Islamic financial institutions.

Innovation and New Product Development by SMEs An Investigation of Scottish Food and Drinks Industry: An Investigation of Scottish Food and Drinks Industry (2009)
Thesis
Vyas, V. Innovation and New Product Development by SMEs An Investigation of Scottish Food and Drinks Industry: An Investigation of Scottish Food and Drinks Industry. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac

This dissertation reports the results of case studies on innovation and new product development in eight Scottish food companies and a subsequent triangulation survey of 85 innovative Scottish companies. The case studies are carried out using qua... Read More about Innovation and New Product Development by SMEs An Investigation of Scottish Food and Drinks Industry: An Investigation of Scottish Food and Drinks Industry.

A critique of the SMART acquisition model (2009)
Thesis
Russell, R. A critique of the SMART acquisition model. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6701

The subject of this thesis is an examination and evaluation of the effectiveness of Smart Procurement Initiative which was announced in the Strategic Defence Review. Much has been written over the last twelve years about MOD project overruns, caused... Read More about A critique of the SMART acquisition model.

The connection between image, symbolism, tourist expectations and satisfaction (2009)
Thesis
Al-Khayat, A. The connection between image, symbolism, tourist expectations and satisfaction. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6491

Tourism makes a major contribution to most economies particularly developing economies. In developing countries, tourism is important as a means of earning hard currencies and creating employment. Therefore the means of stimulating tourism and promot... Read More about The connection between image, symbolism, tourist expectations and satisfaction.

Corporate risk disclosure: its determinants and its impact on the company's cost of equity capital (2009)
Thesis
Rajab, B. Corporate risk disclosure: its determinants and its impact on the company's cost of equity capital. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3744

Risk disclosure has received considerable interest and attention in recent times. The aim of this research is to examine risk information disclosure in annual reports with the aim of establishing trends. Further, this research empirically examines th... Read More about Corporate risk disclosure: its determinants and its impact on the company's cost of equity capital.