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The sustainability of the indigenous banking sector in the Eastern Caribbean: Perspectives and expectations of key external stakeholders (2022)
Thesis
Logie, A. The sustainability of the indigenous banking sector in the Eastern Caribbean: Perspectives and expectations of key external stakeholders. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Despite their significant contributions to the economic and social development of the Anglophone Caribbean, their vulnerabilities arising from the distinctive features which limit their ability to withstand financial and economic crises, the indigeno... Read More about The sustainability of the indigenous banking sector in the Eastern Caribbean: Perspectives and expectations of key external stakeholders.

Factors influencing students’ choice to enter private education institute undergraduate full-time programmes in Singapore (2022)
Thesis
Dhaliwal, D. S. Factors influencing students’ choice to enter private education institute undergraduate full-time programmes in Singapore. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

This study sought to discover key underlying factors influencing students’ choice to enrol with Private Education Institutes (PEI) in Singapore to develop their Higher Education (HE) needs. Despite the vast literature on factors influencing students’... Read More about Factors influencing students’ choice to enter private education institute undergraduate full-time programmes in Singapore.

Social network analysis and festival relationships: personal, organisational and strategic connections (2022)
Thesis
Jarman, D. (2022). Social network analysis and festival relationships: personal, organisational and strategic connections. (Thesis). Tilburg University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2912990

In the world of festivals and creative communities, relationships matter. Festival managers and producers understand the overlapping links, both professional and private, amongst their colleagues. Freelancers and graduates developing their careers ap... Read More about Social network analysis and festival relationships: personal, organisational and strategic connections.

Making our way through multilingualism – reflexivity and decision-making of language students (2022)
Thesis
Ratz, S. (2022). Making our way through multilingualism – reflexivity and decision-making of language students. (Thesis). London Metropolitan University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2928619

This thesis investigates reflexivity and decision-making of language students by examining the interplay between what students care about (their multilingual ‘concerns’), and how they understand and act on their structural environments (through multi... Read More about Making our way through multilingualism – reflexivity and decision-making of language students.

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. Retrieved from 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.

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. Retrieved from 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. Retrieved from 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.

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. Retrieved from 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. Retrieved from 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. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk

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.

Centring the client organisation in global account management practice: A phenomenological study (2022)
Thesis
Forret, M. Centring the client organisation in global account management practice: A phenomenological study. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2948119

The aim of this research is to enhance practice and theory by exploring the key challenges and enablers within Global Account Management from the perspective of clients buying services from the outsourced service industry. This qualitative phenom... Read More about Centring the client organisation in global account management practice: A phenomenological study.

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. Retrieved from 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.

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. Retrieved from 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.

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. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.a

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.

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. Retrieved from http://researchrepositor

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.

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. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2

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.

High Steaks: Climate Change Mitigation in the Cattle Sector (2022)
Thesis
Williams, R. (2022). High Steaks: Climate Change Mitigation in the Cattle Sector. (Thesis). European University Institute. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2886694

Increasingly, the environmental impact of animal agriculture is being recognised. In the past, climate criticism was largely reserved for the fossil fuel sector, or even the transport and aviation sectors. However, now it is being realised that the a... Read More about High Steaks: Climate Change Mitigation in the Cattle Sector.