All Outputs (946)

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.

Dialogical music systems: The importance of agency in creative processes (2022)
Thesis
O'Neill, G. T. J. Dialogical music systems: The importance of agency in creative processes. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

For many, music represents product, something to be created and consumed, whilst functioning merely as aesthetic noise. I have often regarded this viewpoint as problematic, which is why this thesis provides an alternative perspective on music through... Read More about Dialogical music systems: The importance of agency in creative processes.

Influencer marketing campaigns decoded (2022)
Thesis
Disch, J. Influencer marketing campaigns decoded. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

With the world amid the evolution of the digital age and the rise of social networking, it is more than evident that consumer behaviour has changed, and social media platforms like Instagram are used extensively for Marketing communications. This cha... Read More about Influencer marketing campaigns decoded.

Investigation of fibre optic sensing techniques for the measurement of physical-chemical properties of liquids (2022)
Thesis
Binetti, L. Investigation of fibre optic sensing techniques for the measurement of physical-chemical properties of liquids. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Single-mode optical fibre (SMF) sensors have been extremely useful in biomedical applications because of their small size and chemical inertness. Many optical fibre techniques have been used to measure the surface tension (𝛾) of liquids. However, due... Read More about Investigation of fibre optic sensing techniques for the measurement of physical-chemical properties of liquids.

Identity and identification in an information society: Augmenting formal systems of identification with technological artefacts (2022)
Thesis
Abramsom, W. Identity and identification in an information society: Augmenting formal systems of identification with technological artefacts. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) are transforming society’s information flows. These new interactive environments decouple agents, information and actions from their original contexts and this introduces challenges when evaluating trust... Read More about Identity and identification in an information society: Augmenting formal systems of identification with technological artefacts.

On reliable and secure RPL (routing protocol low-power and lossy networks) based monitoring and surveillance in oil and gas fields (2022)
Thesis
Wadhaj, I. On reliable and secure RPL (routing protocol low-power and lossy networks) based monitoring and surveillance in oil and gas fields. (Thesis by Publication). Edinburgh Napier University

Different efforts have been made to specify protocols and algorithms for the successful operation of the Internet of things Networks including, for instance, the Low Power and Lossy Networks (LLNs) and Linear Sensor Networks (LSNs). Into such efforts... Read More about On reliable and secure RPL (routing protocol low-power and lossy networks) based monitoring and surveillance in oil and gas fields.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

From algorithm selection to generation using deep learning (2022)
Thesis
Alissa, M. From algorithm selection to generation using deep learning. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from 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.

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. Retrieved from 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.