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An Evaluation of the Requirements of a Tool for Mapping Workplace Soundscapes (2000)
Thesis
McGregor, I. P. An Evaluation of the Requirements of a Tool for Mapping Workplace Soundscapes. (Thesis)

In a visually biased culture sound becomes taken for granted until it intrudes, this makes many systems designers shy away from sound as a method of communication. We are currently moving away from the notion of an isolated user sitting at a desktop,... Read More about An Evaluation of the Requirements of a Tool for Mapping Workplace Soundscapes.

Neural Network Approximation of Fuzzy Logic Operators (2000)
Journal Article
Andras, P., Kaban, A., & Bossanyi, R. (2000). Neural Network Approximation of Fuzzy Logic Operators. Annales universitatis occidentalis timisiensis series philosophia, XII, 147-159

We investigate in this paper how to use neural networks to help the development of efficient fuzzy decision systems. First we review the basic theories of fuzzy logic and neural networks, and we look at the main applications of the artificial neural... Read More about Neural Network Approximation of Fuzzy Logic Operators.

Explanations of the decision to franchise in a non-traditional franchise sector: the case of the UK construction industry (2000)
Journal Article
Watson, A., & Kirby, D. (2000). Explanations of the decision to franchise in a non-traditional franchise sector: the case of the UK construction industry. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 7(4), 343-351. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006850

This paper is part of on‐going research examining the growth of small and medium‐sized enterprises through franchising. It reports the findings of an exploratory investigation that examines why franchising is selected less frequently as a growth stra... Read More about Explanations of the decision to franchise in a non-traditional franchise sector: the case of the UK construction industry.

A Regional Future for the UK Civil Service? A Case Study of the Government Offices for the English Regions and the Civil Service in Scotland (2000)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McMillan, J., & Massey, A. (2000, December). A Regional Future for the UK Civil Service? A Case Study of the Government Offices for the English Regions and the Civil Service in Scotland. Paper presented at After Westminster: Comparative Lessons from Sub-National Governments in Australia, Canada and the UK, University of Glamorgan

Good Governance (2000)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McMillan, J. (2000, December). Good Governance

Market orientation applied to police service strategies (2000)
Journal Article
Drummond, G., Ensor, J., Laing, A., & Richardson, N. (2000). Market orientation applied to police service strategies. International Journal of Public Sector Management, 13(7), 571-587. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513550010362640

The complexity of modern policing requires an accountable police service to operate in a diverse society, where support/trust must be earned by action and deed. The article examines the potential of market orientated strategies in facilitating polici... Read More about Market orientation applied to police service strategies.

Anonymous Medication Reporting in a District General Hospital, (2000)
Journal Article
Ring, N. (2000). Anonymous Medication Reporting in a District General Hospital,. Journal of Clinical Excellence, 2(2), 87-91

Anonymous reporting of medication errors was introduced into a district general hospital as a short-term pilot project. For the duration of the project this system ran in parallel with the existing official system, where staff reporting medication er... Read More about Anonymous Medication Reporting in a District General Hospital,.

Assessment strategies to encourage partnership: students’ perspectives of the value of self and peer assessment in the development of written communication (2000)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Johnson, R., & Sambell, K. (1999, April). Assessment strategies to encourage partnership: students’ perspectives of the value of self and peer assessment in the development of written communication. Presented at 6th annual Writing Development in Higher Education Conference

No abstract available.

Let’s get the assessment to drive the learning (2000)
Book Chapter
Sambell, K., Miller, S., & Hodgson, S. (2000). Let’s get the assessment to drive the learning. In P. Schwartz, & G. Webb (Eds.), Assessment : case studies, experience and practice from higher education (137-143). London, UK: KoganPage

No abstract available.

Why conserve wild species? (2000)
Book Chapter
Huxham, M. (1999). Why conserve wild species?. In Science and environmental decision making, 142-168. Prentice Hall (Pearson Education)

Science and the search for truth (2000)
Book Chapter
Huxham, M. (1999). Science and the search for truth. In Science and environmental decision making, 1-32. Prentice Hall (Pearson Education)

Questioning the impact of the ‘graduatization’ of the managerial labour force upon the management of human resources in the Scottish hotel industry (2000)
Journal Article
Ingram, A., Jamieson, R., Lynch, P., & Bent, R. (2000). Questioning the impact of the ‘graduatization’ of the managerial labour force upon the management of human resources in the Scottish hotel industry. International journal of consumer studies, 24(4), 212-222. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1470-6431.2000.00128.x

This paper outlines the findings of a questionnaire survey returned by 125 Scottish hotels from a sample of 500 small and middle-sized enterprises. We asked questions on the level of impact that hospitality graduates have had upon human resource mana... Read More about Questioning the impact of the ‘graduatization’ of the managerial labour force upon the management of human resources in the Scottish hotel industry.