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Skills, learning styles and success of first-year undergraduates (2007)
Journal Article
Goldfinch, J., & Hughes, M. (2007). Skills, learning styles and success of first-year undergraduates. Active learning in higher education, 8(3), 259-273. doi:10.1177/1469787407081881

This study investigates the relationships between students' confidence in their generic skills on entry to university, their learning styles and their academic performance in first year. Research based on a large cohort of Scottish undergraduates fou... Read More about Skills, learning styles and success of first-year undergraduates.

Scottish visitor attractions: managerial competence requirements (2004)
Journal Article
Watson, S., McCracken, M., & Hughes, M. (2003). Scottish visitor attractions: managerial competence requirements. Journal of European industrial training, 28(1), (39-66). doi:10.1108/03090590410513884

This paper presents the findings from a study into managerial competence in the Scottish visitor attraction sector. It provides an insight into the range, diversity and perceived importance of current and future competences highlighting differences b... Read More about Scottish visitor attractions: managerial competence requirements.

Forecasting practice: organisational issues (2001)
Journal Article
Hughes, M. C. (2001). Forecasting practice: organisational issues. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 52(2), (143-149). doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2601066. ISSN 0160-5682

Although many surveys have been conducted on forecasting practice, the majority of surveys have investigated the utilisation of forecasting methods and relatively few have studied the role of forecasting in changing organisational structures. The aim... Read More about Forecasting practice: organisational issues.