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The factors influencing future concessionary bus patronage in Scotland and their implications for elsewhere (2004)
Journal Article
Rye, T., & Scotney, D. (2004). The factors influencing future concessionary bus patronage in Scotland and their implications for elsewhere. Transport Policy, 11(2), 133-140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2003.09.005

Recent changes in UK transport policy have seen the introduction of more generous concessionary travel for elderly people on local buses. However, the increase in patronage that these changes may bring masks another significant influence on elderly p... Read More about The factors influencing future concessionary bus patronage in Scotland and their implications for elsewhere.

The impact of mergers and acquisitions on shareholder wealth in the UK construction industry (2004)
Journal Article
Delaney, F. T., & Wamuziri, S. C. (2004). The impact of mergers and acquisitions on shareholder wealth in the UK construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(1), 65-73. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980410512674

One of the primary motives behind any strategic corporate decision is to maximise shareholder value. Strategic decisions for UK construction firms are made with the objective of maximising the wealth of the company's shareholders. This paper investig... Read More about The impact of mergers and acquisitions on shareholder wealth in the UK construction industry.

Effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions and corporate financial performance in construction (2003)
Thesis
Delaney, F. T. Effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions and corporate financial performance in construction. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2750

In practice, construction firms are in business to achieve profitability. Construction companies operate in a highly competitive business environment characterised by low
profit margins and high failure rates. At times firms will seek to grow in an... Read More about Effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions and corporate financial performance in construction.

Modeling transfer and non-linear fare structure in multi-modal network. (2003)
Journal Article
Lo, H. K., Wan, K., Lo, V., Yip, C., & Wan, Q. (2003). Modeling transfer and non-linear fare structure in multi-modal network. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 37(2), 149-170. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0191-2615%2802%2900005-X

In metropolitan areas where multi-modal trips are common, modeling transfers is an important issue. The existing approach of connecting multi-modal networks, without attending to the number or kinds of transfers, cannot fully describe actual behavior... Read More about Modeling transfer and non-linear fare structure in multi-modal network..

Economic evaluation of road investment proposals: valuing travel time savings for freight. (2003)
Report
Fuller, T. N., Rockcliffe, N., Wigan, M., Tsolakis, D., & Thoresen, T. (2003). Economic evaluation of road investment proposals: valuing travel time savings for freight

Faster more reliable freight movements make up a substantial proportion of the economic benefits generated
by road and transport investment. However techniques for assessing and valuing the freight component of
this economic benefit have been rathe... Read More about Economic evaluation of road investment proposals: valuing travel time savings for freight..

Barriers to participation in learning for mid-career managers in the Scottish life assurance industry. (2002)
Thesis
McCracken, M. G. Barriers to participation in learning for mid-career managers in the Scottish life assurance industry. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2547

The Life Assurance industry has been through a period of rapid change as a consequence of increased competition, which is resulting in the need for structural re-organisation.
The mid-career manager is arguably the most affected by these changes as... Read More about Barriers to participation in learning for mid-career managers in the Scottish life assurance industry..

Privatization trends at the world's top-100 container ports (2002)
Journal Article
Baird, A. J. (2002). Privatization trends at the world's top-100 container ports. Maritime Policy and Management, 29(3), 271-284. https://doi.org/10.1080/03088830210132579

During recent years the role of the private sector in seaports has been greatly expanded. Yet in practice the extent of privatisation in ports can vary significantly, in part due to the different methods employed to bring about private sector partici... Read More about Privatization trends at the world's top-100 container ports.

Developing models of partnership in economic regeneration. (2001)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mitchell, I., & McQuaid, R. W. (2001, June). Developing models of partnership in economic regeneration. Presented at 7th International Conference on Public-Private Partnerships

This paper tests some theoretical models of partnership by examining a specific partnership between a local authority and other private partners in the regeneration of a former naval base and industrial site at Rosyth in Fife. It suggests developmen... Read More about Developing models of partnership in economic regeneration..

A benchmark study of strategic commitment to innovation (2001)
Journal Article
Cottam, A., Ensor, J., & Band, C. (2001). A benchmark study of strategic commitment to innovation. European Journal of Innovation Management, 4(2), 88-94. https://doi.org/10.1108/14601060110390594

Describes the results of an empirical investigation of the FTSE 100 which was undertaken to ascertain whether UK industry is taking steps to address innovation at a strategic level within its organisations. In the research study, the appointment of s... Read More about A benchmark study of strategic commitment to innovation.

Urban Land Markets in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Quantitative Study of Accra Ghana (2000)
Thesis
Antwi, A. Y. Urban Land Markets in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Quantitative Study of Accra Ghana. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2504

The existing body of knowledge attributes to informal land transactions in sub-Saharan African cities observed problems in city neighbourhoods. However, the dearth of empirically insightful studies of how this eventuates continues to leave a vacuum i... Read More about Urban Land Markets in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Quantitative Study of Accra Ghana.

European economic development partnerships-the case of the Eastern Scotland European partnership (1999)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W., & Christy, B. (1999, May). European economic development partnerships-the case of the Eastern Scotland European partnership. Presented at V International Conference on Public-Private Partnerships,

Partnerships are crucial to regional and local economic development. There is a need for greater understanding about the real operations of such partnerships in order to improve their efficiency and effectiveness and to understand the appropriateness... Read More about European economic development partnerships-the case of the Eastern Scotland European partnership.

Regional development and EU enlargement (1999)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W. (1999, February). Regional development and EU enlargement. Presented at Beyond Boundaries II: New Europe ... Pan-Europe? Trajectories and Destinations”

The role of partnerships in urban economic regeneration (1998)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W. (1998, May). The role of partnerships in urban economic regeneration. Presented at IV International Conference on Public-Private Partnerships

Partnerships to promote urban economic regeneration are widespread, but the theoretical basis of for understanding such partnerships is poorly developed. This paper presents an exploration of such partnerships and draws lessons for their improvement.... Read More about The role of partnerships in urban economic regeneration.

Economic development in Scotland- moving forward (1996)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W. (1996, November). Economic development in Scotland- moving forward. Presented at Future of Economic Development in Scotland

When considering the title of this section - ‘moving forward’, it is necessary to look at the wider context of the changing environment within which we currently operate and within which a Scottish Parliament will need to operate. Later speakers in t... Read More about Economic development in Scotland- moving forward.

Lease Finance in Emerging Markets: An Eastern European Study (1996)
Journal Article
Gao, S. S., & Herbert, W. E. (1996). Lease Finance in Emerging Markets: An Eastern European Study. Managerial Finance, 22(12), 39-53. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb018597

The emergence of lease markets in Eastern Europe provides a new menu of opportunities for inward foreign leasing investment by Western Multinational Enterprises (MNEs). The Eastern European markets, like other emerging markets, exhibit high expected... Read More about Lease Finance in Emerging Markets: An Eastern European Study.