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C/M/2386. Advertising strategy of Apple's store in Cardiff UK: research methodology

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2000
DATE:
2011
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The paper offers a description of the methodology for the research into the advertising strategy of Apple’s Macintosh used by the Apple’s store in Cardiff, UK. The methods of ethnographic analysis and textual analysis are described focusing on their application to the studies of marketing and branding. The use of interviews as a data collection technique is detailed evaluating the reliability of interview-based findings.

 

KEYWORDS: Advertising strategy, Apple’s store, Cardiff UK, methodology,

 

C/B/3942. The theory and application of the Research Process

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3350
DATE:
2011
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This paper focuses on research processes in the business environment, and begins by describing two different forms of research. The paper then identifies the four different steps of the market research process. The first step is outlined as problem or opportunity identification and formulation. The second is the research design, whilst the third is the research methods. The final step is the design of the research instrument. The paper then provides an example of a research process based on a fictional study.

 

KEYWORDS: Research process, market research, problem identification, research design, research methods, research instrument,

 

C/B/3823. Impact of technology on employee productivity: case of Oztasar: research methodology

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3750
DATE:
2011
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The paper presents a chapter of the dissertation devoted to the impacts of technology on employee productivity in Oztasar Ltd. Theoretical underpinnings of methodology are presented describing the paradigms of research philosophy, research approach, research design, research methods, etc. Research guidelines for a case study are suggested, data collection techniques are explained, the design of the questionnaire is justified, the limitations of the research are outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: Impact of technology, employee productivity, Oztasar Ltd, research methodology,

 

C/S/385. Can sheltered accommodation with ownership options be provided at affordable price?

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5050
DATE:
2011
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The paper presents a description of the methodology to be used in the study of affordable housing for the elderly in the UK aimed at exploring ownership options of bedsits in sheltered accommodation. The ethical aspects of the research are addressed, avenues for future research are outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: sheltered accommodation, affordable housing, research methods,

 

C/HR/1018. Research methods and ethical issues of HRM studies

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4500
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

The paper looks at the advantages and limitations of the research methods used in the studies of human resource management (HRM). Pros and cons of various research philosophies, approaches, strategies, time horizons and data types are presented. Research ethics and new ethical policies of UK universities are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Research methods, ethical issues, HRM studies,

 

C/F/1143. Effects of regulations on Nigerian banks over 2002-2009: statistical analysis

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3250
DATE:
2011
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The paper offers a chapter from a dissertation on the effects of regulatory banking reform in Nigeria presenting statistical analysis of the risk-return relationship in Nigerian banks over 2002-2009 with regard to the asset risks, quality of loan portfolios, ROA, RGDP etc. Conclusions are made about the negative impact of tougher regulatory requirements on the banks’ cash flows. The paper has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: regulatory banking reform, Nigerian banks, statistical analysis,

 

C/B/3666. Research methodology. What are the cross cultural differences amongst organisations in the UK and Brazil based on Hofstede' power distance dimension?

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4650
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

This research methodology and findings paper contains research on the power distance index. The key objectives are to evaluate the importance of understanding Power Distance to deal with and manage people coming from different cultural/environmental contexts in organizations, to analyse what type of organisational structure and management styles are most suitable for Brazilian organisations, and to analyse what type of organisational structure and management styles are most suitable for British organisations, taking account UK’s position on the Power Distance Index. The sources of data collection are examined, and the paper uses a questionnaire to obtain information. The remainder of the paper identifies all of the results from the questionnaire.

 

KEYWORDS: Research methodology, power distance index, cultural context, environmental context, organisational structure, management styles, Brazil, Britain!,

 

C/EC/225. Effectiveness of IT training at Lancaster University: Research Methods

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1900
DATE:
2011
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The paper looks at the quality of IT training at Lancaster University, UK describing the background of the University and explaining the primary research methods used in the study of the IT training effectiveness. A research questionnaire is presented.

 

KEYWORDS: IT training at Lancaster University, Research Methods,

 

C/C/268. Statistical analysis of Curves Fitness Clubs performance: research methodology

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2300
DATE:
2011
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The paper details the methodology of the research into the impact of global recession on the health and fitness industry of Cyprus offering a case study of Curves Fitness Clubs. The methods of descriptive statistics and cross reference statistical research are explained from the general perspective and in the context of the study.

 

KEYWORDS: Statistical analysis, Curves Fitness Clubs, research methodology,

 

C/HR/936. Motivation of Employees in University of Nigeria: Research Methodology

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4400
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

The paper presents a Methodology chapter from the dissertation on employee motivation in the University of Nigeria describing philosophic approaches of positivism and interpretivism, explaining the nature of quantitative and qualitative research, detailing research strategy, describing the tools of secondary and primary research, and providing information on the design of the questionnaire, data analysis techniques, the ethical issues involved in the research, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Motivation of Employees in University of Nigeria, Research Methods, positivism, interpretivism,

 

C/B/3395. Critical Evaluation of the Research Methodology employed in the Research Area of Training in SMEs

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3000
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

This paper presents a critical review of the area of research regarding training in SME’s. The paper begins by introducing the study, and examines the reasons why there has been interest in researching this subject. The typical types of research design, data collection methods, sample sizes, secondary data, primary data, ethics and access, are all examined.

 

KEYWORDS: Research Methodology, training, SME, Philosophy, Research Approach, data collection methods, sample sizes, secondary data, primary data, ethics, access,

 

C/M/1864. Literature Review and Methodology. Effectiveness of Sales Promotion in Supermarkets

WORDS:
10500
DATE:
2011
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109.99 GBP

The paper presents three chapters from the dissertation on the effectiveness of sales promotion (SP) in supermarkets providing an introduction to the research, a review of literature and a description of the methodology and design of the study. The literature review touches on the role and types of sales promotion within the retail industry, the approaches to SP planning, SP tools, consumers’ responses to promotion, the factors that influence buying behaviour, etc. The methods of the research and data collection are described providing information on the theory of methods and detailing the design of the primary research that can be applied to the analysis of promotional tools used in retailing and the impacts of these tools on the buying behaviour of consumers with various demographic characteristics.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Sales Promotion, Supermarket, Literature Review, Methodology,

 

C/M/1764. Research methodology. The role and effect of advertising on consumer behaviour.

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This research methodology examines the role and effect of advertising on consumer behavior. The objectives are to examine the bilateral influence of discipline advertising and television on each other, to examine the conceptual, theoretical and empirical reinforcement of advertising, to examine the extended role of advertising industry on the reformation and implication of the modern concepts and best practices, and to propose a set of recommendations in context of the research findings based upon phenomenological underpinning. The methodology section is outlined and data will be collected through use of structured interviews, observations through field based or internet based research platform, analysis of journals, books, and newspapers. The ethical considerations are also evaluated.

 

KEYWORDS: Research methodology, advertising, consumer behaviour, television,

 

C/N/460. Analysis of research methodologies and methods: case study of the health care sector

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3150
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

This paper provides a research methodology for a paper on the value adding services that can be provided by healthcare GPO’s. The paper examines and explains a variety of research methods before deciding which ones suit this current project. The paper outlines positivism, interpretivism and constructivism. The methodology aims to take the case study approach when researching the topic. The design of the research is outlined, and the paper aims to use methods like interviews to collect data. The paper also examines the concept of research ethics, and the ethics that relate to the project.

 

KEYWORDS: Methodology, research, value adding services, healthcare GPO’s, positivism, interpretivism, constructivism, interviews, data, research ethics,

 

C/HR/797. Dissertation. Impact of training on employee performance in Hilton

WORDS:
11250
DATE:
2010
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119.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the HRM approaches to employee training in the UK hospitality industry focusing on the relationship between employee training and organisational performance of Hilton hotels. An overview of the company is presented, literature is reviewed on the theory and practices of talent management in the UK. The methods of the research are based on secondary data and primary data obtained from an online questionnaire distributed among Hilton student customers. Conclusions are made about the effects of employee training on the organisation suggesting recommendations about employee training strategies in Hilton hotel.

Proposal matching this Dissertation is also available on our website under the name:  C/HR/691. Proposal. Employee training in UK tourism sector: case study of Hilton Hotels

 

Dissertation + Proposal matching this Dissertation is also available on our website under the name:C/HR/796. Dissertation + Proposal. Impact of training on employee performance in Hilton
 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, HRM, Hilton hotels, employee training, employee performance, hospitality,

 

C/HR/796. Dissertation + Proposal. Impact of training on employee performance in Hilton

WORDS:
14550
DATE:
2010
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149.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the HRM approaches to employee training in the UK hospitality industry focusing on the relationship between employee training and organisational performance of Hilton hotels. An overview of the company is presented, literature is reviewed on the theory and practices of talent management in the UK. The methods of the research are based on secondary data and primary data obtained from an online questionnaire distributed among Hilton student customers. Conclusions are made about the effects of employee training on the organisation suggesting recommendations about employee training strategies in Hilton hotel. Proposal for this dissertation is provided in the appendix. This dissertation contains 11250 words and proposal contains 3300 words.

Dissertation matching this Dissertation + Proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/HR/797. Dissertation. Impact of training on employee performance in Hilton

 

Proposal matching this Dissertation + Proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/HR/691. Proposal. Employee training in UK tourism sector: case study of Hilton Hotels
 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, proposal, HRM, Hilton hotels, employee training, employee performance, hospitality,

 

C/HR/774. Proposal. Impact of Organisational Communication between Employee and Manager on Organisational Commitment: Case Study of Turkish Public Bank: Research Methodology

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730
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

The paper proposes methodology for the research into the link between organisational communication and commitment with a case study of a Turkish bank detailing the research philosophy, approach and data collection strategy.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Organisational Communication, Organisational Commitment, Turkish Public Bank, Research Methodology,

 

C/HR/691. Proposal. Employee training in UK tourism sector: case study of Hilton Hotels

WORDS:
3300
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the importance of training hotel staff to deliver quality service with the focus on Hilton Hotels. The areas of study are defined, its significance is explained, the objectives of the proposed research are outlined, literature is reviewed on management training and development in the tourism sector, research methodology and ethical issues are addressed, the resources and limitations of the study are identified.

Dissertation matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/HR/797. Dissertation. Impact of training on employee performance in Hilton

 

Dissertation + Proposal matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name:  C/HR/796. Dissertation + Proposal. Impact of training on employee performance in Hilton
 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Employee training in UK tourism sector: Hilton hotels, hospitality, quality service,

 

C/HR/670. Research approaches to organisational leadership and management

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1900
DATE:
2010
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The paper presents a list of questions relevant for the research into the issues of organisational leadership and management. Key business problems related to these issues are identified and prioritised, a literature review on the value of CEO succession planning is presented.

 

KEYWORDS: Research approach, leadership and management, CEO succession,

 

C/S/231. Review of articles on gender issues: interview techniques

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2100
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper reviews four articles: “Adolescent Girls’ and Boys’ Perceptions of Mental Health” by Johansson et al, “The Power to Squash People: Understanding Girls’ Relational Aggression” by Currie et al, “Young People’s Gendered Interpretations of Suicide and Attempted Suicide” by Scourfield et al, and “Revictimizing the Victim?” by Hlavka et al. The articles are related to social research of gender-related attitudes to mental health, relational aggression among girls, interpretations of gender in suicidal context, and the effects of violence on women’s ability to disclose their experiences. The methods of the research used in the articles are discussed with the focus on the interview techniques.

 

KEYWORDS: Article review, gender, social research, mental health, girls’ aggression, suicide, victimise, interview techniques, research methods, Johansson, Currie, Scourfield, Hlavka,

 

C/HR/643. Selection and justification of dissertation topic in HRM

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4300
DATE:
2010
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49.99 GBP

The paper reports on the procedure of selecting a research topic in the area of human resource management (HRM). The paper has a form of diary entries providing the rationale for the choice of the topic: “Impact of HRM Practices on Organisational Performance of UK Telecommunication Companies”, reviewing related academic literature, formulating research aims and objectives are formulated, and describing the methodology of the proposed research.

 

KEYWORDS: HRM research topics, Impact of HRM Practices on Organisational Performance of UK Telecommunication Companies, research methods,

 

C/P/182. What is Research Methodology? How does it relate to Theory? How do Theory and Methodology Shape the Definition of Specific Research Questions? – A Study in Relation to the Impact of Foreign Aid on Jordanian Foreign Policy, with Particular Focus on US and UK Aid to the Middle East.

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper offers a description of the research methods that can be applied to the study of Jordanian foreign policy and its responses to foreign aid. The importance of the links between theory and methodology is highlighted reviewing the scholarly debate on the subject and discussing it in the context of international relations.

 

KEYWORDS: Foreign Aid, Jordanian Foreign Policy, International relations, Research Methods,

 

C/LI/31. The Science of Scientific Writing

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420
DATE:
2009
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9.99 GBP

The paper looks at the methods of scientific writing outlining the principles of presenting information, discourse structure, semantic and syntactic devices of building emphasis, etc. The paper has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: Scientific writing, discourse, emphasis, clarity, sentence,

 

S/B/489. Data and Information

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1500
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the differences and similarities between data and information providing their definitions and describing the methods of collecting and organising data and information.

 

KEYWORDS: data, information,

 

S/EC/76. Critical Evaluation of Research Methodologies Used in Sylvie Chevrier's Research on Cross-Cultural Management in Multinational Project Groups

WORDS:
2800
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper reviews Chevrier's research on cross-cultural management discussing the content of the study with references to Hofstede's theory of cultural dimensions, and evaluating its methodology and data collection techniques. Criticism is expressed toward Chevrier's limited understanding of cross-cultural teams and the selection of cases for analysis.

 

KEYWORDS: Review, cross-cultural team, Hofstede, cultural differences,