Theses - School of Business, ATU Galway City: Recent submissions
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The impact of the recession on companies' strategies in the Irish airline industry
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)The airline industry is an industry characterised by rapid change, innovation and new technology. It is a dynamic growth industry which has undergone enormous change in recent years. The airline industry is inherently ... -
An empirical study of the barriers to innovation for small and medium sized enterprises in the midlands
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)In this thesis the author hopes to look at the various barriers that affect small and medium sized enterprises in the Irish market today. He will outline these barriers and also look at how these small businesses are coping ... -
What are the environmental and economic impacts of a wind power system on a small rural community in East Galway?
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)As the world is getting increasingly more concerned about the environment and the fear that the end of fossil fuels is coming soon; people are researching into different ways of meeting our energy needs in the future. One ... -
Car scrappage scheme a sustainable strategy for the Irish car industry?
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)In the last decade a certain number of car scrappage incentive programs have been promulgated by western countries to instigate earlier replacement of older polluting vehicles with more cleaner and efficient ones. ... -
An empirical study: human resource practices in the medical device sector in the west of Ireland
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)This thesis’s key features are Human Resource Practices which are conducted and implemented in the west of Ireland. It analysis’s different HRM practice’s, various HRM’s strategies, high performance organisation techniques ... -
A comparison of innovations used in natural resource companies along the west coast of Ireland
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)The research aims to understand the capabilities and limitations of innovation models and processes in natural marine companies in allowing the production of socially desirable innovation and the spill-over or knowledge ... -
An empirical study on the factors conducive to productivity and their relative significance in improving efficiency and performance in the office environment
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)The research examined the area of lean office with the aim of identifying means through which office efficiency could be improved. The researcher conducted primary and secondary research into the topic of lean office. He ... -
An empirical study on the relationship of feedback with the use of technology to develop and sustain high performance
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)The competitive pressures in today’s business environment have had a massive impact on the way organisations conduct its operations. Employees have now become a key asset to many organisations and as such should be treated ... -
An investigation into whether the GAA's embrace of professionalism is being hindered by it’s inherited culture
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)The GAA, since its humble beginnings in Thurles 1884, has long been the bedrock of Irish sporting culture. Each summer teams and supporters alike follow the dream of capturing a place in history alongside the elite of ... -
An empirical study: the methodologies, techniques, and tools used in the development of web applications and web sites in Ireland
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2004)This study is generally concerned with the methodologies, tools and techniques used in the development of Web-based applications, with regard to both the current and future trends o f the subject developers. It is especially ... -
Polish immigrants in Ireland's black economy: a phenomenological investigation
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)The purpose of this thesis is to answer the research question ‗why do some Polish migrants engage in shadow employment in the Republic of Ireland?‘ The individual and group interviews, which were conducted in August 2011 ... -
Proposing a methodology for the outsourcing of the marketing function for SMEs and MEs: a case study approach
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)Globalization and competitive difficulty have forced firms to reduce their costs and to be more dynamic. Consequently, organizations should concentrate on their core competencies and outsource their other functions. ... -
The development of an 18 month sales and marketing plan for solar made simple
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)Solar Made Simple is a newly formed company specialising in the solar thermal system, within the renewable energy industry. The renewable energy industry is an ever increasing industry with the technologies changing at a ... -
An empirical study of how management engage with cultural diversity in the West of Ireland's hotel sector
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)In Ireland, non-nationals play a very important role in the Irish hospitality sector. The long hours they put in, their hard work and their efficiency has proven invaluable to the sector both in the good and the bad times ... -
IT outsourcing in small to medium-size enterprises in the Republic of Ireland: an investigation
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)In Ireland, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a very important role in the economy by their contribution to both employment and also to gross domestic product. Addressing issues pertinent to SMEs is of paramount ... -
An examination of the relationship between unemployment and minimum wage rates in Ireland: 1994-2010
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)During 1995-2007, Ireland experienced a period of rapid growth. Throughout this time, unemployment figures fell dramatically and wages in Ireland grew to one of the highest rates in Europe. Today however, the situation ... -
An empirical study on the market for customised clothing for Irish females
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)Most women purchase their clothing in a retail outlet however many consumers seem to have difficulty finding the proper fit to certain garments, whether it be with their upper or lower body. Therefore, consumers who are ... -
Competitive human resource management practices: a study of the medical technology sector in Galway
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2008)This is a study of human resource management practices in the medical technology sector in Galway. Qualitative interviews were conducted with HR professionals and senior management in medical technology firms to ascertain ... -
An empirical study: the critical issues of human computer interface design as web-based applications grow in prominence
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2003)The purpose of the research was to examine human computer interface design within an Irish context. The primary objective was to identify and examine the critical issues of human computer interface design, and their ... -
An empirical study: the impact of the Internet on traditional marketing principles, strategies and practices in the financial and retailing sectors
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2004)The purpose of this research is to provide an insight into the impact of the Internet on traditional marketing principles, strategies and practices in the financial and retailing sectors. The growth of the Internet is ...
