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Exploring IT applications for qualitative data analysis in marketing research
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2003)The dissertation is aimed to investigate qualitative research techniques used in research projects and to evaluate software usage in qualitative data analysis. The study contains a review of academic literature on ... -
The development of audit committees internationally and an analysis of their effectiveness in the Irish educational sector
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Accounting practice in the new millennium: a practitioner’s view
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2006)The business environment is constantly changing and evolving, resulting in significant change on the nature of the accountants work in practise. Accountants are of vital importance to the efficient operation of the economy. ... -
The nature of the audit expectation gap, its existence in the Irish context and the views of the Irish accountancy profession on bridging the gap
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2006)In recent times, the auditing profession around the world has been involuntarily placed in the spotlight, mainly because of the spectacular corporate collapses of seemingly successful companies and the subsequent ... -
An investigation into quality practices within irish service smes
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2006)The objective of this research was to determine the extent to which quality practices and procedures were integrated within Irish Service SMEs, with a view to proposing a quality model which reflects the unique set of ... -
An investigation into the practice of critical success factors by Irish publicly listed companies in performance management
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2007)Overview Globalisation, increased competition and the fact that both strategy and performance must stay abreast of rapidly changing conditions has led to an increase in the use of performance management tools by ... -
An investigation into manufacturing planning and control systems within Irish engineering sector
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2007)Manufacturing planning and control (MPC) systems, among a number of sub-systems in an organisation, are the pivotal infrastructures that support the' organisation’s strategy in order to create competitive advantage in ... -
An investigation into the accounting treatment of goodwill in Ireland
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2007)Accounting for goodwill has been a topic of debate for the last century due to the nature of goodwill and difficulties in valuing and presenting it into accounts. Its importance has increased in the last years due to ... -
The impact of regulation on credit unions in Ireland
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2007)This research paper presents results on the impact of regulation on credit unions in Ireland. The researcher seeks to answer following research question. How are credit unions in Ireland regulated and what is the impact ... -
An investigation of regulations affecting small audit practitioners: a practitioner's view
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2007)Statutory auditors are of critical importance to the efficient operation of the economy and capital markets. They perform the public assurance role, by giving credibility to audited financial statements and by acting in ... -
An investigation into audit choice for companies listed on the Irish stock exchange
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2007)Companies listed on the Irish stock exchange have complicated accounting requirements and procedures compared to the smaller private companies in Ireland. Many smaller audit firms cannot provide this type of work and ... -
An investigation into the nature and extent of corporate social responsibility within the top four banks in Ireland
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a topical debate over the last decade. The CSR concept has been evolving since 1953 and it is primarily concerned with organisations acting responsibly and considering ... -
Marketing cultural resources: towards organisational best practice
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)The importance of cultural resources for Ireland’s tourism industry is widely acknowledged. This study examines the reciprocal contribution of tourism for the sustainability of these cultural resources and the subsequent ... -
The irish language in branding: an evaluation of current practices in irish business
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)This research was undertaken in order to examine the current practices in relation to the use of the Irish language in manufacturing and internationally traded services. The research focuses specifically on company and ... -
An investigation into the nature and extent of external auditor reliance on the internal audit function of companies listed on the Irish stock exchange
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)Questions exist regarding the extent to which internal auditors should participate in the external audit. While internal and external auditors occupy distinct roles, some professional bodies increasingly advocate the ... -
An investigation into the audit exemption and developments in the auditing sector
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)With the audit exemption thresholds rising in 2006, this poses the question whether it will have impact on the auditing sector. Presently there is a lot of interest in this area, with the Institute of Chartered Accountants ... -
The usage levels and effectiveness of marketing within small firms in Donegal
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)The theme of this dissertation was chosen due to the authors own experience and knowledge of the marketing world in Donegal, having worked, lived and achieved academic qualifications in the region. The author is also ... -
Exploring the succession planning process in Irish BMW dealerships
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)This thesis is an exploratory study undertaken to analyse Irish BMW Dealerships and whether they plan for succession and the taxes to be paid on the death or retirement of the founder. This study also explores the ... -
An investigation into the nature of the financial work undertaken by general managers in the Donegal hotel industry
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)Overview The hotel industry represents an important part of the wider tourism and hospitality industry in Ireland. Although it takes more than one person to effectively manage a hotel, the person with the overall ... -
The use of branding within SME’s in Donegal
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2008)The motivation behind conducting this research was to become more aware of the activities within SME’s in the area of branding. By analysing the existing literature it was evident that research, specific to branding ...
