Atlantic Technological University (Donegal): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
An investigation into the appointment role and success of examinership in Ireland performance management in the public sector: an evaluation of the usefulness of pmds in institutes of technology in the bmw region
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2010)As part of the national partnership agreements performance management (PM) systems have been introduced to the public service. The Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) was first implemented in the civil ... -
An investigation into the degree to which companies listed on the ISEQ comply with the independence requirements of the combined code 2008
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2010)The study of corporate governance and the most appropriate way to regulate it, first became a mainstream topic post the failure of Enron in 2002. Since then much discussion has taken place on the best way to regulate ... -
Collaborative practice: a resolution model for irish employment disputes?
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2012)Ireland has a comprehensive yet complex, statutory framework for the resolution of employment disputes. Various bodies offer conciliation, mediation, arbitration and regulation, however the processes are taking too ... -
Investigating the impact of new social media on the social behaviour of young people
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2012)The emergence of social media tools and the enthusiasm by which young people have embraced theses tools as one of their primary modes of interaction is well documented in many current studies. The over-arching focus ... -
A comparative study of portable body sensing technology and a physical activity log, in a physical activity adherence programme
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2012)The purpose of this study is to compare the impact of portable body sensing technology (SW3 Armband) and a physical activity log. Participants’ physical activity adherence levels were recorded over a six month period. ... -
A case study of Letterkenny in 2020: a scenario planning approach
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2011)The objective o f this research was to explore possible futures for the town o f Letterkenny towards 2020 using a scenario planning approach. A six stage modified scenario development design was applied to develop a ... -
The implications of social networking sites for marketing in irish business
(2010)The objective o f this research was to assess the implications o f social networking sites for marketing in Irish business. This w ill then help establish how social networking sites can be effectively integrated into ... -
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 ... -
Marketing in SMEs during economic crises: an investigation of marketing activities within the small retail sector
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2010)It is a widely acknowledged fact that businesses tend to face increased difficulty during times of economic downturn. The purpose of this study is to examine how retail businesses deal with the effects of economic ... -
Strategic marketing planning in the small business sector in Ireland
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An investigation into why companies delist from the main market on the Irish stock market to the Irish enterprise exchange and the impact of regulation
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2009)The Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) established a new market in 2005, the Irish Enterprise Exchange (IEX). The main difference between these markets is that less regulations are required under the IEX. One of the objectives ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Is corporation tax the most significant determinant for foreign direct investment in Ireland by ICT companies from the United States of America?
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2012)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 ... -
Transferable skills enhancement through small group work: an analysis of the perceptions of accounting undergraduate students’ in Irish Institutes of Technology to the development of transferable skills
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2012)Traditionally undergraduate accounting degree programmes focused on technical excellence in accounting skills. However professional accountancy bodies and employers increasingly expect graduates to possess a combination ... -
Quality assurance monitoring of accounting practices: adding value for the client or adding cost to the firm?
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2012)This thesis looks at how the accounting industry is regulated in Ireland. It looks at the legislation regarding the supervision of the industry and the bodies which are responsible for that supervision. It specifically ... -
To assess the engagement potential of familiar auditory instruction in a prototype computer program specifically developed for moderately autistic children
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2012)
