Browse theses by postgraduate research students from the Plymouth Business School.
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
A Sequential Explanatory Mixed-Methods Study of Fundraisers’ Self-Disclosure in Major Gift Fundraising Relationships, Deanna Nelson
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
An Analysis of a Public Health Media Campaign in Switzerland, Eleanor Saskia Faulk-Antonakis
AN EXAMINATION OF THE INTEGRATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES IN GOVERNMENTAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN, Shaikha Thajba Duaij Khalifa Salman ALKHALIFA
An exploration of the significant issues at work for people with a diagnosed mental health issue, from the perspective of individuals and line managers., Lindsay Louise Rose Badger
Exploring the impact of Big Data analytics capability on port performance: The mediating role of sustainability, Xiaotian Xie
EXPLORING THE ROLES OF SERVICE SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS IN THAI MEDICAL TOURISM INDUSTRY, Sutinee Somabutr
The Impact of Firm Ownership on Innovation: Evidence From China, Xiaoqi Mi
Transformational Leadership and Employee Innovative Behaviour in The Egyptian Travel Agents: A Mediation – Moderation Model, Ahmed Hammad
WHAT FACTORS INFLUENCE INDIVIDUALS’ LEVEL OF ENGAGEMENT IN A BANKING RELATIONSHIP IN JORDAN?, Nawal Wafa TARAZI
Yield Curves and Macro Variables Interactions and Predictions, Tarek Bahaa Ali
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
A Knowledge Mobilisation Framework for Lean Supply Chains in Agri-food Industry, Huilan Chen
Analysing approaches to specify automated manufacturing systems, Jonathan Walker
An empirical study of the effects of regulatory systems on the collection of late payment of commercial debts owed to micro and small businesses in the UK, Ashley Mark Smith
AN EVALUATION OF SUPPLY LEAD TIME IN THE NIGERIAN OIL DOWNSTREAM SECTOR: A SYSTEM DYNAMIC APPROACH, MAC-DANIEL UHUKA
Examining the Impact of Personal Social Media Use at Work on Workplace Outcomes, Ardam Mohammad Islam Dodokh
EXPLORING THE EFFECT OF BRANDING ON HERITAGE TOURISM MANAGEMENT IN CHINA, Xia Yin
HOW CAN EMBODIED PRACTICES INFORM THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLED PERFORMANCE AS A LEADER?, Peter John Hamill
Income Inequality, Human Capital and Economic Growth in China, Yang Zhou
INVESTIGATING EMPLOYMENT IN THE NIGERIAN OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY: IS GENDER A PREREQUISITE?, Victor Olufunmilade Apiafi
Investigating Patient Attitudes towards Quality of Service Management in the Public Health Service Sector: Evidence from Saudi Arabia, Aseel Bahareth
Literary Tourism: Linking Cultural Capital, Tourist Experiences and Perceptions of Authenticity, Zoe Roberts
Location Strategies of Multinational Hotel Groups in China: An Application of Game Theory, Xiazhao Chen
MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF EDUCATION REFORMS IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN, Zhanna Sagyndykova
Testing Market Efficiency of MENA Equity Returns, Mohamed Samy Saadeldeen Ahmed Shehata
The role of appraisal politics on appraisal systems and employee silence within the public sector in South Korea, Jin-Woong Yoo
TOWARDS AN UNDERSTANDING OF EFFORTFUL FUNDRAISING EXPERIENCES: USING INTERPRETATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL ANALYSIS IN FUNDRAISING RESEARCH, George Shelton
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
ADOPTION OF INTERNAL SOCIAL MEDIA FOR EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND ITS INFLUENCES ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AN EXAMINATION OF AIRLINE EMPLOYEES IN THE UK AND NIGERIA, Uju Perpetual Ugochukwu
CO2 REDUCTION INITIATIVES IN LOGISTICS OPERATIONS, Martina Hanuskova
Demystifying Performance Measurement in Small and Medium-sized Independent Hotel Accommodation: A Phenomenological Approach, Adesola Osinaike
Developing Port Sustainability Awareness and Management: Systems, Processes and Planning, Ridvan Anil Karacay
Downstream automotive supply chain simulation: A system dynamics approach to improve performance, Jindu Stephen Chizea
Expatriate Competencies as Antecedents of Knowledge Transfer and Their Impacts on Staff Localisation, NASSER AL HAMAR AL KATHIRI
Financial Literacy and Stock Market Participation in Sweden, Dmitrij Katkov
How Fundraisers Solve Moral Dilemmas: The Role of Implicit Moral Identity, Moral Emotions and Moral Intuition, Jessica Lynne Burgess
How to use lean thinking to improve knowledge management performance of manufacturing supply chains, Jiang Pan
Identification of current IS challenges based on the business/IS alignment model and improving eGovernment services, Sulaiman Alfadhel
IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES: CHALLENGES IN BANGLADESHI GARMENT INDUSTRY, Md Faisul Alam
Improving employee adopting of ERP by reducing employees' perceived risks through training, Amani Binkhatla
PORT PERFORMANCE AND CRUDE OIL EXPORT LOGISTICS SYSTEM DISTRIBUTION IN NIGERIA, ISHAKA AL-MUSTAPHA SHITU
Social Capital and Talent Management: A Comparative Analysis of Foreign and Domestic Owned Hotel Companies in South Asia, ROHIT REJI GEORGE
The Governance of Maritime Clusters and the Impact on Sustainable Development and Social Capital, David Adkins
The impact of servant leadership on innovation in small and medium enterprises in Egypt: the mediating role of knowledge sharing, Amira Elgenidi
WRAP YOUR AD AROUND MEDIA MULTITASKING: UNDERSTANDING THE FACTORS THAT INHIBIT AND AMPLIFY ADVERTISING EFFECTIVENESS WHILE MEDIA MULTITASKING, Shikhar Bhaskar
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Analysis of competition in European open access long-distance passenger rail markets, Lisa Irene Feuerstein
An investigation into the travel motivations and decision-making processes of Chinese seniors, Tao Xu
ANTECEDENTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF OVERSHOOTING IN THE CONTEXT OF DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION, Ye Zhang
APPLICATION OF BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT FOR CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY, Felicitas Johanna Breitenbach
A pragmatist context-based assessment of the economic implications of eating patterns in a small sub-Saharan developing economy: Focus on Togo, Corinne D. Tomta-Heinrich
Comics-based literary trails: the case of Tintin and the Saint-Nazaire landmarks, Simon Bréus
Employee flourishing: The application and efficacy of workplace coaching as a methodology for improving mental well-being, Alison Leigh Sydenham
Entrepreneurial orientation, dynamic capabilities and SMEs performance in Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Albasri
EXPLORING LIFESTYLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITHIN LIFESTYLE SPORTS, Laura Kate Wallis
FINANCIAL ECONOMICS OF THE SHADOW BANKING SECTOR IN THE PROVISION OF SAFE MONETARY ASSETS IN THE UK, Dominic J. Silman
How Power and Control Drive Behaviour & Identity Modification Among Cruise Ship Workers: A Qualitative Study, Richard Parkman
Microfinance and women empowerment in Bangladesh: Impact in economic, social and political dimensions., Abm Mostafa
Psychological well-being and the charitable bequest decision, Lucy Margaret Lowthian
Resilience of Entrepreneurs in Conflict Zones: Evidence from Afghanistan, Iraq and Palestine, Doaa Althalathini
SAUDI EQUITIES HERDING: THE ROLE OF REGIONAL AND GLOBAL FACTORS, DINA GABBORI
The Influence of Entrepreneurship Orientation on Omani SMEs’ Performance, Ghazi Nasser Salim Alalawi
THE PROMOTION OF INNOVATION IN THE EU MARINE EQUIPMENT SECTOR, MUHAMMAD NOOR AFFIQ BIN HASANUDDIN
The role of UK container trade flow forecasts in the maritime industry, Mark Bennett
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
AN ANALYSIS OF THE COUNTRY-OF-ORIGIN EFFECT ON THE HRM POLICIES AND PRACTICES OF FINNISH MNCs OPERATING IN ITALY, Rossana Guttilla
AN ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION, Andrew Brown
'As you were': Military-bureaucratic control and the employment relationship in the British armed forces, Margaret Prior
Complementary Currencies: A Systems Theory Approach to Monetary Macroeconomics, Neil Smith
Corporate Governance: a Strategic Tool for SME Sustainability?, Jude Dunkwu
Corporate Social Responsibility, Path Dependency and Cultural Influence: An Analysis of Equitable Health Insurance Schemes for Niger, Reynatou Mounkaila Noma
Fathers at Work: Challenges and Stereotypes Facing Fathers with Caregiving Responsibilities in Employment, Jasmine Kelland
Food Waste in UK Households: Attitudes, Behaviours and Marketing Implications, Mihaela Bishop
Governance and Economic Development in the Arab Region: A Global Perspective, Islam Abdelbary
Measuring Sustainability in Less Developed Countries: Case of Tourism in the Gorilla Parks of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Vincent-Bouky Kakuru Luhunde
MESSAGE FACTORS THAT FAVOURABLY DRIVE CONSUMER’S ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURAL INTENTIONS TOWARDS SOCIAL NETWORK AND MEDIA PLATFORMS, Sarhang Majid
Saudisation Rhetoric and Realities: Barriers to Effective Private sector participation in public policy regulatory framework, Salman F. Alotaibi
Strategic Management in Improving Total Quality in Bahrain’s Public Sector, Abdulrahman M. Alnoaimi
SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS SYSTEMS, Nasiru Zubairu
THE HOLISTIC EXPLORATION OF THE MULTIFACETED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS’ JOB SATISFACTION AND QUALITY OF CARE., Moya Lerigo-Sampson
THE PERFORMANCE OF ISLAMIC BANKS VS. CONVENTIONAL BANKS: THE CASE OF MENA REGION, AHMED MOHAMMED DEBES
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
AN EVALUATION OF ONLINE SERVICE FAILURES AND RECOVERY STRATEGIES IN THE UK FASHION INDUSTRY, SAMUEL AYERTEY
A Thematic Analysis of Anticompetitive Behaviour in the Credit Rating Process of Structured Finance, Adah-Kole Onjewu
BUILDING RESISTANCE TO BRAND SWITCHING DURING DISRUPTIONS IN A COMPETITIVE MARKET: AN IDENTITY THEORY PERSPECTIVE, Dominic Appiah
Communication Technology and Governance: The Case of Nigeria, Kosmos Ebenezer Akande-Alasoka
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR: A GROUNDED THEORY APPROACH TO STUDYING THE TRUSTEE BOARD, George Dexter
Corporate internet reporting, firm characteristics, corporate governance and firm financial performance of Saudi listed companies, Nawal Alebrahem
Developing a Holistic Oil Port Sustainability Framework: A Case of China, Xuemuge Wang
FROM ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION TO ACTION: THE ROLE OF SELF-REGULATION AND CULTURAL VALUES THE CASE OF SAUDI ARABIA, Khalid Alammari
MAKING SENSE OF LEADERSHIP-IN-GOVERNMENT, Megan Jane Mathias
ORGANISATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY IN NATIONAL SPORTS FEDERATIONS IN EGYPT, Fawzy Alawady
Reverse Logistics in Micro Businesses : An Exploratory Study, Mamata Dhakal
Risk and Efficiency in Banking: A Comparative Study between Islamic and Conventional Banking, Faisal Alqahtani
Supply Chain Management and Logistical Considerations in Distributing Crude Oil from Nigeria to China, Mervyn Olakunle Shiwoku
