Browsing Management and Marketing Dissertations and Theses by Title
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The impact of working capital management dynamics on performance of Tongan enterprises in New Zealand
(2012)Several Tongan businesses operate in different business sectors of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and contribute wealth to New Zealand economy in terms of value creation. For the success of any Tongan enterprise in ... -
Impacts of installation of smart automated teller machines (ATMs) on frontline banking staff in India: A change management perspective
(2021)The banking sector in India has embarked upon computerization and automation on a vast scale in the last decade. The most notable one is the introduction and progressive application of information and communication technology ... -
Implications of personal technologies in the workplace: Distinctions between employer and employee perceptions
(2009)Personal workplace technologies, with the capability to both enhance productivity and monitor staff performance, have become prevalent in many organisations. With the increased need for the use of personal computers, the ... -
The influence of acculturation on conflict management styles of Chinese and Indian SME owners in Auckland metropolitan
(2015)Commonly SMEs are owned and managed by a working owner who makes most of management decisions. Most of these SMEs do not have access to specialist staff with management expertise nor are they a part of large businesses or ... -
The influence of employees’ perceptions on business strategy of small and medium-sized enterprises in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
(2014)The economic reform has encouraged small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lao PDR to thrive. There has been an increasing number of SMEs in recent years, which has attributed to a greater volume of foreign investments. ... -
The Influence of leadership on organizational citizenship behaviour in Lao-based international non-government organisations
(2019)Today’s leaders and managers face unexpected and unforeseeable situations in the workplace, due to the complexity and dynamics of globalisation. Yet, for organisations to avoid sub-optimal performance,employees must perform ... -
Innovation in the education export industry
(2008)Most secondary schools in New Zealand have experienced an average drop of 40% in international student numbers since 2003. This multi-case study looks at three schools that have gone against the trend and had an increase ... -
Integrated marketing communication strategies for SME firms in the tourism sector in Laos
(2017)In today’s business environment, marketing communication plays an important role in business competitiveness enhancement. It refers to all methods that companies use to communicate with their consumers with the purpose of ... -
An investigation into how the Lions Clubs in New Zealand can grow their membership base
(2016)Lions New Zealand is a reasonably well-known charitable service organisation. However, the organisation has been experiencing a reduction in membership numbers. There is a general query whether this is related to a possible ... -
An investigation into motivating and demotivating factors affecting employees’ productivity in the Lao banking industry
(2021)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: What are the significant motivating and demotivating factors which influence employees of the state-owned commercial banks in Laos? Sub-research questions: 1. From the employees’ perspectives, ... -
An investigation into staff retention issues in a New Zealand District Health Board
(2008)Aligning the human resource management (HRM) to improve the business performance objectives is a major commitment of the Auckland District Health Board (ADHB). The proposed strategic planning document of the ADHB ... -
An investigation into what are the important motivation factors that help to retain Generation Y and Z employees in a mining company in Laos
(2019)RESEARCH OBJECTIVES: Ø To assess the current retention strategies used in a mining company in Laos. Ø To provide/suggest improvements to staff retention practices in the Lao mining company. Ø To investigate motivational ... -
Linking organisational culture and values with a firm's performance: a case study from the NZ airline industry
(2007)The purpose of this research has been two fold. Firstly to conduct a cultural assessment of a New Zealand airline (referred to as “Pukeko Air Ltd.” for confidentiality reasons) in order to identify the perceived current ... -
The management impact of the new Warrant of Fitness inspection regulations on small workshop businesses in New Zealand
(2016)Small business delivers a massive contribution to the New Zealand economy by generating job opportunities. Besides that, small business has several key advantages namely: small businesses are more efficient than large ... -
Managers' perceptions of the extent of diversity management in multinational organisations in Laos
(2015)Human resource management (HRM), irrespective of whether it is in a domestic or international context, is the most important function that every organisation must address. Workplace diversity management is another important ... -
Measuring brand personality in charitable giving in a Laos context
(2014)Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) are often perceived in an abstract manner because the organisations provide intangible products and social ideals. As a result of this abstract perception, a sense of trust, especially with ... -
Modelling the innovation process: A multi-case comparison
(2007)This thesis studies the management of the internal innovation process. Innovation is considered critical to success in business today, yet companies do not always unlock the value contained within innovations. The ... -
Motivation to become entrepreneurs: The case of Indian immigrants to New Zealand
(2011)The thesis examines the factors motivating Indian immigrants to strive to become entrepreneurs in New Zealand. It reveals several issues behind their desire to succeed in this endeavour. For the purpose of its research, ... -
The perception and preparation in terms of risk management of SMEs owners in Laos toward the joining of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)
(2016-06-17)In the global market, many trade unions emerge to form negotiating and bargaining power across their market zone. One of the newest emerging unions among the ASEAN countries is also in the progress of integration. The ASEAN ... -
Potential best practice for improving the access to development finance by SMEs in Lao PDR
(2012)Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are important to all economies, especially emerging economies like Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) as they account for a majority of private sector businesses and are essential ...
