Browsing Management and Marketing Dissertations and Theses by Title
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Factors influencing the demand for themed wedding packages
(2008)This research study explores the factors that are likely to influence the demand for themed wedding packages. The research focuses on the Auckland market, specifically on the factors affecting the buying motivation of ... -
Factors that impact on the success of E-commerce for B2C SMEs in China
(2017)Science and technology not only change life, but also change business models, with E-commerce being the best proof of this in recent years. More and more businesses began to develop businesses through E-commerce and emerging ... -
The financial regulatory challenges of Lao state-owned commercial banks in joining ASEAN Economic Community : a management perspective
(2020)RESEARCH SUB-QUESTIONS: 1. What are the benefits and disadvantages for Lao banks in joining AEC? 2. What are the financial regulatory challenges management face in joining AEC? 3. What financial regulatory strategies ... -
Franchising in inadequately protected markets : inhibiting factors in entrepreneurial market entry.
(2006)As a result of the growing trend in globalisation, Western fast food entrepreneurs are seeking opportunities to expand their operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, as a developing country, has limited ... -
Green purchasing behaviour : to determine the strength of sustainability and green elements within consumers’ brand experience required to trigger purchase motivations
(2017)As Grubow (2007) states “sustainability by definition is the concept of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (p.41). Throughout this research the ... -
Green supply chain management in manufacturing companies in New Zealand: A comparative case study analysis
(2009)This thesis examines the factors which a company must consider when implementing Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) practices. Three companies from the New Zealand “Food and Beverage” (F&B) sector are examined in their ... -
How are perceived cultural challenges addressed by the Western project manager operating in the Asian region?
(2005)Western project managers can increasingly be seen managing projects in Asia, so it is timely to assess whether the knowledge already acquired about cultural differences has permeated the discipline of project management. ... -
How can commercial banks in Laos promote and sustain competitive advantage through practicing strategic leadership?
(2013)Strategic leaders play an important role in promoting and sustaining competitive advantage for commercial banks in Laos over the long-term. Strategic leaders play an important role in promoting and sustaining competitive ... -
How can project managers reduce the misunderstandings that occur in e-mail communication?
(2006)E mail communication is used extensively by project managers to communicate with stakeholders and complex project teams during the course of a project. Effective use of this communication channel can aid in achieving ... -
How do we conceptualise the entrepreneurial capacity building (ECB) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMES) in the least-developed countries (LDCS), particularly in Laos?
(2012)The aim of this study is to explore and conceptualise the entrepreneurial behaviour and entrepreneurial capacity building (ECB) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the least-developed countries (LDCs). The case ... -
How is the servant-leadership philosophy incorporated in the corporate culture of a culturally-diverse retail company in New Zealand? : a case study approach
(2016-04)The word ‘leader’ is often heard or seen, and even overused, to simply refer to senior managers of organisations, in which case it is more concerned with their position or rank in the organisations, rather than with the ... -
Human resource leaders as strategic business partners in state-owned enterprises in Laos
(2014)Due to increasing international competition, rapid advancement in information technology, as well as gradual social and demographic changes, HR practitioners are required to play a completely new role as a strategic business ... -
Identifying and managing the impact of NeuroLeadership during organisational change
(2015)Although management and leadership research in the past century has significantly enhanced our understanding of human workplace behaviour, recent developments in neuroscience with the potential to significantly advance ... -
Identifying and managing the impact of stress during organisational restructuring
(2010)In today’s world stress has become an ongoing phenomenon within organisations. To enable staff to perform to their utmost potential it is important to manage stress particularly during organisational restructuring. Although ... -
Identifying the existence of the glass ceiling and examining the impact on the participation of female executives in the Vietnamese banking sector
(2014)Glass ceiling refers to both visible and invisible barriers that stop women from advancing to the top positions. As the glass ceiling exists in most contexts, should it be assumed that the low participation of female ... -
Impact of change management on professional staff training and development in New Zealand educational institutions : a case study
(2017)The world of educational institutions appears to be immersed by the waves of change. Change is important for organisations in growing highly competitive educational environments. To survive and sustain the powerful forces ... -
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 ...
