Management and Marketing Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Strategic human resource management impacts on local managerial employees’ capacity building in foreign companies in Laos People’s Democratic Republic
(2016)To succeed in today’s competitive business environment, Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) should be integrated with the organisational strategic plan. Particularly, SHRM in capacity building should be taken into ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The role of transformational- and servant leadership in a governmental agency (Bank of the Lao PDR) in order to build an effective working environment
(2016)Leadership is very crucial for any type of organisations, especially leadership that stresses the importance of leaders and followers interaction. In a Lao governmental agency, the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL), this type of ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Using performance management techniques to enhance employee and organisational effectiveness
(2015)This project is to explore the performance management techniques that are used by organisations to enhance organisational and employee effectiveness. The organisation chosen for this research falls into the small to medium ... -
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 ... -
Creating and managing of business strategies to enhance brand awareness for SMEs, particularly for the handicrafts sector in Laos
(2015-07-03)In today’s competitive business environment, possessing a strong brand and reputation all become fundamental aspects in all industries and come with the best guarantee of a long-term success. Besides, brand management is ... -
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 ... -
Effective motivation practices that could enhance employee performance in the mining industry in Lao PDR
(2015)In the real world of business today, the most important and difficult job faced by managers is to manage people. Human resource management (HRM) plays a significant role in terms of sustaining a competitive advantage in ... -
The effects of HR strategic partnerships with business on organisational performance : experience of the Cambodian banking sector
(2015-07-23)Fast changing globalisation, technological advancement, social and demographic changes and increasing international competition require Human Resource practitioners to play a completely new role as strategic partners to ... -
Conceptualizing consumption behaviours of rugby fans in New Zealand : understanding consumption behaviours of rugby fans and the impact on sport consumption
(2015)While there is an abundance of research available on consumption behaviours and fan behaviours there is a limited amount specifically about rugby fans in New Zealand. This thesis aims to contribute a study on this topic, ... -
Appropriate leadership styles inspire employees to adapt to change, at the National University of Laos (NUOL)
(2015)Leadership plays a significant role in the development of organisations and it is imperative for motivating and influencing people in the workplace during times of change. Furthermore, leadership is a crucial element in ... -
Social media : how they create value for business enterprises in New Zealand from customers’ perspectives
(2015)The explosive growth of social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube has been capturing the attention of a great number of consumers from all age groups, not only teenagers but also users in ... -
Enhancing performance and increasing motivation of employees in the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in Laos by practicing suitable leadership styles
(2015)Today, due to enormous pressure from rapidly changing advanced technology and an increase of competitive business in regions, a highly competitive tension of regional and global market’s integration is having a great impact ... -
The practice of HRM in relation to employee motivation and job performance by HR managers in the hospitality industry in Lao PDR
(2015)In a hotel, which is a service business, it is crucial to identify the factors that increase business performance, profit and productivity. The study of HRM practices is one of a hotel’s crucial management functions that ... -
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 ... -
An analysis of how HR policies and procedures impact on employees’ performance in New Zealand organizations
(2014)A major challenge for human resource personnel has been establishing a clear and definitive employees' behavior with the organization strategy. A new scientific model, Ongoing Profession Development (OPD) simplifies this ...