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Workers’ responses to managerial driven change: the case of Modernisation in the Royal Mail.
Thesis
Pender, M. (2016). Modernisation in the Royal Mail

This thesis examines the recent and high profile modernisation agenda within the Royal Mail, where a well organised union facing a unified employer has proven able to challenge market-driven change at both national and local levels (see Gall, 2003; L... Read More about Workers’ responses to managerial driven change: the case of Modernisation in the Royal Mail..

Union representation under restructuring and austerity: The case of Unite in the Ministry of Defence
Thesis
Hanks, A. (2016). Union representation under restructuring and austerity: The case of Unite in the Ministry of Defence

This doctoral thesis seeks to answer the question what factors influence Trade Union representation? Using a case study design, the researcher uses documentary analysis and elite, semi-structured interviews, to evaluate the knowledge and experiences... Read More about Union representation under restructuring and austerity: The case of Unite in the Ministry of Defence.

The Feasibility of Managed Clinical Networks in Nigeria: a case of policy transfer to less advanced settings
Thesis
Asoka, T. (2016). The Feasibility of Managed Clinical Networks in Nigeria: a case of policy transfer to less advanced settings

The concept of the ‘managed clinical network’ has provoked significant attention for its promise as a means of improving services for people where their condition requires care across a range of organisations and agencies. The concept suggests a mode... Read More about The Feasibility of Managed Clinical Networks in Nigeria: a case of policy transfer to less advanced settings.

British direct investment and economic development in Nigeria, 1955-1972
Thesis
Awojinrin, J. F. (1974). British direct investment and economic development in Nigeria, 1955-1972

This thesis is intended to assess the contribution of British direct investment to the economic development of Nigeria between 1955 and 1972. Chapter One establishes the background to the study by considering the main features of the Nigerian economy... Read More about British direct investment and economic development in Nigeria, 1955-1972.

The role of theatrical interventions in developing community change: an ethnographic study
Thesis
Millward, H. A. (2017). The role of theatrical interventions in developing community change: an ethnographic study

The purpose of this thesis is to explore the role of theatrical interventions in developing community change. The study explores the work of one theatrical outreach department known as Encompass, with reference to the five key themes of individual an... Read More about The role of theatrical interventions in developing community change: an ethnographic study.

Design Thinking pedagogy and enterprise education
Presentation / Conference
McLuskie, P., & Dewitt, S. Design Thinking pedagogy and enterprise education. Presented at 14th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Kalamata, Greece

Content Analysis of Female Athlete Endorsers in UK Sports Magazine Advertisements
Journal Article
Mogaji, E. Content Analysis of Female Athlete Endorsers in UK Sports Magazine Advertisements. Advance, https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.8174189

Despite an increased level of females’ participation in sports, the media coverage is still very low and inadvertently the use of female athletes as product endorsers has received limited attention. The purpose of this study is to provide an empirica... Read More about Content Analysis of Female Athlete Endorsers in UK Sports Magazine Advertisements.

Dealing with Royal Commission into Australian Banks: Emerging Research Agenda and Managerial Implications.
Journal Article
Mogaji, E. Dealing with Royal Commission into Australian Banks: Emerging Research Agenda and Managerial Implications. Advance, https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.8174171

Australia was the only developed country to avoid a technical recession during the 2008 global financial crisis, but ten years later, Australian banks now must deal with allegations of misconduct which warrants establishing a royal commission into th... Read More about Dealing with Royal Commission into Australian Banks: Emerging Research Agenda and Managerial Implications..