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Illicit financial flow and the vulnerability of banks - The link between corruption and money laundering, a socio-legal study of the laws and practice in the UK and Nigeria (2021)
Thesis
Chauhan, V. Illicit financial flow and the vulnerability of banks - The link between corruption and money laundering, a socio-legal study of the laws and practice in the UK and Nigeria. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1491286

Secrecy jurisdictions, banking secrecy and corporate secrecy are intricately connected to illicit financial flow (IFF), that facilitate corruption and money laundering but the Corruption Perceptions Indicator (CPI) provides a misleading interpretatio... Read More about Illicit financial flow and the vulnerability of banks - The link between corruption and money laundering, a socio-legal study of the laws and practice in the UK and Nigeria.

A processual account of organisational change: Focusing attention on interaction and emergence (2021)
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McDermott, V. F. A processual account of organisational change: Focusing attention on interaction and emergence. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1490879

This research proposes organisational change as unpredictable, uncontrollable and emergent, through the changing patterns of relating between participants. This contrasts with prescribed frameworks such as Six Sigma, which use a structured DMAIC (def... Read More about A processual account of organisational change: Focusing attention on interaction and emergence.

Exploring the relationship between tokenism and gender quotas through the concept of embedded gender images (2020)
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Haug, M. Exploring the relationship between tokenism and gender quotas through the concept of embedded gender images. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1490911

This study aims to explain the continued relative absence of female managers in top positions, within the context of the current legally binding gender-quota debate in Germany. It enables a situated, empirically based understanding of eight female ma... Read More about Exploring the relationship between tokenism and gender quotas through the concept of embedded gender images.

When identity projects go wrong - an exploration of identity-inconsistent consumption using techniques of neutralisation (2020)
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Du, Y. When identity projects go wrong - an exploration of identity-inconsistent consumption using techniques of neutralisation. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1490947

The research relates to identity projects and the question of why consumers still purchase identity-inconsistent products. Specifically, the research aims to explore what happens when identity projects goes wrong. Identity projects is the theory t... Read More about When identity projects go wrong - an exploration of identity-inconsistent consumption using techniques of neutralisation.

Exploring the visitors experience and perceptions of hyperreality at cultural attractions (2020)
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Chen, C. Exploring the visitors experience and perceptions of hyperreality at cultural attractions. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1945803

This research develops a new and comprehensive understanding of ‘travels in hyperreality’ in the tourism studies, and in relation to visitors’ immersive experience and cultural attractions. The term hyperreality is explored within the context of mult... Read More about Exploring the visitors experience and perceptions of hyperreality at cultural attractions.

An exploration of the role of bloggers and blogger characteristics, in the consumer buying process for cosmetics in the Thai market (2019)
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Khongthaworn, P. An exploration of the role of bloggers and blogger characteristics, in the consumer buying process for cosmetics in the Thai market. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1490848

Consumers often use online information to help them make better buying decisions (Cheung, 2014; Lu et al., 2014). Blogs and bloggers’ opinion can be one of the most important sources of information for consumers evaluating products and services, redu... Read More about An exploration of the role of bloggers and blogger characteristics, in the consumer buying process for cosmetics in the Thai market.

Exploring the implementation of ERP as a complex innovation: The case of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2018)
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Alhajaj, K. Exploring the implementation of ERP as a complex innovation: The case of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/858443

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems have been highlighted in the literature as one of the most popular business management systems, providing the benefits of real-time capabilities and greater managerial control in organisations. With today’s... Read More about Exploring the implementation of ERP as a complex innovation: The case of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Public accountability: The case of government guarantee scheme in PFI/PPP projects (2018)
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Owolabi, H. Public accountability: The case of government guarantee scheme in PFI/PPP projects. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/864191

Although government guarantee scheme has become a well-known policy strategy for encouraging public-private infrastructure delivery. However, a huge concern with government guarantee in PFI/PPP is the issue of weak public accountability scrutiny. Thi... Read More about Public accountability: The case of government guarantee scheme in PFI/PPP projects.

The defence lawyer in the modern era (2018)
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Johnston, E. The defence lawyer in the modern era. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1491277

In the adversarial legal system the criminal defence lawyer is a fundamental cornerstone. Traditionally, defence lawyers had to consider three competing duties when carrying out their work; the duty to the client, the duty to the court and finally th... Read More about The defence lawyer in the modern era.

Counter-terrorist financing and its impact on the right to a fair trial: A comparative study of the US, UK and Canada (2018)
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Thomas, R. L. Counter-terrorist financing and its impact on the right to a fair trial: A comparative study of the US, UK and Canada. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/876142

With the steep growth in terrorism over the past few years, it is now more essential than ever to have effective counter terrorism measures in place. One of those measures is the prevention and detection of terrorist financing. It is believed that by... Read More about Counter-terrorist financing and its impact on the right to a fair trial: A comparative study of the US, UK and Canada.

An empirical investigation of earnings management in the MENA region (2017)
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Elkalla, T. An empirical investigation of earnings management in the MENA region. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/878637

This thesis investigates the firm-specific and country-level determinants of accruals-based earnings management and real activities-based earnings management of firms in the MENA region. In addition, this thesis examines whether earnings management... Read More about An empirical investigation of earnings management in the MENA region.

The impact of trade liberalisation on access to water and medicines in Ghana (2017)
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Ofori, F. The impact of trade liberalisation on access to water and medicines in Ghana. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/879810

This research examines access to water and medicines in Ghana in the context of two World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreements: the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) and the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). Th... Read More about The impact of trade liberalisation on access to water and medicines in Ghana.

‘Big data analytics’ for construction firms insolvency prediction models (2017)
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Alaka, H. A. ‘Big data analytics’ for construction firms insolvency prediction models. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/886158

In a pioneering effort, this study is the first to develop a construction firms insolvency prediction model (CF-IPM) with Big Data Analytics (BDA); combine qualitative and quantitative variables; advanced artificial intelligence tools such as Random... Read More about ‘Big data analytics’ for construction firms insolvency prediction models.

Mandatory and voluntary disclosures in GCC listed firms (2017)
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Boshnak, H. Mandatory and voluntary disclosures in GCC listed firms. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/886480

The aim of this study is to investigate empirically the extent of mandatory disclosure with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and the level of voluntary disclosure by firms in the Gulf Co-Operation Council (GCC) member states — name... Read More about Mandatory and voluntary disclosures in GCC listed firms.

Leading with limited knowledge: An application of the theory of complex responsive processes of relating to leadership practice (2017)
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Hay, R. A. Leading with limited knowledge: An application of the theory of complex responsive processes of relating to leadership practice. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/888382

Previously examining toxicity I’d concluded attempts to address it typically focus on behaviours, tackling symptoms, not the causes. Seeking causes I came across Stacey’s (Stacey, R.D., 2007, Strategic management and organisational dynamics: the cha... Read More about Leading with limited knowledge: An application of the theory of complex responsive processes of relating to leadership practice.

Design, procurement and construction strategies for minimizing waste in construction projects (2017)
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Ajayi, S. Design, procurement and construction strategies for minimizing waste in construction projects. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/897604

The construction industry contributes the largest portion of waste to landfill, and it consumes a significant proportion of mineral resources excavated from nature. Due to adverse environmental impacts of waste generation, as well as financial gains... Read More about Design, procurement and construction strategies for minimizing waste in construction projects.

Engendering executive reflexivity: A multi-perspective executive coach competency (2017)
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Gilhespy, H. Engendering executive reflexivity: A multi-perspective executive coach competency. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/900775

This study seeks to present an original contribution to the theorisation of executive coach competencies. A set of competencies which belong to the category engendering executive reflexivity were identified as being evident across a sub-group of exec... Read More about Engendering executive reflexivity: A multi-perspective executive coach competency.

The role of social marketing in addressing the treatment of driving anger: A cognitive approach (2016)
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A cognitive approach. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/916344

Driving anger is a topic of continued interest and is one that receives constant public and academic attention. Anger in traffic is an emotion that has a negative impact on driver behaviour; it might distract a driver’s attention from driving and cau... Read More about The role of social marketing in addressing the treatment of driving anger: A cognitive approach.

The relationship between a strategic approach to quality and employee happiness (2015)
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Stoehr, A. The relationship between a strategic approach to quality and employee happiness. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/805311

This research explores the relationship between a strategic approach to quality management in Canadian organizations and employee measures of happiness. In particular, it investigates how a strategic approach to quality management impacts on employe... Read More about The relationship between a strategic approach to quality and employee happiness.