Transition to a market orientation: preliminary evidence from China.
Journal Article
Bathgate, I., Omar, M., Nwankwo, S. & Zhang, Y. (2006)
Transition to a market orientation: preliminary evidence from China. Marketing Intelligence and Planning. 24, 332-346. doi:10.1108/02634500610672080. ISSN 0263-4503
Purpose – The research objective was to assess the challenges of transition that firms face in adopting a market orientation in China, as the basis for providing a context-spe...
Financial liberalisation in Mauritius and the finance-growth nexus.
Thesis
Jouan, J. K. Financial liberalisation in Mauritius and the finance-growth nexus. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3598
The purpose of the thesis is to explore the empirical relevance of the theory of financial liberalisation in the Mauritian context. After confronting the conflicting views
in ...
The impact of mergers and acquisitions on shareholder wealth in the UK construction industry
Journal Article
Delaney, F. T., & Wamuziri, S. C. (2004)
The impact of mergers and acquisitions on shareholder wealth in the UK construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 11(1), 65-73. https://doi.org/10.1108/09699980410512674
One of the primary motives behind any strategic corporate decision is to maximise shareholder value. Strategic decisions for UK construction firms are made with the objective ...
Effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions and corporate financial performance in construction
Thesis
Delaney, F. T. Effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions and corporate financial performance in construction. (Thesis)
Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2750
In practice, construction firms are in business to achieve profitability. Construction companies operate in a highly competitive business environment characterised by low
prof...
Can the private finance initiative be used in emerging economies? – lessons from the UK’s successes and failures.
Journal Article
Handley-Schachler, M. & Gao, S. S. (2003)
Can the private finance initiative be used in emerging economies? – lessons from the UK’s successes and failures. Managerial Finance. 29, 36-51. doi:10.1108/03074350310768742. ISSN 0307-4358
The Private Finance Initiative (PFI) introduced in the UK in 1992 has provided the framework for the completion of a large number of capital projects managed by public sector ...
A benchmark study of strategic commitment to innovation.
Journal Article
Cottam, A., Ensor, J. & Band, C. (2001)
A benchmark study of strategic commitment to innovation. European Journal of Innovation Management. 4, 88-94. doi:10.1108/14601060110390594. ISSN 1460-1060
Describes the results of an empirical investigation of the FTSE 100 which was undertaken to ascertain whether UK industry is taking steps to address innovation at a strategic ...