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An explanation for differential career progression for women in Nigerian banking industry. (2023)
Thesis
OTUTU, E. 2023. An explanation for differential career progression for women in Nigerian banking industry. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2271467

This thesis evaluated a current snapshot of women's experiences and career progression in the Nigerian banking industry. Women globally (including Nigeria) are underrepresented in the upper echelons in corporate settings. Several studies have previou... Read More about An explanation for differential career progression for women in Nigerian banking industry..

An investigation of gendered institutions and the ideal worker narrative in the Scottish ICT industry. (2020)
Thesis
RILEY, L. 2020. An investigation of gendered institutions and the ideal worker narrative in the Scottish ICT industry. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1358123

This study critically investigates gendered organisational barriers in the Scottish technology industry, in an effort to understand the impact on gender-minority workers and the most effective ways to support those workers at the firm level. Aspects... Read More about An investigation of gendered institutions and the ideal worker narrative in the Scottish ICT industry..

Sectarianism and the accounting profession: the case of Lebanon. (2018)
Thesis
AL MARDINI, M. 2018. Sectarianism and the accounting profession: the case of Lebanon. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The research on the development of accounting profession has been mostly confined to Anglo-Saxon settings and specific historical. In recent years, some researchers examined the impact of colonization, imperialism, race, and gender on the accounting... Read More about Sectarianism and the accounting profession: the case of Lebanon..

Does an accounting degree add up? An investigation into the professional exam performance and non-technical skill development of accounting degree graduates. (2017)
Thesis
DOUGLAS, S. 2017. Does an accounting degree add up? An investigation into the professional exam performance and non-technical skill development of accounting degree graduates. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This thesis investigates why accountancy graduates are not preferred by large accountancy firms. This investigation is underpinned by two key factors sought by large accountancy recruiters: the ability of trainees to pass professional examinations (p... Read More about Does an accounting degree add up? An investigation into the professional exam performance and non-technical skill development of accounting degree graduates..

Contemporary challenges facing the South African accounting profession: issues of selection, recruitment and transformation. (2016)
Thesis
COETZEE, S.A. 2016. Contemporary challenges facing the South African accounting profession: issues of selection, recruitment and transformation. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This thesis aims to illuminate, through the lens of Murphys interpretation of Webers theory of social exclusion, contemporary challenges faced by the South African accounting profession pertaining to the shortage of professional accountants. In parti... Read More about Contemporary challenges facing the South African accounting profession: issues of selection, recruitment and transformation..

A strategizing-as-practice perspective of the 'advice process' of small business owners. (2016)
Thesis
EJIOGU, A.R. 2016. A strategizing-as-practice perspective of the 'advice process' of small business owners. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This study examines the processes of advice seeking by small business owners and employs a Strategy-as-Practice perspective. The analysis of the data from 33 small business owners identified eleven factors that influenced the processes. These include... Read More about A strategizing-as-practice perspective of the 'advice process' of small business owners..

The entrepreneurial process and the role of gender: a comparative study of entrepreneurs in the business services and technology sectors in Scotland. (2012)
Thesis
KEARNEY, G. 2012. The entrepreneurial process and the role of gender: a comparative study of entrepreneurs in the business services and technology sectors in Scotland. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The comparatively low levels of entrepreneurship in Scotland and in particular, low rates of female entrepreneurship are well documented and have been the focus of numerous government policies. In addition, there are specific issues regarding female... Read More about The entrepreneurial process and the role of gender: a comparative study of entrepreneurs in the business services and technology sectors in Scotland..

The validity of biodata as a selection tool within the Scottish accountancy profession. (1998)
Thesis
GAMMIE, E.B.A. 1998. The validity of biodata as a selection tool within the Scottish accountancy profession. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The aim of this thesis was to critically evaluate whether biodata could be used as a valid tool in the pre-selection process of trainee chartered accountants. Biographical details of recently qualified accountants who trained within the whole spectru... Read More about The validity of biodata as a selection tool within the Scottish accountancy profession..