All Outputs (114)

Understanding the entrepreneur as socially constructed. (2006)
Thesis
SMITH, R. 2006. Understanding the entrepreneur as socially constructed. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The objective of this thesis, which combines two levels of analysis, is to explore the entrepreneur as a social construct and the socially constructed nature of entrepreneurship. It builds upon a limited number of extant studies considering the socia... Read More about Understanding the entrepreneur as socially constructed..

Grounding the theory of virtue. (2005)
Thesis
CROCKETT, C. 2005. Grounding the theory of virtue. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Business plays a powerful role in contemporary society, but this increasing role has been accompanied by a growing concern regarding the social and moral impact of enterprising endeavour. One of the greatest challenges of our time is the need to chan... Read More about Grounding the theory of virtue..

The institutional effects of the Scottish Parliament upon organised interests. (2004)
Thesis
MACIVER, H.E.C. 2004. The institutional effects of the Scottish Parliament upon organised interests. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Interest group activity in Scotland has been subject to relatively little academic research. This thesis, begun the same year that the Scottish Parliament opened, looks at the effects of this new political institution (with particular emphasis on the... Read More about The institutional effects of the Scottish Parliament upon organised interests..

Success factors in collaborative relationships (alliancing and partnering) in the UK upstream oil and gas industry, and perception of trust. (2004)
Thesis
HAQUE, S.M.M. 2004. Success factors in collaborative relationships (alliancing and partnering) in the UK upstream oil and gas industry, and perception of trust. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This thesis concerns the characteristics of the collaborative relationships (partnering and alliances) between oil companies and their contractors which were popular in the UK oil and gas industry in the 1990s. It also considers the nature and role o... Read More about Success factors in collaborative relationships (alliancing and partnering) in the UK upstream oil and gas industry, and perception of trust..

Effective business strategies for energy service companies in the East Asian business environment. (2004)
Thesis
YI, T. 2004. Effective business strategies for energy service companies in the East Asian business environment. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1706205

This study investigates effective business strategies for energy service companies in the East Asian business environment. The research purpose has three foci. First, it seeks to examine the dominant business environment conditions that impact upon t... Read More about Effective business strategies for energy service companies in the East Asian business environment..

The analysis, presentation and sustainability of a past Northeast of Scotland 'way of life' through video capture. (2003)
Thesis
CARNEY, D. 2003. The analysis, presentation and sustainability of a past Northeast of Scotland 'way of life' through video capture. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The research upon which the outputs submitted as part of this thesis are based examines the socio-cultural environment of the Northeast of Scotland, from Aberdeen to Cabrach and from Portsoy to Laurencekirk. In total, five hundred and twenty hours of... Read More about The analysis, presentation and sustainability of a past Northeast of Scotland 'way of life' through video capture..

Tourism in peripheral areas: the use of causal networks and lesson drawing as analytical methods. (2002)
Thesis
NASH, R. 2002. Tourism in peripheral areas: the use of causal networks and lesson drawing as analytical methods. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The thesis sets out to evaluate the use of Causal Networks as a methodology and as a means of highlighting the problems associated with tourism in peripheral areas. Once these problems were identified through this process, the research findings are r... Read More about Tourism in peripheral areas: the use of causal networks and lesson drawing as analytical methods..

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..

Industrial relations in the North Sea oil and gas industry 1965-1995. (1998)
Thesis
GOURLAY, D. 1998. Industrial relations in the North Sea oil and gas industry 1965-1995. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This thesis analyses the reasons why the system of industrial relations on the United Kingdom continental shelf is very different from that which prevails both onshore and on the Norwegian continental shelf, where the same technology is used to produ... Read More about Industrial relations in the North Sea oil and gas industry 1965-1995..

Implementing environmental policy in Scotland: an analysis of water pollution regulation and government support for the voluntary environmental sector. (1998)
Thesis
MACLEOD, C. 1998. Implementing environmental policy in Scotland: an analysis of water pollution regulation and government support for the voluntary environmental sector. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1694952

This thesis presents an empirical analysis of the implementation of environmental policy in Scotland as undertaken through the use of specific regulatory and distributive policy instruments. In particular, it examines the implementation of regulatory... Read More about Implementing environmental policy in Scotland: an analysis of water pollution regulation and government support for the voluntary environmental sector..

First line supervisors in the offshore oil and gas industry. (1998)
Thesis
CARNEGIE, D. 1998. First line supervisors in the offshore oil and gas industry. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The offshore oil and gas industry has created significant wealth for the UK economy; approximately 250 billion Great British Pounds (GBP) since oil was discovered under the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS) of which approximately 70 billion GBP... Read More about First line supervisors in the offshore oil and gas industry..

The role of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities as an employers' organisation with an international comparison. (1992)
Thesis
SMART, P.J. 1992. The role of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities as an employers' organisation with an international comparison. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The thesis examines the development and present role of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities as an employers' organisation and contrasts this role with the manner in which the corresponding function is discharged by the local authority associ... Read More about The role of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities as an employers' organisation with an international comparison..

Managing labour under extreme risk: collective bargaining in the North Sea Oil industry. (1989)
Thesis
THOM, A.A. 1989. Managing labour under extreme risk: collective bargaining in the North Sea Oil industry. Council of National Academic Awards, PhD thesis.

The thesis is concerned with the means by which labour is managed in the young, turbulent and high risk industry of North Sea oil extraction. To explain this, the study had to extend beyond the more usual focus of research attention, the inmediate re... Read More about Managing labour under extreme risk: collective bargaining in the North Sea Oil industry..

Approaches and attitudes of managers to collective bargaining in North East Scotland. (1984)
Thesis
BUCHAN, J.M. 1984. Approaches and attitudes of managers to collective bargaining in North East Scotland. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1993298

The two main themes of this thesis are: firstly, the development of a typology of management style in the context of British industrial relations; and, secondly, the utilisation of this typology in the examination of management and industrial relatio... Read More about Approaches and attitudes of managers to collective bargaining in North East Scotland..