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Board diversity and firm performance: empirical evidence from the united kingdom
(2019 , Master Thesis)This study examines the relationship between board diversity and firms’ performance in the UK by examining cross-sectional data for 2013–2016 from the Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) 350 companies. Board diversity ... -
Board structure, intellectual capital, cost of capital and firm performance - A path analysis model
(2020 , Master Thesis)This study examines the indirect relationship between board structure and firm performance with the mediating effect of intellectual capital and cost of capital. In addition, the study examines the total, direct and indirect ... -
BRAND HUMOUR ADVERTISEMENTS ON A SOCIAL NETWORK PLATFORM AND ITS IMPACT ON ONLINE CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT: THE CASE OF INSTAGRAM
(2021 , Master Thesis)Past studies on humour have predicted that the right kind of humour technique can attract attention and lead to organic engagement from the viewer. However, limited research has been conducted concerning the use of humour ... -
The Challenges Hotel Restaurants Face in the Hospitality Industry in Qatar
(2018 , Professional Masters Project)This study is about the challenges faced by restaurants inside 4 and 5-star hotels in Doha Qatar. There are many challenges discussed, such as cash flow, inventory management, staff management, customer complaints and ... -
Clinical Information System: Measuring End-User Satisfaction in a Governmental Hospital in Qatar
(2020 , Professional Masters Project)Clinical services in hospitals are too diversified and include different kinds of care patient needs. To be efficient, clinical services need to be supported by a promising clinical information system. As we did not find ... -
Color Roles in Apparel Purchase Intentions of Female Consumers: The Moderating Effect of Buyer Personality
(2020 , Master Thesis)Motivated by the paucity of research on the application of color in marketing, the study evaluates the effect of color dimensions on purchase intentions of Croatian female consumers of apparel, along with the moderating ... -
Corporate Governance Effects On The Extent Of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure In The Gcc Banking Sector
(2018 , Master Thesis)This study seeks to investigate the association between corporate governance mechanisms, and the extent of corporate social responsibility disclosure. The sample includes the banking sector of the GCC countries (Qatar, ... -
Corporate sustainability, context and performance: An empirical examination of the Indian hotel industry
(2021 , Dissertation)Corporate sustainability has been of prime interest to many industries including the travel and tourism industry as it shares a bidirectional relationship with the society and the environment. Taking this into account, ... -
CRAFTING A STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT FOR QATAR UNIVERSITY'S COLLEGE OF MEDICINE: PROCESS AND OUTCOMES
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)This study focuses on observing the strategic planning process within Qatar University's College of Medicine, offering a comprehensive analysis of both successes and shortcomings in achieving strategic objectives. The study ... -
CREDIT RISK IN ISLAMIC AND CONVENTIONAL MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS: THE IMPACT OF DONATIONS, BRANCHLESS BANKING, AND BORROWER CHARACTERISTICS
(2023 , Dissertation)The microfinance industry has emerged as an important part of efforts to enhance the financial inclusion of economically disadvantaged individuals. However, due to its focus on financially disadvantaged clients lacking ... -
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR ERP IMPLEMENTATION - THE CASE OF QATAR
(2019 , Professional Masters Project)Due to ERP high failure rate, Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation issues have been highly addressed in the literatures. Some studies have concentrated on the effect of perceived usefulness (PU) and perceived ... -
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH ONLINE FOOD ORDERING PORTALS IN QATAR
(2019 , Professional Masters Project)The recent boom in online food ordering and delivery in Qatar has led to increased competition among service providers within the industry. Identifying the lack of research in the context of Qatar’s online food industry, ... -
DATA ANALYTICS IN EDUCATION: FACTORS AFFECTING THE UTILIZATION OF DATA ANALYTICS FOR EDUCATION IN QATAR
(2023 , Professional Masters Project)Data analytics in education is an emerging concept in the field of information technology. The purpose of this study is to examine the factors that affect professors' and lecturers' intention to use data analytics in the ... -
Decision-Maker’s Preferences Modelling through PROMETHEE Method for Supplier Selection
(2018 , Professional Masters Project)Multi-Criteria Decision Aid (MCDA) approach is widely applied in different decision-making contexts including supply chain management and supplier selection. PROMETHEE is one of the most popular MCDA method that allows ... -
DETERMINANTS OF SUCCESS USAGE OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN PUBLIC SECTOR IN THE STATE OF QATAR
(2016 , Professional Masters Project)In the wake of current knowledge based global economy, information and communications technology (ICT) has remained the central focus in both developed and developing countries. This is because most of the activities ... -
Determinants of the Individuals' Intention to Use the IoT Smart Home Technology in Qatar
(2018 , Professional Masters Project)This study develops a research model for the main determinants that affect the potential customers’ intention to use the Internet of Things (IoT) - Smart Home Technology in Qatar. This study proposes and validates a research ... -
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR: SUCCESS, FAILURE AND LESSONS LEARNED
(2023 , Professional Masters Project)It is estimated that around 70% of digital transformation initiatives fail to achieve their intended outcome (Tabrizi et al., 2019). This failure can largely be attributed to an improper allocation of scarce resources, ... -
DOES SKIN IN THE GAME MITIGATE INFORMATION ASYMMETRY AMONG LOAN ORIGINATORS AND INVESTORS IN P2P PLATFORMS? EVIDENCE FROM MINTOS
(2024 , Master Thesis)The rapid growth of the European P2P lending market has led to the emergence of a unique lending model called resale marketplace lending. This structure involves P2P platforms connecting investors with loan originators who ... -
DRIVERS AFFECTING THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES: THE CASE OF THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY IN QATAR
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)The oil and gas industry in Qatar stands out as one of the world's most prosperous sectors. This success comes from the excellent decision-making and practical implementations accumulated over the years. A literature review ... -
DRIVERS OF MOBILE CREDIT CARD ACCEPTANCE IN QATAR
(2018 , Professional Masters Project)The main purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that influence consumers' intention to use near field communication (NFC) technology based smart credit card (SCC) payment in the Qatari context. The study ...