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Organisational "C4Q" (The culture for total quality): consequences and antecedents
(Lincoln University, 2000)
The contrast between the number of organisations that have had successful results through use of Total Quality Management and the number of failures has intrigued many writers. Some have hypothesised that an outdated and/or ...
A theory of benchmarking
(Lincoln University, 2008)
Benchmarking is a well established and respected mechanism that contributes
to organisational improvement. Its epistemology demonstrates it to be
theoretically underdetermined with literature focusing on pragmatism and
praxis. ...
In the footsteps of the fellowship : understanding the expectations and experiences of Lord of the rings tourists on guided tours in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2007)
This study seeks to gain an insight into the experiences Lord of the Rings tourists have on guided tours in New Zealand and the role of the tour guide(s) in that experience. The study examines motivations, expectations, ...
Yield-relevant tourist decision making: technical background report
(Lincoln University. Faculty of Environment, Society and Design., 2009-08)
This report presents findings from Objective 2 of the FRST funded research programme titled: Enhancing the Spatial Dimensions of Tourism Yield. The overall aim of the
programme is to examine tourism yield from a demand ...
Tourism planning and destination marketing : towards a community-driven approach : a case of Thailand
(Lincoln University, 2004)
This thesis argues that while analysing markets and developing strategies to
exploit the external market place and to attract tourists remains a central focus for
tourism marketers, it is not enough on its own to achieve ...
Volunteer tourism : an exploration of the perceptions and experiences of volunteer tourists and the role of authenticity in those experiences
(Lincoln University, 2008)
This dissertation explores the volunteer tourism phenomenon and the role of authenticity in volunteer tourists' experiences. Although previous research has explored volunteer tourism, this study examines the phenomenon ...
An empirical analysis of the effects of market response to bank loan announcements in the Hong Kong stock market
(Lincoln University, 2009)
This study will validate several key results from previous studies of bank loan announcement effects by using the data from Hong Kong market following the 1997 Asian crisis. Banks are believed to play a unique role in ...
Behavioural intentions in the motel industry : an empirical analysis
(Lincoln University, 2008)
The New Zealand hospitality sector has become increasingly competitive in the past decade. The increase in competition has prompted motel management to focus on generating favourable customers’ perceptions of their service ...
Development of environmental indicators for tourism in natural areas: a preliminary study
(Lincoln University. Centre for Resource Management / Lincoln Environmental, 1995-05)
An exploration of entrepreneurship potential among rural youth in Namibia : the Arandis village
(Lincoln University, 2009)
Background: Entrepreneurship potential amongst rural Nama youth should be considered a courageous idea to enhance the motivation and development of the community. At independence in 1990, Namibia developed its own economic ...