MBA (EXECUTIVE) 2005 NO 0501 0502 0503 0504 0505 0506 TITLE OF DISSERTATION REMARKS The Need for Radical Changes in Corporate Culture as a Key Function to Survival in the Airline Industry A study into the Feasibility of Various Waste Management Scenarios for the Packaging Waste Generated by a Local Food Manufacturer A Study of the Accommodation Sector in Malta and its Major Competitors in the Dutch Tour Operator Market The Best Social Marketing Strategy that could be used to Achieve a Favourable Public Opinion towards the Setting up of an Underground Train System for Malta The Phoenix Arising? A Grounded Assessment of the Restructuring of Public Broadcasting Services Ltd Involving Clinicians in Hospital Management Roles - Towards a Functional Integrative Approach 0507 Teleworking - Is there a Future within the Public Service? 0508 Evaluating Community Care for the Elderly Policy and Practice 0509 0510 0511 0512 0513 Using Risk Analysis Techniques in Capital Investment Appraisal The Case of Finsew Ltd An Evaluation of the Mentoring Programme for New Operating Theatre Nurses The Operational Feasibility of a Possible Metro Rail Mass-transit System for the Maltese Islands Implementing Modern Hotel Services Systems at St Luke's Hospital G'Mangia, Malta A Total Quality Management (TQM) System Proposal for the Non Returnable (NR) Process at Simonds Farsons Cisk plc 0514 Cultural Diversity in International Management A study of the Consumer Buying Behaviour of Foreign Divers who Choose Malta as their Diving Destination Customer Relationship Marketing and the Hotel Industry in 0516 Malta The Viability of Developing a Dedicated Charter Fleet for Air 0517 Malta plc The Future of Manufacturing in Malta in the Globalisation 0518 Process 0515 1 0519 0520 0521 0522 0523 0524 0525 0526 0527 0528 The Juvenile Crime Challenge - Creating Services for Adolescents with Behavioural Problems Change Management - A case Study at the Customs Department of Malta Service Quality Performance Indicators - A Case Study at Water Services Corporation Operations Management within St Luke's Hospital - An Analytical Review and Model Proposal Evaluation of Housing Authority Scheme for Persons with Disability Restructuring and Introduction of a Performance Management System at the Stores Function of an Import Distribution Company The Role of Industrial Relations in a Business Restructuring Scenario - The Case of Maltapost Plc An Empirical Study of Records Management in the Maltese Public Service against the International Records Management Standard ISO 15489 The Perception of the Educator towards the Performance Management Programme Designing an Effective Training and Development Programme in an Audit Firm 2 MBA (EXECUTIVE) 2006 NO TITLE OF DISSERTATION REMARKS 0601 Real Estate in Malta – Investing in Profitable Areas 0602 0603 0604 0605 0606 0607 0608 0609 0610 0611 0612 0613 0614 0615 0616 0617 0618 Productivity Analysis of a Medium Sized Manufacturing Firm in the Maltese Islands EU Membership and the Liberalisation of the Telecom Industry in Malta – Special Reference to Fixed Line Communications An Overview of Monitoring and Control Procedures of Projects in the Public Sector in Malta Activity Based Management as a Tool for Curbing Government. The Works Division - A Case Study Malta’s Public Service Management Practices with Particular Emphasis on Performance Management, Motivation and Job Placement Systems in the Public Service The Role of Convergence in the Future of Telecommunication Companies in Malta – Following the Recent Advances in Technology and EU Accession Wo-Man: Looking at the Advertising World Through Different Eyes An Analysis of the Customer Support Services Provided by Internet Service Providers The Effects of Change on HR Practices – An Analysis of Changing Banking Operations in a Local Financial Institution Maintenance Performance Indicators in the Semiconductor Industry A Business Model for Small Sized Entrepreneurs Operating in Niche Tourism Market Segments EU Funding for Research and Development Activities of Maltese SMEs Occupational Stress, Job Satisfaction and Motivation in Primary School Administration A Comparative Analysis of the Effects of Training on Employee Motivation and Job Performance in Maltese SMEs Validity of Six Sigma Quality Management Techniques within the Service Industry Branding and Consumer Behaviour in the Grocery Industry – A Local Perspective Strategic Human Resource Management and Its Operational Risk Impact on a Financial Institution 3 Currently Unavailable Currently Unavailable A Measurement of Organizational Performance in the context of Decentralization Knowledge Management for the Design Process – Case Study 0620 At a Local Automotive Company Can Corporate Social Responsibility Enhance Malta’s 0621 Competitiveness? Entrepreneurial Behaviour in Maltese Manufacturing Firms - A 0622 Study into Commitment to Opportunities and Resources 0619 Currently Unavailable 0623 An Evaluation of Dividend Policy Within a Financial Institution 0624 The Advertising Industry in Malta, A Service Quality Analysis 0625 A Study of the Effects of ISO 9001:2000 on Maltese SMEs 0626 An Analysis of Trade Finance in Emerging Markets 0627 0628 0629 0630 0631 Exploring the Strategic Deployment of Corporate e-Learning Amid Large Local Companies Managing Project Teams in the Automotive Productive Industry – Case-Study: Methode Electronics Malta Ltd. A Comparative Analysis of the Brand Equity of Local Branded Products in the Bottled Water Industry Malta as a Knowledge Based Economy – The Development of Malta as an R & D Centre Career Development of Special Education Teachers in Malta – A Review and Analysis 0632 The Impact of Low Cost Carriers on Local Hotels 0633 HR Management in the AFM: A Strategy for the Future 0634 The Impact of the Euro on Information Systems (A Local Perspective) 0635 Why People Queue? Investigating a Retail Bank in Malta 4 Currently Unavailable MBA (EXECUTIVE) 2007 NO TITLE OF DISSERTATION REMARKS Analysis of the Business Start-Up of an Innovative, KnowledgeBased Engineering Consultancy Firm Buyer-Supplier Relationship in the Local Freight Forwarding 0702 Industry Accommodating Expectations. A Case Study of Job-Satisfaction 0703 and Motivation at Toly Products HRM: An Analysis with reference to Pharmacists in the Health 0704 Division 0701 0705 Evaluating the Yachting Industry in Malta 0706 0707 0708 0709 0710 0711 0712 0713 The Development of the Sales Persons Function as a Strategic Tool Buying Behaviour of the Maltese Consumer in Choosing a Holiday The Impact of the Local Gaming Industry Evolution on Traditional Casino Operations. A Case Study: Dragonara Casino Barriere St. Julians Niche Markets for Financial Institutions. Fimbank – A Case Study Enhancing Current and Identifying New Strategies for a Local IT Enterprise Hardware Solutions Company Vocational Education and Industry needs within a European Framework Creating Value and Eliminating Waste in a Manufacturing Environment to Maximise Profitability Buyer-Supplier Relationship in the Local Freight Forwarding Industry 0714 Programme Management: Vodafone Malta Case Study 0715 An Analysis of Maltese Competencies in Financial Journalism The Willingness to Pay for Medical Health Care: A Feasibility 0716 Assessment for Introducing Patient Co-payment Schemes in the Public Health System of Malta. Knowledge Management. Contriving a Holistic Strategy of 0717 Knowledge Management for the Malta Air Traffic Services Company A Comparison Between the Traditional Marketing Efforts to the 0718 Emerging E-Marketing 5 0719 An Investigation into the Significance of Trust in Customer Relationships 0720 Lean Techniques in Maltese Manufacturing: A Case Study Regulation in the Electronic Communications Sector and the Management of Change by Undertakings Operating in the 0721 Market – Special Reference to Maltacom p.l.c Mobile Communications Limited and Vodafone Malta Limited Tourists’ Perceptions of Sandy Beaches Implications for the 0722 Tourist Industry in Malta 6 MBA (EXECUTIVE) 2008 NO TITLE OF DISSERTATION REMARKS 0801 Service Quality Management in the Kunsill Malti Ghal iSport as it relates to Customer Satisfaction 0802 Tax Administration Reform: The Case of Malta 0803 0804 0805 0806 0807 0808 0809 0810 0811 0812 0813 Outsourcing of the HR Function with Particular Reference to Recruitment Human Resources Planning in Organisations Experiencing Change - A Case Study of a Local Manufacturing Firm The Supervisory Implications of Solvency II within the Insurance Industry. An Assessment Effective Communication in Management Communication between Child Care Service Providers, Parents and their Child Buyers of Residential Real Estate in Malta - A Consumer Behaviour Perspective Assessing the Link Between the European Lisbon Strategy and the European Sustainable Development Strategy Emotional Intelligence and the Development of Effective Leadership – A Case Study The relationship or link that exists between High Involvement Management Practices and the Key Performance Variables of Employees at Elmo Insurance Limited. Coaching and Development Through Effective Leadership of a Team Leader - A Case Study at a Local Call Centre Succession and Business Continuity In Maltese Family Businesses The Ignation Paradigm: A model for continual staff development 7 MBA (EXECUTIVE) 2009 NO TITLE OF DISSERTATION REMARKS 0901 The Relationship between Financial Reporting and Taxation in Malta The Online Buying Behaviour and Attitudes of Consumers in the Local 0902 Domestic Insurance Market 0903 The Management of Internal Fraud Risk Within Remote Gaming Companies Career Development and Succession Planning through employee 0904 involvement in modern market mechanisms An Empirical Investigation on the Antecedents and Outcomes of Customer 0905 Loyalty - A Customer Loyalty Model for the Insurance Sector Challenges and future Strategies for a former Monopoly in a free and 0906 globalised Market. Case Study: Malta Dairy Products Ltd. An Investigation into the Service Quality Expectations of Passengers 0907 purchasing from Concession Outlets at the Malta International Airport The tangible Benefits of achieving Recognition as Investors in People - 0908 Cultivating an organisational Cultureof continuous Improvement 0909 The Manager as an Educator 0910 The Effectiveness of Portfolio Diversification in Times of financial Crisis Adopting a blended Approach in delivering Continuing Provessional 0911 Development (CPD) Opportunities: The Way forward? Internationalisation of SMEs in Malta - To what extent has EU membership 0912 been exploited to internationalise Maltese SMEs? 0913 0914 0915 0916 0917 0918 Recruitment and Retention: Hiring and keeping Key Employees within the University of Malta with Special Reference to Administrative and Clerical Staff The evolving Roles in Information Systems Audit: An Evaluation of the Local Scenario General behaviour of Maltese Citizens towards Waste Separation - An investigation of the feasibility and effectiveness of waste collection schemes in Malta Perceptions and Attitudes of the Maltese Population towards privitised Hospitals in Light of Mater Dei Motivational Factors of Mental Health Care Workers: A Comparative Study between Workers working in the Community to those working in a Hospital Setting Customer Satisfaction and Brand Loyalty in the Mobile Telecommunications Market Employee Involvement - Assessing its potential Effect on Employee's 0919 Satisfaction and Performance in an Acute General Hospital 8 Available in October 2011 Organisational Perceptions of Quality in Service Provision: An Analysis in one 0920 of Malta’s Leading Financial Institution 0921 Perceptual Gaps in Customer Service Relationships at Vodafone Malta A Critical Analysis of the Selection and Recruitment Methods Adopted by 0922 the Armed Forces of Malta Knowledge Management and Knowledge Sharing Within the Maltese 0923 Banking Sector 0924 Evaluating Organisational Change in Relation to Training Designing Efficient Order picking Processes to cater for Maintenance Repair 0925 Overhaul (M.R.O.) Facilities in the Aviation Industry Management Plans for Maltese protected Areas: Crafting a strategic 0926 Framework Global Banking Services Brands and their Impact on Perceptions of 0927 Consumers in small Market Economy - The HSBC Malta Experience A Feasible Study of Waste Water Treatment Plants operations and 0928 Management in Malta with respect to private and public sector Assessing the Impact of Compulsory Retirement on the Armed Forces of 0929 Malta and Its Personnel Learning and Development as Motivators - The Support Staff at the 0930 University of Malta as a Case Study An Assesment of the current Training Practices employed as Part of strategic 0931 Human Resource Development, by manufacturing Firms in Malta A Study of Value based internal Service at the Supplies Department of Mater 0932 Dei Hospital 9 Available in October 2012 MBA (EXECUTIVE) 2010 NO TITLE OF DISSERTATION REMARKS 1001 Quality and Environmental Standards during the Design and Construction of Large Scale Projects in Malta 1002 Analysing the Relationships between Power Distance, Employee Empowerment and Job Satisfaction – A Case Study 1003 Knowledge Management in Project Environments 1004 The Effects of Globalization on SME’s: On overwiew of firms in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Industries 1005 The Lack of Strategic Planning in the Day-to-Day Running of Supermarkets in Malta 1006 Quality Improvement Analysis Conducted in a High-End Semiconductor Company in Malta 1007 An Assessment of the Human Resourcing Strategies deployed by SMEs within the Software Development Sector of the Maltese ICT industry 1008 A Critical Analysis of Project Management Governance at Enemalta Corporation – Recommendations and Improvements Following PRINCE2TM 1009 Retaining the Best People in Times of Crises: A Case Study of a Malta Based International ICT Company 1010 Real Estate Agency in a Small Market – A Case Study of Gozo 1011 Factors Affecting Self-Employment Among University of Malta MBA Graduates 1012 The Effective Management of EU Maltese Funded Project 1013 An Investigation of the Motivating Factors and Volunteering Motives of Local Councillors in Malta & Gozo 1014 Communication and Its Impact on HR Processes 1015 Perceptions and Attitudes of Professionals Towards Professional Indemnity Insurance 1016 Strategies Used by Maltese Companies to go International 1017 The Application of Lean Six Sigma at Cardinal Health Malta, 212 Limited, a Medical Device Company 10 Available in September 2013 1018 Synergies of a Quadruple Telecom Player in Malta – A Customer’s Attitude and Perception Towards Value of Bundling 1019 Attitudes towards Entrepreneurship – A Study on Entrepreneurial Intentions Amongst the Local Engineering Community 1020 Synergies of a Quadruple Telecom Player in Malta – A Customer’s Attitude and Perception Towards Value of Bundling 1021 Should a Manager be ‘Loved’ or ‘Feared’? A Case Study of a Maltese Company 1022 Branding Valletta – The Renaissance of a Baroque City 1023 The University of Malta – Analysis of Workplace Negative Behaviour 1024 A Study of the Voluntary Services at Mater Dei Hospital 1025 The Impact of Telework on Non-teleworkers – A Case Study in the Public Service 1026 The Credit Crisis – An Analysis of the Impact on International and Maltese Financial Institutions 1027 Do we have Managers or Leaders in the Primary Health Department? 1028 Investigating the Relationship between Job Satisfaction and Organisational Commitment among Engineers at Company X 1029 Software Engineering Project Management Analysis – Reasons Behind Successes and Failures of Software Engineering Projects 1030 Training and Development in a Public Sector Organisation – An Evaluation 1031 Network Management - A Case Study of Actor Roles in the Administration and Conduct of MATSEC Examinations with Reference to the Examinations Department 1032 Use of Energy Conservation Methods and Renewable Energy Sources in the Maltese Household - An Investment Feasibility Study 11 MBA (EXECUTIVE) 2011 NO TITLE OF DISSERTATION REMARKS 1101 Occupational Burnout Among Nurses Working in an Oncology Department in Malta 1102 Conflict Management Styles within the Financial Sector in Malta 1103 Public Perception of Public Sector Performance as an Indicator of Government Effectiveness 1104 Flexible Working Arrangements - Are they Available in the Maltese Private Sector? An Assessment of the Factors which Enable and Inhibit their Implementation 1105 Malta’s Appetite to Family-Friendly Measures 1106 An Investigation into the Applicability and Measurement of Intellectual Capital in the Public Service with Special Reference to MFEI 1107 A Team-based Cell Concept Implementation - A Case Study of Actavis Ltd (Malta) 1108 A Critical Analysis of the Marketing Function within Different Entities of the Maltese Public Sector 1109 Enabling Interdepartmental Teamwork - A Case Study of FTIAS Ltd. 1110 Sources of Electricity in Interconnected Malta. The Analysis of the Issues Involved. 1111 The Perception of Maltese Insurance Buyers towards the Purchase of Insurance Products over the Internet – A Comparison between the UK and Malta 1112 The Effectiveness of HCM Measures in the Public Service - With Special Reference to the Social Security Department 12 Available from October 2013 1113 An Investigation into the Internal Practices of an Organisation in relation Available from to Service Quality - A Case Study of a Maltese Financial Services October 2013 Organization 1114 The SOX Impact on Malta Related Companies Operating on the NYSE 1115 The Role and Relevance of Marketing in Maltese Small and Medium Enterprises 1116 Productivity in the Maltese Manufacturing Health Care Industry 1117 A Study of the Characteristics of Women Entrepreneurs in Malta 1118 Retaining Talent within Island Hotels Group Holdings Plc – An Analysis of Available from Contributing Factors October 2013 1119 How Does Customer Relationship Management Improve Customer Loyalty within the Local Banking Sector – A Case Study of a Large Maltese Financial Institution 1120 Sustainable Energy Behaviour in Malta – An Empirical Study 1121 Factors Driving Foreign Direct Investment in Malta – An Analysis of their Evolution over the Years 1122 Enhancing Employee Engagement at the Distribution Section Within Enemalta Corporation 1123 Internet Marketing - A Study of Its Effects on Maltese Businesses 1124 The Main Motivational Factors Behind Prospective University Students’ Decisions to Join the B.Sc (Hons) Midwifery Course 1125 TQM in the Maltese Manufacturing Sector – Effects on Business Performance 1126 Implementing a Key Account Management System for a B2B Company in the Stationery Industry 13 1127 Management Education for Engineers 1128 A Study Assessing Supermarket Loyalty in the Maltese Market 1129 The Effects of the Custody Agreement between the Malta Stock Exchange and Clearstream Banking Frankfurt 1130 Key Performance Indicators Framework for the Mater Dei Hospital Waste Management Services 1131 System of Governance Under Solvency II. A Maltese Indigenous Insurance Market Perspective 1132 Maximising Employees’ Commitment and Engagement during Organisational Change Projects. A Case Study of a Maltese Financial Institution 1133 International Marketing of Maltese Higher Education – Students’ Perception on the University of Malta 1134 Employee’s Perceptions and Attitudes Towards a Change Intervention. Introduction of a Performance Appraisal Process – Mekanika Case Study 1135 Enhancing Company Performance Through Effective Project Management – Building an Effective Project Management System for Mekanika Ltd. 14 Available from October 2013 MBA (EXECUTIVE) 2012 NO TITLE OF DISSERTATION REMARKS 12MBAX001 PanLegis Group - Developing Marketing Strategies for Short, Medium and Long Term for increasing Sales 12MBAX002 The Degree of Integration of Malta's Financial Sector in the European Internal Market following EU Accession 12MBAX003 Corporate Social Responsibility in Maltese Companies – An Analysis 12MBAX004 Sierra Leone and the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS) 12MBAX005 Product versus Customer Orientation in Theatre Marketing in Malta – An Analysis of the Current Situation and Recommendations for Future Action 12MBAX006 A Study of Locality Choices by ICT and I-gaming Companies in Malta 12MBAX007 Effectiveness of Viral Marketing in the Film Industry 12MBAX008 Developing Competences for Middle Managers in the Maltese Public Sector 12MBAX009 Exploring the Service Factors Considered Important in Today’s Manufacturing Industry 12MBAX010 Consumer Ethnocentrism Tendency in Malta - A Focus on the Maltese Services Industry 12MBAX011 The Implication of Knowledge Management Practices for Organisational Performance 12MBAX012 The Changing Role of Maltese Females in the Working World – A Study of the Factors contributing to the Career Progression of Selected Female Workers 15 12MBAX014 Evaluation of Marketing Strategies for Low Season Tourism in Gozo 12MBAX015 The Effects of Cultural Diversity in a Multinational Company 12MBAX016 Investigation of Project Failures in the Software Industry – An Empirical Research of Software Development Companies in Malta 12MBAX017 An Evaluation of Deposit Guarantee Schemes in the EU 12MBAX018 Setting up a Local Franchise – A Case Study 12MBAX019 The Size Factor in the Financial Management of Maltese Micro and SMEs. A Study 12MBAX020 The Extent to which High Performance Work Practices can be Applied Effectively to the Malta Public Service - A Case Studty of the Department of Contracts 12MBAX021 Enabling a Learning Organisation – A Case Study within SR Technics Malta Ltd 12MBAX022 A Tourism Strategy Plan for Gozo 12MBAX023 Valuation Techniques Used in Valuing Five-Star Hotels in Malta Analysis and Assessment 12MBAX024 Case Study at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, Malta - A Practical Price Setting Exercise. 12MBAX025 Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset - An Enquiry whether University Experience Imparts Entrepreneurial Competencies Amongst Students 12MBAX026 The Impact of Civil War in Libya on Maltese Enterprise – A Case Study 12MBAX027 A Research Study on the Impact of the Global Crisis on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) 16 Available from Oct 2013 12MBAX028 Exploring Work-Life Balance in Petroleum Surveying - A Qualitative Approach 12MBAX029 The Adult Learner – A Human Resource Development Concept Applied within the Field of Aviation Security 12MBAX030 A Learning Organisation – KPMG as a Case Study 12MBAX031 An Investigation into the Key Determinants of Work-Life Balance at Managerial Level in the Information Technology Industry – A Case Study 12MBAX032 Employees’ Perception towards Job-Rotation in the Public Service 12MBAX033 Service Quality Expectation of e-Customers 12MBAX034 Women and Employment – Factors that Encourage Maltese Females to Engage in the Local Labour Market 12MBAX035 Self-Managed Teams and Small Organisations 12MBAX036 Retaining Talent in the Maltese Financial Services Sector through Employee Engagement 12MBAX037 Customer’s Choice Criteria between Competitors within the Financial Services Industry 12MBAX038 The Effectiveness of Trade Fairs 17 MBA (EXECUTIVE) 2013 13MBAX001 An Empirical Study of the Lean Concept at a Maltese Building Services Contractor 13MBAX002 Service with a Smile. Managing the Interface between Customer and Service Provider 13MBAX003 Enhancing Motivation at the VAT Department - A Case Study 13MBAX004 An Analysis for Successful Implementations of ERP Systems vs Integrating Best of Breed Systems 13MBAX005 The Changing Role of the CEO in Maltese Listed Companies A Strategic Investigation into the International Market Prospects 13MBAX006 and Internationalisation of a Proprietary Regulatory Reporting Solution for Banks: A Case Study 13MBAX007 The Evolving Role of the Risk Manager: A Study 13MBAX008 Family Purchase Descisions: A Comparative Study A Study into the Relevance, Use and Justification for the Publication 13MBAX009 of Abridged Financial Statements for Registered Private Exempt Companies in Malta 13MBAX010 Managing Multiple Projects in the Local Building Services Industry. Case Study: TITAN International Ltd Queen Bees, Worker Bees or Bees in your Bonnet? A Local Study 13MBAX011 about Women into Top Positions and their Perceptions on whether the 'Queen Bee' is a Barrier to Women's Career Advancement 13MBAX012 Perceptions of Trade Unions held by Workers in Malta : A Case Study 13MBAX013 An Investigation into Service Quality at a Financial Service Company 18 13MBAX014 An Investigation into the Customer Perception of Service of the Telecommunication Industry in Malta 13MBAX015 An Investigation into the Effect of Leadership Style on the Psychological Contract and Motivation of Teachers: A Case Study 13MBAX016 A Study of a Business Transformation Exercise with a Focus on Operational Excellence and Organisation Development 13MBAX017 Corporate Resilience: Managing the Growing Risk of Fraud and Corruption of the Financial Services Sector 13MBAX018 Multi-Skilling: A challenge for Malta 13MBAX019 An Assessment of the Perceptions and Aptitudes of Patients and Physicians in Adopting IT Based Tools for Health 13MBAX020 24 Hour Daycare Facility in Malta: A Good Business Opportunity? 13MBAX021 Key Employee Retention Techniques within an Aviation Organisation 13MBAX022 The Effectivness of E-mail Marketing: An Empirical Research on the Behaviour of E-mail Recipients Different Organisation Cultures in a Joint Venture - Does it Impact 13MBAX023 the Employees' Performance in Reaching the Companies' Objectives? 13MBAX024 An Investigation into SME Subcontracting Firms in Malta 13MBAX025 An Assessment of a Total Quality Management System in Practice: A Case Study - Terracore Ltd. 13MBAX027 An Analysis of the Critical Factors that influence the Purchase Decisions for Business Travel within the Aviation Industry 13MBAX028 Identifying the Potential Influence that the V18 can have on the Cultural and Creative Industries 13MBAX029 Effective Communication Strategy in Project Management: Case Study on an ongoing EU co-funded Medium Sized Project 19 13MBAX030 Fuel Prices and Electricity Generation 13MBAX031 Students' Usage of and Attitudes Towards Academic E-books at the University of Malta 13MBAX032 An Analysis of Policies Encouraging Female Participation in the Local Workforce 13MBAX035 An Investigation into Service Quality in the Cruise Liner Industry in Malta 13MBAX036 Water Catchment and the Connected Effects; The Case of Malta 13MBAX037 Creating a Learning Organisation to enable Attitudinal Change. A Case Study of a Department within the Ministry for Health 13MBAX038 The Budget Setting Process withing Maltese Five Star Hotels - A Qualitative Approach 13MBAX039 Solvent Waste Treatment - An Investment Feasibility Study 13MBAX040 The Online Shopping Experience - Factors Influencing the Consumer's Behaviour in the Online Software Industry 13MBAX041 Transferring Learning to the Workplace - Training Evaluation of Maltese Organisations 20 MBA (EXECUTIVE) 2014 14MBAX001 Can Relationship Marketing be used as a Tool of Value Creation. An Analysis on the Local Airline Sector 14MBAX002 A Proposal for the Introduction of a New performance Management System in a Local Manufacturing Company: A Case Study 14MBAX003 The Management of Local Sport Organisations - Issues, Challenges and Good Practices 14MBAX004 Exploring the Impact of Changing Media use and the Impact on the Day - to -Day Running of the Malta Police Force 14MBAX005 Characteristics of MBA Graduates in Malta 14MBAX006 The Location Advantages and Site Competences of the Maltese Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies Profiling Marketing Concepts Adopted and resources Influencing 14MBAX007 Local Suppliers' Perception of Business - Customer Exchange Relations 14MBAX008 Building Customer Retention Through Relationship Marketing: A Qualitative Approach 14MBAX009 An Investigation into Operations Improvement and Competitiveness through I.T Career Development in the Malta Public Service to enable a Better 14MBAX010 Quality Service - A Departmental Case Study at the Central Procurement Supplies Unit 14MBAX011 HR Policies at the Workplace: The Ramifications for Rehabilitated Drug Addicts and their Employment Prospects 14MBAX012 An Evaluation of the importance of Human Resource Development for Staff Nurses at Mater Dei Hospital 14MBAX013 Determinants of School Choice: Factors Affecting Student Enrolment in Independent Schools in Malta 21 14MBAX014 An Investigation into the Strategies adopted by Maltese Firms after EU Accession 14MBAX015 Self Service Technologies - Factors Influencing Adoption by the Maltese Consumer 14MBAX016 The Role of Leadership on Organisational outcomes from Social Identity and a Psychological Contract Perspective 14MBAX017 Future Trends in the Retail Payment Market in Malta 14MBAX018 An Investigation into Value Chains within the Printing Industry 14MBAX019 The Use of Social Media by Non-Profit Organisations in Malta to increase Awareness for their Cause 14MBAX020 The Effectiveness of Lifelong Learning - The Perspective of Civil Servants 14MBAX021 The ORSA Regulation: A Study on it's Value 14MBAX022 Enterprise Resource Planning; The Case Study of the Water Services Corporation 14MBAX023 From Management to Leadership – The Challenge for Executive Secretaries in Local Councils 14MBAX025 I-Gaming in the Digital Economy: A Macro & Micro Evaluation of Malta'a International Attractiveness 14MBAX026 How Significant are Soft Skills to Line Managers in a Local Aviation Engineering Organisation 14MBAX027 The Adoption of Digital Marketing in Maltese Micro Businesses 14MBAX028 Exploring the Potential and Scope for Medical Tourism Opportunities in Malta Gender Differences in Leadership: Leadership Styles and 14MBAX029 Subordinate Satisfaction - A Case Study within the Employment and Training Corporation. 22 14MBAX030 Management Challenges in a Multicultural Setting: The Case pf the Marsa Open Centre (Malta) 14MBAX031 A Comparative Analysis of Electronic Purchasing Practices within the Local Manufacturing Sector 14MBAX032 MMDNA as a Community Nursing Service: A Managerial Perspective 14MBAX033 New and Emerging Risk in Occupational Health and Safety among the Leading Finacial Banks in Malta 14MBAX034 Organisational Sustainability - A Study of Manufacturing firms in Malta 14MBAX035 Analysing the Effects of Cultural Diversity on Communication in a Multinational Group of Companies 14MBAX036 The Role of Customer Relationship Management in Building Loyalty: The Case of a Maltese Car Importer and Retailer 14MBAX037 An Investigation into Leagile Lean and Agile Manufacturing at Local Manufacuring Firms 14MBAX038 The Relationship of Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction in a Local telecommunications Company 14MBAX039 Current Food Choices Behaviour Amongst the Maltese and the Reason Behind them 14MBAX040 An Investigation into the Level of Engagement and Commitment in Service Firms 14MBAX041 Employee Retention: Investigating the Organisational Commitment of Knowledge Workers 14MBAX042 The Production and Use of Bio-Fuel for Malta 14MBAX043 Establishing Mechanisms and Procedures for Implementing an Effective Whistleblowing Framework in the Maltese Public Service 14MBAX044 Does Materialism Influence Dog-Owner Relationship? 23 14MBAX045 Online and Offline Distribution of Tickets to Events/ Business Plan 14MBAX046 Effective Internal Communication in an Organisation. A Case Study of a Maltese Financial Institution Motivating and Engaging key Employees Enabling Career 14MBAX047 Development and Business Effectiveness. The Case of a Large Maltese Financial Institution 14MBAX048 Recognising the Sustainability and Effectiveness of Intrinsic Motivators Relationship Marketing: A Focus on Online Strategies and Electronic 14MBAX049 Customer Relationship Management Systems Within the Local Banking Industry 14MBAX050 Financial Crisis; Causes and Consequences; Lessons Learnt 24 MBA (EXECUTIVE) 2015 15MBAX01 15MBAX02 15MBAX04 15MBAX05 15MBAX06 The Journey from University and ITS to Hospitality Industry Management. The Gaps between Certification and Skills needed in the Hospitality Industry Strengthening the Competitiveness of a Coastal Tourism Resort: The Case for Rejuvenating Bugibba (Malta) The Influence of Factors on ERP Usage: A Case Study of End-users in Maltese Corporations An Analysis of the Local Perception Regarding a Typical Employment Practices and their Consequence on the Maltese Labour Market. Gauging Motivation: A Comparative Evaluation of Contemporary Motivational Theory in Relation to Employee Motivation at Enemalta PLC An Assessment of an Empolyee Performance Review System in a Local Audit Institution - A Case Study 15MBAX07 15MBAX08 15MBAX09 15MBAX10 15MBAX11 A Study on Emotional Labour in Employees working in the Maltese Service Industry Investigating the Effects of Skills Gap and Skill Shortages on the Local Manufacturing Industry. Customer Churn and Profitability Prediction: Developing Potential Retention Strategies for an Insurance Company E-Leadership: An Analysis of the Management Requirements and Competencies for the Digital era Characterization and Policy Review of Street Lighting Operations in Malta 15MBAX12 15MBAX13 SMEs Growth: An Evaluation of Selected maltese Entities in the Printing Industry 25 Instructional Leadership in Maltese Schools: Myth or Reality? 15MBAX14 15MBAX15 Exploring the Gap between Pseudo-Knowledge and Evidence-based Findings on leadership in a Local manufacturing Organisation: Implications for Improving Leadership Development 15MBAX16 A Risk Maturity Model for Financial Services: A Comparative Study 15MBAX17 15MBAX18 15MBAX19 15MBAX20 Employee Engagement in a Pharmaceutical manufacturing Company - A Case Study of Actavis (Malta) Ltd Learn Six Sigma: Measuring External Communication Efficiency in Public Service Mobile marketing - A Study of Growing Trends and How to Influence Thoughts and Change behaviours The Mediating Role of Perceived Stress between Safety Climates and Health Outcomes and the Moderating Function of Engagement. The Costs of Software Projects: An Analysis 15MBAX21 15MBAX22 15MBAX23 The State of Cyber Security in Maltese Businesses - A Review of Preparedness in the Health and Finance Sectors Beverages Distribution in Malta: An Analysis from an Economic and Customer Perspective - A Case Study The Role of Brand Trust on Brand Loyalty: A Study on maltese Diaper users 15MBAX24 15MBAX25 The Emergence of an Aviation Hub. Identifying the Factors attracting Companies to invest in the Aviation Services Industry in Malta Luxury Brands and Social Class Influence in the Local Fashion Sector 15MBAX26 Hospital Dashboards and Visibility of Information from Bedside to Board 15MBAX27 26 15MBAX28 15MBAX29 The Role of a CIO within the Maltese Public Sector - An IT Expert or a Strategic Executive? The Effect of Organisation and Management Changes on Employees: A Case Study Brand Switching and Retail Mix in the Local Food Retail Sector 15MBAX30 Factors that Motivate Maltese Software Engineers 15MBAX31 An Investigation into Lean Practices in the Maltese Manufacturing Industry 15MBAX32 15MBAX33 15MBAX34 Employers' and employees attitudes towards training and skill development in SMEs The Long Journey Towards a PhD: Exploring the Hurdles Encountered by Male and female Academics with Young Children reading for a Doctoral Degree An Exploratory Case Based Investigation into the Internationalisation of Maltese Enterprises and Internationalisation Support 15MBAX35 15MBAX36 15MBAX37 15MBAX38 15MBAX39 15MBAX40 15MBAX41 Police Commitment and its relationship to Superior's Transformational Leadership - A Study on the Malta Police Force To What extent Consumer factors are Associated with Private label Brands? How do different Product Categories Differ Amongst the Same Consumer factors across Supermarkets? Analysing the Relationship between Training Design and Delivery and its Effectiveness in line with the Development needs of an Organisation - A Management Development Programme Case Study Bridging the Gap between Providing Hospitable Services and Ensuring Safe and Secure Hotel Operations - A Case Study Introduction of GPP in the Local Government Procurement System - An Analysis An Investigation into Service Quality Management in the Food Service Industry 27 15MBAX42 New Product Development: The Crowd Competing with Professionals in Remote Gaming Industry. A Qyasi-Experimental Approach 28