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Neal, Frank. "Liverpool, the Irish steamship companies and the famine Irish1." Immigrants & Minorities 5, no. 1 (March 1986): 28–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02619288.1986.9974621.
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Ruane, Frances, and Holger Görg. "The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Sectoral Adjustment in the Irish Economy." National Institute Economic Review 160 (April 1997): 76–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/002795019716000106.
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Foreign direct investment (FDI) has played a crucial role in the overall development of the Irish economy over the past three decades, as the Republic of Ireland, hereafter referred to as Ireland, has pursued an industrial strategy characterised by (i) promoting export-led-growth in Irish manufacturing through various financial supports and fiscal incentives, and (ii) encouraging foreign companies to establish manufacturing plants in Ireland, producing specifically for export markets. The significance of FDI for the Irish economy is now reflected in, inter alia, the significant gap between GNP and GDP; in 1994, GNP was roughly 88 per cent of GDP in Ireland. As regards the manufacturing sector, the high shares of output and employment in foreign-owned companies in Ireland also indicate the importance of foreign firms. As we discuss in some detail in Section 3, foreign companies produced roughly 69 per cent of total net output and accounted for 45 per cent of employment in Irish manufacturing industries in 1993.
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Turner, Thomas. "Unionisation and human resource management in Irish companies." Industrial Relations Journal 25, no. 1 (March 1994): 39–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2338.1994.tb00690.x.
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Davis, Glyn. "The Irish Media." Media Information Australia 42, no. 1 (November 1986): 37–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1329878x8604200111.
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Three companies and one trustee own all the major Irish daily newspapers, though there are a number of independent weekly and regional publications. The state, through the Radio Telefis Eireann (the RTE, a public service broadcasting organisation modelled on the BBC but largely funded through advertising), runs all radio and television stations. At least, the state runs all official radio, for since the late 1970s several pirate radio stations have operated from Dublin. The government of Garret FitzGerald has promised to legitimise these stations through new broadcasting legislation.
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O'Donnell, Brian. "Tax treatment of subsidiary profits for Irish registered companies." Journal of Derivatives & Hedge Funds 15, no. 2 (July 23, 2009): 89–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/jdhf.2009.3.
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Smart, P. St J. "Jurisdiction to Wind Up Companies Incorporated in Northern Ireland." International and Comparative Law Quarterly 45, no. 1 (January 1996): 177–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0020589300058711.
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In Re A Company (No.007946 of 1993)1 it was held that a company incorporated in Northern Ireland was an “unregistered company” within section 220 of the Insolvency Act 1986 and, accordingly, was amenable to the winding-up jurisdiction of the English court. In so holding Morritt J specifically declined to follow the view expressed in Dicey and Morris,2 a view which had been adhered to by a number of writers on both English and Scottish law.3 Prior to his Lordship's determination it was considered as a general proposition that a company incorporated in one part of the United Kingdom could be wound up only in the place of incorporation (such judicial authority as there was in respect of Northern Irish companies4 was to this effect—although it was not brought to the attention of Morritt J). Whilst as a matter of precedent it was undoubtedly open to Morritt J to hold that there was jurisdiction to wind up a Northern Irish company, such a conclusion is completely at odds with the history and underlying intention of the relevant statutory provisions.
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Randlesome, Collin, and Andrew Myers. "Cultural Fluency: Results from a UK and Irish Survey." Business Communication Quarterly 60, no. 3 (September 1997): 9–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/108056999706000302.
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The importance of being fluent in a foreign language has been well docu mented and highlighted in academic texts. So has the importance of being fluent in another culture, a need documented as early as the 1950s. How have organizations in the UK and Ireland responded to these needs?A survey of members of ALECS (Association of Language Excellence Centres) in the UK and language training providers in Ireland assessed the level of language and cultural awareness. The results indicate that the percentage of British and Irish companies carrying out an internal foreign language audit is disturb ingly low. The number of companies wishing to become culturally fluent is even lower. Companies as well as training organizations are thus overlooking a number of opportunities.
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Gorman, Louise, Theo Lynn, and Mark Mulgrew. "The influence of the newspaper media on the corporate governance practices of Irish listed PLCs." Corporate Ownership and Control 7, no. 3 (2010): 259–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv7i3c2p2.
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While a great deal of research has focused on the factors driving adoption of codes of best practice in corporate governance, only recently has the influence of the news media been considered. Corporate governance literature has largely converged upon internal monitoring and shareholder activist strategies as methods of shareholder protection following the decline of the market for corporate control. Commentators and activists alike have generally neglected the opportunity for an independent party, which watches over the management of companies, to guard shareholders’ interests. Ireland is just one country where the value of media coverage of corporate governance violations to: (i) shareholders, (ii) policymakers and (iii) company directors has not been assessed. This paper investigates the reaction of these groups to newspaper coverage of corporate governance violations so as to determine the influence of the newspaper media on the corporate governance practices of public limited companies (plcs) listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. Using newspaper articles, media activity was analysed and measured in 15 instances of corporate governance violations and the relationships between this activity and the actions and behaviours of investors, policymakers and company directors as indicated by stock market data8, government reports9 and newspaper articles respectively were examined. Evidence from this study suggests that the Irish newspaper media influences (i) the boards of directors of Irish listed plcs, in that subsequent newspaper articles report reformatory measures taken by the boards in the vast majority of companies in the sample; (ii) the government authorities who are responsible for the legislative and regulatory infrastructure in which they operate, with statistical evidence of increases in government attention to corporate governance issues following increased newspaper coverage of theses issues and (iii) the investing decisions of investors in Irish listed plcs, with statistical verification of a relationship between movements in share price and volumes of newspaper articles relating to corporate governance violations by listed companies.
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O'Dell, Eoin. "Property and Proportionality: Evaluating Ireland’s Tobacco Packaging Legislation." QUT Law Review 17, no. 2 (November 24, 2017): 46. http://dx.doi.org/10.5204/qutlr.v17i2.714.
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This article evaluates the constitutionality of the restrictions upon tobacco packaging in Ireland in the Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Act 2015 and Part 5 of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2017. Australia is the only country to have commenced this legislative process earlier, so the Irish experience (and, in particular, an analysis of the constitutionality of the Irish legislation) could provide a roadmap for other jurisdictions aiming to implement similar restrictions. This article concludes that public health and the protection of children constitute pressing and substantial reasons sufficient to justify as proportionate these Acts’ restrictions upon tobacco companies’ property rights protected by the Irish Constitution.
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Lofgren, Hans. "Medicines policy and drug company investments: the Irish experience." Australian Health Review 33, no. 2 (2009): 295. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ah090295.
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THIS BOOK IS ABOUT MANIFESTATIONS of power in medicines and pharmaceutical industry policy. The main focus is on the Republic of Ireland but there are chapters also on drug regulation in Canada, Britain and Australia. The multinational pharma companies loom larger in Ireland than in most other countries; several chapters detail the implications for this small country of the presence of a major cluster of global drug companies. Globalisation is the hallmark of the drug sector; innovation and production occur within international networks which are mirrored by interaction between regulatory agencies which operate similar systems of control and monitoring. Since the 1990s, many aspects of product safety regulation have been standardised across the developed countries through the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) process, sponsored by the regulatory agencies and industry associations of the USA, the European Union and Japan. While orchestrating vast scientific, economic and technological resources, the big pharma companies participate as insiders in national policy processes, such as those described in this book. Firms typically affirm a commitment to the health and economic concerns of the local jurisdiction ? however governments cannot help but be sensitive to their global reach and power to choose where to invest.
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Kinsella, Ray, and Vincent McBrierty. "Campus companies and the emerging techno-academic paradigm: the Irish experience." Technovation 17, no. 5 (May 1997): 245–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0166-4972(96)00114-9.
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Turner, Thomas, Daryl D'Art, and Patrick Gunnigle. "Pluralism in retreat? A comparison of Irish and multinational manufacturing companies." International Journal of Human Resource Management 8, no. 6 (January 1997): 825–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/095851997341351.
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Mulgrew, Mark, Theo Lynn, and Susan Rice. "Is director independence merely a box ticking exercise? A study of independence determinations in Irish listed companies." Corporate Governance 14, no. 2 (April 1, 2014): 141–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cg-03-2012-0015.
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Purpose – The purpose of this study is to establish whether Irish listed firms comply with the substance of corporate governance guidance rather than the letter of the rule in the determination of director independence. The paper examines non-executive director independence from three perspectives: the first is from the viewpoint of the sample firms, the second from that given in corporate governance guidance when applied to the sample firms, and the third based on extensive financial statement analysis, prior research and prior literature. By exploring multiple perspectives of director independence, disparities in the interpretation of non-executive director independence can be identified. Design/methodology/approach – Descriptive statistics and non-parametric statistical analysis are used to examine for differences between multiple perspectives of non-executive director independence. Findings – The study identified significant disparities in the interpretation of independence by Irish listed firms. This may be explained by a misunderstanding of what director independence means, a deliberate choice to ignore pre-existing norms regarding NED independence or the desire to exceed such norms. The findings suggest Irish financial institutions exhibit higher levels of NED independence than the remaining sample firms explained in part by linkages with the institutions themselves. Findings suggest a lack of adequate oversight in the sample firms, which could ultimately lead to greater agency costs for shareholders. Practical implications – Policymakers and other stakeholders valuing director independence may need to reassess guidelines for interpreting director independence and related reporting, policies regarding adherence to such guidelines and associated director training requirements. Originality/value – This study is timely, topical and the first of its kind in relation to Irish listed firms and provides evidence into the lack of compliance within Irish listed companies with best practice guidance. The findings clearly identify a notable lack in a consistent means of interpretation in the sample firms as to what non-executive independence is and why it is an important part of good corporate governance. The paper provides a basis for future research. Such research may include studies of firm motivation in interpretation choice and comparative studies with other jurisdictions.
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Greco, Lidia. "Knowledge-Intensive Organisations: Women's Promised Land? The Case of the Irish Software Companies." Irish Journal of Sociology 14, no. 1 (May 2005): 45–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/079160350501400104.
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This article investigates the contention that the organisation of work and the model of industrial relations in knowledge intensive companies are less iniquitous for women than in other industries. It does so by analysing a series of biographical interviews conducted with a number of women working in the Irish software sector. In contrast to bureaucracies, knowledge intensive companies promote time flexibility, collaborative work environments, immediate human relations, autonomy and performance-related career progression. These features are generally deemed to be less prone to the reproduction of gendered practices and values and to facilitate women's dual role in society. The findings of the empirical investigation suggest that the process of feminisation of the Irish software companies has not been matched by a distinctive process of recognition of the gendered nature of workplaces; as a consequence, they are failing to accommodate female presence in the industry. Whilst no clear discriminatory behaviours and practices emerge in the sector, new and different forms of inequality have come to surface in the industry.
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Lynch Fannon, Irene. "The end of the Celtic Tiger: an Irish case study on the failure of corporate governance and company law." Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly 66, no. 1 (August 17, 2018): 1–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.53386/nilq.v66i1.140.
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This article considers the effect, if any, that company law and corporate governance law had on the phenomenon of excessive lending and borrowing that occurred in the Irish economy towards the end of the Celtic Tiger era (1990–2008). The final years of the Celtic Tiger period saw the growth and collapse of the Irish property bubble, fuelled by lending of ‘cheap’ money by Irish banks and borrowing by indigenous Irish property development companies. This chain of events culminated in a state guarantee and bailout of the Irish banking sector which has led to ongoing significant damage to Ireland and its economy, the full consequences of which are continuing to be manifest. What is clear is that excessive risktaking by banks, as lenders, and property development companies, as borrowers, led to the collapse of both sectors. The Irish property bubble, and this pattern of behaviour that caused it, is used here as a case study to raise questions as to why corporate governance law and company law seem to have failed to curtail such risktaking during this period. In describing these events from a legal perspective, the paper hypothesises that the failure of law can be explained by considering the inter-relationship between law and non-legal norms, the latter seeming to be more powerful and to have the ability to trump the rule of law in certain circumstances and contexts. This analysis of the role of non-legal norms is not intended to suggest that legal frameworks do not matter, but more to illustrate that, where they have failed to deliver stated goals, other factors must be understood so that the law can address the causes and drivers of this failure.
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Trubetskaya, Anna, Declan Manto, and Olivia McDermott. "A Review of Lean Adoption in the Irish MedTech Industry." Processes 10, no. 2 (February 17, 2022): 391. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr10020391.
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There have been many literature reviews carried out on Lean implementation in larger organisations with specific focus on the automobile industry. Lean implementation in the medical device industry has not been extensively investigated. Thus, this research endeavored to analyse the benefits of Lean, tools utilised and challenges and results of Lean implementation in Medtech companies. This article aims to bridge a gap in the literature by reviewing the literature that discusses Lean implementation in MedTech companies in Ireland with a perspective of identifying the benefits and challenges faced. The quantitative methodology allows us to review the comprehensive numbers and data which were collected from 20 Enterprise Ireland MedTech case studies. There are very few published case studies in the literature on Lean due to the highly regulated nature of MedTech sector and the vast array of medical devices, which are often under privacy and confidentiality constraints. The results showed that integration of Lean has brought benefits to companies by increasing productivity and product quality, optimised cost, and time. An inclusive discussion of Lean tools for Lean implementation within MedTech was established and suggestions for future research orientations are thus provided.
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Royall, Frédéric, and Gillian Martin. "Report: Language Needs in Industry." Industry and Higher Education 7, no. 1 (March 1993): 51–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/095042229300700112.
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In January 1991 a language needs analysis was initiated at the University of Limerick. Two surveys were conducted with the objective of investigating the provision of languages to engineering and science students and the extent to which languages are used and/or promoted in exporting companies. Four groups were targeted: engineering and science students; language teachers/lecturers in Irish third-level colleges; managing directors of exporting companies; and engineers and scientists.
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Leeney, Mark, João Varajão, António Trigo Ribeiro, and Ricardo Colomo-Palacios. "Information Systems Outsourcing in Large Companies." International Journal of Information Technology Project Management 2, no. 4 (October 2011): 44–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jitpm.2011100104.
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Information systems outsourcing is an indispensable tool in the management of information systems. The set of services contracted to outside suppliers, originally more limited to services of an operational nature, has expanded over the past two decades, and today there is a wide range of services subject to outsourcing. Among them are: the hiring of software development; maintenance of applications; services and communications networks; security of information systems; and many others. Depending on the nature of the services contracted and on the range that the contracting of services has on departments of information systems, the issues involved in project management vary considerably. This article presents the results of a survey conducted among large companies in the Republic of Ireland to characterize, among other things, the range of services that are most often outsourced. The results are relevant in the sense that not only do they enable a better understanding of the reality of information systems departments of large Irish companies, but also enable the management to focus attention on specific services.
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Ruane, Aileen R. "Language, translation, and the Irish Theatre Diaspora in Quebec." Ilha do Desterro A Journal of English Language, Literatures in English and Cultural Studies 73, no. 2 (May 25, 2020): 63–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/2175-8026.2020v73n2p63.
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This article argues for the inclusion of contemporary Québécois translations of twentieth-century Irish plays as part of the Irish theatrical diaspora. The presence of an Irish diaspora in North America was mainly the result of massive waves of immigration, in large part due to the Great Famine, peaking during the mid-nineteenth century before gradually abating. This diaspora in Quebec has resisted full linguistic assimilation, yet was also integrated into many aspects of its culture, a fact that was facilitated by similar political, religious, and even linguistic parallels and elements. Interest in Irish culture, especially in its theatrical output, remains high, with many theatre companies in the province commissioning seasons based on Celtic Tiger-era dramas, translated by Québécois playwrights who also happen to be translators. In tracing and analysing the reason for this interest, despite diminished recent immigration, this article provides the basis for continued research into the performative force of proactive translations across varying diasporic traditions.
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Görg, Holger, and Frances Ruane. "Multinational Companies and Linkages: Panel-Data Evidence for the Irish Electronics Sector." International Journal of the Economics of Business 8, no. 1 (February 2001): 1–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13571510151075215.
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Roper, Stephen. "Strategic initiatives and small business performance: an exploratory analysis of Irish companies." Entrepreneurship & Regional Development 9, no. 4 (January 1997): 353–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08985629700000020.
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Shaffrey, Bridget. "‘We’ll Make Our Own Rules’: Postcolonial Cinematic Reclamations of Irish Revolutionary History'." Review of Irish Studies in Europe 3, no. 2 (March 12, 2020): 91–107. http://dx.doi.org/10.32803/rise.v3i2.2404.
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This paper analyzes Neil Jordan’s Michael Collins’ (1996) functionality as a post-colonial national Irish enterprise and its establishment of a ‘sovereign’ cinematic identity through representations of the struggle for Home Rule. A film made “by Ireland, for Ireland,” Michael Collins exists within the canon of ‘ceasefire cinema’ and remains a landmark in Irish film history because of its historical content, international interest, and enormous Irish investment in its production. Notably, however, it was also immensely controversial; in the United Kingdom, for instance, many critics argued that Jordan’s work would incite nationalist violence in the midst of a fragile ceasefire. Additionally, because of the involvement of American production companies and American actors, many questioned the authenticity behind the aforementioned claim of Irish authenticity. Thus, these factors and responses beg the questions: ‘how can a film claim to be representative of a country’s identity, historical trauma, and struggles for autonomy if it is the result of another?’ and ‘does the depiction of colonial violence serve to redeem or abet?’ This paper will employ Michael Collins as a vehicle to explore these questions as well as the complex natures of Irish cultural and historical autonomy and post-colonial cinematic identities.
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Lynn, Theo, and Mark Mulgrew. "Preliminary evidence from monitoring activities by pension funds and investment managers and attitudes towards shareholder activism by pension funds." Corporate Ownership and Control 6, no. 2 (2008): 500–523. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv6i2c4p7.
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There is widespread support for the proposition that pension funds can, should and do play an important role in monitoring management in the companies in which they invest. This article examines whether Irish occupational pension funds and investment managers use voting, engagement and intervention as monitoring strategies in relation to investee companies. Furthermore, the article examines whether there are significant differences in attitudes between the two groups across key themes relating to shareholder activism by occupational pension funds in order to identify whether potential agency problems may exist in relation to delegation and representation. The results of the research suggest low levels of monitoring by Irish occupational pension funds compared to investment managers which could be explained by delegation. Furthermore significant differences in perceptions were identified in relation to the perceived importance of “Anti-takeover measures”, “Improving information flow to shareholders” and “Remuneration” to pension funds, when compared against the rankings for the impact of pension funds to each of these particular areas.
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Friel, Nial, Riccardo Rastelli, Jason Wyse, and Adrian E. Raftery. "Interlocking directorates in Irish companies using a latent space model for bipartite networks." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 113, no. 24 (May 31, 2016): 6629–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1606295113.
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We analyze the temporal bipartite network of the leading Irish companies and their directors from 2003 to 2013, encompassing the end of the Celtic Tiger boom and the ensuing financial crisis in 2008. We focus on the evolution of company interlocks, whereby a company director simultaneously sits on two or more boards. We develop a statistical model for this dataset by embedding the positions of companies and directors in a latent space. The temporal evolution of the network is modeled through three levels of Markovian dependence: one on the model parameters, one on the companies’ latent positions, and one on the edges themselves. The model is estimated using Bayesian inference. Our analysis reveals that the level of interlocking, as measured by a contraction of the latent space, increased before and during the crisis, reaching a peak in 2009, and has generally stabilized since then.
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Broderick, Meave, Agnes Bouchier-Hayes, and Tracey Larkin. "The average Irish consumer a packaged food profile." British Food Journal 117, no. 11 (November 2, 2015): 2801–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bfj-02-2015-0063.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of the average Irish consumer (AIC) of preferences that drive food choice and purchasing of packaged foods. Design/methodology/approach – A number of Irish consumer studies have been carried out and most notably by An Bord Bia. Purchasing and Eating in the Republic of Ireland (PERIscope) investigates Irish consumer food preferences from 2009-2013, based on data obtained from +1,000 people in Ireland. Frequency analysis of these data sets was used to generate majority findings and preference attributes from which to propose a profile of the AIC. Component and cluster analysis was applied to investigate potential relationships between preference attributes and the significance of these relationships. Findings – The AIC is a female to whom price is a priority in food choice and prefers foods that are quick and easy to prepare. The AIC checks foods labels, looks for the low-fat option, but has difficulty understanding nutrition claims and labels. The AIC buys local produce at least monthly, believes local food has less artificial/preservative ingredients and checks for the country of origin on food products. The AIC is conscious of environmental issues and prefers to buy from companies that are environmentally friendly. The AIC buys food in smaller packs as it means less waste, is possibly more convenient and lower priced. Originality/value – It is the aim of this publication to provide a profile of the AIC to assist food companies in understanding and targeting the consumers of their products when developing packaged food products.
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O'Connor, John, Mary Fenton, and Almar Barry. "Entrepreneurship Education: Ireland's Solution to Economic Regeneration?" Industry and Higher Education 26, no. 3 (June 2012): 241–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.5367/ihe.2012.0097.
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The significance of entrepreneurship has come into sharper focus as enterprise and innovation are being flagged as solutions to regenerate the Irish economy. The Irish Innovation Task Force believes that Ireland could become an ‘innovation hub’, attracting foreign risk capital and international and indigenous entrepreneurs to start and grow companies in Ireland. To realize these ambitions, Ireland needs to create a favourable and stable ecosystem for entrepreneurs through policy, tax, regulation, supply of finance, education and R&D. Irish higher education institutions are being exhorted to play a pivotal role in the development of an enterprise culture through entrepreneurship education (EE) and the production of graduate entrepreneurs. If HEIs are to contribute to Ireland's economic recovery they need to produce graduates capable of applying their knowledge to start and grow their own businesses. Existing paradigms provide an inadequate understanding of the complexities inherent in the provision of entrepreneurship education in Irish HEIs and its role in producing greater numbers of graduate entrepreneurs. There is a need to bridge the credibility gap between government expectations and harsh entrepreneurial realities to determine whether EE is having a positive impact on graduate enterprise development. This paper focuses on EE in Irish higher education and addresses the difficulty of measuring its effectiveness in producing graduate entrepreneurs.
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Ritari, Katja. "The Irish Eschatological TaleThe Two Deathsand Its Sources." Traditio 68 (2013): 125–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0362152900001641.
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It is right to know, indeed, that everyone should prepare for the certain meeting and the uncertain meeting which is before him — namely, the meeting with death. For its coming is certain; it is uncertain, however, at what hour or what time one will go. Everyone should prepare for the two companies which come to meet every soul, namely, the company of God with beauty and magnificence and brightness, and the company of the devil with its darkness and with its baseness and its evil counsel. (The Two Deaths, 1)
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McGovern, Mark. "‘The ‘Craic’1 Market’: Irish Theme Bars and the Commodification of Irishness in Contemporary Britain." Irish Journal of Sociology 11, no. 2 (November 2002): 77–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/079160350201100205.
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This article analyses the rise of the Irish theme bar in Britain during the last decade as an example of cultural commodification in the context of Late Capitalism. The paper is also designed to examine the form such bars have taken and suggests that this process represents an example of the reification and consumption of an ethnic identity through a system of signification. The article begins by exploring the emergence of a ‘night-time economy’ in the ‘post-industrial city’ as the material context for the commodification of Irishness in the form of the theme bar. It then traces the development and spread of such theme bars from the early 1990s onward. The relationship between the growth of such bars and the advertising campaigns and marketing strategies of a number of major brewing companies will also be viewed. The nature of long-established images of Irish people in general and of the Irish migrant community in Britain in particular will also be discussed as an important context for the symbolic representations of the Irish theme bar. Ultimately the paper will argue that an essentialised conception of an imagined Irish ethnic identity is represented in such theme bars through this pool of pre-existent signs and symbols. In addition, the paper will suggest that such signs and symbols are the means by which cultural practices often closely associated with the Irish migrant community in particular are viewed, commodified and consumed.
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Howard, Paul, and Declan Doyle. "An examination of buying centres in Irish biotechnology companies and its marketing implications." Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing 21, no. 5 (August 2006): 266–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/08858620610681579.
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Kennedy, Bobby, and Angela Wright. "Micro & Small Enterprises in Ireland: A Brand Management Perspective." Business and Economic Research 6, no. 1 (May 13, 2016): 381. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ber.v6i1.9460.
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<p class="ber"><span lang="EN-GB">Branding aids companies in the acquisition of new customers, allows them to build a favourable reputation, leads to increased customer loyalty and, ultimately, is a driver of profitability. Although there is an impressive quantity of academic literature related to both large corporate and product line branding, there has been less focus regarding the research on branding of small businesses, despite their economic importance. </span></p><p class="ber"><span lang="EN-GB">In the specific case of SMEs in Ireland, branding studies are scant. There is little understanding of the branding practices of SME founder-owners in Ireland, and, moreover, a lack of clarity as to their knowledge levels apropos the strategic brand management process. Essentially, many small business owners may not even realise that their business is a brand, partly due to a lack of understanding of what the concepts of a brand and branding actually mean. This paper presents findings from research associated with the brand development practices of Irish micro and small enterprises. A <span>qualitative data collection tool, leveraging semi-structured interviews is employed to collect substantive and relevant data from </span>10 Irish micro and small business owners. The study extends the knowledge of the brand development process being undertaken by these companies. </span></p><p class="ber"><span lang="EN-GB">The findings in this study reveal an unfavourable picture in terms of branding practices in Irish SME’s and demonstrates a lack of understanding and devotion on behalf of founder-owners towards the process. These conclusions have direct implications for branding literature, specifically in relation to Irish and international SMEs and also for managerial practice within those organisations. </span></p>
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Eustergerling, Mercedes, and Carolyn Emery. "Risk Factors for Injuries in Competitive Irish Dancers Enrolled in Dance Schools in Calgary, Canada." Medical Problems of Performing Artists 30, no. 1 (March 1, 2015): 26–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2015.1004.
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OBJECTIVES: Irish dancing has become a popular activity following international exposure to touring dance companies. Previous studies have reported high injury incidence rates in dancers. The objective of this study was to examine risk factors for injuries in competitive Irish dancers in Calgary, Canada. DESIGN: This is a cross-sectional study. Competitive dancers over 12 years of age in Calgary, Canada, were eligible to participate. METHODS: A pen-and-paper survey was administered to gather information on demographics, risk factors for injury, and injuries in the past year. Potential risk factors included age, competitive level, participation in other physical activities, years of participation in Irish dance, and performing a warm-up or cool-down. Incidence proportions (IP) and odds ratios (OR) were estimated. RESULTS: Three of the five accredited dance schools in Calgary participated and a total of 36 questionnaires were completed. Twenty-six dancers (IP = 72.2%; 95% CI 54.8–85.8%) reported at least one Irish dance-related injury in the past year. There were 60 injuries reported and the majority (57%) were foot or ankle injuries. Elite level dancers (OR=6.33; CI 1.27–31.57) and dancers over 18 years of age (OR=24.43; CI 2.60–229.56) were at greater risk of injury in the past year than non-elite and younger dancers. CONCLUSIONS: Elite dancers and dancers over 18 years of age are at the greatest risk of injury in Irish dance in Calgary, Canada.
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Mulkeen, Majella. "Going to market! An exploration of markets in social care." Administration 64, no. 2 (August 1, 2016): 33–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/admin-2016-0015.
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AbstractOne of the most striking reconfigurations of Irish social care has been the entry of private for-profit companies into a sector previously regarded as outside the market. This article examines the policy context that has given rise to these developments and the impact of marketisation on both the quality of care provision and the employment conditions of the workforce. Whether for-profit provision of care is a positive development is the subject of intense debate, and the arguments for and against are outlined alongside a range of empirical evidence. International research evidence is not convincing about the capacity of markets to deliver on quality or efficiencies. The article concludes with recommendations for further research to enable analysis and debate in the Irish context.
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Keating, Mary A., and Mariabrisa Olivares. "Human Resource Blueprints in Irish High-Tech Start-up Firms." Industry and Higher Education 20, no. 2 (April 2006): 111–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.5367/000000006777699883.
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Focusing on Irish high-tech start-ups, this paper reports on the results of an empirical study of organization building by entrepreneurial firms, specifically in relation to human resource practices. The research findings are benchmarked with findings from SPEC, the Stanford Project of Emerging Companies (Baron and Hannan, 2002). Human resources management and entrepreneurial research have rarely been combined in the literature and there is no distinct body of work in the area of human resource management in entrepreneurial firms.
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González Chacón, María del Mar. "Theatre That Speaks to Its Moment: Melt (2017) by Shane Mac an Bhaird." Estudios Irlandeses, no. 17 (March 17, 2022): 16–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.24162/ei2022-10705.
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In Melt (2017), by Shane Mac an Bhaird, two Irish scientists struggle in the Antarctic to reach glory from their research while Veba, a female creature found in the subglacial lake, questions the reality or fantasy of the episode. The study carried out in this article considers, first, the context of creation of the play through the presentation of the concept of new Irish theatres in the millennium, which involves the appearance of companies and social activism movements that challenge the notion of what theatre means. This is followed by an analysis of Ireland and the Anthropocene, to contextualise the play themes and include other social justice activisms, in the form of cultural projects, which encourage the reduction of the environmental impact and provide a backdrop against which Melt emerged. The approach to the play from these perspectives will lead to the conclusions, which aim to show why Mac an Bhaird’s work offers and confirms new perspectives in contemporary Irish theatre. Furthermore, the study aims to contribute to the deserving scholarship for this play, which has not yet received much critical attention.
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Du Plessis, Wendy, and Mark Peters. "Egan’s Irish Whiskey: a story of heritage and renewal." Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies 11, no. 2 (August 16, 2021): 1–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/eemcs-05-2020-0179.
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Learning outcomes The learning outcomes of this paper is as follows: to give faculty the opportunity to illustrate the strategist’s and marketer’s toolbox, namely, tools and frameworks such as the McKinsey 7S model. Porter’s generic marketing strategies. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis. Political, economic, social and cultural, technological, environment and legal – external macro analysis. The case is intended for use in MBA and Executive education courses in strategy, marketing and leadership. The case offers relevant experiences and instructive lessons in formulating and implementing business strategies. The case highlights the importance of contextual leadership intelligence and competence in enabling entrepreneurial business activities. The case gives students the opportunity to apply a strategic framework to marketing communications, competitive analysis and branding with a new brand and a new name in a first world economy. The case helps students understand that: successful companies are a success because of their people and leadership, proactive thinking and constantly looking for new opportunities will make you a leader in the market, up-to-date competitor and market analysis are paramount in making the winning decision, staying true to one’s business philosophy and company values build a reputable organization, the importance of creating partnerships and healthy relationships with the distribution channel, the concept of competitive advantage, the concept of differentiation, focus and cost leadership and the concept of value and understanding customer needs. Case overview/synopsis The Egan’s Whiskey case offers students a unique opportunity to discover the important, yet grass-root, strategic decisions made by a high-quality alcohol product in a very competitive, well-known brand dominated the market, the USA. The case focuses specifically on issues related to strategic choices and implementation, brand, reputation, leadership, strategic marketing decision-making, customer/retail relationships, customer value and the importance of good marketing intelligence. There are some good examples of out-of-the-box thinking. History reveals that companies with the strongest brands, most proactive leadership, innovative marketing ideas, superb marketing intelligence and deepest relationships with their consumers are the pillars of success. The very assets that define these leading companies provide benchmarks for upcoming organizations. Being complacent and having poor leadership and vision in an ever-demanding customer-driven and competitive environment is a recipe for failure. Organizations and their leadership teams need to start thinking systematically, proactively and strategically about their place in competitive markets and take quick actions to mitigate risks and miss opportunities before they become reality. This case reveals the importance of understanding your strategic landscape, your market, your competitors, your customers, quick thinking and actions and having a rolling strategic plan, which is adaptable. Complexity academic level The case is intended for use in MBA and Executive education courses in strategy, marketing and leadership. Supplementary materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS 11: Strategy.
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Turner, Thomas, Daryl Dart, and Patrick Gunnigle. "Industrial Relations and the New Orthodoxy?: A Comparison of Irish and US Manufacturing Companies." Management Research News 20, no. 2/3 (February 1997): 44–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/eb028538.
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Acton, Thomas, and Willie Golden. "Training the knowledge worker: a descriptive study of training practices in Irish software companies." Journal of European Industrial Training 27, no. 2/3/4 (March 2003): 137–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/03090590310468958.
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McDermott, Olivia, Jiju Antony, Michael Sony, and Tom Healy. "Critical failure factors for continuous improvement methodologies in the Irish MedTech industry." TQM Journal 34, no. 7 (March 10, 2022): 18–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/tqm-10-2021-0289.
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PurposeThe main objective of this study is to investigate what are the critical success factors that exist for continuous improvement (CI) methodology deployment in the Irish medical technology (MedTech) industry. The research will, in particular, seek to establish if the highly regulated nature of the global MedTech industry is an additional critical failure factor (CFF) for the deployment of CI methodology. The study involves the analysis of the benefits, challenges, CFFs and tools most utilised for the application to the deployment of CI methodologies in the Irish medical device (MD) industry.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative survey was utilised in this study. The main participants were made up of senior quality professionals working in operational excellence, quality consultants, quality directors, quality engineers, quality managers and quality supervisors working in both manufacturing and service sectors from Irish MD companies. A total of 94 participants from the Irish MedTech industry responded to the survey.FindingsThe main finding of this study is that 42% of participants perceived that a highly regulated environment was a CFF to CI, whilst 79% of respondents utilised Lean Six Sigma in their organisations, and productivity and financial factors were found to be the highest reasons for CI deployment amongst the Irish MedTech industry. The top CFFs highlighted for CI in regulated industries were fear of extra validation activity, compliance versus quality culture and a regulatory culture of being “safe”. Another relevant finding presented in this paper is that just over 48% of participants felt that CI tools are very strongly integrated into the industries quality management systems (QMSs) such as the corrective and preventative action system, non-conformance and audit systems.Research limitations/implicationsAll data collected in the survey came from professionals working for Irish indigenous and multinational MedTech companies. It is important to highlight that n = 94 is a low sample size, which is enough for a preliminary survey but reinforcing the limitation in terms of generalisation of the results. A further study on a wider European and global scale as well as a comparison with the highly regulated pharma industry would be informative.Originality/valueThe authors understand that this is the very first research focussed on the CFFs for CI in the MedTech/MD manufacturing industry with a specific focus on the highly regulated nature of the industry as a potential CFF. The results of this study represent an important first step towards a full understanding of the applicability and use of CI in the medical-device-manufacturing industries on a global scale.
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Finlay, Hugh, Margaret O’Mahony, and Donal O’Sullivan. "Long Transport Chains: Exporting from a Peripheral Island." Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board 1854, no. 1 (January 2003): 144–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.3141/1854-16.
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The crucial dependence on intermodal transport of an open island economy, where almost all external trade passes through the seaports, is examined. The rapid growth of the Irish economy puts great strains on the transport supply chains, particularly in the vicinity of the principal seaport in Dublin, where major congestion occurs. This adversely affects the competitiveness of small and medium-sized exporting companies. Increasing prosperity has resulted in an explosion in the numbers of private cars, which puts great strain on an inadequate internal infrastructure. A review of Irish ports confirms that congestion on the access routes to the Dublin port is the major bottleneck in the long transport chains for exporters. Relief from the freight traffic transiting the city center must await the completion of a dedicated port access tunnel, and interim solutions are needed. In the case of food exporters, globalization, the power of the retail conglomerates, and peripheral location demand a high level of supply chain efficiencies. A survey of export transport chains for selected products shows that transit costs can be a significant proportion of the total consignment value. At the level of the indigenous companies, supply chain management capabilities are shown to be below an acceptable standard in two-thirds of the firms surveyed. Possible solutions for facilitation of freight access in the vicinity of the port and for introduction of more sustainable solutions for goods deliveries in the historic city center are explored. Measures that can be taken to improve the logistics management capabilities in companies are also described.
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Horning, Audrey J. "Focus found. New directions for Irish historical archaeology." Archaeological Dialogues 13, no. 2 (October 11, 2006): 211–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1380203806262093.
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In 1999 the Irish Post-Medieval Archaeology Group (IPMAG) was established by a diverse group of Northern Ireland archaeologists and heritage professionals, drawn from the commercial, government, museum and university sectors. The aims of the organization, discussed at length at the group's inaugural conference held in Belfast in February of 2001, include (one) undertaking initiatives to raise the profile of post-medieval archaeology within the whole of Ireland, (two) fostering greater contacts between those individuals engaged in researching the archaeology, history and culture of post-1550 Ireland and (three) lobbying for increased academic attention to be paid to the period within Irish universities. That the organization has made progress in approaching these aims is clear, as acknowledged by Tadhg O'Keeffe: ‘the archaeological study of the “historical” (post-fifteenth-century) past is now a big deal in Ireland’. IPMAG conferences have been held in conjunction with academic institutions (Queen's University, Belfast, 2001; Trinity College, Dublin, 2002; University of Ulster, 2004; University College, Cork, 2006), public institutions (Ulster Museum, 2003), and commercial archaeology companies (Aegis Archaeology, Ltd, Limerick, 2005).
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O’Dwyer, Brendan, and Grainne Madden. "Ethical Codes of Conduct in Irish Companies: A Survey of Code Content and Enforcement Procedures." Journal of Business Ethics 63, no. 3 (February 2006): 217–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10551-005-3967-x.
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Coleman, Gerry, and Rory O’Connor. "Using grounded theory to understand software process improvement: A study of Irish software product companies." Information and Software Technology 49, no. 6 (June 2007): 654–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.infsof.2007.02.011.
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Riain, Seán Ó. "An Offshore Silicon Valley? The Emerging Irish Software Industry." Competition & Change 2, no. 2 (June 1997): 175–212. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/102452949700200202.
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This paper assesses the development potential of local inter-firm networks in Newly Industrializing Countries. This is done through an analysis of the role of such networks in the growth of the software industry in the Republic of Ireland. Transnational software companies located in Ireland developed extensive local supply networks. Local social networks and a local culture of innovation contributed to the growth of an indigenous software development sector. While local networks can generate significant competitive advantage for a region they are inevitably internationalized as successful firms organize globally or as the region attracts further foreign investment. Corporations utilize local networks to solve problems of cost, control and innovation management in the globalization of production and corporate organization. While fostering local networks can be an effective public policy, it is not sufficient for development. The role of the state in supporting, guiding and bargaining with local firms in these networks remains a crucial aspect of development strategy.
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Duppati, Geeta Rani, Frank Scrimgeour, and Albert Sune. "Relevance of corporate boards in driving performance in the period that covers financial crisis." Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society 19, no. 2 (April 1, 2019): 321–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cg-11-2016-0204.
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Purpose This paper aims to examine the relevance of boards in driving firm level performance. For this purpose, it considers firms listed on Ireland and Spain stock exchanges for the period 2005 to 2014, over a period that includes the global financial crisis. Design/methodology/approach This study uses panel data regression analysis to analyse the effects of board characteristics on performance and also uses alternate model specifications to test the significance of robustness of relationships. Findings The impact of board size on performance is negative and significant for Irish and Spanish firms for the study period. In general, the board independence has a positive effect on the performance of Spanish firms for the complete study period and suggests consistency with the resource dependency theory. Research limitations/implications The analysis suggests that in general, the non-executive and the board size do not affect the corporate performance of Irish and Spanish firms during the financial crisis. The fixed effects model suggests positive effects of gender diversity on performance for Spanish firms, while the random effects indicates negative relationship between gender diversity and performance for Irish companies. Practical implications The evidence on the Spanish firms suggests that female representation on the boards may be critical during the financial crisis Social implications The quota legislation on female board representation in Spain is yielding superior results over the soft law approach by Irish firms during the times of financial crisis period. Originality/value This study contributes to the literature on the corporate governance practices and performance of two countries that were strongly affected by the crisis in the European Union. As governments increasingly contemplate board gender diversity policies, this study offers useful empirical insights on Spanish and Irish firms.
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Ghadimi, Pezhman, Shane O'Neill, Chao Wang, and John W. Sutherland. "Analysis of enablers on the successful implementation of green manufacturing for Irish SMEs." Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 32, no. 1 (August 24, 2020): 85–109. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jmtm-10-2019-0382.
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PurposeThe purpose of this study is to identify a comprehensive list of main enablers of successful implementation of green manufacturing (GM) practices in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Based on the inputs from Irish SMEs' experts, a validated conceptual hierarchy model of the identified enablers is developed to analyse and prioritise the most dominant ones.Design/methodology/approachData were collected using a questionnaire survey responded by various professionals in Irish manufacturing SMEs. Experts' opinions were analysed using interpretive structural modelling (ISM) and cross-impact matrix multiplication applied to classification (MICMAC) to distinguish the mutual influences amongst the nine identified enablers.FindingsThe findings revealed that from the Irish SMEs' perspective, strong green supply chain relations are the outcome of successfully implementing GM and not a driver of the other enablers. Furthermore, lower manufacturing costs are found to arise as a result of GM practices in SMEs.Practical implicationsIt is discussed that emulating the actions of larger companies will not necessarily yield the same results for SMEs. Innovation will become a cornerstone of remaining competitive in a sustainable environment, which is facilitated by closer green supply chain relations.Originality/valueThe reported findings in this article contribute to theory and practice of GM and SMEs research domains by systematically identified, classified and ranked enablers in a conceptual hierarchal model from the perspective of Irish SMEs. This research lays the foundations for further analysis of the GM practices enablers in a time when UN mandates and EU regulations are increasingly impacting SMEs all around Europe and especially Ireland.
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Shaw, Elaine, and Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire. "A comparative analysis of the attitudes of rural and urban consumers towards cultured meat." British Food Journal 121, no. 8 (August 5, 2019): 1782–800. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bfj-07-2018-0433.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to perform a comparative analysis on the attitudes of rural and urban Irish consumers towards cultured meat. Design/methodology/approach A mixed methods exploratory sequential design was used. This involved collecting qualitative data first, through group interviews, and using the results of these to design the questionnaires for the quantitative data collection, which was analysed using SPSS 24.0 ®. Findings Urban consumers were more receptive towards cultured meat and more concerned about the environmental impact of current meat production practices. Rural consumers were more concerned about the possible damaging effect cultured meat production could have on agri-business and the livelihood of Irish farmers. The safety of the technology emerged as the biggest concern for both sets of consumers. Research limitations/implications The sample size used for the qualitative research resulted in a 95% confidence level and a confidence interval of 5.55. A larger sample number would give a tighter confidence interval and a more accurate representation of consumers’ attitudes. Practical implications This research could give guidance to food companies of how to market cultured meat products towards Irish consumers based on their concerns and their perceived benefits of the technology. Social implications This research added to previous research performed in Ireland showing that urban consumers are more receptive towards new food technologies than their rural counterparts. Originality/value This is the first paper comparing the attitudes of rural and urban Irish consumers towards cultured meat and adds to the literature on this emerging subject area.
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Edelman, Joshua. "Hvad er et teaterkompagni?" Peripeti 6, no. 12 (January 1, 2009): 55–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.7146/peri.v6i12.107704.
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When describing a cultural field sociologically, it is essential to know the identity of the actors within it. For the theatre, these are the companies that make the work. But exactly what a theatre company is varies enormously between countries. This article looks at the Irish example, in which the theatre company is more of a brand than a stable organizational entity. The article examines the effects this structure has on the field as a whole in terms of the concepts of niche and autonomy.
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Barry, Frank. "The leading manufacturing firms in the Irish Free State in 1929." Irish Historical Studies 42, no. 162 (November 2018): 293–316. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/ihs.2018.34.
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AbstractThe manufacturing sector of the 1920s Irish Free State was substantially more complex in structure than occasional references to a ‘beer and biscuits’ economy suggest. There were nine factories employing 500 workers or more in 1929, while the larger firms in sectors such as bacon curing, flour milling and fertilisers each operated more than a single factory. This article identifies the largest manufacturing firms and establishments of the era, as well as the largest within each industrial sector. Twenty-two firms had workforces of a minimum of around 400. Three of the five largest were foreign subsidiaries, the most significant of which – the Ford Motor Company – employed, at one stage, more than twice as many workers as Guinness. Of the larger indigenous companies, the majority were Protestant-owned, though Catholic-owned firms dominated in certain industrial segments.
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Mohamad, Shafi, Mary Hendrick, Conor O’Leary, and Peter Best. "Developing a model to evaluate the information technology competence of boards of directors." Corporate Ownership and Control 12, no. 1 (2014): 63–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv12i1p4.
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IT governance is critical in the current business environment. Boards of directors are ultimately responsible for ensuring the entities they control have appropriate IT facilities. This study develops a model of IT competences boards should have, to achieve appropriate IT governance. The model is then pilot tested, using Ireland as a case study, to evaluate two issues. Firstly, whether these are the appropriate competences current boards need and second, whether boards appear to have those competences. A survey was completed by Chief Information Officers (CIOs) of Irish listed companies. Results indicate the model is an appropriate method with which to evaluate board IT competence, and companies in Ireland appear to be at a satisfactory competence level. The significance of the research is that the model can now be used to evaluate board IT competence in other jurisdictions. Furthermore comparisons of managements’ evaluations and boards’ evaluations can be assessed
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Obermair, Christine, and Patrick J. Weninger. "Treaty Shopping and Domestic GAARs in the Light of a Recent Austrian Decision on Irish IFS Companies." Intertax 33, Issue 10 (October 1, 2005): 466–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.54648/taxi2005073.
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