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An investigation into the transferable skills of non-commissioned officers (NCOs) in the defence forces of Ireland (Army only) on retirement
(DBS Library Press, 2019)The Irish Defence Forces currently employs approximately 8,750 personnel, with some 7,300 employed in the army. Approximately 3,139 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) have changed career paths into civilian roles between the ... -
The management and administrative practices resulting in the exit of nurses from the Irish healthcare system – a review
(DBS Library Press, 2019)The exit of nurses from the Irish healthcare system is a growing concern especially coupled with the ageing population of Ireland. The article explores the many reasons nurses are leaving the country: mainly the disrespect ... -
Employees with Asperger’s syndrome and their experiences within the work environment
(DBS Library Press, 2019)This qualitative study gathered experiences of employees with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) within their workplaces. Data were collected by conducting six semi-structured interviews: three face-to-face, one by phone and two by ... -
Work-life balance versus work-life merge: a comparative and thematic analysis of workplace well-being
(DBS Library Press, 2019)The aim of this mixed-methods research study was to test the traditional concept of work-life balance, which suggests workers can experience better well-being by being able to psychologically switch on and off. Participants ... -
Psychometrics at work: how to ensure test results you can trust
(DBS Library Press, 2019)Psychometric testing is considered as the intersection of the fields of psychology and business, with potential benefits to both employees and employers. Recommendations for maximising contributions of occupational testing ... -
Consumers’ purchasing decisions for confectionery and savoury snack food items on and off promotion
(DBS Library Press, 2019)Food retail outlets, by making food accessible, available and affordable, contribute significantly to consumers’ food choices, including snack food choices, and ultimately their longer-term health status. Therefore, the ... -
Workplace violence in social care settings: traumatic stress and burnout in staff
(DBS Library Press, 2019)The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between frequency of exposure to physical violence/aggression and traumatic stress and burnout in social care workers (SCWs). One hundred SCWs were surveyed using ... -
Unsafe thinking: how to be creative and bold when you need it most
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Editorial
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Business Intelligence as a Source of Competitive Advantage in SMEs: A Systematic Review
(DBS Library Press, 2018)Competitive advantage is the ‘Holy Grail’ in strategic management theory. What makes a company more successful than its rivals has dominated scholarship in this area for more than 20 years. There have been two main ... -
Measuring Social and Psychological Outcomes from Activation Labour Market Programmes in Higher Education: A Pilot Study
(DBS Library Press, 2018)Following the 2008 recession, Ireland experienced unemployment rates as high as 15% (McGuinness, O’Connell and Kelly, 2014). Policy responses have been through the introduction of upskilling and reskilling through ... -
Faking Good and Personality Assessments of Job applicants: A Review of the Literature
(DBS Library Press, 2018)High stakes selection contexts often drive the provision of socially desirable responses from job applicants. This can take the form of ‘faking good’ and can lead to inaccurate personality assessments. This article reviews ... -
An Investigation of the Differences that Exist between Generations in Relation to Supporting Dark Tourism in Northern Ireland
(DBS Library Press, 2018)In dark tourism research there is a scarcity of literature that discusses Northern Ireland as a dark tourism destination. This research study was undertaken to investigate the difference in the level of support for dark ... -
Education Service Quality, Value and Satisfaction on Student Customer Intentions and Behaviour
(DBS Library Press, 2018)Traditional avenues of accreditation, module review and teaching evaluations are not the only ways to assess education service quality and related issues. In order to evaluate the education service provided by a private ... -
Copycat Fast Casual Restaurants: Consumer Response of Dublin Professionals 25 - 39
(DBS Library Press, 2018)The fast casual market in Ireland is growing at a rate three times that of other restaurant categories. It is especially popular with young professionals aged 25-39, representing more than one third of their food spend. ... -
A Preliminary Scoping Review Study of the Progress of Social Media Adoption as an Educational Tool by Academics in Higher Education
(DBS Library Press, 2018)This paper presents a preliminary scoping review exploring the evidence landscape regarding academic staff experiences and perceptions of social media adoption as an educational tool in higher education. The goal of this ... -
Failure to Launch: The Unfulfilled Promise of Eportfolios in Irish higher education: An Opinion Piece
(DBS Library Press, 2018)In this article, the unfulfilled promise of eportfolio in Irish higher education is critiqued. The article analyses the factors that have led to the slow pace of eportfolio adoption in Ireland, in contrast to the ubiquitous ... -
Project #CyborgArt: A Teaching Case Study on the Affordances Programmable Sensors in Mixed Media Art Projects
(DBS Library Press, 2018)Modern graduates of all disciplines require proficiency with new literacies to complement and enhance traditional higher-level education. Local and multinational businesses struggle to source graduates with both practical ...
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