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The impact of the Technology New Zealand scheme on small-and-medium enterprises in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Technology in Product Development at Massey University
(Massey University, 2001)
The purpose of this research study was to examine the impact of the Technology New Zealand Scheme (TechNZ) on small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) in New Zealand where the focus was on participants of the Technology for ...
Appraisal : reducing control, enhancing effectiveness : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Ph. D. in Education at Massey University, Albany Campus, Auckland, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2001)
Between 1995 and 1999 the Ministry of Education (MoE) tightened the requirements for
appraisal in schools in New Zealand (NZ). The first of three parts of the thesis reports on
the impact of this tightening and enhanced ...
Menopause, mood and memory : the effect of hormone replacement therapy on mood and everyday memory in mid-life women : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University
(Massey University, 2001)
There is considerable neuro-scientific evidence that oestrogen influences memory and enhances mood because of its influence on brain mechanisms. Research on the effect of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on both mood and ...
Sport marketing and the internet : in what ways does the web site contribute to marketing and management in sport organisations : a 152.787 (75 point) masters thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Business Studies in Sport Management at Massey University
(Massey University, 2001)
The present study examined the contribution of the Internet and web site to the marketing and management of sport organisations. It was found that the positive effects of the Internet and web site outweighed the negative ...
Risk-return analysis of high performing organic and conventional meat production systems : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science in Agricultural Systems and Management at Massey University
(Massey University, 2001)
Demand for organic meat is growing rapidly and so is the interest of New Zealand farmers in producing it. However, information on the advantages of such a system is limited. Studies that have evaluated organic farming ...
Analysis of mitochondrial control region DNA variation in New Zealand's brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Ecology at Massey University
(Massey University, 2001)
Brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) were first introduced from Australia to New Zealand in 1858 to establish a fur industry. Currently numbering more than 65 million, they are recognised as the most important mammalian ...
Causes of hyponatremia in New Zealand female ultradistance triathletes : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Nutritional Science, Massey University
(Massey University, 2001)
The Ironman Triathlon is an ultradistance event typically dominated by male competitors. However, the event has become increasingly popular and is now attracting greater female participation [1, 2]. While hyponatremia ...
Academic achievement in male secondary students : a thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology
(Massey University, 2001)
This study explored academic underachievement of fourth form boys in male secondary schools within the Auckland area. There were two aspects to this study; firstly, to identify students who are underachieving relative to ...
Evolving concepts of moral education, 1970-1985 : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education at Massey University
(Massey University, 2001)
Moral education is a complex and contested area of curriculum in New Zealand schools. This thesis examines the moral education debate from 1970 to 1985 and argues that much was achieved before the 'reforms' of the late ...
The process of knowledge acquisition through interpersonal communication in the "Parents as first teachers" programme : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Management in Communication Management at Massey University
(Massey University, 2001)
Communication researchers interested in the role played by knowledge in social terms have produced a variety of explorations in recent times of "knowledge gaps" and informational inequities between various groups in ...