Masters Dissertations
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The Masters Dissertations collection contains digital copies of AUT University masters dissertations deposited with the Library since 2007 and made available open access. From 2007 onwards, all dissertations for masters degrees awarded are required to be deposited in Tuwhera Open Theses & Dissertations unless subject to an embargo.
Dissertations submitted prior to 2007 are usually recorded in the AUT Library catalogue where the full text, if available, may be accessed with an AUT password. Other people should request an Interlibrary Loan through their library.
Dissertations are protected by the Copyright Act 1994 (New Zealand). The dissertation may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use:
- Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person.
- Authors control the copyright of their dissertation. You will recognise the author’s right to be identified as the author of the dissertation, and due acknowledgement will be made to the author where appropriate.
- You will obtain the author’s permission before publishing any material from the dissertation.
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Authenticity of Ethnic Tourism: Ethnic Villages in Sichuan
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Ethnic tourism provides ethnic minority residents with an opportunity to display their culture, customs and heritage, but has also caused a series of controversies. The concept of authenticity has been a focus of discussion ... -
Asian Solo Female Travellers
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)This research study explores female travellers, with a particular focus on Asian women. Asian female travellers represent a considerable part of the Asian travel market. In recent years, under the influence of globalisation ... -
Tourism Infrastructure Construction Under the Belt and Road Initiative Along Indochina: An Analysis of Cambodia’s State-level Policy; And Policy Recommendations for Vietnam and Laos
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Officially introduced in 2013 by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has gained much attention and response from the international community due to its massive geographic and economic scope. ... -
Media Portrayal of Migrant Workers, Immigration Law and Policy in New Zealand 2008 - 2017
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Recent social debate suggests that increased migration has led to fewer jobs available for New Zealanders, and that it drives down wages. which makes it harder for New Zealanders to compete for these jobs in the labour ... -
A Case Study of the ‘100% Pure New Zealand’ Tourism Campaign: What are the Impacts of the 100% Pure New Zealand Tourism Campaign in Shaping Visitors’ and Locals’ Perspectives?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)The “100% Pure New Zealand” is an official campaign of New Zealand that has promoted New Zealand tourism to the world since 1999 (Tourism New Zealand, 2017b). As it is one of the most successful tourism campaigns around ... -
Exploring the Symbolic and Socio-cultural Meanings of Yak Butter Tea in Tibet
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Tea has asserted its place as a popular beverage around the world. Yak butter tea is a daily drink for many Tibetans especially those living in Southwest China. the drinking of tea, its customs and rituals incorporate ... -
An Exploration of the International Career Experiences of Argentinean Women in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Self-initiated (SI) expatriates are international travellers who pursue overseas work, temporarily and by their own means (Al Ariss & Crowley-Henry, 2013; Myers, Inkson, & Pringle, 2017; Suutari, Brewster, Mäkelä, Dickmann, ... -
TripAdvisor Tourist Experiences of Local Cuisine in Battambang Province, Cambodia
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Food tourism significantly impacts the economy, socio-culture and the development of tourist destinations. Research in this area has identified that local food is perceived to be a peak experience for many tourists. In ... -
A Study on Service Performance Reporting of New Zealand Universities
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)With the purpose to investigate how the service performance reporting has been changed over the last two decades in NZ Universities when New Public Management has been globally embraced by the Public Sector. This paper ... -
Religious Diversity: The Work Experiences of Muslims in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)New Zealand is a society with growing diversity and has reached the stage where it is truly a multi-cultural society. This includes those from other cultures and countries as well as religions. One such group that has grown ... -
An Exploration Into NZ Small/Medium Sized Enterprises’ Experiences As a Smaller Partner in International Collaboration
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Internationalisation is an important consideration for SMEs, due to rising competition in domestic and international markets as well as the development of information and communication technologies. However, due to knowledge ... -
Evolution of China’s Outward Foreign Direct Investment Regime: Implications for South and East Asia Under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Assessment of the likely impact of Chinese OFDI on the South and East Asian members of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) requires understanding of the evolution of Chinese policy, regulations and institutions. Utilising ... -
Pacific Island Women’s Experiences of the ‘Brown Glass Ceiling’ in Senior Management in Aotearoa New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Research has illustrated how the glass ceiling hinders women from entering senior management roles. In addition, research has shown that ethnic women experience additional barriers because of their ethnicity and culture. ... -
ICT Policies Making Toward Smart Living in Taiwan
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Taiwan’s government has had the goal of adopting smart living enabled by Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure and applications. Previous Taiwanese government’s ICT policies have primarily focused ... -
A Critical Evaluation of the Implementation of Microsoft OneNote Class Notebook at One New Zealand Secondary School
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Against the background of the national and international changes in education and educational technology advancements, this study critically evaluates the influences of digital technologies on teaching and learning in one ... -
Impairment Accounting Practices of Chinese Companies: An Exploratory Case Study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Asset impairment accounting is challenging for many businesses globally. This study aims to provide insight into the practice of asset impairment in China. This study is informed by the theory that financial reporting ... -
Innovative Curriculum within a New Zealand Low Decile Secondary School: A Case Study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)The Ministry of Education has expressed a desire to develop twenty-first century learners through innovative approaches to the New Zealand curriculum, indicating that a move away from traditional subject specific educational ... -
Women in Sport Governance: Challenging Institutionalised Practices in a National Sport Organisation
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Women’s continued underrepresentation in sport leadership has led to a growing focus on the study on women’s involvement in sport governance. While we know something of the barriers to women’s participation on sport boards ... -
Accreditation As a Response to Employment Relations Challenges in New Zealand Hospitality SMEs
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)This dissertation examines professional body accreditation as a response to employment relations challenges in New Zealand hospitality small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Professional body accreditation occurs when groups ... -
New Zealand Mental Health Inequalities: Concentration Index and Ethnic Disparities
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)The recent increase in the prevalence and awareness of mental health inequalities within New Zealand necessitates an understanding of the factors responsible for such disparities. The current study quantifies income-related ...