published_or_final_version / Business Administration / Master / Master of Business Administration

Wong Wing See, Michelle. / Thesis submitted in: June 2003. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 135-139). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Preface --- p.1 / Chapter Chapter 1: --- Simulation Rules --- p.12 / Chapter 1.1: --- Case Study: The Production of Reality in TV --- p.41 / Chapter Chapter 2: --- The Nature of Sign --- p.54 / Chapter 2.1: --- Saussure: Language is the system of signs --- p.55 / Chapter 2.2: --- Barthes and his idea of Mythology --- p.57 / Chapter 2.3: --- Baudrillard's model of signification: All Signs must Burn --- p.62 / Chapter 2.3.1: --- Postmodern Hyperreality --- p.70 / Chapter 2.4: --- Image of Desert --- p.75 / Chapter 2.5: --- Desert Screen - Hong Kong advertisement in the age of hypersignification --- p.84 / Case Study 1: Sunday --- p.85 / Case Study 2: KMB: local discourse --- p.93 / Case Study 3: Vitasoy --- p.98 / Chapter 2.6: --- Consuming Hong Kong --- p.101 / Chapter 2.6.1: --- Features of Postmodern Consumption --- p.103 / Chapter 2.6.2: --- "Consumption within a ""Cultural Desert""" --- p.105 / Chapter 2.7: --- Te inadequacy of Baudrillard --- p.110 / Chapter Chapter 3: --- The Question of Agency: The Inventiveness our Everyday Practice --- p.114 / Chapter 3.1: --- Tactic 1 - mutating the established rules --- p.123 / Chapter 3.2: --- Tactic 2 - Silence as Weapon --- p.126 / Chapter 3.3: --- Tactic 3 - re-establishing of distance --- p.128 / Conclusion: --- p.131 / Works Cited --- p.135

by Fong Sze Nga, Natalie. / Questionnaire in Chinese. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1997. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 78-84). / Acknowledgments --- p.i / Abstract --- p.ii / Chapter I. --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter A. --- Overview / Chapter B. --- Purposes / Chapter C. --- Reasons for selecting television commercials / Chapter D. --- Objectives of the study / Chapter E. --- Outline of this research report / Chapter II. --- Theoretical Framework --- p.8 / Chapter A. --- Shared themes on involvement / Chapter B. --- Statement of problems / Chapter C. --- Individual-centered involvement level / Chapter D. --- Stimuli-centered involvement level --- High/low involvement product commercials / Chapter E. --- Dependent variables / Chapter F. --- Other concepts pertaining to involvement / Chapter III. --- Methodology --- p.20 / Chapter A. --- Sample / Chapter B. --- Overview of the experimental study / Chapter C. --- Modifications of pilot study / Chapter D. --- Index construction of independent variables / Chapter E. --- Index construction of dependent variables / Chapter IV. --- Hypotheses & Analysis --- p.42 / Chapter A. --- Main findings / Chapter B. --- Summary of main findings / Chapter C. --- Further Analysis on Relationships Between People Involvement Level and Information Seeking & Interest Stimulation / Chapter D. --- Other concepts pertaining to the concept of involvement / Chapter V. --- Discussions & Implications --- p.66 / Chapter A. --- What is high involvement? / Chapter B. --- Variations of personal values and product advertisements / Chapter C. --- Importance of individual-centered involvement level / Chapter D. --- Involvement is consumer-determined and situation-specific / Chapter E. --- Measurement of involvement level / Chapter F. --- Differentiation of product and commercials / Chapter G. --- Equivalence of product commercials / Chapter VI. --- Suggestions for Future Research --- p.76 / Chapter VII. --- Limitations of the Study --- p.77 / References --- p.78 / Appendices

abstract / English / Master / Master of Philosophy

by Chong Lai-Yin, Ho Lai-Wai Thomas Leo, Lee Ching-Lum Bianca. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 140-141). / Questionnaire in Chinese. / ABSTRACT --- p.i / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iii / LIST OF TABLES --- p.vii / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS --- p.ix / Chapter CHAPTER 1 --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1. --- Rationale of Study --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2. --- Research Objectives --- p.6 / Chapter 1.3. --- Research Scope --- p.7 / Chapter 1.3.1. --- Study Focus --- p.7 / Chapter 1.3.2. --- Advertising Media --- p.8 / Chapter CHAPTER 2 --- LITERATURE REVIEW --- p.9 / Chapter 2.1. --- Gender Stereotype --- p.9 / Chapter 2.2. --- Sexual Content in Advertising --- p.14 / Chapter 2.3. --- Chinese Culture --- p.16 / Chapter 2.4. --- Attitude towards Sex of Hong Kong People --- p.17 / Chapter 2.5. --- Advertising Effectiveness --- p.20 / Chapter CHAPTER 3 --- METHODOLOGY --- p.22 / Chapter 3.1 --- Hypotheses --- p.22 / Chapter 3.2 --- Definition --- p.23 / Chapter 3.3 --- Research Methods --- p.24 / Chapter 3.3.1. --- Part One: Content Analysis --- p.24 / Chapter 3.3.2. --- Part Two: Experiment Study --- p.26 / Chapter 3.3.2.1. --- Experiment Data Collection Method --- p.26 / Chapter 3.3.2.1.1. --- Experiment Objects --- p.26 / Chapter 3.3.2.1.2. --- Experiment Subjects --- p.28 / Chapter 3.3.2.1.3. --- Experiment Procedure --- p.28 / Chapter 3.3.2.1.4. --- Experiment Questionnaire Design --- p.29 / Chapter 3.3.2.2. --- Experiment Data Analysis Method --- p.30 / Chapter 3.3.2.2.1. --- General Brand Name Recall --- p.30 / Chapter 3.3.2.2.2. --- Sexual Appeal Ads Recall --- p.30 / Chapter 3.3.2.2.3. --- Gender Role Stereotyping Ads Recall --- p.31 / Chapter 3.3.3. --- Part Three: Survey --- p.31 / Chapter 3.3.3.1. --- Survey Data Collection Method --- p.31 / Chapter 3.3.3.1.1. --- Survey Objects --- p.31 / Chapter 3.3.3.1.2. --- Survey Population --- p.33 / Chapter 3.3.3.1.3. --- Survey Sampling Method --- p.33 / Chapter 3.3.3.1.4. --- Survey Sample Size --- p.33 / Chapter 3.3.3.1.5. --- Survey Procedure --- p.34 / Chapter 3.3.3.1.6. --- Survey Questionnaire Design --- p.34 / Chapter 3.3.3.2. --- Survey Data Analysis Method --- p.36 / Chapter 3.3.3.2.1. --- Sexual Appeal Ads --- p.36 / Chapter 3.3.3.2.2. --- Gender Role Stereotyping Ads --- p.36 / Chapter CHAPTER 4 --- CONTENT ANALYSIS RESULTS --- p.38 / Chapter 4.1. --- Gender Role Stereotyping --- p.39 / Chapter 4.1.1. --- The Family --- p.40 / Chapter 4.1.2. --- The Ritualization of Subordination --- p.41 / Chapter 4.2. --- Sexual Appeal --- p.42 / Chapter CHAPTER 5 --- EXPERIMENT RESULTS --- p.45 / Chapter 5.1. --- Respondent Profile --- p.45 / Chapter 5.1.1. --- Age --- p.45 / Chapter 5.1.2. --- Gender --- p.46 / Chapter 5.1.3. --- Education Level --- p.46 / Chapter 5.2. --- General Brand Name Recall --- p.47 / Chapter 5.2.1. --- Overall Recall --- p.47 / Chapter 5.2.2. --- First Recall --- p.49 / Chapter 5.3. --- Sexual Appeal Ads Recall --- p.51 / Chapter 5.3.1. --- Sexual Appeal and Non-Sexual Appeal Ads --- p.51 / Chapter 5.3.2. --- Sexual Appeal Ads Recall by Gender --- p.52 / Chapter 5.4. --- Gender Role Stereotyping Ads Recall --- p.53 / Chapter 5.4.1. --- Gender Role Stereotyping Ads and Non-Gender Role Stereotyping Ads --- p.53 / Chapter 5.4.2. --- Gender Role Stereotyping Ads Recall by Gender --- p.54 / Chapter CHAPTER 6 --- SURVEY RESULTS --- p.55 / Chapter 6.1. --- Respondent Profile --- p.55 / Chapter 6.1.1. --- Age --- p.55 / Chapter 6.1.2. --- Gender --- p.56 / Chapter 6.1.3. --- Education Level --- p.56 / Chapter 6.2. --- Sexual Appeal Ads --- p.57 / Chapter 6.2.1. --- Descriptions of Sexual Appeal Ads --- p.57 / Chapter 6.2.1.1. --- Overall Descriptions --- p.57 / Chapter 6.2.1.2. --- Descriptions by Gender --- p.57 / Chapter 6.2.2. --- Attitudes towards Sexual Appeal Ads --- p.58 / Chapter 6.2.2.1. --- Overall Attitudes --- p.58 / Chapter 6.2.2.2. --- Attitudes by Gender --- p.59 / Chapter 6.3. --- Gender Role Stereotyping Ads --- p.65 / Chapter 6.3.1. --- Descriptions of Gender Role Stereotyping Ads --- p.65 / Chapter 6.3.1.1. --- Overall Descriptions --- p.65 / Chapter 6.3.1.2. --- Descriptions by Gender --- p.65 / Chapter 6.3.2. --- Attitudes towards Gender Role Stereotyping Ads --- p.66 / Chapter 6.3.2.1. --- Overall Attitudes --- p.66 / Chapter 6.3.2.2. --- Attitudes by Gender --- p.66 / Chapter 6.4. --- Sexual Appeal and Gender Role Stereotyping Ads Comparison --- p.72 / Chapter 6.4.1. --- Descriptions of Ads --- p.72 / Chapter 6.4.2. --- Attitudes towards Ads --- p.73 / Chapter CHAPTER 7 --- DISCUSSION --- p.76 / Chapter 7.1. --- The Sample --- p.76 / Chapter 7.2. --- Product Recall --- p.77 / Chapter 7.2.1. --- Unaided Recall --- p.77 / Chapter 7.2.2. --- Recall vs. Gender --- p.78 / Chapter 7.2.3. --- Recall vs. Product --- p.79 / Chapter 7.3. --- Perceptions & Attitudes --- p.80 / Chapter 7.3.1. --- Sexual Appeal --- p.80 / Chapter 7.3.1.1. --- Ad-By-Ad Analysis --- p.81 / Chapter 7.3.1.1.1. --- Ad A1 --- p.81 / Chapter 7.3.1.1.2. --- Ad A2 --- p.82 / Chapter 7.3.1.1.3. --- Ad A3 --- p.82 / Chapter 7.3.1.1.4. --- Ad A4 --- p.83 / Chapter 7.3.2. --- Gender Stereotypes --- p.84 / Chapter 7.3.2.1. --- Ad-By-Ad Analysis --- p.86 / Chapter 7.3.2.1.1. --- Ad Bl --- p.86 / Chapter 7.3.2.1.2. --- Ad B2 --- p.87 / Chapter 7.3.2.1.3. --- Ad B3 --- p.88 / Chapter 7.3.2.1.4. --- Ad B4 --- p.88 / Chapter 7.4. --- Null Hypotheses Review --- p.89 / Chapter CHAPTER 8 --- LIMITATIONS --- p.91 / Chapter 8.1. --- Literature Research --- p.91 / Chapter 8.2. --- Print Analysis --- p.91 / Chapter 8.3. --- Sample & Representation --- p.92 / Chapter 8.4. --- Advertisement Recall & Perceptions Questionnaire --- p.92 / Chapter 8.5. --- Overall Representation --- p.93 / Chapter CHAPTER 9 --- CONCLUSION --- p.95 / Chapter CHAPTER 10 --- APPENDICES --- p.99 / Chapter 10.1. --- Appendix 1: Hong Kong Magazines 2000/2001 --- p.99 / Chapter 10.2. --- Appendix 2: Photos of Advertisements --- p.103 / Chapter 10.3. --- Appendix 3: Experiment Procedures --- p.117 / Chapter 10.4. --- Appendix 4: Experiment Questionnaire --- p.118 / Chapter 10.5. --- Appendix 5: Survey Questionnaire --- p.121 / Chapter 10.6. --- Appendix 6: Content Analysis Results --- p.123 / Chapter 10.7. --- Appendix 7: Advertisement Database --- p.126 / Chapter CHAPTER 11 --- BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.140 / Chapter 11.1. --- Books --- p.140 / Chapter 11.2. --- Periodicals --- p.140 / Chapter 11.3. --- Websites --- p.141

published_or_final_version / Education / Master / Master of Education

by Chan, Ming-chu. / Questionaire in English and Chinese. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1993. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 109-110). / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iii / LIST OF TABLES --- p.v / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT --- p.vi / CHAPTER / Chapter I --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Why The Topic Is Chosen --- p.1 / Definitions & Abbreviations --- p.2 / Overview --- p.3 / Chapter II --- METHODOLOGY --- p.5 / Sampling Method --- p.5 / Data Collection & Analysis --- p.7 / Chapter III --- NEWSPAPER DEVELOPMENT IN HONG KONG --- p.9 / The Publishing Of Newspaper --- p.9 / Newspaper Advertisement --- p.9 / Chapter IV --- MARKET ANALYSIS --- p.12 / Industry Profile --- p.12 / Product Profile --- p.15 / Consumer Profile --- p.17 / Marketing Mix Analysis --- p.19 / Entry/Exit Barriers --- p.24 / Sources Of Competition --- p.25 / Chapter V --- SURVEY FINDINGS --- p.27 / Key Findings From Survey On Readers --- p.27 / Key Findings From Survey On Advertisers --- p.30 / Implications On Market Positioning --- p.31 / Chapter VI --- CASE STUDIES ON MAJOR MARKET PLAYERS --- p.34 / The Case Of JobFinder Of Easyfinder --- p.34 / The Case Of Recruit --- p.38 / The Case Of Classified Post Of SCMP --- p.42 / The Case Of JobMarket --- p.46 / Summary Of The Perceived Competitive Environment --- p.48 / Chapter VII --- EVALUATION & RECOMMENDATIONS --- p.51 / Positioning & Strategies Analysis --- p.51 / Critical Factors Of Success --- p.58 / Recommendations --- p.62 / Chapter VIII --- CONCLUSION --- p.65 / APPENDIX --- p.66 / Chapter 1. --- HK Adex & Media Index --- p.67 / Chapter 2. --- Recruitment Advertisement Analysis --- p.68 / Chapter 3. --- Mechanical Details --- p.70 / Chapter 4. --- Results Of Survey On Readers & Questionnaire --- p.71 / Chapter 5. --- Results Of Survey On Advertisers & Questionnaire --- p.88 / Chapter 6. --- information & Questions Sheet For Interview --- p.97 / Chapter 7. --- Sample Covers of EasyFinder --- p.100 / Chapter 8. --- Sample Cover of Recruit --- p.101 / Chapter 9. --- House Advertisement of Recruit in Offer of Premium --- p.102 / Chapter 10. --- House Advertisement of Recruit on Easy-Resume --- p.103 / Chapter 11. --- House Advertisement of Recruit on Recruit Easy --- p.104 / Chapter 12. --- sample Cover of Classified Post of SCMP --- p.105 / Chapter 13. --- House Advertisement of SCMP on Careers Post --- p.106 / Chapter 14. --- House Advertisement of SCMP on JobLine --- p.107 / Chapter 15. --- Sample Cover of JobMarket --- p.108 / BIBLIOGRAPHY

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Architecture

published_or_final_version / Curriculum Studies / Master / Master of Philosophy

by Pok Fook Sun. / Questionnaire in Chinese. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1997. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 134-141). / Acknowledgments --- p.i / Abstract --- p.ii / Chapter Chapter 1: --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter Chapter 2: --- Literature Review --- p.5 / Chapter A. --- Regulation of TV Commercials --- p.5 / Chapter B. --- Areas of Concern --- p.7 / Chapter C. --- Understanding the Selling Intent of TV Ads --- p.9 / Chapter D. --- "Effects of TV ads on Children's Cognitions, Attitudes, and Behaviors" --- p.10 / Chapter E. --- Effects of TV Ads on Consumption Behaviors --- p.12 / Chapter F. --- Effects of TV Ads and the Parental Influence on Children's Consumption Behaviors --- p.17 / Chapter G. --- Findings from Local Researches --- p.18 / Chapter Chapter 3: --- Theoretical Framework --- p.22 / Chapter A. --- Overview --- p.22 / Chapter B. --- Theory of Consumer Socialization --- p.23 / Chapter C. --- A Conceptual Framework for Consumer Socialization --- p.27 / Chapter Chapter 4: --- Research Design --- p.32 / Chapter A. --- Research Objectives --- p.32 / Chapter B. --- Variables and Operational Definition --- p.33 / Chapter C. --- Hypotheses --- p.40 / Chapter D. --- Sampling --- p.45 / Chapter E. --- Data Collection --- p.45 / Chapter F. --- Coding Procedure --- p.46 / Chapter G. --- Statistical Analysis --- p.47 / Chapter Chapter 5: --- Data Analysis --- p.49 / Chapter A. --- Respondents' Profile --- p.49 / Chapter B. --- Scales Reliability --- p.61 / Chapter C. --- Hypotheses Testing --- p.68 / Chapter Chapter 6: --- Discussion of Research Findings and Implications --- p.96 / Chapter A. --- Overview --- p.96 / Chapter B. --- Effects of Social Structural Variable --- p.96 / Chapter C. --- Effects of Age --- p.101 / Chapter D. --- Effects of Socialization Agents --- p.102 / Chapter E. --- Implications --- p.108 / Appendix / Chapter I. --- Television Code of Practice on Advertising Standards --- p.115 / Chapter II. --- "Enrollment Statistics, Hong Kong Education Department, 1995-96" --- p.118 / Chapter III. --- List of Sampling Units --- p.119 / Chapter IV. --- Sample Letter of Request --- p.120 / Chapter V. --- Sample Questionnaire (English Version) --- p.121 / Chapter VI. --- Sample Questionnaire (Chinese Version) --- p.128 / References --- p.134