This thesis examines the implementation of HR practices within Cypriot sub-units of service sector MNCs. It attempts to shed light on the decision-making process which takes place at the local unit and highlight the forces which shape this. Existing literature, albeit influential, seems to be constrained by the underlying notion that HQ seek to transfer HR practice to the local unit. Hence, researches have attempted thus far to explore the factors which facilitate or hinder the transfer. However, this thesis uses a bottom-up approach and shifts the emphasis from the top to the bottom level without assuming proactive, vertical transfer of practices. However, influence from the top level is by no means ignored. On the contrary, intra-organisational aspects and pressures have been incorporated in the integrated model used for this analysis. The integrated model, as such, incorporates influences from four different theoretical approaches in order to study HRM within sub-units. Indeed, findings from this thesis illustrate how external and internal forces interplay to shape HR policies and practices locally. The multi-dimensional approach suggested in this thesis contributes to the literature by highlighting the interplay of factors which shape HRM within MNCs. This allows for a deeper understanding of how HRM occurs at local level. Findings from this thesis can also be extended beyond to a range of other countries and sectors.

The Cyprus problem has now been an ongoing dispute for 40 some years. The two main ethnic communities, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot, has since the unrest following independence in 1960, been separated both in space and mind. A military coup, supported by Greece, followed by a Turkish invasion, caused a violent division of the island in 1974, a division that remains today. The UN has facilitated dialog and negotiation between the communities since the establishment of UNFICYP in 1964.The objective of this study is to identify whether the parties have been and are aiming for long-term or short-term perspectives in negotiation. With the help of the theoretical framework of Conflict transformation, resolution and management the study aim to answer the question – What signs of conflict transformation could be identified within the high level peace negotiation process in Cyprus?The study will be done through a process tracing case study of the peace negotiations in the Cyprus conflict. The study aims at depicting the negotiation process from 1974 and onwards. This by exploring UN position papers, resolutions and reports together with descriptions and statements from the negotiating parties.The study found that the phases of negotiation have differed considerably over time and that a general shift from conflict management to conflict transformation did appear.

This paper examines the relationship between Track I Diplomacy and Civil Society in Cyprus. Cyprus has been a divided island for over 45 years despite numerous attempts at reconciliation on the societal level and ongoing negotiations on the diplomatic level. It was the aim of this study to examine the ways in which both civil societies and their leaders do or have worked together, if at all, to negotiate a political solution or reconciliation between the two communities. Interviews were conducted on both sides of the cultural divide and within both political and civil society sectors. Those interviews were coded, categorized, and then thematically analyzed. Findings explicate three themes that challenge the relationship and cooperation between Track I and Track II; Structural Elements, Nationalism, and International Support. Furthermore, it is proposed that the leaders must lead and support their citizens in reconciliation and peacebuilding efforts while continuing to negotiate a solution to the Cyprus problem as civil society organizations continue to support negotiation efforts.

It is important to consider the effects of past conflicts on the current perceptions of the people of Cyprus and of the future generations. This thesis contends that the ongoing division of Cyprus along with the many unresolved issues regarding past conflicts have had a profound effect on how the people of Cyprus perceive new information in regard to their future. The inquiry will explore the historical background of Cyprus and the affects of nationalism. The need for enemies, large group identity, divided societies and the need for dialogue will also be examined in relation to perception and new information. In light of the interviews and the lived experiences in Cyprus questions arise in regard to how the Cypriots will move forward to a solution that is agreeable to both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. With each person's perception being influenced by the past conflicts, pain and suffering how will they move forward? How has protracted conflict and nationalism influenced the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot perceptions to new information including a possible solution in Cyprus?

Tourism in North Cyprus provides recreation opportunities for visitors and creates employment and income. Even though there has been a substantial growth in tourism during the last three years, there has been, if any, limited amount of research that has examined and evaluated the nature of tourism offerings as destination attributes and their associated marketing and management concerns with respect to satisfaction and performance levels of such attributes in North Cyprus. The objective of this study is to examine if there are travel behavior differences in the importance and performance levels of destination attributes by different age groups and origin (nationality) of visitors in North Cyprus. More specifically, the study examined the following two propositions: (1) perceived importance and performance of destination attributes will vary by origin of visitors, and (2) perceived importance and performance of destination attributes will vary by age of visitors. First, he study developed an instrument, which was then used to evaluate visitors' perceptions of preselected destination attributes associated with North Cyprus. By using this instrument, this study delineated the perceived level of importance of each destination attribute together with how well the destination provided and met such attributes and activities. Importance-Performance Analysis (lIP) is utilized for this study. This is an evaluative technique which involves four major steps. First is the development of an attribute list, second is to develop a questionnaire from these attributes, third is to ask the respondents to rate these attributes according to importance and satisfaction levels, and the final step is done by analyzing the results and displaying them on an action grid. The results revealed differences in the importance mean scores of destination attributes and their perceived performance among the three identified age groups. The findings of the study also indicated that ratings of destination attributes and activities show some variations by origin (nationality) of visitors. The study concludes with marketing and management implications as suggested by study findings. / Master of Science

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This thesis aims to provide an evaluation of the property aspect of the Cyprus problem. The &#039 / property issue&#039 / is an important aspect of the problem because it concerns the individual human rights and interests of a large population on both sides of the island. Following an introduction and a description of the historical backgroundof the island, there will be a basic account of the Cyprus conflict in order to have a perspective on the disagreement. The bulk of the thesis is then formed by the problem of property in the overall disagreement and both sides&rsquo / arguments towards the issue. After detailing various peace negotiations in relation to the property issue, the involvement of the European Court of Human Rights in the issue will be discussed, including the most recent developments which have since emerged

Thesis (doctoral)--University of Liverpool, 1979. / Includes indexes. Includes bibliographical references (p. 367-415).

Thesis (doctoral)--University of Liverpool, 1979. / Includes indexes. Includes bibliographical references (p. 367-415).