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1. Ha, Tuan Minh. Establishing an evolutionary learning laboratory for labour saving innovations for women smallholder farmers in Vietnam.

Degree: 2016, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/119567

► Various shortcomings have been revealed in many development efforts using conventional supply-driven and/or top-down approaches with linear vision in developing countries, including labour saving initiatives… (more)

▼ Various shortcomings have been revealed in many development efforts using conventional supply-driven and/or top-down approaches with linear vision in developing countries, including labour saving initiatives for the disadvantaged and marginalised groups. Various failures, unintended consequences and even counterproductive outcomes have been evident. Solutions and interventions tend to ignore local contexts, affordability, participation and needs of targeted groups. The inability of traditional approaches to deal with complexities and uncertainties of socio-cultural contexts, interwoven with relationships of both environmental and human factors across regions have highlighted a high need for developing and embracing more holistic and participatory approaches and structured frameworks to address complex problems. In response to gender-biased labour hardship of women smallholders in the developing world, this study employed the systems-based Evolutionary Learning Laboratory (ELLab) approach, aiming at formulating the most economically, environmentally, culturally and socially appropriate systemic solutions to labour constraints. The latter is a prominent issue pre-determined by a funding body, for women small-scale farmers in rural areas of Haiphong, Vietnam. The first five steps of the ELLab were implemented with active participation of representatives of the target group and relevant stakeholders in the planning phase. This started from identifying issues, building local capacity, engagement and empowerment of the participants throughout problem structuring and decision making processes via a participative, interactive and co-learning environment towards developing a systemic management plan to address the real needs of the women farmers. In-depth analyses through a baseline survey and a number of interactive workshops helped to understand and frame the context through developing a big picture (systems model) of the current situation. The model depicts a complex life situation and interconnectedness of various factors influencing the quality of life of the women farmers. Increasing income turned out to be the most urgent need, followed by the needs for reducing work pressure and improving health. Labour hardship was found just part of many interrelated issues. The decision making process with the aid of systems and relevant management tools enabled the participants to define systemic interventions and develop an overall systemic management plan to address their real needs. The identified solutions support one another to address the labour hardship of the women and improve the quality of their lives as a whole. This study has clearly proven the value and validity of the systems-based participative ELLab as an effective and powerful problem-structuring and solving framework to deal with complex problem across contexts and regions. It embraces bottom-up and participatory approaches in practice, builds capacity of local people and changes the mindsets of stakeholders involved from traditional linear and silo thinking to a… Advisors/Committee Members: Bosch, Ockie (advisor), Nguyen, Nam (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: evolutionary learning laboratory; quality of life; women smallholder farmers; systems thinking; systemic interventions

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Ha, T. M. (2016). Establishing an evolutionary learning laboratory for labour saving innovations for women smallholder farmers in Vietnam. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/119567

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Ha, Tuan Minh. “Establishing an evolutionary learning laboratory for labour saving innovations for women smallholder farmers in Vietnam.” 2016. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/119567.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ha, Tuan Minh. “Establishing an evolutionary learning laboratory for labour saving innovations for women smallholder farmers in Vietnam.” 2016. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Ha TM. Establishing an evolutionary learning laboratory for labour saving innovations for women smallholder farmers in Vietnam. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/119567.

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Ha TM. Establishing an evolutionary learning laboratory for labour saving innovations for women smallholder farmers in Vietnam. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/119567

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University of Adelaide

2. Oreoluwa, Oluwafunmilola Oluwaseun. Power dynamics and knowledge sharing: towards quality holistic dementia care.

Degree: 2018, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/118086

► This research explored knowledge sharing among the diverse professionals involved in dementia care. Ageing is an inescapable process in everyone’s life. The ageing process is,… (more)

▼ This research explored knowledge sharing among the diverse professionals involved in dementia care. Ageing is an inescapable process in everyone’s life. The ageing process is, however, often accompanied by health and welfare challenges, which require support and attention. A major challenge requiring urgent attention is the increasing prevalence of dementia. Dementia is characterised by the impairment of some brain functions, including memory, understanding and reasoning, which slowly render sufferers incapable of independent living. Consequently, people living with dementia require specialist care that utilises knowledge from disparate groups of aged care experts to make holistically informed decisions to maximise client well-being. Integrating different paradigms of knowledge from diverse professionals involved in dementia care presents a challenge due to the temporal and geographical separation of professionals who often work between facilities and on different schedules. In addition, the professionals and experts have different care responsibilities and expertise. Time and space, as well as differences in responsibilities, make integrating diverse and fragmented knowledge related to holistic client management challenging. The reality is that knowledge is power and, therefore, understanding the power impediments which affect the integration of the diverse knowledge resources in the dementia care system is a valuable area of study. As such, this research stands to inform dementia care providers and ultimately help advance constructive and holistically informed dementia care practice. The research explored the challenges of managing diverse knowledge resources and the associated power dynamics involved in knowledge sharing amongst dementia care teams. This was achieved by examining the knowledge sharing methods among experts, the influence of power dynamics on the knowledge sharing process and how social capital contributes to the relational dynamics among teams of professionals in ways that can either assist or inhibit the sharing of knowledge. The goal of the research was to elucidate the barriers and opportunities for collective knowledge sharing that contributes to holistic dementia care. Advisors/Committee Members: Daniel, Lisa (advisor), Sandiford, Peter (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: Knowledge sharing; power dynamics; collective knowledge; holistic dementia care; care professionals

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Oreoluwa, O. O. (2018). Power dynamics and knowledge sharing: towards quality holistic dementia care. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/118086

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Oreoluwa, Oluwafunmilola Oluwaseun. “Power dynamics and knowledge sharing: towards quality holistic dementia care.” 2018. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/118086.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Oreoluwa, Oluwafunmilola Oluwaseun. “Power dynamics and knowledge sharing: towards quality holistic dementia care.” 2018. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Oreoluwa OO. Power dynamics and knowledge sharing: towards quality holistic dementia care. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/118086.

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Oreoluwa OO. Power dynamics and knowledge sharing: towards quality holistic dementia care. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/118086

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University of Adelaide

3. Sun, Mingwei. Essays on stock return forecasting, trend-following trading strategy and empirical asset pricing.

Degree: 2018, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/118185

► The first two essays in this thesis discuss stock return forecast (prediction), a thrilling endeavor of both practitioners and academics of finance with a long… (more)

▼ The first two essays in this thesis discuss stock return forecast (prediction), a thrilling endeavor of both practitioners and academics of finance with a long history. The practitioners forecast the stock return in real-time to optimize asset allocation and seek an alpha return. In the meantime, recognizing the underlying reason of return predictability may help academic researchers identify what variables explain/drive the stock returns, and thus help them produce improved asset pricing theory. Most of the existing literature on stock return prediction focus on the macroeconomic variables, including the dividend-price ratio, inflation rate, interest rate, volatility, et cetera (e.g., Campbell & Thompson 2008; Welch & Goyal 2008). However, little attention has been paid to the technical indicator (technical analysis) which is extensively used by practitioners (Burghardt & Walls 2011; Covel 2009; Lo & Hasanhodzic 2010, 2011; Menkhoff 2010; Park & Irwin 2007; Schwager 2012). Meanwhile, most of the literature on technical indicator exclusively investigate the profitability but do not investigate the ability of technical indicator in directly predicting the equity risk premium, while predicting equity premium is the focus of vast literature on macroeconomic variables. The only exception is Neely et al. (2014) and they find that technical indicator provides vast complementary information to macroeconomic variables in predicting equity risk premium in the U.S. The first essay extends the playground to China, and investigates the predictability of technical indicator together with macroeconomic variables in China. We choose China for several reasons. Firstly, the Chinese stock market hase become increasingly relevant to not only the academics but also the investment industry. Since 2015, Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchange together has become the second largest stock market by market capitalization (the largest is NYSE). Secondly, a high level of information friction due to non-transparency and short-sell restriction, and the prevalence of individual investors causing more server behaviour biases (underreaction and overreaction) can boost the predictive power of technical indicators. Lastly, no study has examined the predictability of technical analysis in China, so my first essay filled the gap. We find that technical indicators outperform macroeconomic variables in China and capture ample complementary information. We also find that weekly-level technical indicators outperform monthly-level ones, implying a short-term trending feature of the Chinese stock market. The second essay shifts the focus to the U.S. and other international markets, and is the first study to investigate the predictability of technical indicator in a cross-sectional view. We find that the predictive power of intermediate-term technical indicator identified by Neely et al. (2014) is only useful in predicting the top 10% U.S. companies by market cap, it appears to be a calendar effect, and it does not work well in many other countries. In contrast,… Advisors/Committee Members: Glabadanidis, Paskalis (advisor), Chen, Alex (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: Equity risk premium predictability; macroeconomic variables; moving-average rules; momentum; volume; short-term reversal

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Sun, M. (2018). Essays on stock return forecasting, trend-following trading strategy and empirical asset pricing. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/118185

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sun, Mingwei. “Essays on stock return forecasting, trend-following trading strategy and empirical asset pricing.” 2018. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/118185.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sun, Mingwei. “Essays on stock return forecasting, trend-following trading strategy and empirical asset pricing.” 2018. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Sun M. Essays on stock return forecasting, trend-following trading strategy and empirical asset pricing. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/118185.

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Sun M. Essays on stock return forecasting, trend-following trading strategy and empirical asset pricing. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/118185

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University of Adelaide

4. Shahid, Zubair Ali. Exploring the behaviour of SME entrepreneurs from emerging market economies in exit and re-entry experiences with specific reference to Pakistan and China.

Degree: 2016, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114065

► Research and theory in international business (IB) increasingly stresses the importance of incorporating the role of an individual entrepreneur in the internationalising activities of the… (more)

▼ Research and theory in international business (IB) increasingly stresses the importance of incorporating the role of an individual entrepreneur in the internationalising activities of the firm, particularly, when the entrepreneur’s actions lead to a firm’s exit and re-entry experiences. To address this, the present thesis seeks to explore the behaviour of international entrepreneurs during foreign market exit and subsequent re-entry. The aim of this thesis is to guide current IB thinking towards understanding the issue from the emerging market economy (EME) perspective. Thus, the broad research problem of this thesis is: “What factors influence small-medium sized enterprise (SME) entrepreneur behaviour in exit and re-entry experiences?” The existing research on internationalisation process (IP) model of the firm has examined the influence of internal and external factors based on forward moving activities, but has ignored alternative explanations of foreign market exits and subsequent re-entries. An extensive critical literature review revealed that alternative research to the IP model examines factors that drive exit and re-entry from a firm-level perspective. Yet little research has explored the experiences of an individual entrepreneur during these types of activities. SMEs play a vital role in the economic growth and prosperity of nations. Therefore, it is important to explore the internationalisation behaviour of an individual who is referred to as an entrepreneur/key decision maker and represents the heart and mind of his/her firm. Based on a qualitative research methodology approach, 33 interviews were conducted with entrepreneurs/senior managers, industry experts and government representatives from Pakistan and China. The thesis makes an original knowledge contribution in the following ways (it should be noted that the knowledge contribution specifically relates to the instances between Pakistan and China, not a wider generalisation). It indicates that combinations of the entrepreneur’s personal strategies are based on experiential learning that allows them to move through exit(s) to subsequent re-entry(ies). Furthermore, an entrepreneur’s foreign market knowledge increases as a consequence of their overall international experience. Commitment to internationalisation is emotionally embedded in an entrepreneur’s overall international experience. An entrepreneur’s firm-specific factors (such as orientation towards foreign market languages and communication capabilities, personal initiative to innovate, overcoming country of origin effects, reconfiguration through complementary products, risk-taking behaviour, individual knowledge and cognition) are associated with an increased likelihood of subsequent international re-entry experience. Factors that are associated with a decreased likelihood of entrepreneurial re-entry are; influences of intellectual property, entrepreneurial inertia, myopic vision, Seth mindset and self-serving bias. Entrepreneur’s decision to exit and re-enter are dependent upon changes in the… Advisors/Committee Members: Elsey, Barry (advisor), Hallo, Leonie (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: SME entrepreneurs; emerging market economies; Pakistan; China

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Shahid, Z. A. (2016). Exploring the behaviour of SME entrepreneurs from emerging market economies in exit and re-entry experiences with specific reference to Pakistan and China. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114065

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Shahid, Zubair Ali. “Exploring the behaviour of SME entrepreneurs from emerging market economies in exit and re-entry experiences with specific reference to Pakistan and China.” 2016. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114065.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Shahid, Zubair Ali. “Exploring the behaviour of SME entrepreneurs from emerging market economies in exit and re-entry experiences with specific reference to Pakistan and China.” 2016. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Shahid ZA. Exploring the behaviour of SME entrepreneurs from emerging market economies in exit and re-entry experiences with specific reference to Pakistan and China. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114065.

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Council of Science Editors:

Shahid ZA. Exploring the behaviour of SME entrepreneurs from emerging market economies in exit and re-entry experiences with specific reference to Pakistan and China. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114065

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University of Adelaide

5. Ouyang, Lulu. Organizational Sustainability in the Chinese Context – the Role of Cultural Wisdom, Management Perception, and Small Stories.

Degree: 2019, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124412

► This study explores the dynamics of a shift towards organizational sustainability in China by exploring managerial perceptions of sustainability. It examines how managers perceive organizational… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Organizational sustainability; managerial perception; qualitative interview; small story; traditional wisdom; sensemaking

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Ouyang, L. (2019). Organizational Sustainability in the Chinese Context – the Role of Cultural Wisdom, Management Perception, and Small Stories. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124412

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ouyang, Lulu. “Organizational Sustainability in the Chinese Context – the Role of Cultural Wisdom, Management Perception, and Small Stories.” 2019. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124412.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ouyang, Lulu. “Organizational Sustainability in the Chinese Context – the Role of Cultural Wisdom, Management Perception, and Small Stories.” 2019. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Ouyang L. Organizational Sustainability in the Chinese Context – the Role of Cultural Wisdom, Management Perception, and Small Stories. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124412.

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Ouyang L. Organizational Sustainability in the Chinese Context – the Role of Cultural Wisdom, Management Perception, and Small Stories. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124412

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6. Ahmed Haji, Abdifatah. Essays on Economic and Behavioral Consequences of CSR Reporting Regulations.

Degree: 2020, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/126852

► In recent years, an increasing number of countries have passed corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting regulations for all or a subset of listed firms. An… (more)

▼ In recent years, an increasing number of countries have passed corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting regulations for all or a subset of listed firms. An important feature of the CSR reporting regulations worldwide is that the regulations are relatively soft in the sense that most countries pass disclosure regulations that contain ‘comply-or-explain’ provisions. This dissertation contains three distinct studies that collectively examine economic and behavioral consequences of CSR reporting regulations. Study One surveys a large empirical evidence in accounting, finance, economics, law and management to evaluate the impact of CSR reporting regulations on (i) reporting quality, (ii) capital-markets and (iii) firm behavior. The survey indicates that CSR reporting regulations generate significant costs for affected firms around legislative events leading up to the CSR regulations. The survey also indicates that the CSR reporting regulations cause significant changes in firm behavior, and lead to improved social and environmental performance of affected firms. However, reporting and disclosure quality remain low. Based on this, Study Two experimentally investigates how comply-or-explain disclosure regulations affect managers’ disclosure recommendations of a negative event affecting the firm’s underlying economics. Results reveal that managers are more likely to make disclosure of a negative event in a comply-or-explain regulatory system relative to a voluntary regime. In addition, the impact of comply-or-explain regulation on managers’ disclosure judgements is larger when the firm’s prior disclosure policy is unknown than when it is known to be biased toward no disclosure. Finally, Study Three reports the results of an experiment examining investors’ reactions to the incorporation of CSR performance measures in regulated financial reports relative to reporting CSR measures in standalone CSR reports. Results show that reporting CSR measures in standalone CSR reports triggers stronger reactions from investors, such that the influence of CSR information on investors’ firm value estimates are stronger when CSR information is reported in a separate report relative when integrated in a financial report. Further, more investors misclassified CSR information as assured when integrated in a financial report relative to when reported in a separate report. Consequently, misclassifying investors rated credibility of CSR information higher and derived higher firm value estimates compared to investors who correctly classify this information as non-assured. Overall, studies in this dissertation inform the international CSR reporting regulations and standard-setting process. Advisors/Committee Members: Coram, Paul (advisor), Troshani, lndrit (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: Regulation; Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); Disclosure; Sustainability; Integrated Reporting; Accountability; Managers; Investors

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Ahmed Haji, A. (2020). Essays on Economic and Behavioral Consequences of CSR Reporting Regulations. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/126852

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ahmed Haji, Abdifatah. “Essays on Economic and Behavioral Consequences of CSR Reporting Regulations.” 2020. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/126852.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ahmed Haji, Abdifatah. “Essays on Economic and Behavioral Consequences of CSR Reporting Regulations.” 2020. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Ahmed Haji A. Essays on Economic and Behavioral Consequences of CSR Reporting Regulations. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2020. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/126852.

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Ahmed Haji A. Essays on Economic and Behavioral Consequences of CSR Reporting Regulations. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/126852

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7. Bal, Charles. Emotions and persuasion: an affective model of persuasion for sport sponsorship.

Degree: 2010, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/64116

► Over the last 30 years, sport sponsorship has become a privileged tool for companies willing to add an extra bit of soul to their communication.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: emotion; sponsorship; persuasion; sport; valence; intensity

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Bal, C. (2010). Emotions and persuasion: an affective model of persuasion for sport sponsorship. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/64116

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Bal, Charles. “Emotions and persuasion: an affective model of persuasion for sport sponsorship.” 2010. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/64116.

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Bal, Charles. “Emotions and persuasion: an affective model of persuasion for sport sponsorship.” 2010. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

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Bal C. Emotions and persuasion: an affective model of persuasion for sport sponsorship. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2010. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/64116.

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Bal C. Emotions and persuasion: an affective model of persuasion for sport sponsorship. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/64116

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8. Derina, Ratna. The impact of changes of capital regulations on bank capital and portfolio risk decision: a case study of Indonesian banks.

Degree: 2011, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/70208

► Research Objectives: This thesis studied bank risk taking behaviour with regards to capital and asset portfolio adjustments. It also evaluated the impact of economic uncertainty… (more)

▼ Research Objectives: This thesis studied bank risk taking behaviour with regards to capital and asset portfolio adjustments. It also evaluated the impact of economic uncertainty and capital regulations on banks’ risk taking behaviour. There were two objectives of this thesis. The first objective was to investigate the impact of adverse shocks in the economy on a bank’s decisions regarding capital and asset portfolio management. The second objective was to examine the interrelationship between decisions on capital and asset portfolios. Further, the impact of economic uncertainty and changes in capital regulations on this relationship was also examined. This thesis was motivated by several issues. First, even though supervisory authorities and banks are aware of the importance of capital in the prevention of bank failures, empirical studies are inconclusive on the effectiveness of capital regulations in controlling bank risk taking behaviour. Second, the contradictory conclusions in current literature regarding the effectiveness of capital regulations in controlling bank risk taking attitudes do not incorporate economic shocks. Therefore, the existing studies do not examine the impact of economic uncertainty on capital and portfolio risk decisions, or the impact of such uncertainty on the effectiveness of capital regulations in controlling bank risk taking behaviour. The impact of the Asian financial crisis in 1997 and the Global Financial Crisis on Indonesian banks provided an opportunity to study bank risk taking attitudes in a dynamic economic and regulatory environment. Indonesia experienced severe banking and financial crisis as a result of the Asian financial crisis, and Indonesian banks had also been exposed to different capital regulations as part of recapitalisation and restructuring of the banking sector due to the Asian financial crisis. Methodology: As previously mentioned, the first objective was to investigate the impact of adverse shocks in the economy on banks’ decisions on asset portfolio and capital management. In this regard, this study first examined the impact of the economic crisis on the capital regulations and the market structure that affected trends and components of asset portfolios and liabilities including capital. This study next sought to identify and confirm whether the impact of the economic crisis was permanent or transitory. Further, breaks in the series of the components of assets and liabilities were also identified. These breaks might have been caused due to the economic crisis, or changes in capital, banking, or other major financial regulations. The model used in this study extended Jacques’ (2003) model by not only incorporating liabilities in the model, but also the interrelated decisions regarding assets and liabilities adjustments. The second objective was to investigate the interrelationship between capital and asset portfolio decisions and the impact of economic uncertainty on this relationship. Further, the impact of the changes in capital regulations on this… Advisors/Committee Members: Zurbruegg, Ralf (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: capital regulations; banks; Indonesion banks; bank portfolio risk; bank capital decision

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Derina, R. (2011). The impact of changes of capital regulations on bank capital and portfolio risk decision: a case study of Indonesian banks. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/70208

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Derina, Ratna. “The impact of changes of capital regulations on bank capital and portfolio risk decision: a case study of Indonesian banks.” 2011. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/70208.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Derina, Ratna. “The impact of changes of capital regulations on bank capital and portfolio risk decision: a case study of Indonesian banks.” 2011. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Derina R. The impact of changes of capital regulations on bank capital and portfolio risk decision: a case study of Indonesian banks. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/70208.

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Derina R. The impact of changes of capital regulations on bank capital and portfolio risk decision: a case study of Indonesian banks. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/70208

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9. Pattinson, Malcolm Robert. An examination of information system risk perceptions using the repertory grid technique.

Degree: 2012, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/87355

► The increasing dependence on information systems (ISs) together with the emergence of new technologies, threats and risks has reinforced the need for a higher level… (more)

▼ The increasing dependence on information systems (ISs) together with the emergence of new technologies, threats and risks has reinforced the need for a higher level of information security (InfoSec) within most organisations. The traditional management approach to mitigating such IS risks has been to implement hardware and software solutions. However, academics and practitioners are beginning to appreciate that solutions relating to the human behavioural aspects of InfoSec are an equally, if not more, effective solution. For example, if management know how their computer users perceive the risks to their organisation‘s ISs and what situational factors influence these perceptions, they can use this information to design and instigate intervention strategies to improve user behaviour. The aim of this research is to contribute to the knowledge pertaining to InfoSec behaviour by examining the perceptions that computer users have of the risks to their organisation‘s ISs and by indentifying the major situational factors that influence these perceptions. Due to the human cognitive aspect of this aim, the research design necessitated a qualitative component and therefore a two-stage hybrid qualitative-quantitative approach was adopted. Stage 1 involved a series of semi-structured interviews with typical computer users from a variety of organisations for the purpose of developing a Repertory Grid Technique (RGT) interviewing instrument to be used in the next stage. Stage 2 of this research involved a series of structured interviews, embedded with this instrument to elicit IS risk perceptions of computer users. This raw data was then analysed both qualitatively and quantitatively to generate research findings. The findings of these analyses indicate that, in general, computer users perceive that the most serious IS risks are: • damage to an organisation‘s reputation and credibility • an increase in costs; systems becoming unavailable and inaccessible, and • the inability to do their job properly. The situational factors that have a major impact on these IS risk perceptions are: • the type of loss suffered • the extent of personal impact, and • the severity and scope of the impact. When these findings are combined, the types of loss that are perceived as being most significant are: • loss of productivity (due to systems being unavailable and the inability to access data) • loss of reputation, credibility and image, and • financial loss (due to the need for additional resources to recover systems and data). This research also implies that: • Computer users with a high level of InfoSec awareness perceive reputation damage and loss of credibility as the most serious risk compared to those with less awareness of InfoSec who are more concerned about their own welfare, rather than the impact to their organisation. • The more InfoSec-aware computer users are, the more they believe that the existing controls and safeguards are the reason that InfoSec breaches will occur and will have a wide-ranging impact. • The higher… Advisors/Committee Members: Jerram, Cate (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: information security (INFOSEC); repertory grid technique; information systems (IS); risk perception; information system (IS) risk

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Pattinson, M. R. (2012). An examination of information system risk perceptions using the repertory grid technique. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/87355

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Pattinson, Malcolm Robert. “An examination of information system risk perceptions using the repertory grid technique.” 2012. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/87355.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Pattinson, Malcolm Robert. “An examination of information system risk perceptions using the repertory grid technique.” 2012. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Pattinson MR. An examination of information system risk perceptions using the repertory grid technique. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/87355.

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Pattinson MR. An examination of information system risk perceptions using the repertory grid technique. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/87355

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University of Adelaide

10. Mihaylov, George Simon. Essays on the impacts of household financial decision making.

Degree: 2015, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/92662

► The thesis examines the consequences of household and individual financial decision making in three different areas: mortgages, superannuation and family businesses. The questions posed in… (more)

▼ The thesis examines the consequences of household and individual financial decision making in three different areas: mortgages, superannuation and family businesses. The questions posed in each case cannot be tackled using conventional financial databases. I therefore address each case by applying survey methods. First, I examine the socioeconomic impacts of households choosing to take out shared appreciation mortgages (SAMs). Tax and regulatory barriers have impeded the development and use of SAMs in many mortgage markets. Empirical studies on household impacts stemming from SAMs have therefore also been limited. However, the State Government of South Australia has implemented SAMs as a means of enabling and encouraging low-income homeownership, thereby creating a unique dataset of SAM financed households. I survey this population, finding that SAM borrowers benefit from increased budgetary expenditure on discretionary items following take-up, while simultaneously saving on some non-discretionary items relative to control samples of renters and other homeowners from the general population. Furthermore, SAM homeownership also appears to be associated with increased levels of neighbourhood satisfaction and community involvement for borrowers. The results from this study indicate that SAM financed homeownership leads to changes in household behaviour and deserves further consideration by the housing industry and research community. Second, I examine the influence of investor knowledge and the cognitive bias which arises from overconfidence on the advice seeking behaviour of investors in self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). I trace whether overestimating one’s own technical and financial abilities can hinder the willingness to seek advice. I identify a subset of investors who are not knowledgeable and yet do not seek advice to compensate for this. These investors appear to be overconfident in their ability to manage their SMSF, despite holding under-diversified and less financially sophisticated portfolios when compared to their peers. Given the global rise in investors choosing to manage their own retirement funds and the importance of seeking advice in this context, there are direct policy implications from these findings. They suggest a need to identify and target self-managed retirement investors who display overconfidence since they are the most likely to manage under-performing SMSFs in the longer term. Third, I examine links between the succession planning decisions, operational management and financial performance of small-to-medium sized agricultural enterprises (SMAEs). I differentiate between written, verbal and other succession arrangements to investigate how each type embeds within the broader operational environment of SMAE households. Further tests are performed to see if differences in financial outcomes can be linked with a particular approach to succession. The results indicate that succession planning decisions are positively associated with the use of written business plans and crop… Advisors/Committee Members: Zurbruegg, Ralf (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: shared appreciation mortgages; self-managed superannuation funds; succession planning; family business; household finance

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Mihaylov, G. S. (2015). Essays on the impacts of household financial decision making. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/92662

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mihaylov, George Simon. “Essays on the impacts of household financial decision making.” 2015. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/92662.

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Mihaylov, George Simon. “Essays on the impacts of household financial decision making.” 2015. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Mihaylov GS. Essays on the impacts of household financial decision making. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/92662.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Mihaylov GS. Essays on the impacts of household financial decision making. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/92662

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Adelaide

11. de Vos, Svetlana. Investigating effective social marketing campaigns: the direct and indirect impacts of fear, challenge, and fear mixed with challenge appeals on help-seeking intentions.

Degree: 2015, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/97993

► The primary aim of the current study is to empirically test a novel conceptual framework which united the Cognitive Phenomenological Theory of Emotions (Lazarus, Kanner… (more)

▼ The primary aim of the current study is to empirically test a novel conceptual framework which united the Cognitive Phenomenological Theory of Emotions (Lazarus, Kanner and Folkman, 1980), the Revised Protection Motivation Model (Arthur and Quester, 2004), and the Heuristic Systematic Model (Eagly and Chaiken, 1993) to investigate the impact of various emotions on help-seeking intentions (BI). In particular, this research was undertaken to investigate the persuasive power of emotional advertising eliciting fear, challenge and fear mixed with challenge in consumers to induce help-seeking behavioural intentions in social marketing context. The study seeks to evaluate the direct and indirect impact of fear, challenge and fear mixed with challenge on behavioural intentions via systematic mode and depth of information processing (SMIP/DP) and attitudes towards the advertisement (AT). The study also strive to determine whether respective influence of fear mixed with challenge emotional advertising serves as a conditioning stimulus to enhance systematic mode and depth of information processing, and indirectly, through attitudes towards the advertisement, influence the strongest intentions to seek professional help in comparison to fear or challenge appeals. Since marketing communication is progressing to an era of tailored messages targeted at individuals, this study investigates a-priori individual differences such as tolerance of ambiguity, tolerance of negative emotions, involvement with the advertisement, response efficacy and self-accountability to unveil the unique information processing patterns among consumers exposed to the emotional advertising. The study is based on mixed research design and comprised of qualitative (thematic analysis) and quantitative stages (quasi–experiment with web-based survey). Results of the study empirically confirm that emotional blend of fear mixed with challenge indirectly via cognitive mediators of SMIP/DP and AT exerted the strongest positive impact on help-seeking intentions in comparison to fear or challenge appeals in at-risk population. Across all emotional appeals, heuristically proceeded messages resulted in non-significant impact on behavioural intentions. Additionally, the empirical results of the current research suggest that market segmentation should be effectively applied when using fear mixed with challenge in advertising, since a-priori individual characteristic such as tolerance of ambiguity weakens the relationship between attitude towards the advertisement and help-seeking behavioural intentions in at–risk population. The moderating role of involvement with the advertisement was also supported to strengthen the direct relationship between SMIP/DP and AT regardless of felt emotion/s. The research provides important information to social marketers seeking to exploit the persuasive impacts of emotional advertising on inducing help-seeking intentions in at-risk consumers. Advisors/Committee Members: Crouch, Roberta (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: emotional advertising; mixed emotions; fear; challenge appeals

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de Vos, S. (2015). Investigating effective social marketing campaigns: the direct and indirect impacts of fear, challenge, and fear mixed with challenge appeals on help-seeking intentions. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/97993

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

de Vos, Svetlana. “Investigating effective social marketing campaigns: the direct and indirect impacts of fear, challenge, and fear mixed with challenge appeals on help-seeking intentions.” 2015. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/97993.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

de Vos, Svetlana. “Investigating effective social marketing campaigns: the direct and indirect impacts of fear, challenge, and fear mixed with challenge appeals on help-seeking intentions.” 2015. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

de Vos S. Investigating effective social marketing campaigns: the direct and indirect impacts of fear, challenge, and fear mixed with challenge appeals on help-seeking intentions. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/97993.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

de Vos S. Investigating effective social marketing campaigns: the direct and indirect impacts of fear, challenge, and fear mixed with challenge appeals on help-seeking intentions. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/97993

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University of Adelaide

12. Gould, Graeme Paul. Explaining the information content and completion rates of on-market repurchase programs conducted in Australia.

Degree: 2015, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/98155

► This dissertation investigates on-market repurchase programs conducted in Australia and explores whether conditions of transparency in the Australian environment are conducive to firms wishing to… (more)

▼ This dissertation investigates on-market repurchase programs conducted in Australia and explores whether conditions of transparency in the Australian environment are conducive to firms wishing to signal undervaluation of their shares. A sample consisting of 789 programs that are announced over the period 2000 – 2010 are identified and information contained in relevant repurchase disclosures to the market, including program announcements, completion notices and daily trading notices are hand collected for investigation. In this study I examine the share price reaction around the period of a program announcement and the subsequent completion of a program as well as the number of shares repurchased. Share returns are examined by employing an event study methodology and the determinants of the share reaction is established using multiple regression analysis. Tobit regression analysis is employed to investigate the determinants of program completion rates. Results demonstrate that program announcements are accompanied by positive abnormal returns and announcement returns are greater for ‘initial’ programs than for ‘repeat’ programs. Of interest, firms which indicate an unlimited duration earn a greater market response to announcements than firms indicating a fixed period duration. Examination of program completions reveal that completion notices are not accompanied by returns significantly different from zero, a result that is consistent with the notion that they do not impart new information to the market. Examination of announcements demonstrate that the fraction of shares sought or repurchased in a program is not a determinant of announcement returns and firms do not earn a repurchase reputation from prior programs. This finding undermines the importance of program size as a potential cost of false signalling in the Australian environment. Instead, I find evidence that program duration is used by the market as a signal of firm quality. Results demonstrate a negative association between announcement returns and intended program length, consistent with the notion that the shorter the period of time a firm intends to execute a program the more credible a signal to the market that its shares are undervalued. Investigation of completion rates demonstrate that firms are more likely to achieve their repurchase targets if a shorter program length is indicated in an announcement and also the sooner a program is terminated ahead of time. Evidence shows that completion rates are increasing with the range in price a firm pays for its shares and is consistent with the notion that firms repurchase shares out of management’s disagreement with the market over the valuation of its shares rather than to arrest falling share prices. A concern that is often raised in connection with on-market repurchases is that stocks with volatile share prices are particularly suited to firms wishing to acquire shares at ‘cheap’ prices to the benefit of non-selling shareholders, however I find that the transparency of on-market repurchase programs… Advisors/Committee Members: Zurbruegg, Ralf (advisor), Brockman, Paul (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: on-market share repurchases; completion rates; intended program duration; share price; performance; Australia

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Gould, G. P. (2015). Explaining the information content and completion rates of on-market repurchase programs conducted in Australia. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/98155

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gould, Graeme Paul. “Explaining the information content and completion rates of on-market repurchase programs conducted in Australia.” 2015. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/98155.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gould, Graeme Paul. “Explaining the information content and completion rates of on-market repurchase programs conducted in Australia.” 2015. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Gould GP. Explaining the information content and completion rates of on-market repurchase programs conducted in Australia. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/98155.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Gould GP. Explaining the information content and completion rates of on-market repurchase programs conducted in Australia. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/98155

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University of Adelaide

13. Tan, Gary. Nature versus nurture: the influence of personal attributes and traits in determining an individual’s risk taking in trading.

Degree: 2016, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/102383

► My thesis examines the saliency and power that the personal attributes an individual is born with (nature variables) and life experiences (nurture variables) have on… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: risk-taking in trading; nature variables; nurture variables

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Tan, G. (2016). Nature versus nurture: the influence of personal attributes and traits in determining an individual’s risk taking in trading. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/102383

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Tan, Gary. “Nature versus nurture: the influence of personal attributes and traits in determining an individual’s risk taking in trading.” 2016. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/102383.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Tan, Gary. “Nature versus nurture: the influence of personal attributes and traits in determining an individual’s risk taking in trading.” 2016. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Tan G. Nature versus nurture: the influence of personal attributes and traits in determining an individual’s risk taking in trading. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/102383.

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Council of Science Editors:

Tan G. Nature versus nurture: the influence of personal attributes and traits in determining an individual’s risk taking in trading. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/102383

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University of Adelaide

14. Chua, Yi Lin. Determinants and effect of accounting comparability: insights from mandatory IFRS adoption In Australia and the EU.

Degree: 2019, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/123656

► This thesis examines the determinants and associations of accounting comparability in the context of the mandatory adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as of… (more)

▼ This thesis examines the determinants and associations of accounting comparability in the context of the mandatory adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as of 2005 in Australia and the European Union (EU). Comparability is an important attribute of financial reporting that is desirable because it enhances the usefulness of financial accounting information. This thesis examines the relative importance of accounting standards, firms’ reporting incentives and institutional features in determining cross-country accounting comparability. As capital market participants are expected to benefit from enhanced comparability, this thesis also investigates the role of cross-country accounting comparability in influencing a firm’s information environment in the capital market. The first empirical study examines the impact of mandatory IFRS adoption on cross-country accounting comparability. Using a sample of matched firm-pairs from Australia and the EU, the results show that mandatory IFRS adoption improves cross-country accounting comparability. This is evidenced by the extent to which economically similar events and transactions are reflected similarly without any discernible impact on economically dissimilar events and transactions. The results also reveal that the comparability benefit of mandatory IFRS adoption is more pronounced for matched firm-pairs with different legal origins. The findings of this empirical study suggest that adopting a uniform set of accounting standards is crucial in achieving comparability. The second empirical study explores the interaction of firms’ reporting incentives, country-level institutional factors and mandatory IFRS adoption on cross-country accounting comparability. The results show that the improvement in cross-country accounting comparability resulting from mandatory IFRS adoption persists even after controlling for the dissimilarity of firms’ reporting incentives and institutional differences between similar firms. This is despite findings demonstrating that cross-country accounting comparability is diminished by greater dissimilarity in reporting incentives and institutional differences between similar firms and after mandatory adoption of IFRS. Nevertheless, the results further show that the comparability improvement following mandatory IFRS adoption for similar firms when some EU countries concurrently made substantive enforcement changes is pronounced only after the dissimilarity of firms’ reporting incentives is considered. The findings suggest that cross-country accounting comparability is partly determined by the alignment of firm-specific and country-level factors even when a common set of accounting standards is in place. The third study examines the impact of accounting comparability on the information content of stock prices. Using stock return synchronicity as a proxy, the results reveal that accounting comparability decreases stock return synchronicity and that this relation is weakened by mandatory IFRS adoption. The findings suggest that the… Advisors/Committee Members: Kent, Pamela (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: accounting comparability; IFRS

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Chua, Y. L. (2019). Determinants and effect of accounting comparability: insights from mandatory IFRS adoption In Australia and the EU. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/123656

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chua, Yi Lin. “Determinants and effect of accounting comparability: insights from mandatory IFRS adoption In Australia and the EU.” 2019. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/123656.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chua, Yi Lin. “Determinants and effect of accounting comparability: insights from mandatory IFRS adoption In Australia and the EU.” 2019. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Chua YL. Determinants and effect of accounting comparability: insights from mandatory IFRS adoption In Australia and the EU. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/123656.

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Council of Science Editors:

Chua YL. Determinants and effect of accounting comparability: insights from mandatory IFRS adoption In Australia and the EU. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/123656

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University of Adelaide

15. Ayi Wong, Diana. Engagement with Novel Products.

Degree: 2019, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/120686

► Organisations are increasingly under pressure to launch novel products and get customers to adopt them in order to remain relevant in competitive markets. Despite prolific… (more)

▼ Organisations are increasingly under pressure to launch novel products and get customers to adopt them in order to remain relevant in competitive markets. Despite prolific research into the motivations and processes for products, and despite recognition that individuals have an innate pre-disposition to try or buy new products, firms still experience high failure rates when launching novel products. Hence, to better understand the process of product adoption and improve adoption success, this thesis introduces the concept of actor (customer) engagement to the literature on novel foods. While scholars have investigated customer engagement with brands and within online communities, little is known about engagement with novel products. This research comprises three papers that investigate the engagement with novel products. The first paper proposes a conceptual framework to understand the process by which actor engagement with novel products occur. This framework explains how actor engagement is facilitated through vicarious learning that occurs in a non-physical interaction, which is engendered through actor-to-actor interactions. Further, it explains the role of legitimacy in both building and embedding engagement with novel products. This conceptual paper not only introduces the lens of actor engagement to help organisations successfully launch the product into competitive markets, it also extends knowledge on actor engagement. Building on the conceptual paper, the second paper empirically tests the role of customer engagement for novel food adoption. The research uses the context of novel food as it provides an example of novel products that have the tendency to fail in the market due to consumer resistance. Specifically, this research investigates the mediating effect of the engagement dimensions, including emotional, cognitive, behavioural and social facets, on the relationship between product adoption barriers (subjective knowledge and perceived risk) and the intention to try and buy. The findings reveal that engagement plays an important mediating role. Specifically, while cognitive engagement is not critical for food adoption, emotional engagement and social engagement facilitate novel food adoption. This study contributes to both food and marketing literatures by introducing customer engagement as an important construct to the context of novel food adoption. Finally, the third paper empirically examines the role of legitimacy as a perception for engagement with a novel product. Specifically, it investigates the mediating effect of different dimensions of legitimacy (instrumental, moral and relational) between the relationship of subjective knowledge and customer engagement in the context of novel food. Instrumental legitimacy relates to the judgement of whether the novel product achieves practical outcomes. Moral legitimacy reflects moral and ethical values (Scott, 1995) and relational legitimacy represents the degree by which the value proposition of the novel product affirms social identities and reinforces… Advisors/Committee Members: Plewa, Carolin (advisor), Conduit, Jodie (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: Engagemenet; novel products; legitimacy

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Ayi Wong, D. (2019). Engagement with Novel Products. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/120686

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ayi Wong, Diana. “Engagement with Novel Products.” 2019. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/120686.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ayi Wong, Diana. “Engagement with Novel Products.” 2019. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Ayi Wong D. Engagement with Novel Products. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/120686.

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Council of Science Editors:

Ayi Wong D. Engagement with Novel Products. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/120686

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University of Adelaide

16. Nguyen, Thuy Lien. Tone at The Top: The Influence of Ceo Personal Characteristics On Corporate Financial Reporting and Environmental Responsibility.

Degree: 2019, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/120899

► This thesis examines the impact of personal managerial characteristics on the decision making of chief executives (CEOs) at a corporate level. The research suggests executives’… (more)

▼ This thesis examines the impact of personal managerial characteristics on the decision making of chief executives (CEOs) at a corporate level. The research suggests executives’ personal philanthropy and educational backgrounds have a potent effect on corporate malfeasance in financial reporting and corporate environmental engagement and performance. My thesis is comprised of two studies. The first study explores the impact of CEO personal altruism on corporate malfeasance in financial reporting. The results show that firms run by CEOs with altruistic preferences, as captured by their stock donations, are less likely to commit financial fraud and exhibit lower levels of real and accrual-based earnings manipulation. These effects are more pronounced for CEOs who do not backdate when making stock donations and who donate stocks outside the tax season. The results are robust to a battery of endogeneity checks, including examining the effect of CEO turnovers, using difference-in-difference models, and applying an instrumental variable approach. Overall, the results suggest that personal altruism of managers has a disciplining effect on corporate malfeasance in financial reporting. Subsequently, the next chapter addresses potential measurement error of personal managerial altruism and extends the research of the effect of CEO altruism on the readability of a firm’s annual financial report. Similar conclusions are obtained when proxying CEO altruism by five alternative measures other than CEO stock donations. Further, the results also show that financial reports are more comprehendible for firms with altruistic CEOs. Building on the theories of familiarity and self-efficacy, the second study investigates the relationship between CEO educational background in science and MBA degrees, and corporate environmental responsibility. Using a sample of S&P 1500 firms, this research conducts difference-in-difference analyses utilizing CEO turnovers to highlight the impacts of CEOs backgrounds on corporate environmental ratings and performance. The results show that science-educated CEOs take greater environmental risks rather than refraining from investing in environmental strengths which result in lower overall environmental CSR ratings. Conversely, CEO holdings MBA degrees outperform non-MBA CEOs in overall environmental CSR performance because MBA CEOs are more risk-averse in taking additional environmental risks. The overall findings document that CEO educational background may be a potent predictor of differences in corporate environmental engagement and performance. Advisors/Committee Members: Zurbruegg, Ralf (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: CEO Altruism; Earnings Management; Stock Donations; Backdating; Tax-planning; Corporate Fraud; CEO Education; MBA CEOs; Scientist CEOs; Corporate Social Responsibility; Environmental Responsibility

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Nguyen, T. L. (2019). Tone at The Top: The Influence of Ceo Personal Characteristics On Corporate Financial Reporting and Environmental Responsibility. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/120899

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Nguyen, Thuy Lien. “Tone at The Top: The Influence of Ceo Personal Characteristics On Corporate Financial Reporting and Environmental Responsibility.” 2019. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/120899.

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Nguyen, Thuy Lien. “Tone at The Top: The Influence of Ceo Personal Characteristics On Corporate Financial Reporting and Environmental Responsibility.” 2019. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Nguyen TL. Tone at The Top: The Influence of Ceo Personal Characteristics On Corporate Financial Reporting and Environmental Responsibility. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/120899.

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Nguyen TL. Tone at The Top: The Influence of Ceo Personal Characteristics On Corporate Financial Reporting and Environmental Responsibility. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/120899

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University of Adelaide

17. Nguyen, Thi Mai Lan. The Determinants of Financial Analysts' Performance: Analyses using Quasi-Natural Experiments.

Degree: 2019, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/119976

► This thesis consists of three studies that utilize financial analyst career events as quasi-natural experiments to examine the factors that explain analyst forecasting performance. The… (more)

▼ This thesis consists of three studies that utilize financial analyst career events as quasi-natural experiments to examine the factors that explain analyst forecasting performance. The purpose of this thesis is to minimize endogeneity problems that have hampered the financial analyst literature and at the same time add to the literature by showing that important life events can have a significant impact on analyst forecasting performance. First, I examine how employment change affects analyst herding behavior in their forecasts. My results show that analysts exhibit stronger herding behavior following an employment change. Specifically, they have a greater tendency to imitate other analysts’ earnings forecasts. Also, relative to their peers, they are slower in issuing forecasts and, as a result, issue revisions less frequently. This has a consequential negative effect on the market impact of their forecasts. I argue that the results are due to the need for newcomers to contend with the unfamiliarity of their new workplace environment and demonstrate that my results hold across several robustness tests, including a quasi-natural experiment using brokerage firm M&As that utilizes the estimation of an average treatment effect. This study raises a significant human resource question on how brokerage firms should support employees who have recently switched jobs. Second, I examine the impact that work specialization has on the performance of superior and inferior analysts. My results show that the forecast accuracy of superior analysts improves when their coverage is more concentrated within a few industries. However, there is no evidence of an equivalent improvement for inferior analysts. I argue that this is due to superior analysts being better able to utilize intra-industry relevant information when pricing stocks within the same sector, leading them to benefit more viii from specialization. My results are robust when I conduct quasi-natural experiments by utilizing brokerage firm M&As to capture changes to the work specialization of analysts who continue to work in the merged firms after the M&A events. The findings of this study have implications for how brokerage firms allocate coverage to analysts with different abilities. Third, I examine a channel that can explain analyst forecast pessimism. Specifically, I investigate the forecasting performance of analysts who have been rehired after experiencing a recent job loss following their brokerage firm closures and find that their forecasts will be more pessimistic relative to both their peers and actual earnings. Importantly, this leads to a decline in the accuracy of their forecasts at their new job. These results are theoretically supported by the career transitions literature, which shows that a job loss will affect the mental disposition of an employee and which I argue leads to analysts providing more pessimistic recommendations. This raises an important question as to how brokerage firms should support new employees who have recently experienced a job loss to… Advisors/Committee Members: Zurbruegg, Ralf (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: Financial analysts; quasi-natural experiment; life event; forecast accuracy; herding behavior; forecast pessimism

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Nguyen, T. M. L. (2019). The Determinants of Financial Analysts' Performance: Analyses using Quasi-Natural Experiments. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/119976

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nguyen, Thi Mai Lan. “The Determinants of Financial Analysts' Performance: Analyses using Quasi-Natural Experiments.” 2019. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/119976.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nguyen, Thi Mai Lan. “The Determinants of Financial Analysts' Performance: Analyses using Quasi-Natural Experiments.” 2019. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Nguyen TML. The Determinants of Financial Analysts' Performance: Analyses using Quasi-Natural Experiments. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/119976.

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Nguyen TML. The Determinants of Financial Analysts' Performance: Analyses using Quasi-Natural Experiments. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/119976

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University of Adelaide

18. Tariq, Muhammad Irfan. [EMBARGOED] Hearts and Minds: Investigating the Effects of Country of Origin on Consumer Response to an International Service Crisis.

Degree: 2018, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/120343

► This research advances our theoretical understanding of COO effects, and more specifically their cognitive and emotional/affective influences, in an international services organisation crisis context. This… (more)

▼ This research advances our theoretical understanding of COO effects, and more specifically their cognitive and emotional/affective influences, in an international services organisation crisis context. This is achieved via decomposing the COO construct into cognitive and affective (positive and negative) country and people image i.e. country image cognitive, country image affective positive, country image affective negative, country person image cognitive, country person image affective positive and country person image affective negative (CIC, CIAP, CIAN, CPIC, CPIAP and CPIAN). Specifically, the study investigated the capacity of these distinct dimensions of COO to shape organisational trust and distrust (OT/OD) following a services crisis event in both a developed and emerging economy. The study also examined the extent to which consumer cultural congruence and country familiarity moderate the proposed relationships between COO effects and OT/OD. Lastly, this research contributes to a better understanding of the flow-on effects to subsequent consumer perceptions of attribution of blame for the event and consumer behavioural outcomes (such as future purchase intention and willingness to pay the same price or more post event). The proposed conceptual framework was tested in two divergent geographical and cultural locations (Australia and India). The research is comprised of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Qualitative findings provided stimuli for the quantitative stage employing an experimental study design. The final design (quantitative) employed 16 crisis scenarios based on various stimulus used in this study. Structural equation modelling (SEM) and comparison of means testing were used to analyse the data. The results of this study showed that an organisation’s home country and its people image both cognitive and affective (negative and positive), have the ability to significantly influence OT/OD and their subsequent influence on attribution of blame and consumer behavioural outcomes for a crisis event. Comparison of means testing showed that the service organisation with negative country image (China) consistently and significantly faced greater risk as compare to the organisation with positive CI (England). Subsequently, those organisations suffer lower levels of OT and higher levels of OD which, ultimately, leads to higher attribution of blame and diminished purchase intentions. Moreover, attribution of blame was higher for the intentional crisis with denial as response type tested and lower for the victim crisis along with apology as a response type tested. Additionally, for all crisis type tested, between the English and the Chinese service organisations, the organisation from developed country was strongly preferred each time. Additionally, the results of this study suggest that consumers show more trust towards service providers and their products when they feel a greater level of cultural congruence. Advisors/Committee Members: Quester, Pascale (advisor), Crouch, Roberta (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: Country of Origin; International Service Crisis

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Tariq, M. I. (2018). [EMBARGOED] Hearts and Minds: Investigating the Effects of Country of Origin on Consumer Response to an International Service Crisis. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/120343

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Tariq, Muhammad Irfan. “[EMBARGOED] Hearts and Minds: Investigating the Effects of Country of Origin on Consumer Response to an International Service Crisis.” 2018. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/120343.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Tariq, Muhammad Irfan. “[EMBARGOED] Hearts and Minds: Investigating the Effects of Country of Origin on Consumer Response to an International Service Crisis.” 2018. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Tariq MI. [EMBARGOED] Hearts and Minds: Investigating the Effects of Country of Origin on Consumer Response to an International Service Crisis. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/120343.

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Council of Science Editors:

Tariq MI. [EMBARGOED] Hearts and Minds: Investigating the Effects of Country of Origin on Consumer Response to an International Service Crisis. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/120343

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University of Adelaide

19. Lu, Sha. The asymmetric impact of positive and negative news on stock return synchronicity.

Degree: 2017, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/119158

► I examine the asymmetric impact of positive and negative information on stock return synchronicity that occurs from a change in short-sale constraints. Using a unique… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: News; return synchronicity; investor type; short-sale constraint

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Lu, S. (2017). The asymmetric impact of positive and negative news on stock return synchronicity. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/119158

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Lu, Sha. “The asymmetric impact of positive and negative news on stock return synchronicity.” 2017. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/119158.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lu, Sha. “The asymmetric impact of positive and negative news on stock return synchronicity.” 2017. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Lu S. The asymmetric impact of positive and negative news on stock return synchronicity. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/119158.

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Council of Science Editors:

Lu S. The asymmetric impact of positive and negative news on stock return synchronicity. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/119158

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20. Zarghami, Seyed Ashkan. A Complex System Approach to Reliability Analysis of Water Distribution Networks.

Degree: 2019, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124607

► Water Distribution Networks (WDNs) are confronted with numerous operational threats that lead to disruption and dysfunction of their performance. As a response to the growing… (more)

▼ Water Distribution Networks (WDNs) are confronted with numerous operational threats that lead to disruption and dysfunction of their performance. As a response to the growing operational dysfunctions, researchers have recognised the importance of using reliability theory to examine the ability of WDNs to provide continuity in operation. However, the current approaches to reliability analysis of these networks mainly focus on one aspect of the reliability problem and fail to provide a complete representation of all factors involved in reliability analysis. These methods are embedded in capturing either the topological properties or the hydraulic attributes of WDNs. On one hand, the hydraulic-based approaches yield insufficient information as to the structural complexity and the level of interaction among components. On the other hand, the existing topological-based approaches just capture very generic topological properties and ignore various hydraulic attributes of WDNs such as demand and pressure head. Furthermore, the conventional reliability analysis methods are only effective for demonstrating a snapshot of these networks at a given point in time and ignore the variation in the parameters involved in the reliability analysis. This thesis attempts to fill these gaps by generating new knowledge in the area of reliability analysis of WDNs through using a combination of scientific approaches. This includes reliability engineering, system thinking, network theory, probabilistic analysis and hydraulic engineering. It is in this spirit that this research introduces a three-tiered approach. Tier 1 is explicitly tied to evaluate the topological reliability of WDNs. Tier 2 will be developed based on the results of Tier 1, aimed at establishing an integrated framework for reliability analysis. Tier 3 will use the outputs generated by tier 2 and will attempt to capture the dynamic nature of WDNs. In attempting to develop a comprehensive reliability assessment model, the present thesis proposes a number of novel reliability analysis methods for WDNs. Using three case studies from the literature as well as four real-world WDNs of Australian towns, this thesis demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed methods. This research provides two types of implications. For theory development, it offers new insight and interpretation into the reliability analysis of WDNs by integrating a broad spectrum of various approaches. For water engineering management, the predictive maintenance strategy based on the reliability assessment model proposed here will provide an expert facilitator that helps water service providers to establish and implement a cost-effective maintenance strategy, which relies on identifying and prioritising the vulnerabilities, thereby reducing expenditures on the maintenance activities. Advisors/Committee Members: Gunawan, Indra (advisor), Schultmann, Frank (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: Complex System; Reliability Analysis; Water Distribution Networks

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Zarghami, S. A. (2019). A Complex System Approach to Reliability Analysis of Water Distribution Networks. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124607

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Zarghami, Seyed Ashkan. “A Complex System Approach to Reliability Analysis of Water Distribution Networks.” 2019. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124607.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Zarghami, Seyed Ashkan. “A Complex System Approach to Reliability Analysis of Water Distribution Networks.” 2019. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Zarghami SA. A Complex System Approach to Reliability Analysis of Water Distribution Networks. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124607.

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Zarghami SA. A Complex System Approach to Reliability Analysis of Water Distribution Networks. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124607

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University of Adelaide

21. Nguyen, Phuong Thi. Systemic indicators for agricultural and rural communities in developing countries.

Degree: 2018, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/115368

► Community indicators have been of special interest of international scholars. They are vital for community development as their role in monitoring of community development, and… (more)

▼ Community indicators have been of special interest of international scholars. They are vital for community development as their role in monitoring of community development, and managing and preserving a community’s wellbeing. Community indicators provide information that reflects what the community cares most about - its values. Thus, each community needs to ‘own’ its indicators to orientate it towards what is of most value, and to help it on the way to achieving sustainable outcomes. There have been a great deal of work on community indicators for urban areas in developed countries, but there have been relatively few studies in relation to rural communities, particularly in developing economies. Life in rural communities in developing countries reflects many special challenges that characterise the complexity of rural systems. The communities need their own indicators to reflect their reality, and these community indicators require a holistic and integrated approach that can capture community wellbeing comprehensively. This thesis presents and explores the development of a participatory systems-based framework for identifying community indicators in rural areas in developing countries and principles for applying this framework effectively in these areas. The framework is developed by using the abductive and participatory action research process, underpinned by the principles of complexity, complex living systems and sustainability, and informed by Wells and Mclean’s One Way Forward model (2013) and Meadows’s levels of system Leverage Points (1999). This approach aims to address the difficulties that have challenged scholars in developing appropriate indicators for these communities, and then explore practical facilitation of the choosing and effective use of the indicators. The participatory systems-based framework for identifying community indicators is an iterative sharing, co-learning and refining engagement cycle. It enables the communities to appreciate and adapt to the emergent properties of complex community system, which simply reflect the way our world functions. This is a practical, systemic framework to help communities to identify influential, lead indicators that assist the communities to track what is unfolding in the process of development, and make sound decisions - seen as experiments- directed towards sustainability. Moreover, it enables the active and effective engagement of all community members, regardless of status and level of wealth, to share, collaborate and co-learn from ‘experiments’ that build a culture of ownership, self-management and self-development. On the basis of the findings in relation to this framework’s application in two rural communities in Vietnam (research sites), it might also provide support for sustainable development in organisations and urban communities. Advisors/Committee Members: Wells, Samuel (advisor), Nguyen, Nam Cao (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: Research by publication; complexity; leverage points; rural community; participation; sustainable community development; systems; systemic indicators

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Nguyen, P. T. (2018). Systemic indicators for agricultural and rural communities in developing countries. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/115368

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nguyen, Phuong Thi. “Systemic indicators for agricultural and rural communities in developing countries.” 2018. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/115368.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nguyen, Phuong Thi. “Systemic indicators for agricultural and rural communities in developing countries.” 2018. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Nguyen PT. Systemic indicators for agricultural and rural communities in developing countries. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/115368.

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Nguyen PT. Systemic indicators for agricultural and rural communities in developing countries. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/115368

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University of Adelaide

22. Neale, Lisa. Leveraging social capital for knowledge development in clusters.

Degree: 2016, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114069

► This doctoral thesis explores how social capital is leveraged for the transfer, sharing and spillover of knowledge (knowledge development) to achieve competitive advantage in clusters.… (more)

▼ This doctoral thesis explores how social capital is leveraged for the transfer, sharing and spillover of knowledge (knowledge development) to achieve competitive advantage in clusters. The rationale behind this research is that, paradoxically, in a time of information technology and high labour mobility, location still matters for firms. Clusters - a term describing the spatial agglomeration of firms and institutions of one particular industry - can be the source of advantages for those firms located within the cluster as well as for the entire region. This research contributes to a body of literature devoted to explaining how the advantages of clustering come about. A resource based perspective on clusters is adopted, focussing on the interplay of the two intangible resources social capital and knowledge. In exploring the research problem of how social capital is leveraged for the development of knowledge in clusters, this project unveils 1) the drivers of social capital for knowledge development and 2) the role of different cluster actors in the development of knowledge. A qualitative methodology is employed to empirically investigate the research questions. A case study explores an Australian biotechnology cluster, with semi-structured interviews as a method of data collection. Addressing the drivers of social capital, results revealed that different dimensions of social capital drive knowledge development in distinct ways. Specifically, interpersonal relationships between cluster members and informal interaction, which are manifestations of different social capital dimensions, are identified to be the main drivers for knowledge development. In addition, several indirect factors affect knowledge development, through their impact on those interpersonal relationships and informal interaction. Regarding the cluster actors involved in the development of knowledge, results highlight the importance of facilitating actors, which assume the role of a broker of social capital between cluster members. From a theoretical perspective, this research makes a valuable contribution by showing that the overlap of the three theoretical streams knowledge, social capital and clusters can be drawn on to explain how competitive advantage is created in clusters. Specifically, findings highlight the distinct impact of different social capital dimensions on knowledge development. Furthermore, this research has implications for practitioners and cluster policy makers as findings suggest how social capital is best managed to foster prosperity of the cluster. Advisors/Committee Members: Daniel, Lisa Jane (advisor), Royer, Susanne (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: knowledge; social capital; clusters

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Neale, L. (2016). Leveraging social capital for knowledge development in clusters. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114069

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Neale, Lisa. “Leveraging social capital for knowledge development in clusters.” 2016. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114069.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Neale, Lisa. “Leveraging social capital for knowledge development in clusters.” 2016. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Neale L. Leveraging social capital for knowledge development in clusters. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114069.

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Neale L. Leveraging social capital for knowledge development in clusters. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114069

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23. Chen, Yimeng (Emon). The informational role of corporate carbon performance in the stock market.

Degree: 2017, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114478

► This thesis examines the informational role of corporate carbon performance in the stock market using a sample of publicly listed firms regulated under the European… (more)

▼ This thesis examines the informational role of corporate carbon performance in the stock market using a sample of publicly listed firms regulated under the European Union Emission Trading Scheme (EU_ETS). Based on carbon information compiled from the facility-level records within the transaction log under the operation of the EU_ETS from 2006 to 2015, this thesis calibrates the informational role of corporate carbon performance at the firm-level by exploring: (1) whether corporate carbon performance information affects firms’ information environments; and (2) whether corporate carbon performance affects firms’ cost of equity. Employing a synchronicity measure capturing the relative amount of firm specific information flows compared with market- and industry-wide information, the first empirical study in this thesis provides evidence that corporate carbon performance information plays a key informational role in the stock market by impounding more firm-specific information into share prices. In particular, this study finds that: (1) more firm-specific information relative to market- and industry-wide information is incorporated into share prices of firms with less carbon intensity; and (2) leadership in managing carbon performance relative to industry peers increases firm-specific information captured in share prices. Further, using an ex-ante implied cost of equity measure, the second empirical study in this thesis examines the impact of corporate carbon performance on investors’ perception of firm riskiness. This study provides evidence supporting the market assessment of carbon risks manifested in a higher required rate of return on equity. Specifically, this study finds that the magnitude of carbon intensity neither increases nor decreases the cost of equity financing for the full sample. However, a higher cost of equity is observed for high-emitting firms, suggesting that investors condition their assessment of carbon risks on a firm’s relative emission profile. This study also finds that firms with a higher carbon risk profile relative to industry peers have a higher cost of equity, suggesting that firms’ capacity to pass-on carbon costs affects the market pricing of carbon risks. Taken together, the empirical findings of this thesis show that corporate carbon performance serves an important information role in the stock market by producing more firm-specific information that reduces the level of information asymmetry and thereby lowers the cost of equity. This thesis therefore provides confirmatory evidence of the usefulness of carbon disclosures mandated through an enacted ETS. This thesis contributes to the literature on the market value effects of carbon information in several important ways. First, it provides robust empirical evidence that corporate carbon performance information affects the level of firm-specific information impounded in share prices. Second, this thesis provides unique insights into how corporate carbon performance enhances firm value through the cost of equity. This thesis also has… Advisors/Committee Members: Richardson, Grant Andrew (advisor), Loftus, Janice (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: corporate carbon performance; stock return synchronicity; cost of equity

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Chen, Y. (. (2017). The informational role of corporate carbon performance in the stock market. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114478

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chen, Yimeng (Emon). “The informational role of corporate carbon performance in the stock market.” 2017. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114478.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chen, Yimeng (Emon). “The informational role of corporate carbon performance in the stock market.” 2017. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Chen Y(. The informational role of corporate carbon performance in the stock market. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114478.

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Council of Science Editors:

Chen Y(. The informational role of corporate carbon performance in the stock market. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114478

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University of Adelaide

24. Reddaway, Melanie Jayne. The role of the user in accounting for SME wine businesses.

Degree: 2017, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114249

► This thesis consists of four papers exploring the role of the user in accounting for wine businesses that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). The… (more)

▼ This thesis consists of four papers exploring the role of the user in accounting for wine businesses that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). The first paper considers the concept of vernacular accounting, as contributed by Kilfoyle, Richardson and MacDonald (2013) in the context of SMEs. Kilfoyle et al.’s (2013) vernacular accounting ideal types are translated to the SME context via descriptions of observed uses of vernacular accounting in firm level contexts. It is noted that in all examples provided, owners and/or top level management were involved, rendering the consideration of sanction redundant. The animation of Kilfoyle et al.’s (2013) ideal types shows, in the SME context at least, the distinction between “formal” and “informal” systems is not important. What is vital, however, is researcher awareness of the fundamental importance of these types of systems. Research that focuses only on more traditional concepts of what constitutes a firm’s accounting system runs the risk of considering an incomplete section of a firm’s system, and therefore invalidly underestimating its capabilities. The second paper explores sophistication of product costing systems, expanding the work of Brierley (2008) in the context of SMEs, with an emphasis on the role of the users of the systems. Using the SME setting removes the assumption implicit in existing research that product costing systems are developed, operated and translated to non-accountants by accounting experts. In the scarcely resourced SME environment, approaches to product costing can be observed where costing is used by staff with a range of skill sets, facilitating the examination of the differences generated by the absence and availability of in-house costing expertise. I argue that the concept of sophistication as measured in existing literature needs to be broadened to encapsulate informal types of sophistication, and our conceptualisation of systems need to be expanded to explicitly incorporate the users of the system. This paper works towards achieving a synthesis of knowledge by proposing a typology for conceptualising the sophistication of SME costing systems. Overall, I argue the value of moving beyond preoccupations with informality and formality, and similarly looking beyond system specific measures of sophistication. The third paper explores stakeholders’ experiences of isomorphic forces in a patchy institutional field. A wine industry endorsed costing approach was adopted as a proxy for a strong field level frame. DiMaggio and Powell’s (1983) typology of isomorphic forces was employed as a conceptual lens to examine four different responses to the frame: a firm displaying an approach aligned to the focal frame, a firm that aspired towards compliance, a firm that had rejected the frame, and a firm that was not knowledgeable about the frame. Through a process of comparison and contrast of key stakeholders’ experiences, each stakeholder is shown to experience one or two of the categories of isomorphic forces, but not all. It also became apparent… Advisors/Committee Members: Goodman, Steven Paul (advisor), Graves, Christopher (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: Research by publication; accounting in use; wine business; Australian wine industry; institutional logics; SME

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Reddaway, M. J. (2017). The role of the user in accounting for SME wine businesses. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114249

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Reddaway, Melanie Jayne. “The role of the user in accounting for SME wine businesses.” 2017. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114249.

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Reddaway, Melanie Jayne. “The role of the user in accounting for SME wine businesses.” 2017. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

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Reddaway MJ. The role of the user in accounting for SME wine businesses. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114249.

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Reddaway MJ. The role of the user in accounting for SME wine businesses. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/114249

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University of Adelaide

25. Sim, Max MD. Actor engagement with service providers.

Degree: 2019, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/122406

► Actor engagement has received significant scholarly and practitioner attention in recent years due to its anticipated outcomes and relevance for organisational success. Yet, despite significant… (more)

▼ Actor engagement has received significant scholarly and practitioner attention in recent years due to its anticipated outcomes and relevance for organisational success. Yet, despite significant interest in the concept, several theoretical gaps remain. Particularly, the literature has largely overlooked actor engagement with focal objects beyond the brand. Similarly, extant discourse lacks a comprehensive understanding of how actors engage differently. Thus, to better understand the nuances and intricacies of actor engagement beyond the existing focus of brands, and to discover how actors engage differently, this thesis centres on actor engagement with a service provider and delves into actor dispositions to engage. The service provider was chosen as a focal object due to their critical role in service organisations and the paucity of research specifically focused on service providers in an engagement context. The importance of service providers is well recognised, given that the success of service organisations largely depends upon their performance. Yet, engagement scholars have given scant attention to these crucial focal objects in the examination of the engagement concept. To address these knowledge gaps, this research presents three distinct but interrelated papers. The first paper examines actor engagement with service providers within a service system and extends the focus of engagement to multiple engagement foci. Specifically, the paper investigates how the individual dimensions of engagement with a service provider and brand combine to lead to engagement with the broader context. In brief, this paper contributes to an increased understanding of the integrated nature of engagement with a range of focal objects across different levels within a service system. The results suggest that engagement with the service provider facilitates engagement with other focal objects, which further validates the importance of examining actor engagement with service providers across the subsequent two papers. Paper two explores the factors that constitute an actor’s disposition to engage and responds to calls by numerous scholars to shed light on the nature of engagement dispositions. The findings of a series of in-depth interviews reveal three dimensions of engagement dispositions, namely individual actor traits, context-related actor characteristics, and focal object-related actor characteristics, with each dimension consisting of a unique make up of attributes. In total, 14 attributes were identified as constituents of an actor’s disposition to engage with a service provider. This paper contributes to the engagement literature by being the first to empirically consider what constitutes an actor’s disposition to engage and provides a conceptual framework that depicts the impact of engagement dispositions on actor engagement activities. Building on these insights, the third paper employs a survey methodology to empirically examine the impact of engagement dispositions on actor engagement activities. Specifically, it… Advisors/Committee Members: Plewa, Carolin (advisor), Conduit, Jodie (advisor), Adelaide Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: Actor engagement; service provider; engagement dispositions; actor charactoristics; complex services

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Sim, M. M. (2019). Actor engagement with service providers. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/122406

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sim, Max MD. “Actor engagement with service providers.” 2019. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/122406.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sim, Max MD. “Actor engagement with service providers.” 2019. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Sim MM. Actor engagement with service providers. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/122406.

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Sim MM. Actor engagement with service providers. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/122406

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University of Adelaide

26. Papavasiliou, Samantha Jayne. A Digital Transformation Governance Framework for eGovernment: A Systemic Approach.

Degree: 2020, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/126968

► Policies which have transformed legacy services to digital services in the public sector have had considerable impact on both governments and service users. Research suggests… (more)

▼ Policies which have transformed legacy services to digital services in the public sector have had considerable impact on both governments and service users. Research suggests that as a result of digital transformation, public sector services are failing to meet user needs and expectations, with a direct association between user ability to interact with public service entities and digital services. This dissertation argues for the development of a practical tool that can be used to identify, understand and assess relevant systems and their roles in digital transformation processes, in order to develop a governance framework for effective digital transformation in eGovernment. Evidence supporting this research is based on a case study of the Australian Taxation Office. Methodology: An interpretative and exploratory mixed method approach was adopted, using a multimethod technique for data collection. Data included observations, focus groups, surveys and existing data sources, used to profile eGovernment service users and users of legacy systems. The aim was to understand the barriers to use, factors promoting their use and assistance required from service providers. Subsequently, soft systems, Enterprise Architecture and system of systems approaches were applied to provide a foundation for the exploration, collection and analysis of the data. Gioia and thematic analysis was used to find meaning within the qualitative data, while descriptive statistics, logistic regression and longitudinal analysis were used to analyse the quantitative data. Findings: This research identified a number of key factors influencing the long-term adoption of public sector digital services. Within the public sector or eGovernment space, legacy systems are still important to the community as they provide a safety net. Similarly, assistance should be provided through multiple avenues, including online, in person and over the phone. Public sector entities need to invest in educating the community on both the technical and digital components of their services. For taxation, this includes an explanation of what taxation entails and how to lodge returns depending on circumstances. The results of a quasi-randomised control trial demonstrated that non-digital users were more inclined to shift to digital services after receiving communication on their availability and effectiveness. There are numerous factors which impact the adoption and use of digital services in the public sector. Looking at each factor in isolation does not provide a holistic view of the various users. This research identified the need to create a holistic view of the various systems affecting digital transformation and adoption. The findings were used to inform and develop a framework for effective digital transformation of eGovernment services, which has assisted in identifying the relevant systems and assessing their roles and interactions in the process. Research Limitations: This research provides a framework for the ongoing development of eGovernment services. A limitation to… Advisors/Committee Members: Reaiche , Carmen (advisor), Gorod, Alex (advisor), Adelaide Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: Effective digital transformation; triangulated systems approach; governance framework

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Papavasiliou, S. J. (2020). A Digital Transformation Governance Framework for eGovernment: A Systemic Approach. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/126968

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Papavasiliou, Samantha Jayne. “A Digital Transformation Governance Framework for eGovernment: A Systemic Approach.” 2020. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/126968.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Papavasiliou, Samantha Jayne. “A Digital Transformation Governance Framework for eGovernment: A Systemic Approach.” 2020. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Papavasiliou SJ. A Digital Transformation Governance Framework for eGovernment: A Systemic Approach. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2020. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/126968.

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Council of Science Editors:

Papavasiliou SJ. A Digital Transformation Governance Framework for eGovernment: A Systemic Approach. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/126968

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University of Adelaide

27. Rammal, Hussain G. Corporate governance in the Islamic banking system in Pakistan: the role of the Shari’ah supervisory boards.

Degree: 2010, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/65222

► Since it was launched commercially in the 1970‘s, Islamic finance has grown at a rapid rate. Today Islamic banks are operating in nearly all Muslim… (more)

▼ Since it was launched commercially in the 1970‘s, Islamic finance has grown at a rapid rate. Today Islamic banks are operating in nearly all Muslim countries and many non-Muslim countries. To ensure that Islamic financial institutions comply with the religious requirements, banks are required to utilise the services of a Shari’ah Supervisory Board (SSB). These SSBs consist of a number of Shari’ah (Islamic law) scholars who conduct internal religious audit in Islamic financial institutions and are required to approve the Shari’ah compliance of new financial products before they are launched commercially. This study addresses the issues of accountability and governance in Islamic financial institutions in Pakistan, and investigates the roles and responsibilities of the SSBs and Shari’ah advisors. For the purpose of this study, the field-based case study method was applied and primary data was collected using semi-structured face-to-face interviews that were conducted over a period of five years with individuals from the Pakistani banking sector. Additional information was sourced from historical documents, State Bank of Pakistan directives and relevant court cases that involved the Pakistani Islamic Banking sector. Thematic analysis of the data reveals that there is a worldwide shortage of competent Shari’ah advisors in the Islamic finance sector. The training of new Shari’ah advisors in Pakistan is affected by the lack of educational infrastructure and the lengthy time period required for training in Islamic jurisprudence. This has resulted in banks hiring individuals as Shari’ah scholars who are members of SSBs in more than one banking institution, thereby raising concerns about conflict of interest. The findings also detail the process by which SSBs and Shari’ah advisors ensure that Islamic financial institutions are accountable for their Shari’ah operations. The SSBs are required to verify that the operations of the banks are in conformity with religious law, and to impose the suggested penalties in case of non-compliance. Finally, in comparison with existing national Shari’ah governance models in the Middle East and South-East Asia, the study evaluates the new Shari’ah governance and application model for Islamic financial institutions that has been enforced by the State Bank of Pakistan. This model is seen as the first step towards the implementation in Pakistan of the Shari’ah governance requirements put forth by the Accounting and Auditing Organization of Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI), the global regulatory body for Islamic financial institutions. Advisors/Committee Members: Parker, Lee David (advisor), Zurbruegg, Ralf (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: Islamic finance; Pakistan; Shari'ah; supervisory boards; case study

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Rammal, H. G. (2010). Corporate governance in the Islamic banking system in Pakistan: the role of the Shari’ah supervisory boards. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/65222

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Rammal, Hussain G. “Corporate governance in the Islamic banking system in Pakistan: the role of the Shari’ah supervisory boards.” 2010. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/65222.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Rammal, Hussain G. “Corporate governance in the Islamic banking system in Pakistan: the role of the Shari’ah supervisory boards.” 2010. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Rammal HG. Corporate governance in the Islamic banking system in Pakistan: the role of the Shari’ah supervisory boards. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2010. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/65222.

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Rammal HG. Corporate governance in the Islamic banking system in Pakistan: the role of the Shari’ah supervisory boards. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/65222

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University of Adelaide

28. Huang, Fang. An empirical examination of the applicability and effectiveness of the open innovation paradigm.

Degree: 2011, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/69478

► While there is a growing trend towards openness between organisations in terms of their knowledge flows and contractual relationships, the applicability and effectiveness of the… (more)

▼ While there is a growing trend towards openness between organisations in terms of their knowledge flows and contractual relationships, the applicability and effectiveness of the open innovation paradigm has yet to be fully explored. While the advocates of open innovation point to its considerable benefits, there still remains the need to assess whether firms can, in practice, actually capture these asserted benefits. This overarching research problem, which forms the foundation of this doctoral research project, leads to two research questions. First, is the open innovation strategy applicable to all types of firms? Second, do the benefits of open innovation outweigh its potential costs and the threats to competitive positions of firms? These two issues correspond to the two gaps found in the extant literature of open innovation that are elaborated in this thesis. To explore these research questions, this research seeks to provide extensive empirical evidence from five main aspects, with particular reference to the inbound stage of the open innovation paradigm. To do this, five interrelated projects are undertaken, each with a unique contribution to informing the research topic. These closely related investigative components jointly provide consolidated answers to the two research questions. In response to the first research question, an investigation of the generalisability of open innovation is presented, providing a good application of open innovation strategy in the context of process innovation activities and within regional clusters. However, the applicability of this emerging paradigm within Chinese SMEs and firms in service industries are not observed. The findings also indicate that some open innovation approaches (such as R&D outsourcing) and some external knowledge sources (from agencies such as universities and research institutes) are not shown to facilitate open innovation effectiveness as strongly as other relational arrangements. Furthermore, over-openness towards external sources might generate some adverse effects on firms. Therefore, it is suggested by this research that the decisions regarding whether and how to adopt an open innovation strategy should be contingent on specific situational factors within focal firms. In response to the second research question, this research also suggests that the benefits of openness are achievable in many situations, but are not likely to always outweigh its potential costs and threats. It is found that certain organisational attributes (namely the suitable level of investment in absorptive capacity and an effective role of R&D) within firms, and the appropriate degree of knowledge protection/disclosure by firms, are two essential prerequisites for firms’ ability to seize open innovation benefits. This doctoral research makes a valuable contribution to the field of open innovation. From the theoretical perspective, it addresses significant gaps in the existing literature, establishes a comprehensive conceptual framework for this paradigm, extends knowledge and… Advisors/Committee Members: Rice, John Lewis (advisor), Daniel, Lisa Jane (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: applicability; appropriation; open innovation

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Huang, F. (2011). An empirical examination of the applicability and effectiveness of the open innovation paradigm. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/69478

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Huang, Fang. “An empirical examination of the applicability and effectiveness of the open innovation paradigm.” 2011. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/69478.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Huang, Fang. “An empirical examination of the applicability and effectiveness of the open innovation paradigm.” 2011. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Huang F. An empirical examination of the applicability and effectiveness of the open innovation paradigm. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/69478.

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Huang F. An empirical examination of the applicability and effectiveness of the open innovation paradigm. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/69478

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29. Muzychenko, Olga. Empirical investigation of international opportunity identification by Australian entrepreneurs.

Degree: 2011, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/69881

► This thesis addresses the broad research problem “How do entrepreneurs identify business opportunities internationally?” The study conceptualised a theoretical framework for explaining the international opportunity… (more)

▼ This thesis addresses the broad research problem “How do entrepreneurs identify business opportunities internationally?” The study conceptualised a theoretical framework for explaining the international opportunity identification (IOI) behaviour of entrepreneurs and explored this behaviour empirically in the Australian context. This study has advanced the existing body of knowledge in international entrepreneurship. This is a relatively new field of study that emerged in the mid 1990’s in response to the appearance of new patterns in the internationalisation behaviour of entrepreneurial new ventures and the growing importance to the survival, growth and sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises of integration into international markets. The literature acknowledges the defining role of an individual entrepreneur in the overall strategic direction and internationalisation efforts of these enterprises (e.g., Andersson, 2000; Madsen & Servais, 1997). However, little is known about the behaviour of individual entrepreneurs that leads to internationalisation of a firm. The mainstream entrepreneurship literature advocates that it is the ability to identify business opportunities that distinguishes entrepreneurs from non-entrepreneurs (Shane & Venkataraman, 2000). By extension, it is the ability to identify international business opportunities that distinguishes entrepreneurs who venture their businesses across national borders. Despite the centrality of the opportunity theme to international entrepreneurship research (Oviatt & McDougall, 2005a), this phenomenon is still under-researched and requires theory-building. To address this gap, the current study adopted a multidisciplinary perspective, an approach recommended by scholars that uses existing theories from more mature disciplines in order to advance a relatively new field of academic inquiry (Buckley, 2002; Jones & Coviello, 2005; Ireland & Webb, 2007; Zahra et al. 2005). The study is grounded in the theory of planned behaviour (Ajzen, 1991) and social cognitive theory (Bandura, 1997). It also leverages mainstream entrepreneurship research on opportunity identification, international business studies of personal variables relevant to the process of internationalisation of a firm and cross-cultural psychology studies of individual responses to cultural differences. The literature review identified a number of gaps in our understanding of how individual entrepreneurs identify international opportunities. To address these gaps, five research questions were formulated for this thesis. The limited understanding of IOI in the extant literature required an exploratory in-depth investigation. Therefore, the study adopted a qualitative research method and a case study technique. The research is based on seven case studies of Australian entrepreneurs. In contributing to the theory of international entrepreneurship, this study has improved our understanding of the process of IOI; established the role of cognitive properties, cognitive activities, networking capability… Advisors/Committee Members: Lindsay, Noel John (advisor), Wells, Samuel (advisor), Business School (school).

Subjects/Keywords: international entrepreneurship; international opportunity identification

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Muzychenko, O. (2011). Empirical investigation of international opportunity identification by Australian entrepreneurs. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/69881

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Muzychenko, Olga. “Empirical investigation of international opportunity identification by Australian entrepreneurs.” 2011. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/69881.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Muzychenko, Olga. “Empirical investigation of international opportunity identification by Australian entrepreneurs.” 2011. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Muzychenko O. Empirical investigation of international opportunity identification by Australian entrepreneurs. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/69881.

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Muzychenko O. Empirical investigation of international opportunity identification by Australian entrepreneurs. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/69881

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University of Adelaide

30. Zhang, Huizhong. Industry specialization of investment banks in M&A activities.

Degree: 2012, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/73894

► In recent years, industry specialization has been widely pursued by investment banks as a point of differentiation to attract new mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: industry specialist advisors; acquirers; abnormal returns; advisory fees; deal completion

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Zhang, H. (2012). Industry specialization of investment banks in M&A activities. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/73894

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Zhang, Huizhong. “Industry specialization of investment banks in M&A activities.” 2012. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed January 26, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/73894.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Zhang, Huizhong. “Industry specialization of investment banks in M&A activities.” 2012. Web. 26 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Zhang H. Industry specialization of investment banks in M&A activities. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/73894.

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Council of Science Editors:

Zhang H. Industry specialization of investment banks in M&A activities. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/73894

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