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International effects of the Andersen accounting and auditing scandals: Some evidence from the UK, US and Australian stock markets (2007)
Journal Article
Handley-Schachler, M., & Li, S. (2007). International effects of the Andersen accounting and auditing scandals: Some evidence from the UK, US and Australian stock markets. Corporate Ownership and Control, 4(3), 220-232. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv4i3c1p

In this paper, we use event study methodology to examine the effect of two highly publicized accounting failures, at Enron and WorldCom both audited by Arthur Andersen, on the total stock returns of some companies in the UK also audited by Arthur And... Read More about International effects of the Andersen accounting and auditing scandals: Some evidence from the UK, US and Australian stock markets.

Hospitality through poetry: control, fake solidarity, and breakdown (2007)
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Robinson, M. G., & Lynch, P. A. (2007). Hospitality through poetry: control, fake solidarity, and breakdown. International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research, 1(3), 237-246. https://doi.org/10.1108/17506180710817765

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore issues of control, fake solidarity and breakdown in hospitality. Following Robinson and Lynch, the need to explore the subjective experience of hospitality through literature is identified as being h... Read More about Hospitality through poetry: control, fake solidarity, and breakdown.

Implementing web-assisted learning and engaging academic staff in the change process (2007)
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Marek, S. A., Sibbald, A. M., & Bagher, M. (2007). Implementing web-assisted learning and engaging academic staff in the change process. Journal of Organisational Transformation and Social Change, 3(3), 269-284. https://doi.org/10.1386/jots.3.3.269_1

In achieving the transition from a traditional taught mode of delivery to web-assisted learning, the management of universities now realise that change needs to be led and managed from the top down. They are also reliant on academic staff to engage i... Read More about Implementing web-assisted learning and engaging academic staff in the change process.

Corporate environmental reporting on the web-an exploratory study of Chinese listed companies (2007)
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Zhang, T., Gao, S. S., & Zhang, J. J. (2007). Corporate environmental reporting on the web-an exploratory study of Chinese listed companies. Issues in Social & Environmental Accounting, 1, 91-108

While the literature has given a considerable attention to internet financial reporting, limitedstudies mainly from developed economies have emerged to explain and predict corporate behaviorrelating to corporate environmental reporting on Websites. T... Read More about Corporate environmental reporting on the web-an exploratory study of Chinese listed companies.

Small tourism businesses in Pushkar, India: destination development through communication networks (2007)
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Tinsley, R., & Lynch, P. (2007). Small tourism businesses in Pushkar, India: destination development through communication networks. World Journal of Tourism Small Business Management, 1, 83-94

This paper uses the ‘communication network’ perspective (Szarka 1990) to identify how small hospitality and tourism businesses in Pushkar, India, cope with a lack of support agency assistance in skills learning and knowledge transfer. The methodologi... Read More about Small tourism businesses in Pushkar, India: destination development through communication networks.

The use of hot- deck imputation to compare performance of Further Education colleges. (2007)
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Penny, K. I., Ashraf, M. Z., & Duffy, J. C. (2007). The use of hot- deck imputation to compare performance of Further Education colleges. Proceedings of the ... International Conference on Information Technology Interfaces, 179-184. https://doi.org/10.1109/ITI.2007.4283766

There are problems associated with the use of existing educational performance indicators when comparing fur- ther education colleges in Scotland. Several approaches have been suggested to avoid or resolve problems in comparing performance indica... Read More about The use of hot- deck imputation to compare performance of Further Education colleges..

Scratching beneath the surface of communities of (mal)practice (2007)
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Pemberton, J., Mavin, S., & Stalker, B. (2007). Scratching beneath the surface of communities of (mal)practice. Learning Organization, The, 14, 62-73. https://doi.org/10.1108/09696470710718357

Purpose This paper seeks to surface less positive aspects of communities of practice (CoPs), regardless of emergent or organisationally managed, grounded in political-power interactions. Examples are provided from the authors' experiences of a resear... Read More about Scratching beneath the surface of communities of (mal)practice.

Organizational power and culture shift at Ducati motorcycles. . (2007)
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Omar, M., & Porter, M. (2007). Organizational power and culture shift at Ducati motorcycles.
. Global Business and Organizational Excellence, 27, 20-27. https://doi.org/10.1002/joe.20181

In this research into corporate culture at Ducati Motorcycles, Spa., the qualitative approach was used based on Johnson's theory of corporate culture, relying on structured and unstructured interviews followed up by participant observation. Corporate... Read More about Organizational power and culture shift at Ducati motorcycles. ..

The usefulness of derivative-related disclosure: evidence from major Australian banks. (2007)
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Li, S., & Gao, S. S. (2007). The usefulness of derivative-related disclosure: evidence from major Australian banks. International journal of accounting, auditing and performance evaluation, 4, 248-262. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJAAPE.2007.016280

In recent years, there has been an increasing public demand for firms, especially financial institutions, to disclose more information related to derivatives due to a series of high profile financial scandals. A number of countries have established a... Read More about The usefulness of derivative-related disclosure: evidence from major Australian banks..

The incentive behind the adaptation process of high-technology product: an empirical research. (2007)
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Hamann, D., & Omar, M. (2007). The incentive behind the adaptation process of high-technology product: an empirical research. World Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, 4, 126-149. doi:10.1504/WRSTSD.2007.013579

This study investigates consumer's perception of high-technology and the drivers involved in the adaptation process. The underlying research analysed and evaluated people's buying behaviour regarding high-technology, through the literature and primar... Read More about The incentive behind the adaptation process of high-technology product: an empirical research..

Programme feedback: it only takes a minute! (2007)
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Drummond, G. (2007). Programme feedback: it only takes a minute!. International Journal of Educational Management, 21, 29-36. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513540710716803

Purpose – The paper aims to examine the practicalities of implementing the one-minute paper (OMP) concept and to consider whether claimed benefits are likely to be achieved without significant increases in resources. Design/methodology/approach –... Read More about Programme feedback: it only takes a minute!.

Sustainable energy policies as a source of competitive advantage in the UK service industry (2007)
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Burrows, M., & Omar, M. (2007). Sustainable energy policies as a source of competitive advantage in the UK service industry. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 3, 231-250. https://doi.org/10.1504/WREMSD.2007.014043

The UK service industry has the ability to reduce costs by introducing energy efficiency to its operations. Barriers exist which hinder the implementation of energy efficient practices, but the current actions including government initiatives and soc... Read More about Sustainable energy policies as a source of competitive advantage in the UK service industry.

One Size Fits All? Regional Differentiation and Rural Development Policy (2007)
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McQuaid, R. W., Copus, A. K., Copus, A. K., Johansson, M., & McQuaid, R. W. (2007). One Size Fits All? Regional Differentiation and Rural Development Policy. EuroChoices, 6(3), 13-21. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1746-692x.2007.00070.x

Since enlargement the European Union has become more diverse in many socio-economic, demographic and agricultural respects. A recent research project sponsored by DG Agriculture (SERA – Study on Employment in Rural Areas) carried out a review of a br... Read More about One Size Fits All? Regional Differentiation and Rural Development Policy.

Conceptualizing the Participation of Managers in Career-Focused Learning and Development: A Framework (2007)
Journal Article
Carbery, R., & Garavan, T. N. (2007). Conceptualizing the Participation of Managers in Career-Focused Learning and Development: A Framework. Human Resource Development Review, 6(4), 394-418. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534484307307552

Protean, boundaryless, authentic, and portfolio careers increasingly challenge managers to be proactive and self-regulated. Managers are expected to manage their careers, develop employability, and continually learn. This article proposes a conceptu... Read More about Conceptualizing the Participation of Managers in Career-Focused Learning and Development: A Framework.

Towards a body aware strategic organisation. (2007)
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Minocha, S., & Stonehouse, G. (2007). Towards a body aware strategic organisation. Strategic Organization, 5, 439-448. doi:10.1177/1476127007083351

This essay attempts to give a voice to the non-verbal in strategic organization through an enhanced conceptualization of the body, a discussion of which has too long been overlooked within the field. As a result, management in general, and strateg... Read More about Towards a body aware strategic organisation..