This study examines long term changes in the industrial and workforce structure of the Australian construction industry and their effect on the capacity of the industry to invest in training. The study finds that restructuring has raised the barriers to employer investment in vocational training...

This paper outlines the details of an innovative postgraduate program, Master of Business (ERP), incorporating SAP R/3 System and related products that was introduced at the University of Western Sydney, NSW, Australia, in 1999. The program aims to develop integrative enterprise skills in a...

For the past two decades, accounting educators and professional bodies have made calls for internationalizing the accounting curriculum (AAA 1986; AECC 1990; AACSB 1994; IFAC 2002). The International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC) has established international accounting standards for worldwide...

For firms to survive in the highly competitive Aerospace Component Supply Market, they must have some sustainable competitive advantages. Customers are demanding continual price reductions and improvements in lead times from their suppliers. In the Asia Pacific region, developing economies such...

Since the mid 1980s, the Australian VET system has experienced significant reforms in terms of policies and regulatory frameworks, resulting in a system characterised by demand-side requirements that seek to cater to the needs of industry and employers. These reforms were instigated by a...

This paper aims to identify key elements of innovative culture using innovation audit tools. The research seeks to determine if factors such as the ability to collaborate are important in building a culture that supports innovation. Many firms are continually scanning the environment for sources...