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Securing organizational legitimacy : An experimental decision case examining the impact of environmental disclosures

Milne, Markus J.; Patten, Dennis M. - In: Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal 15 (2002) 3, pp. 372-405

This paper explores the role that environmental disclosures might play in producing a legitimating effect on investors within the context of the chemical industry. By way of an experimental decision case it examines effects of negative, and the offsetting effects of positive, environmental...

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Using liability insurance to manage risk

Steele, Thomas M. - In: The Bottom Line 8 (1995) 2, pp. 5-9

Librarians face considerable liability exposure, especially from employment actions, simple personal injury negligence … actions, and from perceived violations of constitutional rights. Explains why and how liability insurance can be used in … managing such risk, when liability insurance is needed, and compares four sample policies. …

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Structural liquidity: the worry beneath the surface

Falconer, Bob - In: Balance Sheet 9 (2001) 3, pp. 13-19

The author provides an analysis of the underlying structural liability in the banking business by analysing balance … sheets across the banking industry. He shows that the structural liability of different banks varies enormously. He argues … that asset and liability management professionals need to have a deep understanding of the financial markets and of the …

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Asset and liability management for banks: a lawyer’s perspective

Finch, Ruth - In: Balance Sheet 9 (2001) 3, pp. 20-23

Risk management issues and the implications and implementation of the Basel Accord are concentrating the minds of the banking industry. The author assesses the implications and, from a legal standpoint, advises on how to apply the new skills which will be required. She also suggests various...

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Building society case study: planning and forecasting

Kyte, Abby - In: Balance Sheet 9 (2001) 3, pp. 39-41

Describes, in case study form, how a UK‐based building society installed and operated a new system for financial planning and forecasting. Looks at the objectives, the way in which these were satisfied and how its financial planning and strategic requirements have been changed and enhanced.

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