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Human resource development, motivation and Islam

Burdbar Khan, Muhammad; Nisar Sheikh, Naeem - In: Journal of Management Development 31 (2012) 10, pp. 1021-1034

Purpose – An increasing number of human resource development (HRD) theorists and researchers are calling for a broader philosophical framework for HRD within management practice. The concept of workplace spirituality has received significant attention in this context. The purpose of this paper...

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Managing the risks of social media

Chelliah, John; Field, James - In: Human Resource Management International Digest 22 (2014) 5, pp. 39-41

another covering employees’ personal use of social media. Practical implications – This paper guides managers in assessing the …

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An exploration of the use of interfirm cooperation and the financial manager's governance roles

Ding, Rong; Dekker, Henri C.; Groot, Tom L.C.M. - In: Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change 6 (2010) 1, pp. 9-26

role of financial managers in the management of cooperative arrangements. Design/methodology/approach – Research questions … used in combination. On average, financial managers report to be actively involved in the management of interfirm … financial managers in the management of interfirm cooperation. An analysis of differences in this role across different types of …

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Do women in top management affect firm performance?A panel study of 2,500 Danish firms

Smith, Nina; Smith, Valdemar; Verner, Mette - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 55 (2006) 7, pp. 569-593

positive effects of women in top management strongly depend on the qualifications of female top managers. Originality …

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The nonlinear relation between agency costs and managerial equity ownership

Jelinek, Kate; Stuerke, Pamela S. - In: International Journal of Managerial Finance 5 (2009) 2, pp. 156-178

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the impact of managerial equity ownership on return on assets as a measure of profitability and two financial statement‐based agency cost measures, i.e. asset utilization and an expense ratio, which proxy for management's efficiency in use of assets and...

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A critical analysis of the independence of the internal audit function: evidence from Australia

Christopher, Joe; Sarens, Gerrit; Leung, Philomena - In: Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal 22 (2009) 2, pp. 200-220

Purpose – This study aims to critically analyse the independence of the internal audit function through its relationship with management and the audit committee. Design/methodology/approach – Results are based on a critical comparison of responses from questionnaires sent out to Australian...

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Corporate governance and earnings forecasts accuracy

Ahmad‐Zaluki, Nurwati A.; Nordin Wan‐Hussin, Wan - In: Asian Review of Accounting 18 (2010) 1, pp. 50-67

Purpose – This paper aims to extend the research on the Malaysian initial public offering (IPO) management earnings forecasts by examining the impact of corporate governance mechanisms and earnings forecasts accuracy. It seeks to investigate whether effective corporate governance is a credible...

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Corporate governance and board equity ownership

Pergola, Teresa M.; Joseph, Gilbert W. - In: Corporate Governance: The international journal of … 11 (2011) 2, pp. 200-213

Purpose – This study aims to test empirically the relationship between board equity ownership and corporate governance on earnings quality of for‐profit corporations, to help practitioners enhance corporate governance practices. Design/methodology/approach – The study examines two...

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Managing in the post‐managerialist era

Simmons, John - In: Management Decision 42 (2004) 3/4, pp. 601-611

This paper uses stakeholder theory to critique the morality of managerialism, and advocates “ethical corporate governance” as an alternative philosophy and practice. Managerialism is seen as morally and commercially inferior to “moral management” in the new era of stakeholder accountable...

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