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An examination of the Australian Stock Exchange and Australian Financial Review 's fair values

Easton, Steve; Ivanovic, Irena - In: International Journal of Managerial Finance 3 (2007) 3, pp. 306-312

Purpose – The paper seeks to examine fair values provided by the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) and reported daily in the Australian Financial Review to determine whether they violate fundamental option relationships. Design/methodology/approach – Values reported in the Australian Financial...

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Acquisition actions in Australia: a test of acquisitions theory

Malone, Christopher B.; Ou, Zicheng - In: International Journal of Managerial Finance 4 (2008) 3, pp. 220-231

isolated markets, similar to Australia, could be considered. Originality/value – The use of international corporate … acquisitions data, from Australia, supports both Competitive Advantage Theory and Market Driven Acquisitions Theory. There is …

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Dividend and debt policies of family controlled firms

Setia‐Atmaja, Lukas - In: International Journal of Managerial Finance 6 (2010) 2, pp. 128-142

Purpose – This paper's aim is to examine whether board independence influences debt and dividend policies of family controlled firms. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines panel data on a sample of Australian publicly‐listed firms over the period 2000‐2005 using panel (random...

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Bank risk and return: the impact of bank non‐interest income

Williams, Barry; Prather, Laurie - In: International Journal of Managerial Finance 6 (2010) 3, pp. 220-244

traditional margin income and fee‐based income for banks operating in Australia. Design/methodology/approach – Considering several … understanding the changing nature of banking in Australia. Given the recent sub‐prime crisis in the USA and the role played by fee …

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The diversification discount and takeovers: some Australian evidence

Nankervis, Michael; Singh, Harminder - In: International Journal of Managerial Finance 8 (2012) 1, pp. 36-57

diversifying in nature. Originality/value – The paper is of particular value in Australia. Most of the research of diversification … to date has taken place in the USA. Australia is similar to the USA in that it has a well‐developed economy based on … suggests that US results may not hold in Australia. …

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Looking at new markets for international diversification: frontier markets

Sukumaran, Aswini; Gupta, Rakesh; Jithendranathan, … - In: International Journal of Managerial Finance 11 (2015) 1, pp. 97-116

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine whether there exist significant benefits from diversification into frontier markets for an Australian investor in comparison to a US investor. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses the computationally efficient ADCC GARCH model to...

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Dual cycle action research: a professional doctorate case study

Nogeste, Kersti - In: International Journal of Managing Projects in Business 1 (2008) 4, pp. 566-585

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide academic researchers and reflective practitioners of project management with an example of how a dual cycle action research (AR) model can be used to both conduct research and solve a real‐life problem situation. Design/methodology/approach...

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Work‐life balance: an exploratory study of supports and barriers in a construction project

Turner, Michelle; Lingard, Helen; Francis, Valerie - In: International Journal of Managing Projects in Business 2 (2009) 1, pp. 94-111

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore employees' perceptions of work‐life balance (WLB) in an Australian infrastructure construction project, using semi‐structured focus groups. Design/methodology/approach – In total, 43 employees participated in the focus groups,...

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The model client framework

Lingard, Helen; Blismas, Nick; Cooke, Tracy; Cooper, Helen - In: International Journal of Managing Projects in Business 2 (2009) 1, pp. 131-140

procure. This practice note aims to describe an initiative of the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner in Australia …

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Talking the talk and walking the walk

Bradley, Lisa; Brown, Kerry; Lingard, Helen; Townsend, Keith - In: International Journal of Managing Projects in Business 3 (2010) 4, pp. 589-603

Purpose – The construction industry in Australia is characterised by a long work‐hours culture, with conditions that …

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