Purpose ? The purpose of this paper is to identify some key issues for the analysis of corporate governance based on the papers within this special issue including the Guest Editor's perspectives. Design/methodology/approach ? The five papers included in this special issue are summarized and...

The teaching of courses related to research has become a significant part of the requirements for the award of degrees for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. There are however some technical complexities with the materials used for some of these courses which have resulted...

The fashion supply chain is being turned on its head. While traditionally fashion has been a monologue from designer brand to consumer, new technology has given consumers a voice to engage brands in a conversation to express evolving needs, ideas and feedback. Customisation of product is no...

The lack of women in the computing industry in Australia, and in many western countries, is a problem that has been recognised by academics, the industry and governments. Over the last 20 years there have been many attempts to redress this gender imbalance via intervention programs aimed at...

Cross-case analysis is a qualitative methodology widely used in social science. However, systematic and rigorous analysis techniques that consistently produce objective and reliable findings need to be identified. This paper adapts Porter?s Strategic Group Mapping principles to form an analysis...

Internationalisation strategies are important for company expansion because New Zealand, with its four million people, has such a small market. Nonetheless, there mayor may not exist ;"agency costs" in the use of Outside Directors. Ownership patterns may also influence Internationalization...

Today?s global economy and increased internationalization of business activity are forcing business schools to internationalize their business curriculum, including the accounting curriculum, in order to educate and prepare students to practice globally. However, universities must possess or...