In this exploratory research, and driven by intense interest in media focused attention on the apparently wide differential in pay contrast between US top managers in large corporations versus their non-US top managers, we examined the backgrounds of the highest paid Chief Executive Officers...

This case analyzes the feasibility of starting a large-scale ferry boat system in Hawaii called Island Ferry. Students are provided detailed information regarding the proposal and are required to analyze this information to determine if the project should be undertaken. Students are offered the...

This paper examines the relationship between university ranks and outcome measurements. Many students select the university that they will attend based on these rankings In this paper the rankings conducted by two studies are examined. U.S. News and World Report rankings are based upon measures...

In this article the results of a Benchmarking study sponsored by the Hong Kong Society for Accountants, Financial Management Committee are reported. The study, in the form of a survey, was sent to 633 listed Hong Kong firms. Sixty-seven firms responded to the survey crossing six different...

An ongoing concern of firms is how to measure performance in ways that support a long-term, forward-thinking strategic view across the entire organization. Many systems and measures purport to accomplish this goal. Each of three measurement systems, Economic Value Added (EVA), tracking stocks,...

Given the nature of economic globalization and expansion of international trade, many corporations have become multinational corporations. In order to succeed in the multinational environment, firms must develop and implement strategies focusing on their core competencies. However, strategy...

In the "new economy" many firms are searching for ways to participate in the explosion of e-commerce. In part, firms must consider whether or not to develop their e-commerce business internally or externally. If internally, then firms must consider how to best structure their organizations to...

This paper presents a case study concerning benchmarking one particular set of performance attributes of firms. Specifically, the study addresses issues of planning, budgeting, forecasting and automation of the accounting and finance functions of Hong Kong firms. Students are required to compile...