The notion that reputation takes significant time and effort to build is well recognized by researchers in the field. This study tests the effects of consistency and change in relative financial performance on subsequent firm reputation. Based on reputation data from Fortune magazine's annual...

The remoteness and relative size of New Zealand and Australia's domestic markets often compound performance pressures, making it imperative for companies to diversify internationally.Using a sample of 152 listed companies in New Zealand and Australia, this study finds that those companies that...