RSS 1.0Business and Law: Theses and Dissertations
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Domestic workers in China : a comparative study utilizing the capability approach.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Since the adoption of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Domestic Workers Convention in 2011, there has been an increasing focus on the poor working conditions and standard of living of domestic workers in the ... -
Organisational flattening and the implications for internal stakeholders and communication : a systematic literature review
(University of Canterbury, 2019)An increasingly competitive business environment means organisational change must often occur from within, through activities such as organisational flattening. This has implications on organisational communication as those ... -
Effective advertising for non-profit charities : how humanisation, proximal distance, and facial expression affects donations.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)The purpose of this research is to determine how proximal distance, humanisation, and emotion in non-profit advertising affects donation intention, attitude towards the advertisement, attitude towards the charity, and ... -
The effect of the Cold War on international treaties : three case studies.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)This research sets out to examine the effect that the Cold War had on the development of public international law – namely, on the development of treaties. To do this, this thesis first identifies and explains three ... -
Making sense of female CEOs' leadership communication: does the male-female mix of the workplace make a difference?
(University of Canterbury, 2019)This study examines how female CEOs make sense of their communication with subordinates in three different types of organisations: those with predominantly female staff, those with predominantly male staff, and organisations ... -
To explore the impact of gender perception on sponsorship decision making.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)This thesis discusses the prolific use of sponsorship as a marketing tool within the New Zealand sports industry, as well as the associated decision-making process and the influence of gender on sports sponsorship. This ... -
An analysis of TRIPS-plus protections relating to pharmaceuticals and geographical indications in CETA and the CPTPP Implications for a European Union – New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)On 29 October 2015, the European Union (EU) and New Zealand announced their intention to commence the process for negotiations to achieve a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Closer trade relations would undoubtedly ... -
The costs of tax compliance of large enterprises: exploratory analysis of large enterprises in New Zealand.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)The costs of tax compliance refer to the additional expenses that business taxpayers incur in order to comply with the requirements of tax law. Recognising the negative effects that the costs of tax compliance have on ... -
Change and its management in a health and hospital service : an analysis of the management of change in Canterbury Health Ltd, 1996-2000.
(University of Canterbury, 2001)Within this case study, two perspectives upon organisational change are tested within the practice of management undertaken within the context of a New Zealand health and hospital service (HHS) over the last five years. ... -
Audit data analytics : current practice and determinants among audit firms in New Zealand.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)This study explores and attempts to provide an in-depth understanding of the current practice and determinants of use of audit data analytics in the context of large audit firms in New Zealand. Specifically, this study ... -
A manager's dilemma : corruption-related decision-making
(University of Canterbury, 2001)This thesis explores the meaning of corruption and bribery and its occurrence during the interface between corporate business managers and public officials. It attempts to understand the motives behind their corrupt acts ... -
Exploring the potential disconnect in agriculture between industry bodies and farmers in their sustainability strategies and priorities
(University of Canterbury, 2019)The concepts of sustainability and environmental practices are investigated in the context of agriculture, in order to understand the impact of sustainability and the environmental challenges that farmers encounter in their ... -
Religiosity and tax compliance : a practical study in New Zealand.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)This research explores the role of religiosity in tax compliance. Specifically, the role that religiosity has on tax morale which, in turn, influences tax compliance. The aim of this research is to develop a qualitative ... -
Methamphetamine contamination of residential property In New Zealand : the property law and insurance law implications.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Methamphetamine is not a new drug, nor is chemical contamination in residential property a new phenomenon. Rental accommodation, particularly social housing, is one of the main target areas for those looking to consume or ... -
To connect or not to connect: exploring communication professionals’ perceptions of using social media for internal organisational communication.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)A large proportion of the studies on social media (SM) used by organisations, address how organisations use SM for external communication (e.g., for marketing purposes) to gain the attention and communication with external ... -
Essays on bank competition and financial stability.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)The three main essays in this thesis focus on exploring the relationship between bank competition and financial stability. Chapter one gives an introduction to the literature on bank competition and stability. Chapter two ... -
How did that happen? : an investigation of organisational outcomes when technology is used for knowledge sharing.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)This research set out to investigate a specific instance of knowledge sharing in an organisation to contribute to theoretical and practical understanding of use of a knowledge sharing technology (Microsoft SharePoint). The ... -
Supply chain resilience elements – the case of the dairy sector.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Supply chain resilience refers to the ability of a supply chain to prepare, respond, recover and grow in the face of a disruption. This study aims to identify the elements that build a resilient supply chain in the context ... -
The rule of Law in the Maldives and the tax regime’s contribution to its failure.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)This thesis was inspired by my work as an international tax adviser to the Maldives on behalf of the Asian Development Bank from 2011 to 2015. The Maldives had just transitioned from what was an autocracy to a supposed ... -
Corporate social responsibility in higher education : a study of the institutionalisation of CSR in Malaysian public universities
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Internationally, the tertiary education sector has faced strong institutional pressures to embrace Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In Malaysia, the government mandated CSR in 2009 and universities had to comply with ...
