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It’s the culture: why financial controls may not always be key

It’s the culture: why financial controls may not always be key

Just about every book on starting a company tells you to set up a budget and keep a close watch on the finances. But surprising research suggests establishing the right culture may be better for fostering growth.

Ralph Kober

Department of Accounting

What kind of leaders will Generation Z want?

What kind of leaders will Generation Z want?

We appear drawn to authoritarian, charismatic leaders. But are they right for the future? And will the coming generations call for something different?  With Dr Nathan Eva.

Nathan Eva

Department of Management

“How’s my favourite judge?” When Nelson Mandela called: with Professor Mervyn King

“How’s my favourite judge?” When Nelson Mandela called: with Professor Mervyn King

A phone call from one of the world's best known political leaders helped propel South Africa's Professor Mervyn King into becoming the 'Godfather' of corporate governance.

Nicholas McGuigan

Department of Accounting

Ageism at work

Ageism at work

We're being told we'll have to work longer; but our workplaces still seethe with discriminatory attitudes. Too expensive. Less up-to-date. Less capable. How can these stereotypes be tackled? With Associate Professor Kathleen Riach and Professor Gavin Jack.

Kathleen Riach

Gavin Jack

Department of Management

What motivates people to volunteer and how do you manage them?

What motivates people to volunteer and how do you manage them?

Across Australia, volunteers contribute more than 700 million hours of labour to a diverse range of organisations every year. What drives them?

Herman Tse

Department of Management

Prisoners of healthcare: Intimidated patients are similar to hostages

Prisoners of healthcare: Intimidated patients are similar to hostages

Patients who feel unable to assert themselves in the presence of doctors and medical staff negotiate as if they are being held hostage.

Tracey Danaher

Department of Marketing

Younger, female accountants among the most stressed

Younger, female accountants among the most stressed

Accountants employed by consulting or law firms, along with young women, are reporting higher levels of workplace stress.

Carly Moulang

Department of Accounting

‘Must be chill’: recruiting for Antarctica

‘Must be chill’: recruiting for Antarctica

Think you have the right stuff to work in the world's most challenging workplace? It may sound like an adventure, but the arduous conditions and isolation send most people packing.

Department of Management

Why Australian companies think they are innovative (but their customers don’t)

Why Australian companies think they are innovative (but their customers don’t)

In an era of high consumer expectations, most Australian companies understand the importance of service innovation. But the majority wildly over-estimate how well they actually do it.

Herman Tse

Department of Management

AFL insights: lessons for kicking goals in business

AFL insights: lessons for kicking goals in business

Australian companies looking to expand, both organically and through mergers and acquisitions, need to look no further than the country's favourite sport – Australian Rules football – to find examples of what gives new ventures a head start for future success.

Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics

You got that pay rise – so why are you disappointed? Here are four reasons.

You got that pay rise – so why are you disappointed? Here are four reasons.

Pay-for-performance is used around the world to reward high performing employees and increase workplace productivity. But employees don’t always react with joy when they receive their pay increases.

Herman Tse

Department of Management

How to avoid envious hostility in the workplace

How to avoid envious hostility in the workplace

A good working relationship with your manager can be beneficial as it may lead to additional resources and support at work. Your talents, ability and performance are more likely to be recognised and you may have more influence over decision making in your team.

Herman Tse

Department of Management