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Factors Affecting The Success Of Information Systems Projects, Iain Martin
Factors Affecting The Success Of Information Systems Projects, Iain Martin
Theses : Honours
This thesis looks at how accurately project managers can pre-predict what problems may arise during an Information Systems project they are about to commence based on their experience of previous projects. The second part investigates what actions a project manager is likely to take to expedite a troubled project. Both of these questions are investigated and it is found that while project managers can confidently predict which problems could arise, and how to take actions to rectify such actions when they occur, these problems still arise.
Strategy, Perceived Environmental Uncertainty, Management Accounting Systems And Performance: An Empirical Investigation, Kar Ming Chong
Strategy, Perceived Environmental Uncertainty, Management Accounting Systems And Performance: An Empirical Investigation, Kar Ming Chong
Theses : Honours
This thesis is an empirical examination of the role of strategic business unit (SBU) strategy and perceived environmental uncertainty (PEU) en the relations between 'management accounting systems (MAS) design and SBU performance. Two extreme strategic postures of Miles and Snow's typology were used in this study. They were prospector and defender. MAS design was defined in terms of the extent to which managers' use of broad scope MAS information characteristics for decision making; A survey research methodology was used in this study. The responses of 62 SBU managers, drawn from a cross-section of manufacturing companies in Western Australia, were used …
Transhipment Problem, Salt Exportation, Brian Hogben
Transhipment Problem, Salt Exportation, Brian Hogben
Theses : Honours
In order to improve its shipping operations a major salt exporter needs to reduce costs, increase market share and improve customer service. This thesis examines the use of linear (LP) and nonlinear programming (NLP) as a means of solving a nonlinear transhipment problem associated with the export of salt. Tho feasibility of using a LP or NLP approach is explored, taking into consideration the computational time and useability of the models. To meet the demands of their customers the company currently uses heuristic methods to allocate varying size ships to different routes. To remain competitive the shipping options that are …
Voluntary Disclosure Of Cash Flow Information In Australia, Salleh B. Hassan
Voluntary Disclosure Of Cash Flow Information In Australia, Salleh B. Hassan
Theses : Honours
The purpose of this study is to investigate the economic incentives of firms to voluntarily disclose cash flow information prior to the operation of the approved standard AASB 1026 Statement of Cash Flows in 1992. This study theorises that firms voluntarily disclose such financial information because they believe that (1) the cash flow information is useful and relevant (in addition to information in income statement, balance sheet and funds statement), and (2) by voluntarily disclosing cash flow information, it will reduce the agency cost and the political cost. A review of contracting theory and the literature on voluntary disclosure identified …
Costing Employee Absenteeism At Three Local Organisations, Justin Ponton
Costing Employee Absenteeism At Three Local Organisations, Justin Ponton
Theses : Honours
This thesis looks at a methodology that can be used to cost a specific human resource activity - absenteeism. It applies the costing framework established by Cascio (1991) to three local organisations, with differing results and reactions. The cost of absenteeism ranged from $461 per employee up to $1,454 per employee per annum. Other costing techniques for Human Resource Departments are also looked at, but the main thrust of this thesis is the costing of absenteeism. Absenteeism is studied in terms of its causes, costs, and possible solutions. Each of three organisations studied, is discussed in terms of the cost …