All Outputs (7)

An empirical investigation of earnings management in the MENA region (2017)
Thesis
Elkalla, T. An empirical investigation of earnings management in the MENA region. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/878637

This thesis investigates the firm-specific and country-level determinants of accruals-based earnings management and real activities-based earnings management of firms in the MENA region. In addition, this thesis examines whether earnings management... Read More about An empirical investigation of earnings management in the MENA region.

The impact of trade liberalisation on access to water and medicines in Ghana (2017)
Thesis
Ofori, F. The impact of trade liberalisation on access to water and medicines in Ghana. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/879810

This research examines access to water and medicines in Ghana in the context of two World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreements: the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) and the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). Th... Read More about The impact of trade liberalisation on access to water and medicines in Ghana.

‘Big data analytics’ for construction firms insolvency prediction models (2017)
Thesis
Alaka, H. A. ‘Big data analytics’ for construction firms insolvency prediction models. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/886158

In a pioneering effort, this study is the first to develop a construction firms insolvency prediction model (CF-IPM) with Big Data Analytics (BDA); combine qualitative and quantitative variables; advanced artificial intelligence tools such as Random... Read More about ‘Big data analytics’ for construction firms insolvency prediction models.

Mandatory and voluntary disclosures in GCC listed firms (2017)
Thesis
Boshnak, H. Mandatory and voluntary disclosures in GCC listed firms. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/886480

The aim of this study is to investigate empirically the extent of mandatory disclosure with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and the level of voluntary disclosure by firms in the Gulf Co-Operation Council (GCC) member states — name... Read More about Mandatory and voluntary disclosures in GCC listed firms.

Leading with limited knowledge: An application of the theory of complex responsive processes of relating to leadership practice (2017)
Thesis
Hay, R. A. Leading with limited knowledge: An application of the theory of complex responsive processes of relating to leadership practice. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/888382

Previously examining toxicity I’d concluded attempts to address it typically focus on behaviours, tackling symptoms, not the causes. Seeking causes I came across Stacey’s (Stacey, R.D., 2007, Strategic management and organisational dynamics: the cha... Read More about Leading with limited knowledge: An application of the theory of complex responsive processes of relating to leadership practice.

Design, procurement and construction strategies for minimizing waste in construction projects (2017)
Thesis
Ajayi, S. Design, procurement and construction strategies for minimizing waste in construction projects. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/897604

The construction industry contributes the largest portion of waste to landfill, and it consumes a significant proportion of mineral resources excavated from nature. Due to adverse environmental impacts of waste generation, as well as financial gains... Read More about Design, procurement and construction strategies for minimizing waste in construction projects.

Engendering executive reflexivity: A multi-perspective executive coach competency (2017)
Thesis
Gilhespy, H. Engendering executive reflexivity: A multi-perspective executive coach competency. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/900775

This study seeks to present an original contribution to the theorisation of executive coach competencies. A set of competencies which belong to the category engendering executive reflexivity were identified as being evident across a sub-group of exec... Read More about Engendering executive reflexivity: A multi-perspective executive coach competency.