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ASIC actions: canaries for poor corporate governance?
Authors: da Silva Rosa Raymond , Filippetto Jennifer , Tarca Ann 
Published: August 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate whether companies subject to an Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) action have poorer corporate governance than other companies. Evidence from the USA suggests such a relationship but the issue has not been investigated for Australian firms.Design/methodology/approachThe paper considers a matched sample of 240 companies, including 120 which were subject to 143 actions relating to; interpretation of accounting standards; the continuous disclosure regime; and other governance matters during the period 1998‐2004.FindingsWe find that companies subject to ASIC actions are less likely to comply with the Australian stock exchange (ASX) best practice governance recommendations and that the main area of difference relates to separation of the roles of the CEO and board chair.Research limitations/implicationsWe were able to investigate only 3 of 10 items in the ASX recommendations due to data availability. The sample of ASIC companies is not randomly drawn, thus our results are not generalisable the wider population of listed companies. Capital market consequences of ASIC actions, such as effect on share price, bid‐ask spread, analyst following and cost of capital, are not considered and could be investigated in future research.Practical implicationsThe results suggest that, in relation to publicised cases, ASIC is effective in targeting more poorly governed companies, a positive signal for Australian capital markets.Originality/valueFew papers investigate ASIC's publicised cases and no prior study has linked ASIC cases and corporate governance practices. The findings will be of interest to Australian capital market participants, some of whom question the benefits of corporate governance recommendations.
Ten years of conflict management studies: themes, concepts and relationships
Authors: Ma Zhenzhong , Lee Yender , Yu Kuo‐Hsun 
Published: August 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to map the intellectual structure of conflict management studies and to investigate the key themes, concepts, and their relationships of conflict management literature in the past decade.Design/methodology/approachCitation and co‐citation analysis and social network analysis were used to trace the development path of conflict management research. The data were collected by searching the SSCI databases, based on 556 journal articles which were published between 1997 and 2006, and their cited references were analyzed and profiled.FindingsThe paper shows that conflict management literature focuses on three key themes: workplace conflict and conflict management styles, cultural differences in conflict management, and conflict management in practice. In addition, research on group conflict and work performance has gained momentum in recent years.Originality/valueThe intellectual structure of conflict management literature has received little attention in spite that a large number of studies have been done on conflict management. This paper will expose researchers to a new way of profiling key themes and their relationships in conflict management area, which will help academia and practitioners understand better contemporary conflict management studies.
Men and women as mediators: disputant perceptions
Authors: Stuhlmacher Alice F. , Morrissett Melissa G. 
Published: August 2008

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to provide a quantitative analysis of existing research comparing perceptions about male and female mediators to understand better the extent a mediator's gender is related to the disputing individuals' view of the mediation.Design/methodology/approachSeveral databases were searched extensively (1967‐2007) for relevant research studies and articles reporting disputant perceptions and mediator gender. Unpublished research was solicited from dissertations, the internet, as well as directly from authors. Articles were screened; those meeting predetermined criteria were included in the meta‐analysis.FindingsExisting studies indicated that male mediators were perceived more favorably than their female counterparts were.Research limitations/implicationsDespite a very extensive search of existing studies, only five contained the information necessary for this meta‐analytic review.Practical implicationsThe results suggest that additional barriers and challenges exist for women, compared to men, in the world of mediation. Considering both the significant results and the lack of existing research on the topic, further research is clearly needed for more definitive advice regarding the training and practice of mediation.Originality/valueCurrent textbooks and research on mediation have extremely limited or no information on the role of the gender of the mediators. While gender differences have been researched in regards to negotiation and negotiators, this paper systematically considers perceptions about male and female mediators.
Venture capitalist‐entrepreneur conflicts
Authors: Yitshaki Ronit 
Published: August 2008

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to examine the inherent and actual conflicts between venture capitalists (VCs) and entrepreneurs, as well as the possible resolutions of these conflicts.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is based on 42 semi‐structured interviews conducted with Israeli VCs and entrepreneurs (14 VCs and 28 entrepreneurs). In addition, quantitative data were collected about VCs' scope of involvement and their perceived portfolio performance.FindingsIt was found that conflict is inherent in VCs and entrepreneurs' relations as both parties have different conceptions of the venture and the contractual arrangements. Actual conflicts were found to be associated with VCs' level of involvement and perceived performance. The findings indicate that VCs' strategic involvement is associated with cognitive conflicts and collaboration, whereas VCs' managerial involvement is associated with managerial replacement and affective conflicts. The findings provide an insight into the dynamic nature of conflicts between VCs and entrepreneurs, suggesting that affective conflicts may sometimes evolve into cognitive mode, as managerial replacement enables both parties to restructure their relations.Research limitation/implicationsThe findings call for further examination of interorganizational conflicts involving asymmetry of power and resource dependence. In addition, the findings also call for deeper examination of how coordination mechanisms of interorganizational relations come to be a source of conflict and how such conflicts may vary in different contexts.Practical implicationsThe findings of this paper suggest that both VCs and entrepreneurs should establish conflict management mechanisms, such as similar conceptions and a shared vision, to ensure better cooperation.Originality/valueThis paper provides an in‐depth insight into the embeddedness of conflicts in VCs and entrepreneurs' relations. The finding of this study contribute to theory building of VCs and entrepreneurs' conflicts suggesting that VCs' cooperation depends on both parties' ability to resolve inherent and actual conflicts.
Trust: an intercultural comparison of consumer perceptions
Authors: Davis James H. , Lee Monle , Ruhe Jack 
Published: August 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine trust and posit that consumers perceive the trustworthiness of companies from a particular country differently.Design/methodology/approachAn accepted US model of trust across cultures is tested. A survey questionnaire is used to collect the data from Taiwanese consumers.FindingsThe paper finds that Taiwanese consumers have different levels of trust toward companies from European, North American, and Asian countries.Research limitations/implicationsThis study demonstrates that consumers have differential perceptions of the trustworthiness of foreign firms. Further research is needed to determine if the model explains trust equally well in other cultures.Practical implicationsUnderstanding factors (e.g. trust, costs, and values of product) that influence the success of trading relationships is important to every multinational corporation.Originality/valueThis paper explores the connection between perceptual trust of one particular country's trading partners, various indicators of corruption such as Hofstede's cultural components, the perception of corruption by Transparency International, and various trade activities.
Country image effect on Taiwanese consumers' willingness to buy from neighboring countries
Authors: Lee Tien‐Shang , Chen Feng‐Fu 
Published: August 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop an integrated model of Taiwanese consumers' willingness to buy from China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.Design/methodology/approachUsing 284 completed questionnaires, LISREL and multi‐group analysis were employed to examine the relationships among country image, product beliefs, affect, familiarity, world‐mindedness, and willingness to buy.FindingsThe empirical research results showed that country image has no direct influence on Taiwanese consumers' willingness to buy, but it has indirect influence on Taiwanese consumers' willingness to buy via product beliefs. However, affect has both direct and indirect influence on Taiwanese consumers' willingness to buy, and affect is observed to have stronger influence on product belief than on Taiwanese consumers' willingness to buy.Practical implicationsTaiwanese enterprises having ongoing mass production in China are recommended to prominently feature their original Taiwanese brand names and technology cooperation with developed countries to build up positive country image.Originality/valueBy introducing the concept of world‐mindedness, this research generalized the conclusion drawn by earlier research in the context of Taiwan.
Event sponsorship as a value creating strategy for brands
Authors: Papadimitriou Dimitra , Apostolopoulou Artemisia , Dounis Theofanis 
Published: August 2008

PurposeThe present research involves corporations that served as Grand National Sponsors of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games and aims to explore whether a strategic approach was employed in the acquisition and management of their Olympic sponsorship.Design/methodology/approachA multiple case study analysis was employed, for which data were collected through semi‐structured interviews. The study sample included seven of the ten Grand National Sponsors that signed agreements with ATHOC, the Organizing Committee of the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. Data analysis was organized around five themes inspired by the existing literature.FindingsWith the exception of two firms, the majority of the Grand National Sponsors reported no clear or measurable objectives and limited consideration to strategic or brand‐related initiatives in their decisions to invest in the national Olympic sponsorship program. However, they did report plans to invest resources to leverage their rights, even though in most cases no specific evaluation processes had been designed.Research limitations/implicationsGiven that the Olympic Games are organized every four years in a new location, the findings of this research may not find direct application to other markets and organizing committees that implement their own sponsorship programs. Nevertheless, this research did show relatively poor recognition of the role of sponsorship in creating value and building the corporate brand. Corporations considering becoming involved in sport sponsorship and also event organizers are encouraged to adopt a more strategic approach in the sponsorship solicitation and management process.Originality/valueExisting literature has discussed the role of sport sponsorship in brand management and the communication mix, and has highlighted the benefits for firms that establish long‐term ties with the Olympic Games. The present research adds to that line of work by highlighting if and how a strategic and brand building approach was adopted in the context of national‐level Olympic partnerships.
Consumer innovativeness and consumer acceptance of brand extensions
Authors: Henry Xie Yu 
Published: August 2008

PurposeThis paper attempts to examine the relationship between consumer innovativeness and consumers' acceptance of brand extensions.Design/methodology/approachThis is a conceptual paper that builds upon the extant literature of consumer innovativeness and brand extensions. A number of research propositions are developed in this thought‐provoking work.FindingsIt is proposed that consumer innovativeness exerts considerable influence on consumers' acceptance of brand extensions when extension distance and types of extensions are examined. In addition, product information availability and interpersonal communication/influence (i.e. informative and normative) moderate the relationship between consumer innovativeness and consumers' acceptance of brand extensions.Research limitations/implicationsThis study can help marketers develop appropriate and effective marketing strategies to influence consumers' acceptance of brand extensions. This study serves to provide guidance for brand managers and marketers alike in evaluating the potential success of their extended brands. On the other hand, the paper draws from the extant literature and theoretical discussion to develop research propositions. This approach might limit its depth and scope.Originality/valueAs the use of brand extensions intensifies in the marketplace, it is imperative to understand how consumer innovativeness exerts influence on acceptance of brand extensions. This study fills the research void in the literature and contributes to the extant literature by analyzing the relationship between consumer innovativeness and consumers' acceptance of brand extensions.
A comparative study of perceptions toward “scratch and save” promotions in Canada and Korea
Authors: Choi Sungchul , Kim Moontae 
Published: August 2008

PurposeThe paper seeks to examine cross‐cultural differences in how consumers evaluate “scratch and save” (SAS) promotions (which are characterized by uncertainty of savings outcomes) between Canada and Korea, where the promotion tool is widely used but the countries have different cultural values.Design/methodology/approachAn experiment was conducted to examine cross‐cultural differences in SAS promotion evaluations between Canada (n=77) and Korea (n=78).FindingsSAS promotions effectively stimulate favorable shopping intentions in Canada, a country with a low uncertainty avoidance culture, more so than in Korea, a country with a high uncertainty avoidance culture. However, subjects in Korea show consistently higher savings expectations from SAS promotions than subjects in Canada. Thus, the results report that consumers with the highest savings expectations do not necessarily have the highest intention to shop. In addition, in Korea, a SAS promotion with guaranteed minimum savings is found to be very effective due to reduced ambiguity about its outcome.Research limitations/implicationsThe study suggests cross‐cultural differences in the applicability of the disjunction effect.Practical implicationsThe findings suggest that when SAS promotions are presented in a country with high uncertainty avoidance, retailers should explicitly indicate the value of the guaranteed minimum savings. By promising guaranteed savings, retailers can reduce consumers' relatively high concerns about unknown SAS outcomes, which results in a greater advantage in building favorable perceptions.Originality/valueVery little work has been undertaken into SAS promotions and no known empirical research has been undertaken into cross‐cultural differences. This paper fills some of the gaps.
Condoms, cigarettes, and cell phones: does brand advertising increase generic demand?
Authors: Wolburg Joyce M. 
Published: August 2008

PurposeThis article aims to stimulate discussion of how the advertising of brands affects the product category by creating generic demand.Design/methodology/approachThe article outlines the author's personal viewpoint.FindingsAlthough greater emphasis has been given to generic advertising's effect on brands, there is evidence that brand advertising can stimulate generic demand.Practical implicationsThe article takes the discussion of the issue to a different level.Originality/valueThe article not only explores ways of increasing generic demand, it also provides theoretical explanations for how it can occur.
A factor analysis of international portfolio diversification
Authors: Valadkhani Abbas , Chancharat Surachai , Harvie Charles 
Published: August 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationships between stock market returns of 13 countries based upon monthly data spanning December 1987 to April 2007.Design/methodology/approachSpecifically, the principal component (PC) and maximum likelihood (ML) methods are used to examine any discernable patterns of stock market co‐movements.FindingsFactor analysis provides evidence that stock returns in a number of Asian countries are highly correlated and, based on the resulting robust factor loadings, they form the first well‐defined common factor. The paper also finds consistent results (based on both the PC and ML methods) suggesting that the stock market returns of developed countries are also highly correlated, and constitute our second factor.Practical implicationsThe paper concludes that,inter alia, geographical proximity and the level of economic development do matter when it comes to co‐movements of stock returns and that this has important implications for financial portfolio diversification if the aim is to reduce systematic risks across countries.Originality/valueVery few previous studies have investigated the benefits from portfolio diversification by using the PC and ML methods.
Price and quantity setting behaviors of a monopolist facing uncertain product demand
Authors: Guru‐Gharana Kishor Kumar , Rahman Matiur , Parayitam Satyanarayana 
Published: August 2008

PurposeThis paper aims at theoretical exploration of price and quantity setting behaviors of a monopolist encountering uncertain product demand within the mean‐risk frameworks. In the microeconomic literature, the relationships between price and quantity have been traditionally studied using the expected utility approach. This paper moves away from the traditional assumptions and compares various types of risk‐return approaches and explains why most of the monopoly firms follow pricing strategy instead of quantity setting strategy.Design/methodology/approachPrice setting behavior and quantity setting behavior monopoly firms were examined with endogenous target value and comparative statics were used.FindingsComparison of various approaches reveals that risk‐averse customers might decrease purchases because of the price uncertainty or shift to other suppliers, which may explain why monopoly firms prefer their power over price setting rather than quantity setting.Research limitations/implicationsThe present study has introduced some testable propositions by comparing different behavioral models of price and quantity setting behaviors of a monopolist facing uncertain product demand.Practical implicationsThis study contributes to understanding of firm's behavior in the face of uncertainty.Originality/valueThe conceptual nature of the paper makes the paper original in its contribution to the existing literature of the theory of firm.
Sectoral efficiency of the Malaysian stock market and the impact of the Asian financial crisis
Authors: Lim Kian‐Ping 
Published: August 2008

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to empirically examine the relative efficiency of eight economic sectors in the Malaysian stock market and the impact of the 1997 Asian financial crisis on the reported sectoral efficiency.Design/methodology/approachThis paper investigates the relative efficiency of stock market using the recently proposed rolling bicorrelation test statistic that is designed to detect nonlinear predictability in stock returns series.FindingsFor the sample period of 1 January 1994 to 31 October 2006, the sector of tin and mining is found to be the most efficient sector, while the properties sector experiences the most persistent deviations from random walk over time. The subsequent sub‐periods analysis reveals that the highest inefficiency occurs during the crisis period for all economic sectors except tin and mining. However, all these seven crisis‐stricken sectors managed to stage a turnaround in the USD pegged period where capital controls were imposed by the Malaysian government.Practical implicationsThe Malaysian experience demonstrates that credible policy actions to calm the markets and restore investors' confidence ought to be the priority during turbulent period to avoid deterioration in the level of market efficiency. This provides useful input for market regulators.Originality/valueThe occurrence of market crash or financial crisis is one possible contributing factor of market inefficiency. However, there is a lack of empirical research to formally assess the impact of financial crisis on stock market efficiency, and hence little is known about stock price behaviour during financial turmoil.
Encouraging front‐line employees to rise to the innovation challenge
Authors: Moosa Naveed , Panurach Patiwat 
Published: August 2008

PurposeIn the search for innovation, front‐line employees are usually not encouraged to be part of the creative team, even though they may have fresh ideas and genuine insights. However, front‐line employees, those closest to the customers and the work of delivering products and services, have fresh ideas and genuine insights. This paper aims to investigate this issue.Design/methodology/approachThe article describes how to create a complementary “Front‐Line Innovation” system for stimulating potentially valuable ideas and converting them to innovations that have an impact on competitiveness.FindingsThe implementation of a front‐line program involves a set of six components applied systemically and thoughtfully: people, process, tools, technology, governance, and metrics.Practical implicationsThe Front‐line Innovation program surfaces new leaders and gives them the tools to create and act on ideas that are aimed at the most difficult problems facing the organization.Originality/valueThe article shows that a creative front‐line employee is a potent competitive weapon when supported by such a system.
How leading companies are stretching their strategy
Authors: Kachaner Nicolas , Deimler Michael S. 
Published: August 2008

PurposeThis paper aims to identify how leading companies are improving their strategy‐development processes to keep up with the transformations in the global competitive environment. The value of any reliable strategic foresight executives can wring from their planning systems can be priceless.Design/methodology/approachBCG recently studied the strategy‐development processes of leading companies by interviewing more than 100 executives in 20 firms.FindingsThe study found that leading firms are “stretching” their strategy process – along three mutually reinforcing dimensions: stretching time horizons, stretching their thinking, and stretching the engagement processPractical implicationsNumerous examples of innovative best practices are given, for example: turn issues upside down. Instead of asking how to grow the business, ask how to kill it. Instead of feuding over how to increase resources (a typical budgetary debate), ask how to operate with significantly fewer resources, or even without them.Originality/valueThe paper offers many practical ways to foster reliable strategic foresight, innovative thinking and enhanced strategic creativity.