title: Emergent strategy and the measurement of performance: The formulation of performance indicators at the micro-level

authors: Lowe, Alan

subjects: accounting

abstract: This paper presents some evidence on an aspect of the design of a strategic control system, at the micro level within a single organisation. The research we report used an ethnographic approach to provide an understanding of strategy formulation. Our aim is to contribute to an area of literature which is of increasing significance but relatively underdeveloped in terms of the application of, in depth, field research techniques. We take an intensive look at the manner in which performance measures are formulated, at the micro level, within a single organization. The paper presents, as an in-depth case analysis, the experience of a fisheries holding company in New Zealand. The paper recounts the experiences of managers within the organization of the process of identification of such things as, critical success factors and key performance indicators (KPI’s) and, more broadly the formulation of a strategic performance measurement system. A number of themes emerged during the research including as apparent reluctance to reduce a reliance on financial measures, the significance of functional boundaries which resulted in disagreements and misunderstandings, the importance of communication and the problems resulting from some managers apparently seeking to avoid attempts to fix responsibility.

text: Emergent strategy and the measurement of performance: The formulation of performance indicators at the micro-level This paper presents some evidence on an aspect of the design of a strategic control system, at the micro level within a single organisation. The research we report used an ethnographic approach to provide an understanding of strategy formulation. Our aim is to contribute to an area of literature which is of increasing significance but relatively underdeveloped in terms of the application of, in depth, field research techniques. We take an intensive look at the manner in which performance measures are formulated, at the micro level, within a single organization. The paper presents, as an in-depth case analysis, the experience of a fisheries holding company in New Zealand. The paper recounts the experiences of managers within the organization of the process of identification of such things as, critical success factors and key performance indicators (KPI’s) and, more broadly the formulation of a strategic performance measurement system. A number of themes emerged during the research including as apparent reluctance to reduce a reliance on financial measures, the significance of functional boundaries which resulted in disagreements and misunderstandings, the importance of communication and the problems resulting from some managers apparently seeking to avoid attempts to fix responsibility.

year: 2003-05

title: Legal jurisdictions in a digital age: Challenges and opportunities in Parliamentary oversight of social media platforms

authors: Tan, Rachel Sue Yin

abstract: This article explores the challenges and opportunities of legal jurisdictions in the digital age, focusing on parliamentary oversight of social media platforms. The Christchurch shootings in New Zealand highlighted the internet's role in distributing harmful content, underscoring the need for effective regulation. Similarly, the potential TikTok ban in the US demonstrates the complexities of addressing national security concerns, data privacy, and foreign influence through legislative action. This article examines the Harvard Research Draft Convention on Jurisdiction with Respect to Crime and principles of sovereignty, comity, and non-intervention to highlight the evolving landscape of internet jurisdiction. It also emphasises the importance of balancing national laws with international standards to ensure fair and effective regulation.

text: Legal jurisdictions in a digital age: Challenges and opportunities in Parliamentary oversight of social media platforms This article explores the challenges and opportunities of legal jurisdictions in the digital age, focusing on parliamentary oversight of social media platforms. The Christchurch shootings in New Zealand highlighted the internet's role in distributing harmful content, underscoring the need for effective regulation. Similarly, the potential TikTok ban in the US demonstrates the complexities of addressing national security concerns, data privacy, and foreign influence through legislative action. This article examines the Harvard Research Draft Convention on Jurisdiction with Respect to Crime and principles of sovereignty, comity, and non-intervention to highlight the evolving landscape of internet jurisdiction. It also emphasises the importance of balancing national laws with international standards to ensure fair and effective regulation.

year: 2025

title: Maori and epilepsy: Personal perceptions of the cause, treatment and consequences of epilepsy by Maori in the Bay of Plenty

authors: Simonsen, Kiri

subjects: Maori

abstract: This paper discusses the perceptions of epilepsy held by Maori in the Bay of Plenty. The paper
begins by introducing the purpose and rationale of the research. It then moves on to describe the
aims and qualitative research methods that were used to collect the data. Finally the paper
discusses the findings of the research, this includes: a close look at the unique perceptions of
epilepsy that were reported by Maori in the Bay of Plenty; the lack of resources and services
available in a small rural town of the Bay of Plenty; the services desired by Maori; attitudes
towards medication and the inappropriate behaviour many of the participants experienced by the
medical profession.

text: Maori and epilepsy: Personal perceptions of the cause, treatment and consequences of epilepsy by Maori in the Bay of Plenty This paper discusses the perceptions of epilepsy held by Maori in the Bay of Plenty. The paper
begins by introducing the purpose and rationale of the research. It then moves on to describe the
aims and qualitative research methods that were used to collect the data. Finally the paper
discusses the findings of the research, this includes: a close look at the unique perceptions of
epilepsy that were reported by Maori in the Bay of Plenty; the lack of resources and services
available in a small rural town of the Bay of Plenty; the services desired by Maori; attitudes
towards medication and the inappropriate behaviour many of the participants experienced by the
medical profession.

year: 1999