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Essays on corporate governance of financial institutions in the United States (2022)
Thesis
Aljalahma, N. Essays on corporate governance of financial institutions in the United States. (Thesis). University of Salford

Despite the importance of corporate governance in financial institutions, it remains an under researched area. Thus, this research includes three studies that examine the significant characteristics of corporate governance for financial institutions.... Read More about Essays on corporate governance of financial institutions in the United States.

The effect of social exchange relationships on peer reporting fraudulent financial misconduct: a case study of an UK-non-profit organization (2022)
Thesis
Lamba, E. The effect of social exchange relationships on peer reporting fraudulent financial misconduct: a case study of an UK-non-profit organization. (Thesis). University of Salford

Non-profit organizations are an important component of the UK market and a large part of culture. In March 2017, there were 167,063 registered charities in England and Wales with a combined turnover of £74.7 billion and a charitable spend of more tha... Read More about The effect of social exchange relationships on peer reporting fraudulent financial misconduct: a case study of an UK-non-profit organization.

Sustainability and sustainable development: an investigation on the role of Islamic finance and other determinants in the OIC member countries (2021)
Thesis
Ibrahim, A. (2021). Sustainability and sustainable development: an investigation on the role of Islamic finance and other determinants in the OIC member countries. (Thesis). University of Salford

For the last three decades, sustainability has become a more prominent topic of global discussion. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations are regarded as benchmarks for country-level sus... Read More about Sustainability and sustainable development: an investigation on the role of Islamic finance and other determinants in the OIC member countries.

CSR practices in the Zimbabwean mining Sector: A Structuration Theory Perspective. (2021)
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Machaya, C. (2021). CSR practices in the Zimbabwean mining Sector: A Structuration Theory Perspective. (Thesis). University of Salford

Abstract As a result of increased global problems and global awareness, companies face increased scrutiny and demand by stakeholders to account for their actions in society and the environment. Following from this increased scrutiny is the need to... Read More about CSR practices in the Zimbabwean mining Sector: A Structuration Theory Perspective..

Implications of investment banks’ reputation and specialisation on initial public offerings and corporate takeovers (2021)
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Bessala, J. (in press). Implications of investment banks’ reputation and specialisation on initial public offerings and corporate takeovers. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research thesis examines the implications of investment bank reputation and specialisation on the outcomes of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and initial public offering (IPO) settings. With regards to M&A settings, we study the impact of top-tie... Read More about Implications of investment banks’ reputation and specialisation on initial public offerings and corporate takeovers.

Privatisation and Management Accounting Changes (MACs) : a case study in Iran (2021)
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Farahani, A. Privatisation and Management Accounting Changes (MACs) : a case study in Iran. (Thesis). University of Salford

Despite increasing changes in the business environment, the results of the studies reveal that management accounting systems do not change or change at a much slower rate than expected. This failure has raised much debates at the topic of management... Read More about Privatisation and Management Accounting Changes (MACs) : a case study in Iran.

The interaction effects of sparse and interlocked connections in SMEs clusters (2020)
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Liang, L. The interaction effects of sparse and interlocked connections in SMEs clusters. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study aims to exarnine the relationship between the structures of inter- organisation connections and innovation results in the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Existing literature shows that SMEs can benefit from inter- organi... Read More about The interaction effects of sparse and interlocked connections in SMEs clusters.

Integrating data envelopment analysis and balanced scorecard for improving organizations’ performance assessment (2019)
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Ellelly, N. (in press). Integrating data envelopment analysis and balanced scorecard for improving organizations’ performance assessment. (Thesis). University of Salford

In today's business environment, organizations aim to improve their performance to compete efficiently in a highly competitive global market. Thus, the concept of performance measurement has received significant attention from both academics and prac... Read More about Integrating data envelopment analysis and balanced scorecard for improving organizations’ performance assessment.

Balanced scorecard implementation and financial effect from the perspective of the contingency theory : multiple-case study in Libya (2018)
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Albergley, M. (in press). Balanced scorecard implementation and financial effect from the perspective of the contingency theory : multiple-case study in Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study investigates how Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is implemented in practice and how affects an organisational financial performance. Drawing on the contingency theory, the study investigates the role of two main contingent variables (environmenta... Read More about Balanced scorecard implementation and financial effect from the perspective of the contingency theory : multiple-case study in Libya.

Exploring the influence of interest free microfinance programmes on empowerment of the participating women borrowers in Pakistan : an interpretative inquiry
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Ahmad, A. (in press). Exploring the influence of interest free microfinance programmes on empowerment of the participating women borrowers in Pakistan : an interpretative inquiry. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study has argued that conventional microfinance has failed to serve a large number of Muslim consumers worldwide, which provided an opportunity to interest free microfinance to emerge as a subsector within the microfinance industry to serve this... Read More about Exploring the influence of interest free microfinance programmes on empowerment of the participating women borrowers in Pakistan : an interpretative inquiry.

Corporate governance : the effect of Shariah supervisory board on Malaysian financial institutions’ performance
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Nowroz, T. (in press). Corporate governance : the effect of Shariah supervisory board on Malaysian financial institutions’ performance. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This study explores the performance of Malaysian financial institutions and identifies the effectiveness of Shariah Supervisory Board (SSB) as a corporate governance mechanism. Despite the importance of the subject matter, little research has been ca... Read More about Corporate governance : the effect of Shariah supervisory board on Malaysian financial institutions’ performance.

An analysis of the effect of IFRS adoption in Nigeria on the quality of published financial information
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Temile, S. (in press). An analysis of the effect of IFRS adoption in Nigeria on the quality of published financial information. (Thesis). University of Salford

The study examines the effects of the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on the quality of published financial statements in Nigeria. The study uses entire non-financial firms listed on the floor of the Nigeria Stock Exch... Read More about An analysis of the effect of IFRS adoption in Nigeria on the quality of published financial information.

A study of the factors influencing the adoption of management accounting Innovations in less developed countries : the case of Libya
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Boukr, A. (in press). A study of the factors influencing the adoption of management accounting Innovations in less developed countries : the case of Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

This study was conducted to examine the factors that influence the adoption of management accounting innovations (MAIs) generally compared to the use of traditional management accounting practices (TMAPs). This was done by looking at the specific cas... Read More about A study of the factors influencing the adoption of management accounting Innovations in less developed countries : the case of Libya.