Accenture 2013 Global Risk Management Study Many organizations say they want to make better use of analytics, but it is apparent that there is still plenty of ground to cover here. High-performance risk management organizations are taking a focused approach to embed analytics into their management processes. They are doing so by, among other measures, improving data quality and developi…
This study integrated concepts from upper echelons, group process and social cognition theories to investigate how demographic diversity and group processes influence strategic consensus within the top management team (TMT), where strategic consensus is defined as the degree to which individual mental models of strategy overlap. Data from 76 high-technology firms in the United States and Ir…
Corporate governance has grown in importance due to the poor financial state of affairs of many companies in the past decade. Good corporate governance is perceived to increase firm value because it may help to reduce agency problems and build investors‘ confidence. Moreover, it is perceived that good corporate governance not only reduces the risk of fraud and corporate collapse, but also cre…
The effect of the financial crisis on enterprise risk management (ERM) disclosures was examined through a content analysis of the 2007 and 2008 annual reports of Canadian financial corporations listed on the S&P TSX Composite Index. Fourteen types of risk were tracked and categorized by level of risk exposure, risk consequence and risk management disclosures. We found very minor changes in …
This 15th edition of Energy Efficiency Trends in Canada delivers on Canada’s commitment to provide a comprehensive summary of secondary energy use and related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada. It also tracks trends in energy efficiency. This year’s edition is produced electronically and in paper format. For more secondary energy use statistics, see the comprehensive energy use d…
The Alberta Investment Guide is a reference report based upon information given to, but not verified by, the Investment Promotion Branch of Alberta Economic Development & Trade. The material herein is offered for your consideration, information, investigation and verification. The Government of Alberta disclaims any responsibility or liability whatsoever for costs or damages that a person …
Tne Alberta Investment Guide is a reference report Dased upon information given to, but not verified by, tne Trade arid Investment Division of Alberta Economic Development & Trade. The material herein is offered for your consideration, information, investigation and verification. Tne Government of Alberta disclaims any responsibility or liability wnatsoever for costs or damages tnat a per…
The Alberta Investment Guide 1s a reference report based upon Information given to, but not verified by, the Industry Development Division of Alberta Economic Development & Trade. The material herein 1s offered for your consideration, Information, Investigation and verification. The Government of Alberta disclaims any responsibility or liability whatsoever for costs or damages that a pers…
The main goal of this research is to understand is there any difference between ERP implementation's CSF in developed and developing countries? Understanding this subject can help us to implement ERP systems properly in developing nations. This research showed that in developed and developing countries "Change Management" was most important factor and in developed countries "Country-related fun…