Browsing by Author "Locke, Stuart"
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Impacts of symbiotic relationships on risk, return and value of micro-, small and medium enterprises
(The University of Waikato, 2019)This thesis investigates the impact of symbiotic relationships on risk, return and value of micro-, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The research study examines how connections and networking help MSMEs to enhance ... -
Earnings management and agency costs: Evidence from China
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Based on agency theory, this thesis investigates the link between agency costs and earnings management (EM) using data from listed public companies in China from 1999 to 2014. In this thesis, I examine whether EM reduces ... -
An investigation of the adoption of Islamic financing instruments by small and medium enterprises in the Sultanate of Oman
(The University of Waikato, 2019)This PhD thesis investigates the intention of Omani small and medium enterprise (SME) owner-managers to adopt Islamic financing instruments (IFIs). Traditionally, when deciding how to finance their businesses, owner-managers ... -
Measurement of SME risk and its relationship with SME operating characteristics: An empirical study in Malaysia
(The University of Waikato, 2018)SMEs are inherently risky organisations reflected in high birth and death rates in many countries. This risk of failure is exacerbated by the financial and operational opacity of SMEs, which hamper efforts by authorities ... -
Improving corporate governance in Nepalese financial institutions to promote growth and performance
(The University of Waikato, 2018)This study investigates the impact of corporate governance practices on the performance of commercial banks in Nepal. Specifically, the analysis focuses on the relationship between corporate governance mechanisms and ...