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May 31, 2011 Winding Back the Stimulus: From Here to Austerity?
Did Australia crow too soon about its economic resilience in the face of
the global financial crisis? As the benefits of the A$42 billion
economic stimulus package begin to fade, Australian consumers may not be
as well off as their counterparts in other developed nations, while for
business, there's a strong whiff of boom times back in the air.
However, leading economists have mixed views on what happens next.
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May 31, 2011 E-Books: Taking the Paper Out of Print?
Waves of change are sweeping the Australian book industry thanks to the
wider availability of e-book readers. A crystal ball would help, but
even without the benefit of foresight, publishers and retailers say they
are prepared for what's ahead. Indeed, new business models are emerging
as major players look for a pay off from years of strategic planning.
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May 31, 2011 Stamping Out Insider Trading: Can Government Succeed Where Stock Markets Failed?
Will a switch in regulators, and an increase in investigative powers and
penalties stamp out insider trading on the Australian share market?
Shifting from the largely self-regulated US model and toughening up the
role of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission may help
catch more covert traders. But don’t expect miracles. Some say insider
trading will never be wiped out simply because human nature finds it
hard to keep a secret – and to resist making a quick buck.
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May 31, 2011 Salary Crunch: What is the Price of Wage Transparency?
Whether or not wages should be kept confidential is a perennial hot
topic. Even if an organisation keeps quiet about remuneration
differences between staff, what people earn has an uncanny way of being
revealed. And the likelihood is that employees with similar workplace
responsibilities who are paid less than others will become de-motivated.
A new study from the Australian School of Business finds that wage
transparency can have negative effects on productivity and the quality
of work. But experts say there are ways to manage this sensitive issue.
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May 31, 2011 Electronic Medical Records: A Case of Better Healthcare or an Invasion of Privacy?
Electronic medical records may save many lives and slash the cost of
healthcare, but there's also a sinister risk that personal medical
histories may land in the wrong hands. With the amended Healthcare
Identifiers bills now passed by the Australian parliament, privacy
advocates continue to air concerns, including their alarm at the
suggestion that Google – already the subject of a Federal Police privacy
investigation – could one day be the keeper of everyone's health info.
Legal experts claim the new laws are fundamentally flawed. It's
important to get the rules right first time, they say, because once the
information escapes, there's no chance of a recall.
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May 31, 2011 Director Education: Sending the Board Back to School
Recent economic turmoil has presented a raft of new challenges for
company directors, but research suggests those who sit at the top
corporate decision-making tables are either too complacent or too busy
to consider upskilling. A study shows 80% of companies don't budget for
director education. But there's a compelling case for board members to
maintain a focus on professional development, argues world leading
boardroom researcher Andrew Kakabadse from the UK's Cranfield
University. A new emphasis on risk and the vexing succession issues that
emanate from the need for better skilled boards are just two reasons
why even seasoned directors should consider going back to school.
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May 31, 2011 Strategic Shifts: Reinventing the Chief Financial Officer
The role of the chief financial officer is changing, and it's not only
due to increasing regulation and onerous responsibilities. Traditional
accounting and compliance still holds an important place but the focus
of chief financial officers is increasingly looking forward and
business-wide. And in their closer working relationships with chief
executives, the professionals who control companies' financial functions
have acquired the power to transform a business. However, successfully
stepping out of the backroom and into the limelight requires the
co-operation of many.
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May 31, 2011 Creative Partnerships: The Future for Corporate Social Responsibility?
Making a difference these days may mean more than writing a
philanthropic cheque. The rules for corporate social responsibility
(CSR) are being rewritten as big businesses look to using their core
capabilities to address major social issues. Globally recognised names –
including adidas, Danone and Intel – are already involved, thanks to
keen urging from Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus. Clearly, this
latest model for social business is doing good. But, does it hold the
potential for corporations to "greenwash" as they tick the CSR box? And,
is that okay?
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May 31, 2011 How WikiLeaks Highlights the e-Government Cyber Security Challenge
Governments across the world are reviewing information technology
protection strategies as more sensational insights in the latest
WikiLeaks' scandal continue to be revealed. In 2010, the Australian
government released a framework to establish an appropriate security
culture in government agencies, and not before time. A recent study of a
New South Wales' state government information systems initiative that
ran for more than a decade exposes how major departments – often
responsible for highly sensitive information – struggle to keep it under
wraps. Security efforts were found to be under-resourced, poorly
structured and patchy in the rollout. Australian School of Business
researchers say there's plenty of room for improvement.
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May 31, 2011 Selective Marketing: When Is It Time to Sack Your Customers?
Not every company welcomes all customers, regardless of spending power,
social status, religion, race and political conviction. Inclusiveness is
a cosy notion, but savvy marketers know that some customers are more
equal than others. Those who are unprofitable or who are pains in the
neck may need to be cast off. And there's a risk in customers who do not
fit with a product's target market causing irreversible brand damage.
According to marketing experts at the Australian School of Business,
customer retention strategies essentially involve developing long-term,
cost-effective links "for the mutual benefit of both parties". So
exactly when is it time to say "goodbye"?
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