Browsing by Author "Kalagnanam, Suresh"

A Multi-Method Study on the Impact of Transport Systems in Maternal and Newborn Health in Nampula Province-Mozambique

Macaringue, Cynthia Whitney Milagre; 0000-0002-8224-8995 (2021-09-29)

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The balanced scorecard : structure and use in Canadian companies

Soderberg, Marvin J. (2006-04-24)

This thesis develops a balanced scorecard model based on the attributes of Kaplan and Norton’s Balanced Scorecard (1992, 1996, 2001). The model is then operationalized using a survey that is administered to CMAs (Certified ...

Implementing responsibility centre management in a higher educational institution

Rigby, John; Kobussen, Glen; Kalagnanam, Suresh; Cannon, Robert (Emerald Publishing, 2021-01-12)

The purpose of this study is to examine the design, development, and implementation of responsibility centre management at a mid-sized Canadian university, within the context of decentralized decision making. More ...

Litigation contingency disclosures by Canadian public companies

Chui, Yidan (2002)

Litigation-type contingencies represent one of the most frequent and most important uncertainties faced in business. Inspired by the Entwistle et al. (1994) study, this study focuses on two aspects of litigation contingencies: ...

Market reaction to announcements of dividend increases : is it weakening with time?

Norton, Mark (2008-04-24)

This study examines the market’s reaction to announcements of dividend increases. In particular, it considers the factors that affect the magnitude of abnormal returns during the days that surround announcements of dividend ...

Voluntary compliance and implied cost of equity capital : evidence from Canadian share repurchase programs

Leung, Joanne (2008)

Securities legislation in Canada and around the world does not mandate firms to fulfill announced share repurchase programs. As such, a firm’s repurchase program completion rate can be interpreted as a measure of the firm’s ...