Analysing the donor behaviour of a Muslim diaspora in Australia

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aila Khan ◽  
Siddharth Jain ◽  
Bruce Cameron
Keyword(s):  
Charitable Giving ◽  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Inverse Correlation ◽  
Relative Effect ◽  
Future Research ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Causal Impact ◽  
Donor Behaviour

Diaspora communities are an important source of charitable giving to their original homelands. This study explores a Muslim diaspora's motivations behind donation-giving. A two-year donation dataset of an overseas charity organisation registered in Australia was analysed. Findings show that, overall, donations are significantly related to the prevailing consumer confidence levels (r = 0.4277). However, there was also a strong, inverse correlation (r = - 0.4376) during 2020, suggesting that the plummeting consumer sentiment during COVID-19 did not impact donation revenue. As expected, during periods of religious significance (Ramadan) across both years, donations to the charity increased substantially, with the relative effect of Ramadan calculated as over 800%. This study makes a contribution by providing insights to donor behaviour through the examination of a donation dataset. This study also uses ‘causal impact analysis’ to calculate the effect of Ramadan on donations. Results have implications for the not-for-profit sector in Australia and other countries with Muslim diaspora communities. Limitations and suggestions for future research are also discussed.

A review of superannuation fund performance studies

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Niblock ◽  
Elisabeth Sinnewe ◽  
Panha Heng
Keyword(s):  
Performance Studies ◽  
Fund Performance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Management Fees ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Reform Period ◽  
Legislative Changes ◽  
Empirical Approaches

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to showcase empirical findings in the literature relating to Australian superannuation fund performance in the pre-reform period, from 2000 to 2014. Design/methodology/approach The authors synthesize Australian superannuation performance studies in an attempt to identify empirical approaches employed in the academic literature, showcase findings and uncover themes for future research. Findings The review highlights the following findings in the literature: actively managed “retail” superannuation funds appear to underperform passive index and/or portfolio approaches; high management fees and preference for liquid, less growth-orientated assets may be further undermining performance. It also reveals the need for future research to assess whether the recent government inquiries and the related reformative measures have achieved the desired effect of improving the Australian superannuation system. The authors therefore identify three areas of investigation that will cater for this research need: the fund performance of not-for-profit fund and self-managed super fund; the efficiency of super funds; and the appropriateness of wholesale fund benchmarks. Originality value It is expected that superannuation fund performance will be subject to heightened scrutiny to assess the effectiveness of recent legislative changes resulting from the Stronger Super reform and other public inquiries. This study provides a timely, substantive and informative review of empirical findings pertaining to Australian superannuation performance in the pre-reform period to assist researchers looking to conduct further empirical research on this topic.

scholarly journals Mapping of internal audit research: a post-Enron structured literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (8) ◽  
pp. 1969-1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amr Kotb ◽  
Hany Elbardan ◽  
Hussein Halabi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Central Regions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Literature Review

PurposeThis paper reviews the field of internal auditing (IA) post-Enron to develop insights into how IA research has developed, offer a critique of the research to date and identify ways that future research can help to advance IA.Design/methodology/approachA structured literature review (SLR) was used to analyse 471 papers from 64 journals published between 2005 and 2018 based on a number of criteria, namely author, journal type, journal location, year, theme, theory, nature of research, research setting, regional focus, method and citations.FindingsThe IA literature has not significantly contributed to knowledge of the internal audit function (IAF), and one still knows relatively little about the factors that contribute to making the impact of IA practice effective and measurable. The IA literature is US-dominated (authors and journals), focussed on the American context (publicly listed companies), reliant on positivist analyses and largely makes no explicit reference to theory. Central regions (emerging economies) and key organisational settings (private SMEs and not-for-profit organisations) are largely absent in prior IA research. This paper evaluates and identifies avenues through which future research can help to advance IA in order to address emerging challenges in the field.Originality/valueThis is the first comprehensive review to analyse IA research in the post-Enron period (2005–2018). The findings are relevant to researchers who are looking for appropriate research outlets and emerging scholars who wish to identify their own research directions.

scholarly journals Characteristics of funding of clinical trials: cross-sectional survey and proposed guidance

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. e015997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maram B Hakoum ◽  
Nahla Jouni ◽  
Eliane A Abou-Jaoude ◽  
Divina Justina Hasbani ◽  
Elias A Abou-Jaoude ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Funding Source ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Funding Information ◽  
Randomised Controlled

ObjectivesTo provide a detailed and current characterisation of funding of a representative sample clinical trials. We also aimed to develop guidance for standardised reporting of funding information.MethodsWe addressed the extent to which clinical trials published in 2015 in any of the 119 Core Clinical Journals included a statement on the funding source (eg, whether a not-for-profit organisation was supported by a private-for-profit organisation), type of funding, amount and role of funder. We used a stepwise approach to develop a guidance and an instrument for standardised reporting of funding information.ResultsOf 200 trials, 178 (89%) included a funding statement, of which 171 (96%) reported being funded. Funding statements in the 171 funded trials indicated the source in 100%, amount in 1% and roles of funders in 50%. The most frequent sources were governmental (58%) and private-for-profit (40%). Of 54 funding statements in which the source was a not-for-profit organisation, we found evidence of undisclosed support of those from private-for-profit organisation(s) in 26 (48%). The most frequently reported roles of funders in the 171 funded trials related to study design (42%) and data analysis, interpretation or management (41%). Of 139 randomised controlled trials (RCTs) addressing pharmacological or surgical interventions, 29 (21%) reported information on the supplier of the medication or device. The proposed guidance addresses both the funding information that RCTs should report and the reporting process. Attached to the guidance is a fillable PDF document for use as an instrument for standardised reporting of funding information.ConclusionAlthough the majority of RCTs report funding, there is considerable variability in the reporting of funding source, amount and roles of funders. A standardised approach to reporting of funding information would address these limitations. Future research should explore the implications of funding by not-for-profit organisations that are supported by for-profit organisations.

The power of crowds: Grand challenges in the Asia-Pacific region

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 551-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia Weiyi Cai ◽  
Jennifer Gippel ◽  
Yushu Zhu ◽  
Abhay Kumar Singh
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Grand Challenges ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Innovative Solutions

Technology is enabling organizations across the globe – large and small, for-profit and not-for-profit, governments and scientific groups – to harness the resources, knowledge, talent and creativity of crowds, in their effort to find innovative solutions to vexing problems. As contributors to solving grand challenges, crowds are providing data and funds, generating novel ideas and evaluating and developing concrete solutions. This article proposes a conceptual model for understanding the utility of crowdsourcing in the context of grand challenges. The article further identifies some boundary conditions where crowdsourcing may not be useful and discusses significant barriers to applying crowdsourcing in the Asia-Pacific region. We conclude by recognizing some empirical considerations and avenues for future research. JEL Classification: O31, O35

scholarly journals Accountants’ proactivity in intra-organisational networks: a strong structuration perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 1691-1719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyn Daff ◽  
Lisa Jack
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Structuration Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Accounting Practice ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Internal Structures ◽  
Strong Structuration Theory ◽  
Strong Structuration

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide insights into the importance of accountants’ networks inside organisations, the parties who comprise those networks and how accountants go about building and maintaining their networks. It also illustrates the use of strong structuration theory, which specifically considers the networks that surround agents. The theoretical discussion highlights the significance of communication as agency in the context of accounting practice through a strong structuration perspective. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative approach to the inquiry was adopted. Interviews were conducted with 30 Australian accountants from 22 not-for-profit organisations. A thematic approach was used to analyse the transcripts. Structuration theory, supplemented by strong structuration, informed the study. Findings The interviewees attested to the importance of communication and developing networks within their organisations. They actively sought to expand and enhance their networks. The accountants played a pivotal role in networks and they pursued both horizontal and vertical relations. The accountants’ knowledge of organisational positions and perceptions of their own roles were used strategically in attempts to alter the internal structures of networked others. Research limitations/implications The interviewed accountants worked in not-for-profit organisations and this may influence the findings. Future research might consider accountants working in for-profit organisations. The study provides insights into strategies to develop intra-organisational networks. Originality/value The study contributes to the meagre literature regarding accountants’ networks within organisations. It provides insights that may assist accountants in enhancing their own networks. Although structuration theory is well-established in accounting research, the enrichments offered by strong structuration are illustrated in this study.

Not For-Profit Focal Firms in Supply Chain Management: Future Research Directions

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (1) ◽  
pp. 14768
Author(s):  
Kevin Dooley ◽  
Jury Gualandris ◽  
David Graham Hyatt ◽  
Jonathan Johnson ◽  
Robert D Klassen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Future Research Directions

Emergent First-Time Leadership in Patient Advocacy Organizations

2021 ◽  
pp. 319-343
Author(s):  
Nancy J. Muller
Keyword(s):  
Patient Advocacy ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Leadership Theories ◽  
Advocacy Organizations ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Social Entrepreneurism ◽  
First Time ◽  
The U.S

Leadership in effecting change and transformation of the healthcare landscape on behalf of patients resides chiefly in patient advocacy organizations. The purpose of this chapter is to focus on leadership among not-for-profit patient advocacy organizations both in the U.S. and Europe by examining case studies of first-time leaders emerging in recent decades. Characteristics of these selected individuals are analyzed in the context of established leadership theories. Because of the necessity of securing funds to fulfill an organization's mission, transparency is of growing importance as an on-going and future challenge. Social entrepreneurism is introduced at the chapter's conclusion for its possible relevance to tomorrow's leaders emerging in patient advocacy organizations. Such thinking opens the door to future research to identify essential elements of success in the examination of first-time leadership in patient advocacy and to determine how it is best nurtured, mentored, and applauded.

scholarly journals The role of staff engagement in facilitating staff-led value co-creation

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 250-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bill Merrilees ◽  
Dale Miller ◽  
Raisa Yakimova
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Staff Engagement ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The study extends customer-led co-creation research to the related staff-led value co-creation domain. In particular, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of staff engagement as a facilitator of staff-led value co-creation. Design/methodology/approach A new conceptual framework develops a model of staff-led value-creation, using three types of staff-led co-creation. A quantitative approach is used. Survey collection yielded a sample of 1,165 employees in an Australian not-for-profit context across 19 organizations. AMOS structural equation modeling analyzes the data. Findings A major finding is the nexus between staff engagement and staff-led value co-creation. The nexus applies for three types of staff-led co-creation and three staff categories. Different explanatory mechanisms apply to each type of staff-led value co-creation. Research limitations/implications The not-for-profit context may not generalize to the for-profit sector, but future research could clarify this matter. Practical implications The results can inform organizations wishing to create greater service contributions through greater staff participation, which can include a staff-initiating (staff-led) role. Different value co-creation targets require different corporate triggers, reflecting the different explanatory mechanisms of each co-creation type. Social implications Not-for-profit context ensures major social implications. Originality/value The emphasis on staff-led value co-creation augments the customer-led co-creation literature. Additionally, exploring the (staff) engagement to (staff) value co-creation nexus is a novel contribution.

The Development of Not-For-Profit Hospital Cost Models

1988 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-48
Author(s):  
Greg M. Thibadoux ◽  
Nicholas Apostolou ◽  
Ira S. Greenberg
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Cost ◽  
Cost Models ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit
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