Latest research

DATE: 01.09.07   ISSUE 1, 2007

The Annual shows the vitality of Australian School of Business research in projects as far-reaching and important as the Australian Institute for Population Ageing Research, which brings together UNSW researchers from a range of fields to tackle the crucial issues presented by ageing populations.

It also includes an update on the Accelerated Learning Laboratory, which is fast-tracking a new breed of business leaders to meet the challenge of filling the leadership gap.

The Annual covers some of the latest work on consumer choice, funds management, employee ownership schemes, teamwork, information overload, strategy and entrepreneurship and biosecurity.

Innovation
There are 13 articles in this feature.

People power & sustainability

Investors need greater insights into the people creating our sustainable organisations, argue researchers Carol Royal and Loretta O’Donnell. ... read more
AUTHOR: Dr Carol Royal and Loretta O'Donnell   DATE: 06.09.07   ISSUE 1, 2007

A matter of life and death

A vital new Institute is bringing together the gamut of research on one of the most crucial issues facing the world today. ... read more
AUTHOR: Cameron Cooper   DATE: 06.09.07   ISSUE 1, 2007

A Question of Choice

What really drives consumer choice? Professor Denzil Fiebig is developing new models to uncover the answers. ... read more
AUTHOR: Deborah Tarrant   DATE: 06.09.07   ISSUE 1, 2007

Eyes on the A-team

What makes a winning team in business? A new study is investigating the complexities of collaboration. ... read more
AUTHOR: Deborah Tarrant   DATE: 06.09.07   ISSUE 1, 2007

Innovate Or Perish

A vital initiative within the Australian School of Business is creating exciting educational and networking opportunities for students, entrepreneurs and corporate players. ... read more
AUTHOR: Chris Sheedy   DATE: 06.09.07   ISSUE 1, 2007

Making sense of the data maze

A new research project is exploring ways to help organisations deal with information overload. ... read more
AUTHOR: Lachlan Colquhoun   DATE: 06.09.07   ISSUE 1, 2007

Owning up to integrity

Employee engagement, sustainability and competitiveness are enhanced when networks rule. Is it time to evaluate corporate governance models? ... read more
AUTHOR: Deborah Tarrant   DATE: 06.09.07   ISSUE 1, 2007

From Here To Reality

Julie Mavraidis admits her first experience as the CEO of Insurance Australia Group (IAG) was a little nerve-wracking. Standing in front of a team of people she barely knew, being videotaped as she presented her vision and purpose for the company really tested her mettle. ... read more
AUTHOR: Deborah Tarrant   DATE: 06.09.07   ISSUE 1, 2007

Stay cool on global warming

When it comes to “the inconvenient truth”, actions will speak louder than statistical predictions, says Professor Ian Wilkinson. ... read more
AUTHOR: Professor Ian Wilkinson   DATE: 06.09.07   ISSUE 1, 2007

The great barrier debate

There’s a double edge to quarantine restrictions. They may be designed to keep us safe, but at what cost? A team of researchers is studying this controversial issue. By Lachlan Colquhoun. ... read more
AUTHOR: Lachlan Colquhoun   DATE: 06.09.07   ISSUE 1, 2007

The State of Origin and the funds manager’s game

Is geography a factor in a fund management performance? Lachlan Colquhoun meets a team of researchers who have been analysing the significance of location in investors’ success. ... read more
AUTHOR: Lachlan Colquhoun   DATE: 06.09.07   ISSUE 1, 2007

Finding the evidence

The work of research teams at the Australian School of Business is changing the way the corporate world operates. ... read more
AUTHOR: Chris Sheedy   DATE: 06.09.07   ISSUE 1, 2007

Top Of The Class

Recognition as the world leaders in accounting research only shows UNSW staff what they knew all along – an uncompromising obsession with quality always pays dividends. ... read more
AUTHOR: Chris Sheedy   DATE: 06.09.07   ISSUE 1, 2007