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Browsing Masters Dissertations by Issue Date
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(AUT University; 2012)This study explores the risk factors in the abuse and maltreatment of children with disabilities. From the study the best practices to support children with disabilities, who experience abuse and maltreatment, are identified. ... -
(AUT University; 2012)More and more Chinese students choose to study abroad. New Zealand is one of the top choices. Many Chinese students come to New Zealand to continue their study. Accounting is a crucial part of business and decision making. ... -
(AUT University; 2012)The objective of the research project is to use comparative analysis to investigate the accounting transparency difference in terms of financial statements from international charities with affiliated organizations both ... -
(AUT University; 2011)The concept of social media is high on the agenda for contemporary senior executives. Decision makers, such as CEOs, as well as support workers, such as consultants, are striving to make profitable use of existing virtual ... -
(AUT University; 2013)The Athlete Drinking Scale (ADS) measures an athlete’s sport-related motives for drinking alcohol (Martens, Watson, Royland & Beck, 2005). To date this scale has only been utilised with collegiate athletes. This study ... -
(AUT University; 2012)China affirmed the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in 2006 and developed a schedule of convergence concluding in 2011. However the departure from the planned schedule of convergence suggests ... -
(AUT University; 2011)The use of fertility treatments, including in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) has increased significantly in the past three decades (Wang, Chambers, Dieng, & Sullivan, 2009) as has the proportion of women in the workforce ... -
(AUT University; 2012)The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between audit tenure and earnings informativeness in New Zealand. Earnings informativeness is measured by market response to level and changes in earnings and ... -
(AUT University; 2012)Information has become a new form of capital (Atkeson & Kehoe, 1993) and created a new type of economy (Castells, 1996). Using information effectively and efficiently is important for an organization’s success and information ... -
(AUT University; 2012)This research explores the Chinese tourists’ expectations and preferences on overseas group tours. It highlights the value of customer expectations and preferences in destination planning for the Chinese outbound market ... -
(AUT University; 2012)University libraries are facing transformational changes in order to remain relevant and meet the needs of their users in the 21st century. This study investigated the trends and issues affecting workforce planning in New ... -
(AUT University; 2012)Business acquisition has become a common practice and purchased goodwill recognised through these business acquisitions makes up a significant part of the total assets acquired. Under current New Zealand Equivalents to ... -
(AUT University; 2012)This study aims to examine whether a manager uses discretion in determining impairment loss on goodwill in the years subsequent to the adoption of International Accounting Standards (IAS) 36, based on executive incentives ... -
(AUT University; 2012)With increasing emphasis of the value of human capital, companies worldwide have invested large amounts of expenditures in training. New Zealand is of no exception, especially for big corporates in most popular industries. ... -
(AUT University; 2012)This study examines and evaluates the mechanisms and controls that govern the decision to employ, and to continue to employ, temporary workers within a London based financial services organisation. This is achieved by ... -
(AUT University; 2012)Paediatric liver transplant has become an accepted mode of treatment in New Zealand for children with end stage liver disease and more recently to allow improved quality of life. The program is based at Starship but provides ... -
(AUT University; 2012)Regional trade agreements (RTAs) refer to legal agreements between one or more countries that agree to reduce trade barriers between each other rather than with all countries in general. Countries can benefit by reducing ... -
(AUT University; 2012)This dissertation examines the work of existential psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom. Yalom is acknowledged and respected globally for his contributions to contemporary psychotherapy; both for his theoretical understanding ... -
(AUT University; 2012)Since 1990s, the past two decades changes every year, New Zealand has experienced transition from a centralised and highly regulated economy to an economy that’s open, rapidly changing, and has less intervention by government. ... -
(AUT University; 2012)This dissertation deals with urban tourism and the role of waterfronts. Urban tourism is becoming increasingly acknowledged as an important part of a city’s economy and more urban centres are investing in the creation of ...
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