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Motives and expectations for studying accounting: A case study of a polytechnic in New Zealand
Get PDFNew Zealand schools, universities, and institutes are known worldwide for their high standards. From 2007 to 2012 the international enrolments in postgraduate courses rose to 74.3%. In 2012, 47,668 international students enrolled with New Zealand’s funded tertiary education providers and 90,120 enrolled in 2013. This study aims to explore why international students choose to study accounting at a New Zealand polytechnic and what are their expectations of their study. To get answers to the above questions the qualitative research methods are used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted. The participants were mainly international students who were enrolled for an accounting course so that first-hand feedback could be received with an inductive approach. The findings from this research will help educational institutes to gain a better understanding of student’s expectations and accordingly tailor their qualifications. After conducting the interviews, few findings were related to the research literature. The research is still not complete as interviews are yet to be conducted with a couple of participants. As of now, the participants have expressed their interest of studying in New Zealand so that they can work in the economy. Since there are many small-medium sized enterprises, there is a good opportunity for accountants as most of their accounting needs are outsourced. After conducting sufficient interviews, data can be extracted to gain a precise understanding
Investigate waste management issue in Mexico Restaurant
Get PDFReliable data on waste management and controlling waste will be illuminated in an effective way to suggest better waste management practices in the hospitality industry in New Zealand. This research suggests effective steps to regain and minimize the waste produced in Mexico restaurant, which is located in Victoria Street, Hamilton. To obtain the data, interviews and observation were the preliminary methods used in this research to clearly understand the main cause of the problem by the organisation in terms of waste. This research has covered waste management issues faced in SMEs and steps to control food waste in restaurants. All the collected data are compared and analysed under a statistical result and these results are discussed on the basis of the current waste management practices of the business. The key findings recommend a possible method to control waste and implementing new software to monitor the waste. Further research will carry over under the same stream by influencing engineering methods and machines, which will be a positive deliverable for a sustainable environment and society
Staff management training in McDonalds
Get PDFThe business environment has evolved and undergone various changes and developments with the passage of time. It is essential for the organisations operating in different industries and sectors to bring changes and developments in their functions, processes, operations, products, and services to meet the needs of customers. In the food industry of New Zealand, it has been found that there are many local and international players competing against each other. McDonald's is one of the leading international fast food chains, which have achieved and retained a strong position in the industry. The research was based on analysing the staff management training difficulties faced by the management of McDonald's at 5 Cross Roads, Hamilton. Analysing the importance of training, it has been found that it is critical for the management of organisations to plan and organise regular training sessions. These must be in accordance with the training needs assessed and identified by management. New and existing employees must be provided with training with the aim of enhancing their capabilities and skills. It is essential to ensure that the employee and the organisation gain benefit from the training. Effective training can help the organisation achieve a high-level of customer satisfaction, which can positively influence the success of the organisation
Small business sport sponsorship: A case study
Get PDFWithin a reasonably short timeframe sponsorship has morphed from a passive form of marketing that was often philanthropic in nature (Morgan et al., 2014), to a legitimate element of the promotional mix (Segium & O’Reilly, 2007), and a key strategic business partnership initiative (O’Reilly & Horning, 2013). Sport sponsorship has been defined as the provision of assistance by commercial organisations (sponsors), in cash or kind, to a sports property (sponsee), in exchange for the rights to be associated with the sports property for the purpose of gaining a commercial and economic advantage (Triodi, 2001). While substantial research has been directed towards large organisations and corporate sponsorship, little interest has been focussed on the relationship between small businesses and sport sponsorship (Mack, 1999, Jing 2010). Small businesses are extensively involved in the sponsorship of sports organisations, teams, individuals and events (Slack & Bentz, 2010). As more and more local and regional sport organisations look towards sponsorship as a means to financially support their organisations this relationship will continue to grow. Given that 97% of all enterprises in New Zealand are defined as “small” this research aims to address the gap in the literature and to contribute to the advancement of the ‘philanthropic-sponsorship’ continuum. The Waikato Rugby Union (WRU) was selected as the case study due to the nature of the sporting code, its established history, and its strong brand. The research applied a qualitative, exploratory approach in order to explore small business perceptions and experiences with sport sponsorship. A series of in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with relevant personnel from selected WRU small business sponsors. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and then analysed using grounded theory coding techniques, allowing for key themes to emerge. The study examined the objectives, practices and perceptions of small businesses related to sponsorship decision making. For the purpose of this study, a small business was defined as any enterprise with less than 20 employees. The research findings contradicted previous small business – sport sponsorship literature. The findings highlighted that there was long-term strategic planning, with 75% of the businesses initiated the first contact with the WRU. While decisions were still predominantly made by one individual, they were clearly based on ‘corporate’ objectives rather than personal preferences and/or a sense of “giving back” to the community. The three top objectives were hospitality, brand awareness and networking. The strength of the WRU brand was also a factor in the decision-making. However, there were little or no formalised internal policies to guide the small business sport sponsorship screening and selection processes in terms of sponsorship opportunities, and limited sponsorship evaluation. As sponsors become more and more a part of the social context that shapes and sustains local and regional sport it is important that both sport organisations and small businesses understand better what motivates, attracts and sustains small business sponsorship. It is unclear is this stage if the findings are a result of the status that Rugby holds in the New Zealand psyche and the professionalisation of the sport, or if this is an evolving trend. Further research into other sporting codes would contribute to the understanding of the small business – sport sponsorship dynamics
Mimetic Photobook exhibited at Photobook Week Aarhus, Denmark
No full textSince 2014, the Photobook Week Aarhus has been engaged with the photobook in all its facets and has presented a festival programme of international standing. For its 5th anniversary, Photobook Week Aarhus has showed works by renowned artists and promotes established and emerging talents, publishers, curators, printers and booksellers. The festival took place at Aarhus School of Architecture, Galleri Image, ARoS Aarhus Art Museum, Dokk1 and Verpan design store, Aarhus, Denmark. 4-7 October 2018
Corporate social responsibility (CSR): A case of give and take.
No full textCorporate social responsibility (CSR) has been part of society long before it was recognized as a subject. Arguably, CSR emanates from certain religious principles, which encourage the wealthy to give to the poor as a divine duty. Essentially, companies have started to customize CSR to reflect their business environment. Therefore, the maturation of CSR can be linked to a dynamic business environment, rights group, access to widespread access to information and communication technology (ICT), and globalization. The paper evaluates CSR from a comparative perspective by reflecting on the approaches of multinationals companies to the concept in different business environments. It further establishes a relationship between corporate philanthropy (CSR) and the business case by using data from a previous study. The paper provides insight on what motivates the CSR activities of companies in different societies. In the end, it walks a fine line on the extant CSR practices of international oil companies (IOCs) in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria and business sustainability (business case). Finally, some action plans are recommended to make CSR independent of business case in less developed societies
A study of road accidents involving international visitors: Case study in New Zealand
Get PDFThis study is to explore the driving behaviour of overseas drivers and to identify the key causes contributing to the road accidents in New Zealand (NZ) related to demographic and socio-economic characteristics of overseas drivers. A revealed preference (RP) survey of 205 overseas drivers is used to investigate whether overseas drivers’ characteristics affect their ranked preference for attributes related to the risk of driving in NZ. The RP survey and rank-ordered logistics regression models identified the importance of various factors in determining the cause of accidents and providing some insight into issues that should be considered in accident reduction policy development. The results indicate that roundabout system brings confusion to Asian drivers, NZ’s mountainous roads considered the most difficult terrain to overseas drivers, and fatigue after a long flight brings a moderate impact to driver. Therefore, this study suggest that ‘taylored’ driving safety training programmes would be more effective to educate overseas visitors
Lean - Mean: Tree climbing machine!
Get PDFStaying fit and healthy is essential if you are planning a long and productive climbing career. Keys to maintaining good fitness and health, along with treating injuries carefully will be discussed in this interactive session. Some simple safety tips will also be up for debate.
Knowing how to integrate healthy choices into your lifestyle and work could save your career and possibly more. Want to be a Lean - Mean - Tree Climbing Machine? Come along and be a part of the discussion.
This session will be formed with the collaboration between health professionals and sports coache
Te Whāriki Kiokio - 2018 Best Awards Finalist
No full textThe work ʻTe Whāriki Kiokio' was selected as a finalist in the 2018 Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Awards in the Ngā Aho category
Design assembly article: Te Whāriki Kiokio
No full textStacey Tangaere and I had our work, 'Te Whāriki Kiokio', featured by Design Assembly. The article was published on their website as part of the 'Fresh from the Field' articles