对跨国企业并购现象的思考

由网络行业掀起的跨国并购浪潮由热转冷，引发了人们对跨国并购动因、并购后的遗留影响，以及在并购和自我成长问的取舍问题的理性思考．跨国并购是目前改造我国大型国有企业的重要途径，我们应该理性地看待跨国并购，把增强大型国有企业自身的竞争力作为改造的最终目标．     

分工、组织信任与适度内部控制的研究

现代内部控制理论已经注意到分工与组织信任等因素的重要作用。内部控制发展是分工、组织信任、知识共享等领域全面协调共进的过程,信任在其中有着举足轻重的影响。信任是影响分工的一种深化机制,并为个人和企业参与分工提供长期化的、稳定的预期,从而保证交易的连续性和进一步扩展。内部控制机制是建立在信任基础之上的内部治理机制,能够实现知识共享、促进组织内部合作、降低组织内部的交易成本、提高微观经济组织的内部运行效率和效能。     

Consumer brand engagement concept and measurement: Toward a refined approach

This paper revisits conceptual and operational consumer brand engagement (CBE) definitions from the consumer behavior and marketing literature, with the objective of developing a CBE scale drawing upon Expectancy Theory for clear delimitations of its dimensions, and increased power to discriminate them theoretically and empirically. Two qualitative and three quantitative studies were conducted using both structural equation modeling and multiple item response theory. Results point to a more parsimonious operationalization of the CBE measure, with well-delimited dimensions and improved discrimination capacity, which is better able to capture consumers’ levels of engagement in its different manifestations compared to preexisting scales.     

Management controls and modern slavery risks in the building and construction industry: Lessons from an Australian social housing provider

Modern slavery presents a complex risk for organisations worldwide, with perpetrators continually adapting practices to maintain a veil of secrecy. While management controls may reduce modern slavery risks, little is known about how they optimally function across industries and organisational forms. To advance the state of knowledge, we examine an Australian not for profit housing provider using an interventionist research method. We draw on a combined conceptual framework of management controls and expectancy theory to analyse participant observations and document data collected over 24 months. Our findings show that despite constraints, the organisation reduced modern slavery risks. This outcome, informed by a social purpose within the organisation, was facilitated through the introduction and adaptation of cultural, personnel, action, and results controls. By discussing the changes this housing provider made, we add to the literature on management controls and modern slavery and provide theoretical insights into why they were adopted. We also highlight limitations in what the organisation could achieve that point to areas for future research.