Articles tagged with Financial Management
Research finds HR practices enhance financial performance in British businesses, particularly in manufacturing sector. Companies with specialist personnel relations demonstrate strongest and most consistent association between profit and people management.
A Virginia Tech accounting professor has received a research award for his contributions to government accountability and financial reporting. His research, which spans 19 years, has influenced the development of guidelines on entity identification in government financial statements.
A survey of black and white managers found that black managers report a slower rate of promotion and less psychosocial support than their white counterparts. The study suggests that organizations may be underutilizing qualified African-American employees, leading to resentment, boredom, stress, and turnover.
A review of Canada's waiting lists reveals a need for better infrastructure and information about management approaches, contradicting frequently offered solutions. The authors conclude that information defects are often misdiagnosed as financial shortages, leading to forced decision-making.
A nationwide survey of internists found that up to 50% of physicians in managed care settings failed to prescribe recommended services, while 39% in fee-for-service settings did so. Financial incentives led to a decrease in ordering tests and referrals.