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- Promotion for Dr Angela Paladino 06 November 2009
- Department's outstanding grant success 02 November 2009
- Associate Professor Milé Terziovski receives research honours 02 November 2009
- Marketing lecturer Angela Paladino wins teaching accolade 12 October 2009
- Professor Emeritus Joe Isaac honoured for his years of service to Industrial Relations 29 September 2009
- Professorial Fellow Howard Dick launches corruption report 29 September 2009
- International business luminaries advance debate on emerging economies 28 September 2009
- Eminent scholar in strategic alliance with the department 29 July 2009
- Harley, Sargent and Allen paper chosen for world congress 29 July 2009
- Professor Bill Harley to advise Deputy PM on the Workplace of the Future 17 July 2009
- Dean rewards exceptional research for Associate Professor Christina Cregan 10 July 2009
- Best theory paper award for Samson and Power 10 July 2009
- Associate Professor Milé Terziovski to be published in top journal 10 July 2009
- Associate Professor Damien Power receives Outstanding reviewer award 26 June 2009
- Marketing students give exemplary performance 10 June 2009
- Dr Angela Paladino wins Universitas 21 Fellowship 9 June 2009
- Professor Anne-Wil Harzing wins accolades 29 May, 2009
- Associate Professor Milé Terziovski to present Innovation Seminars to Chinese Government 29 May, 2009
- Dr Angela Paladino’s Challenge to Marketing Students 29 May, 2009
- Award for Teaching Innovation for Management and Marketing's winning team 24 April, 2009
- Dr Angela Paladino wins University of Melbourne Teaching Award 21 April, 2009
- Joint winners of PhD Best Paper Award 2008 17 April, 2009
- Associate Professor Milé Terziovski wins Academy of Management Best Paper Award 15 April, 2009
- Portrait of Management and Marketing's Professor Emeritus Joe Isaac unveiled 13 March, 2009
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Promotion for Dr Angela Paladino
06 November, 2009
Marketing academic Dr Angela Paladino has been promoted to Associate Professor in the Department of Management and Marketing. Congratulations to Angela for this well-deserved promotion.
Department's outstanding grant success
02 November, 2009
Management and Marketing staff have received six separate grants totalling almost $1.58 million in the latest round of ARC Discovery and Linkage Grant awards (either individually or as part of collaborative teams). This is an outstanding result, congratulations to our researchers.
Discovery Grants have been awarded to Associate Professor Michelle Brown for "Pay alignment: Fact or fallacy?", Professor David Merrett for “"New Zealand wool marketing, 1890-1960" and Professor Danny Samson for "Boards of directors and the governance of emergence risk".
Linkage Grants have been awarded to Professor Simon Bell for "The impact of new professional sporting teams on community engagement and fan development", Professor Graham Sewell for "Learning from Preventable Deaths: A prospective evaluation of reforms to Coroners' recommendation powers in Victoria" and Dr Liliana Bove for "The initiation and maintenance of plasma and platelet donation in Australia: An analysis of the role of donor identity and commitment".
Associate Professor Milé Terziovski receives research honours
02 November, 2009
Associate Professor Milé Terziovski, along with his co-author Jose-Luis Guerrero-Cusumano, of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, recently received several honors at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting in Chicago for his paper "ISO 9000 Quality System certification and its impact on Innovation Performance."
Associate Professor Terziovski's research was selected as the best paper in the area of International Operation Management. It also was a finalist in the Chan Han Best Paper Award in the Operations Management Division. It will be published in the Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings.
Marketing lecturer Angela Paladino wins teaching accolade
12 October, 2009
Senior Lecturer in marketing Angela Paladino has been awarded an Australian Learning and Teaching Council 2009 Australian Award for University Teaching. This is a recognition of Angela’s commitment to teaching quality for many years. The ALTC award program is comprised of award types that recognise teaching excellence and outstanding contributions to student learning. The Australian Awards for University Teaching are offered each year by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council, formerly known as the Carrick Institute. Congratulations to Angela from the Department of Management and Marketing.
Professor Emeritus Joe Isaac honoured for his years of service to Industrial Relations
29 September, 2009
At the recent International Industrial Relations Association World Congress in Sydney, Professor Emeritus Joe Isaac AO was presented with the Industrial Relations Society of Australia Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding contributions in the field of industrial relations.
Professorial Fellow Howard Dick launches corruption report
29 September, 2009
On Thursday 24 September Professorial Fellow Howard Dick launched Transparency International's Global Corruption Report 2009: ‘Corruption and the Private Sector’. The report was launched at a combined lunchtime function of the Australian Institute of International Affairs (Vic) and CEDA (Committee for the Economic Development of Australia). Transparency International is the international anti-corruption NGO/watchdog. The Report and its statistical rankings of the performance of every country is annual but this year's focus on the private sector is a new approach. Professor Dick summarised the report’s essential message as “that ethics must be part of a company’s mission and business strategy from board level down. Dick believes that ethics must be tied directly to decision-making and reporting lines, ethical thinking and behaviour must be embedded in a firm’s corporate culture and corporate culture must be consistent with individual and social conscience. The launch of the report was covered by both The Age and West Australian newspapers, see it in Media Mentions.
International business luminaries advance debate on emerging economies
28 September, 2009
On 24 and 25 September 2009 the Melbourne Centre for International Business hosted a two-day workshop on the topic of "Multinational companies from emerging economies".
Economically successful emerging markets are mainly thought of as destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI), chiefly from developed nations. While such inflows of investment (as well as corresponding inflows of technology and knowledge) played a major role in the economic development of many emerging nations, more recently these inflows have been complemented with FDI outflows. The last decade witnessed a rapid acceleration in outward flows of FDI from emerging economies such as China, India and Brazil. As a result, companies from these and other emerging economies have joined the ranks of the world’s largest multinational enterprises. The extent and pace of this phenomenon have fascinated and perplexed scholars in international business. The purpose of the workshop was to bring together a number of Australian (and overseas) academics to advance sholarship in this field and to map out a future research agenda. Some of the themes discussed include the interplay of firm strategy, government policy and the globalising world economy; as well as the role played by mergers and acquisitions in the rapid rise of emerging market multinationals. The workshop's keynote addresses were delivered by Professor John Mathews and Professor Anoop Madhok. The meeting was attended by participants from York University (Canada), University of Sydney, University of NSW, Macquarie University, University of SA, ANU, Monash University, RMIT, Melbourne Business School and the University of Melbourne. For more information visit Melbourne Centre for International Business.
Eminent scholar in strategic alliance with the department
29 July, 2009
Professor Anoop Madhok of Schulich School of Business, York University Toronto is visiting the Department of Management and Marketing until December 2009. Professor Madhok specializes in strategic alliances and multinational firms and is internationally renowned for his work in strategic management and global strategy. In 2006, Professor Madhok was identified as one of 8 academics who are considered as both prolific and influential in global strategy by the Journal of International Management and recently one of his articles was included amongst the most influential in the dynamic capabilities research stream of strategy. Whilst working with the department he is taking part in a conference focussing on multinationals from emerging economies, to be held in Melbourne in September.
The Department of Management and Marketing would like to welcome Professor Madhok and we look forward to hearing more on his research into asymmetrical strategic alliances as it develops.
Harley, Sargent and Allen paper chosen for world congress
29 July, 2009
A paper written by Professor Bill Harley, Associate Professor Leisa Sargent and Dr Belinda Allen, entitled "How do High Performance Work Systems Practices Influence Employee Experiences of Work?: The Role of Workplace Order and Predictability", has been chosen for a plenary session at the International Industrial Relations Association World Congress in Sydney. Professor Harley will be presenting the paper on 25th August at the Congress.
Professor Bill Harley to advise Deputy PM on the Workplace of the Future
17 July, 2009
Professor Bill Harley, Head of the Human Resource Management group in the department, has been invited by the Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, to participate in a private consultative forum which she is convening on The Workplace of the Future. The forum will take place in Melbourne on 27 July and involves a small group from business, government, unions and academia. The aim of the forum is to identify the desirable features and capabilities of modern workplaces, identify policy and practice to support cooperative, productive and innovative workplaces and to establish an ongoing partnership between government, unions and business to achieve these goals.
Dean rewards exceptional research for Associate Professor Christina Cregan
10 July, 2009
The Dean’s Research Prize has been awarded to Associate Professor Christina Cregan for exceptional performance in research. Associate Professor Cregan published a paper in the Academy of Management Review in 2008 (co-authored by Carol Kulik and Hugh Bainbridge), the only paper published by Australian-based academics for that year. In 2008 Associate Professor Cregan had two other publications in journals on the Financial Times Top 40 Journals list, was a member of two major US Editorial Boards, received an award from the Journal of Management for Outstanding Work as an Editorial Board Reviewer 2006-2008, was in receipt of two Australian Research Council grants and supervised four PhD students.
Congratulations to Associate Professor Cregan for a well-deserved accolade.
Best theory paper award for Samson and Power
10 July, 2009
Professor Danny Samson and Associate Professor Damien Power received the Best Theory Paper Award for their paper (co-authored with Tobias Schonnherr from Michigan State University) submitted to the International Decision Sciences Institute meeting in Nancy, France last month.
Associate Professor Milé Terziovski to be published in top journal
10 July, 2009
Associate Professor Milé Terziovski has had his paper "Innovation Practice and Its Performance Implications in Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs): A Resource-Based view" accepted by the top tier US-based Strategic Management Journal.
Associate Professor Damien Power receives Outstanding reviewer award
26 June, 2009
At the recent European Operations Management Association (EUROMA) conference in Goteborg, Sweden, Associate Professor Damien Power received the 2009 Emerald Literati Network Outstanding Reviewer Award.
Marketing students give exemplary performance
10 June, 2009
For the second year in a row, marketing students have participated in the Consumer Behaviour Case Competition with one of the world's largest companies, Procter & Gamble (P&G). Dr Elison Lim from the Department of Management & Marketing, who designed and coordinated the Case Competition, said, "It was fulfilling to know that students enjoyed the Case Competition and that they developed a deeper grasp of the subject through participating in it. I believe that the students have gained a level of confidence and experience that prepares them well ahead of their counterparts as a result of participating in this case project."
Throughout the semester, the students of the undergraduate and graduate Consumer Behaviour subjects worked on a real life case study developed by Dr. Lim in collaboration with P&G. Their task was to reinvigorate two of P&G’s deodorant brands. Three UG teams and three PG teams were selected to present their recommendations to a judging panel from P&G and the Faculty in the Case Competition Finals on Saturday 30 May.
The winners were: Jessica Nia, Christopher Backman and Nisha Karna from the undergraduate class, and Alexander Lloyd, Levent Akbas, Neville Unvalla, Ardhana Rai and Filippo Baschera from the postgraduate class.
Mr. Richard Kenner, Associate Consumer & Marketing Knowledge Manager for P&G, commented on the students' accomplishments: "The standard of presentations from the finalists this year was exemplary and exceeded expectations. Congratulations to all students involved and especially the finalists for putting together such polished and consumer lead presentations. I look forward to this successful partnership continuing many years into the future."
Dr Angela Paladino wins Universitas 21 Fellowship
9 June, 2009
Dr Angela Paladino, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management and Marketing has been awarded the Universitas 21 Fellowship. The Fellowship recognises outstanding teaching staff of the University of Melbourne who have demonstrated a capacity to inspire, extend and enthuse their students. Since 1997, some 30 outstanding academic staff have been appointed as Fellows, bringing tangible benefits to themselves, their departments and the universities within Universitas 21.
Angela has a sustained record of an evidence-based and scholarly approach to innovation in her teaching practice. She has gained international recognition for her teaching practice and her research is published and disseminated on a global scale. She has been recognised with numerous nominations and prestigious teaching related awards both locally, nationally and internationally. Recently she was the winner of the prestigious Edward Brown Award for Teaching Excellence (Architecture, Engineering Economic and Commerce, Business). Congratulations to Angela on this well deserved honour.
Professor Anne-Wil Harzing wins accolades
29 May, 2009
Professor Anne-Wil Harzing’s paper Don't just say what you mean - contextualize it: A leadership study across 17 countries (with L. Zander, A. Mockaitis et al.) has been nominated for the Carolyn Dexter Award (paper that best meets the objective of internationalizing the Academy) and the IMD best paper in HRM/OB/OT for the Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Chicago, USA to be held in August 7-11, 2009. And for the second year in a row, Professor Harzing’s paper has been published in the Best Paper Proceeedings for the conference. Professor Harzing also had the paper When Knowledge Wins: Transcending the Sense and Nonsense of Academic Rankings (with Nancy J. Adler) published in the Academy of Management Learning & Education as exemplary contribution.
Associate Professor Milé Terziovski to present Innovation Seminars to Chinese Government
29 May 2009
Associate Professor Milé Terziovski has accepted an invitation by the Australia China International Association (ACIA) on behalf of the Chinese Government, to visit Zhuhai Province (near Hong Kong) in July this year. Assoc Professor Terziovski will be presenting two seminars to Chinese Government senior administrators on “How to Build Innovative Organisations.” The presentation will be based on Associate Professor Terziovski’s book “Building Innovation Capability in Organisations” released by Imperial College Press in 2007. The book is based on a series of Australian, European and Asian case studies. Associate Professor Terziovski will also hold discussions with a Chinese publisher who is interested in translating the book into Chinese.
Dr Angela Paladino’s Challenge to Marketing Students
29 May, 2009
Dr Paladino’s innovative Case-Based Challenge, run in her Level 1 Principles of Marketing subject has students solving real marketing issues facing a real company. The challenge is not assessed, but winning students receive prizes and the chance to complete work experience with the participating company. With over 60% of student participation, the case-based challenge (CBC) came to an end on May 27. The challenge allowed students to apply their marketing skills to solve real marketing problems. While finalising the winning students was a difficult task, three groups were ultimately selected with the assistance of BP Australia, the organisation involved in the challenge.
Congratualtions to the following students for their placement in the CBC for Principles of Marketing in 2009: First Prize: Daniel Begala, Lauren Breadmore and Lauren Mcinnes; Second Prize: Careen Ning, Amanda Mei and Hamish Edridge. Finalists: Shucheng Will, Katherine Elise and Damilola Olakanmi
Award for Teaching Innovation for Management and Marketing's winning team
24 April, 2009
Leisa Sargent, Belinda Allen, Cynthia Hardy and Jennifer Frahm from the Department of Management and Marketing have been awarded this year's Dean’s Award for Teaching Innovation as a Team Award. This team has developed a program to build the capacity of tutors in the undergraduate subject Organisational Behaviour to work with students to enhance their team-based learning skills. The training program is predicated on the belief that tutors play a pivotal role in helping students develop these important teamwork skills.
Using an experimental control group, the team evaluated the effectiveness of the training program from the perspective of the students. The findings reveal that the training of tutors motivated and inspired students to learn as a result of greater team functioning and productivity. The rigour of this study has resulted in a forthcoming publication in the Journal of Management Education.
Dr Angela Paladino wins University of Melbourne Teaching Award
21 April, 2009
Dr Angela Paladino, Senior Lecturer in Marketing has won The Edward Brown Award for 2009. The University of Melbourne Teaching Awards are presented to University staff who demonstrate excellence in the areas of teaching, support for teaching and learning, service to students and mentoring. Dr Paladino's award consists of a grant of $25,000 which may be used to support any project related to her academic work in teaching or research. The Vice-Chancellor will present the recipients with their award at the Vice-Chancellor's Colloquium on Tuesday 1 December. The Colloquium will also provide the opportunity for the three award recipients to provide their personal perspectives on teaching and learning.
Joint winners of PhD Best Paper Award 2008
17 April, 2009
Department of Management and Marketing's Research Committee has decided upon two equal winners for its PhD Best Paper Award 2008. There was an outstanding pool of submissions by the department's PhD students and the award of two full value prizes recognises the equally high calibre of work by the winners.
The equal winners of the $500 prize are Ana Maria Esteves, whose paper was entitled 'Mining and social development: Refocusing community investment using multi-criteria decision analysis' and Alexander Josiassen, for his paper 'When Products Have More Than One Country-of-Origin: Exploring the Joint Roles of Product-Origin Congruency and Product Involvement'.
Congratulations to Ana Maria and Alexander on their achievement and the department thanks all students who submitted their papers for consideration.
Associate Professor Milé Terziovski wins Academy of Management Best Paper Award
15 April, 2009
For the second year in a row, Associate Professor Milé Terziovski's paper has been judged by The Academy of Management reviewers to be one of the best accepted papers in their program. The paper "ISO 9000 Quality Systems Certification and its Impact on Innovation Performance" was written with Professor Jose Guerrero from Georgetown University, Washington DC for the 2009 Academy of Management Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. This high honor entitles the paper to be published in the Best Paper Proceedings of the 2009 Academy of Management Meeting.
Portrait of Management and Marketing's Professor Emeritus Joe Isaac unveiled
13 March, 2009
On Wednesday 11 March 2009 Professor Margaret Abernethy, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Commerce unveiled the specially commissioned portrait of Professor Emeritus Joe Isaac painted by artist Andrew Forsythe.
Professor Bill Harley (Department of Management and Marketing) and Professor Stuart Macintyre (School of Historical Studies) enumerated on Professor Isaac’s long and illustrious career and his invaluable contributions to the study of industrial relations in Australia and in particular to the Department of Management and Marketing. The artist Andrew Forsythe discussed the process of creating the work and praised Professor Isaac’s gentle nature, saying “I think we had a few more sittings than we needed at the end, just to keep talking.”
All three speakers were unanimous in their admiration of Professor Isaac's kindness, tolerance and zest for life.
The portrait of Professor Isaac will be displayed in the Department of Management and Marketing’s seminar room on Level 11 of our new home at 198 Berkeley Street.
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