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At the AUT Business School we believe in high-quality research that addresses important societal challenges. Our world-class researchers work in all major disciplines in business, and in our multidisciplinary research centres.

At the heart of our research is collaborative engagement with our external stakeholders in business, the professions, government and the community.

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Our professors Gail Pacheco Professor of Economics Contributing to social good through better decision-making is what drives Professor Gail Pacheco. Contributing to social good through better decision-making is what drives Professor Gail Pacheco. Her recent research has included work to understand the social and economic cost of youth who are not in employment, education or training, investigating factors behind the gender pay gap, and exploring ethnic differences in educational participation.

Our professors Asheq Rahman Professor of Financial Accounting A well-known authority on financial accounting, Professor Asheq Rahman has published in key academic journals and is editor of the Pacific Accounting Review. A well-known authority on financial accounting, Professor Asheq Rahman has written several books and monographs including The Australian Accounting Standards Review Board – The Establishment of its Participative Standard-Setting Approach, and Accounting and Closer Economic Relations Agreement between New Zealand and Australia. He has published in key academic journals and is editor of the Pacific Accounting Review.

Our professors Helena Cooper-Thomas Professor of Organisational Behaviour If Professor Helena Cooper-Thomas asks you how your job is going it’s down to professional as well as personal interest. She is fascinated by people’s experience of work. If Professor Helena Cooper-Thomas asks you how your job is going it’s down to professional as well as personal interest. She is fascinated by people’s experience of work. Her research covers personal organisation fit, organisational engagement, stress and bullying, upward influence, but in particular, she is interested in understanding how new employees adjust. She has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed international publications and has contributed to a number of scholarly books.

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News

Brand activism moves up the supply chain

14 Dec, 2020

Brand activism and supply chains raise questions about corporate accountability and commercial censorship, write Sommer Kapitan and Jessica Vredenburg.

New Professors and Associate Professors

30 Nov, 2020

Nine academics have been appointed to the position of Professor, effective from 1 January 2021. 19 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.

Business School wins health funding

06 Nov, 2020

The Health Research Council (HRC) has awarded funding to two research proposals led by academics in the Business School.

Business School excellence at AI event

02 Nov, 2020

Lena Waizenegger (Business Information Systems) welcomed the chance to share her research in person at the recent Artificial Intelligence show in Auckland.

Evidence crucial in uncertain times

08 Oct, 2020

For Professor Jarrod Haar, COVID-19 has provided a chance to learn and share valuable findings about how the pandemic impacts Kiwi workplaces.

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Great graduatesLivvy MitchellResearch Analyst, Motu Economic and Public Policy Research, WellingtonMaster of Business
Bachelor of BusinessShe loves the variety that comes with research, says Livvy Mitchell who is now a research analyst at Motu Economic and Public Policy Research in Wellington.She loves the variety that comes with research, says AUT business alumna Livvy Mitchell who is now a research analyst at Motu Economic and Public Policy Research in Wellington. Choosing to study business was an easy decision for Livvy who completed a Bachelor of Business in Economics at AUT, followed by a Master of Business.

Great graduatesMeghana LamaChange Lead, Auckland TransportMaster of BusinessAUT is a marvellous melting pot, says business alumna Meghana Lama who came to AUT as an international student from India to study a Master of Business.AUT is a marvellous melting pot, says business alumna Meghana Lama who came to AUT as an international student from India to study a Master of Business. For her master’s research, she focused on the early work experiences of skilled Indian migrants in New Zealand. After graduating from AUT in August 2018, Meghana now works as a change lead at Auckland Transport.

Great graduatesSanghyub (John) LeeMaster of PhilosophyHe was intrigued by the role artificial intelligence could play in marketing, says Sanghyub (John) Lee who came to AUT as an international student from Korea.He was intrigued by the role artificial intelligence could play in marketing, says Sanghyub (John) Lee who came to AUT as an international student from Korea and will graduate with a Master of Philosophy this August. For his master’s thesis, John investigated when negative online reviews are more powerful than positive reviews.

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Professor Ben Wooliscroft Associate Dean – Research
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Email: ben.wooliscroft@aut.ac.nz

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