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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

Role of NZ sustainability professionals

12 Jun, 2020

AUT participated in a collaborative research project delving into the rapidly evolving roles of sustainability professionals in NZ organisations.

Good leadership in uncertain times

03 Jun, 2020

Uncertain times require agility and the courage to pivot fast and make bold decisions quickly with imperfect information, writes Kate Kearins.

Four-day work week could boost economy

29 May, 2020

COVID-19 reignites debate about the merits of a four-day work week. Professor Jarrod Haar’s new research suggests it’s time for change.

Review staff levels in rest homes

22 May, 2020

Policymakers, funders and aged care providers must admit that quality care in rest homes requires more staff and more time. Katherine Ravenswood explains.

COVID-19 turns retail therapy to anxiety

22 May, 2020

From retail therapy to retail anxiety: keeping customers calm will be key to carrying on post COVID-19. Our marketing experts examine the issue.

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Events

Leveraging business processes as organisational assets: webinar with Telstra, Signavio and AUT

Wednesday 26 Aug, 5pm - 6:15pm

Sustainability Accounting Research Network Conference

Friday 28 Aug, 9am - 4:30pm

Accounting seminar: Faith at work - the role of religious/spiritual values in management control (Chris Akroyd, Oregon State University)

Wednesday 23 Sep, 11am - 12pm

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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.

Great graduatesMeghana LamaPeople Solutions Consultant, 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 people solutions consultant at Auckland Transport.

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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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