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Show moreThe results of governance research are mixed concerning the financial consequences of externally induced regulations. The debate hinges on the assumption that adoption of regulation is an exogenous factor in determining performance. Drawing on basic insights from institutional theory and innovation studies, I argue that response to regulation is in fact a mediator of the relationship between ‘quality of governance’ and financial performance. Focusing on the adoption of Sarbanes-Oxley (Sarbox) regulation by publicly traded companies, I hypothesize that governance quality is likely to affect financial success by influencing organizational responses to Sarbox. Using multiple year data from two large datasets, I test the hypothesis and find considerable support for the argument. The results of two-stage least squares analysis suggest that, although response to Sarbox is not directly related to financial performance, quality of governance affects performance through the adoption of Sarbox. Companies with high quality of governance ratings adopt Sarbox more quickly and readily than others, and experience improved financial performance. The implications for governance research and management practice are discussed.
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Show moreThe proposed research will investigate homecare giver practices that employ reciprocal learning in home healthcare settings. A conceptual framework will be presented in order to explore the effectiveness of healthcare practitioners who implement and utilize the reciprocal learning processes. These processes include theories of performance, learning, and relationships. The thesis is that these patients experience greater homecare results than those who do not receive reciprocal learning care. The researcher’s conceptual framework will provide basis for a study to gain insight into the precursors of reciprocal learning practices, the nature of reciprocal learning relationships between caregivers and patients, and how these are built. In addition, the research will explore the nature of those reciprocal learning relationships and how they are established. The purpose of this research is to comprehend the impact and effectiveness that reciprocal learning has on the home healthcare environment.
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