Research publications

Matolcsy, Z.P. & Wright, A. 2011, 'CEO compensation structure and firm performance', Accounting & Finance, vol. 51, no. 3, pp. 745-763.
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The objectives of our study are to estimate a model of `efficient? compensation structure based on firm characteristics and test the performance consequences of deviation from the efficient compensation structure. Our results are based on 3503 firm years for the period from 1999 to 2005. The results suggest that firms whose CEOs receive compensation inconsistent with their firm characteristics have a lower performance compared to those firms whose CEOs? compensation is consistent with their firms? characteristics. Our measure of performance is based on both accounting and market-based performance measures. Overall, our study provides some important new insights into the links between CEO compensation structure and firm performanc

Chan, K., Ling, S.S., Dillon, T.S. & Nguyen, H.T. 2011, 'Diagnosis Of Hypoglycemic Episodes Using A Neural Network Based Rule Discovery System', Expert Systems With Applications, vol. 38, no. 8, pp. 9799-9808.
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Hypoglycemia or low blood glucose is dangerous and can result in unconsciousness, seizures and even death for Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) patients. Based on the T1DM patients' physiological parameters, corrected QT interval of the electrocardiogram (

Bugeja, M. 2011, 'Foreign takeovers of Australian listed entities', Australian Journal of Management, vol. 36, no. 1, pp. 89-107.
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This study examines if Australian target firm abnormal returns and characteristics differ between Australian and foreign bidders. The results indicate that takeovers from foreign bidders are associated with higher target firm abnormal returns than bids from Australian firms. Overseas bidders also pay an additional premium for research-intensive target firms. Target firms that receive an offer from outside Australia are significantly larger, have lower leverage, and are more likely to operate in the resources sector. Foreign acquisitions are also more likely to be a friendly takeover. The relative exchange rate is not associated with the likelihood of a foreign takeover. There is no difference in takeover success or competition between domestic and foreign bids.

Ferguson, A.C., Clinch, G.J., Kean, S.E. 2011, 'Predicting the failure of developmental gold mining projects', Australian Accounting Review, vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 44-53.
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