ABSTRACT This Australian study seeks to better understand the disparity between the positive atti... more ABSTRACT This Australian study seeks to better understand the disparity between the positive attitudes towards Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) and the level of investment in SRI, by examining both the attitudes to SRI and the investment choices that are made. It is hypothesised that those who are more committed to principles of environmental sustainability are more likely to invest in SRI. To test this, 318 people from two large Queensland organisations are surveyed in relation to their investment attitudes and preferences. We find that there are significant differences in investment attitudes with environmentalists placing more importance on SRI investment criteria. However, there was no significant difference between environmentalists and non-environmentalists in terms of utility scores from an investment selection experiment with the environmentalists placing higher importance on financial performance criteria than SRI criteria, making choices similar to those with the lowest level of environmental activism. Furthermore, the observed lack of congruency between attitudes and choices in relation to environmental criteria may have implications for the growth of SRI funds. Copyright (c) 2007 The Authors; Journal compilation (c) 2007 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
This paper investigates the attitudes and preferences of retail investors in regard to Socially R... more This paper investigates the attitudes and preferences of retail investors in regard to Socially Responsible Investing (SRI). In particular, it examines the impact of gender on the attitude gap that is evident from the difference between the positive attitudes that have been expressed by retail investors in Australian (KPMG/Resnick, 2000, Saulwick & Associates, 2001, and Watmore and Bradley, 2002) and the actual level of funds invested. A total of 322 usable questionnaires from two large Queensland organisations were received and analysed. We find that women have a more favourable attitude towards SRI criteria than men, who rank fees and performance criteria as most important. However, when it comes to actual investment decisions, these attitudes have little impact with both men and women basing their investment decisions on some of the traditional investment decision-making criteria, including past performance, star rating and fees. We conclude that investors are rational, wealth maximisers irrespective of their attitudes or gender.
The need to develop work ready graduates who can transfer the knowledge and skills from the lectu... more The need to develop work ready graduates who can transfer the knowledge and skills from the lecture theatre to the workplace has become a key issue in higher education in Australia. In this regard, there has been a growing interest in work integrated learning (WIL) projects and its potential impact on student development. Discussed within this article are findings in relation to a WIL experiment in the form of a student-industry conference that is integrated into the assessment of a number of courses. Of particular interest is the impact the conference had on student learning, motivation and confidence. The student-industry conference brought students, academics and industry representatives together. The authentic conference approach was found to engage industry in the assessment process and this had a positive impact on student learning and student motivation. Yes Yes
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Cognitive theory has been given scant attention by social work literature. Cognitive theory assum... more Cognitive theory has been given scant attention by social work literature. Cognitive theory assumes that the way a person feels and acts can be altered by modifying the way the individual thinks. This paper asserts that the helping process is essentially directed towards producing cognitive change. Consequently, cognitive theory is outlined and applied to aspects of the helping process.
The role of universities in the modern knowledge-based economy is something that is often discuss... more The role of universities in the modern knowledge-based economy is something that is often discussed and debated in research, meetings and corridors around the globe. Some suggest that the core business of Universities is simply to teach and conduct research, while others suggest a broader role of fostering community and economic development. Indeed there is a pool of literature that examines university-community engagement and partnership and promotes the need for further interaction. This need is exacerbated by the current environment where the use of public funds by universities has attracted more attention from the political powers, who are reconsidering the economic and social purpose of the institutions (Bond and Paterson, 2005). The suggestion is that Universities cannot afford to continue with an ivory tower approach, which creates a number of degrees of separation between them and the community. In addition, the need to instil virtues of civic pride and community engagement ...
ABSTRACT This Australian study seeks to better understand the disparity between the positive atti... more ABSTRACT This Australian study seeks to better understand the disparity between the positive attitudes towards Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) and the level of investment in SRI, by examining both the attitudes to SRI and the investment choices that are made. It is hypothesised that those who are more committed to principles of environmental sustainability are more likely to invest in SRI. To test this, 318 people from two large Queensland organisations are surveyed in relation to their investment attitudes and preferences. We find that there are significant differences in investment attitudes with environmentalists placing more importance on SRI investment criteria. However, there was no significant difference between environmentalists and non-environmentalists in terms of utility scores from an investment selection experiment with the environmentalists placing higher importance on financial performance criteria than SRI criteria, making choices similar to those with the lowest level of environmental activism. Furthermore, the observed lack of congruency between attitudes and choices in relation to environmental criteria may have implications for the growth of SRI funds. Copyright (c) 2007 The Authors; Journal compilation (c) 2007 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
This paper investigates the attitudes and preferences of retail investors in regard to Socially R... more This paper investigates the attitudes and preferences of retail investors in regard to Socially Responsible Investing (SRI). In particular, it examines the impact of gender on the attitude gap that is evident from the difference between the positive attitudes that have been expressed by retail investors in Australian (KPMG/Resnick, 2000, Saulwick & Associates, 2001, and Watmore and Bradley, 2002) and the actual level of funds invested. A total of 322 usable questionnaires from two large Queensland organisations were received and analysed. We find that women have a more favourable attitude towards SRI criteria than men, who rank fees and performance criteria as most important. However, when it comes to actual investment decisions, these attitudes have little impact with both men and women basing their investment decisions on some of the traditional investment decision-making criteria, including past performance, star rating and fees. We conclude that investors are rational, wealth maximisers irrespective of their attitudes or gender.
The need to develop work ready graduates who can transfer the knowledge and skills from the lectu... more The need to develop work ready graduates who can transfer the knowledge and skills from the lecture theatre to the workplace has become a key issue in higher education in Australia. In this regard, there has been a growing interest in work integrated learning (WIL) projects and its potential impact on student development. Discussed within this article are findings in relation to a WIL experiment in the form of a student-industry conference that is integrated into the assessment of a number of courses. Of particular interest is the impact the conference had on student learning, motivation and confidence. The student-industry conference brought students, academics and industry representatives together. The authentic conference approach was found to engage industry in the assessment process and this had a positive impact on student learning and student motivation. Yes Yes
... There are no files associated with this record. Title, The Influence of Gender on the SRI Inv... more ... There are no files associated with this record. Title, The Influence of Gender on the SRI Investment Decision Making Process: A Study of Attitudes and Preferences using Conjoint Analysis. ... You may make a print or digital copy of a work for your personal non-commercial use. ...
Cognitive theory has been given scant attention by social work literature. Cognitive theory assum... more Cognitive theory has been given scant attention by social work literature. Cognitive theory assumes that the way a person feels and acts can be altered by modifying the way the individual thinks. This paper asserts that the helping process is essentially directed towards producing cognitive change. Consequently, cognitive theory is outlined and applied to aspects of the helping process.
The role of universities in the modern knowledge-based economy is something that is often discuss... more The role of universities in the modern knowledge-based economy is something that is often discussed and debated in research, meetings and corridors around the globe. Some suggest that the core business of Universities is simply to teach and conduct research, while others suggest a broader role of fostering community and economic development. Indeed there is a pool of literature that examines university-community engagement and partnership and promotes the need for further interaction. This need is exacerbated by the current environment where the use of public funds by universities has attracted more attention from the political powers, who are reconsidering the economic and social purpose of the institutions (Bond and Paterson, 2005). The suggestion is that Universities cannot afford to continue with an ivory tower approach, which creates a number of degrees of separation between them and the community. In addition, the need to instil virtues of civic pride and community engagement ...
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