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Papers by Alan Farley

Research paper thumbnail of A GENERALISATION OF SPECIAL ORDERED SETS TYPE 1: A RESEARCH PROPOSAL

on next page This paper is a work in progress. Material in the paper cannot be used withoutpermis... more on next page This paper is a work in progress. Material in the paper cannot be used withoutpermission,of the author. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT WORKING PAPER SERIES I S S N 1 3 2 7 – 5 2 1 6 2 Abstract

Research paper thumbnail of Blended Learning in Finance: Comparing Student Perceptions of Lectures, Tutorials and Online Learning Environments Across Different Year Levels

In modern pedagogy, a blended approach is used comprising both face-to-face and online learning. ... more In modern pedagogy, a blended approach is used comprising both face-to-face and online learning. This study investigates how undergraduate students majoring in finance view the different learning environments, and evaluates the changes in perception over the three years of the degree after controlling for gender, age, international ⁄ domestic student and English as a first language. Using a purpose designed survey instrument, students across the three years of undergraduate study rated the importance of lectures, tutorials and web-based learning environments in a blended learning model. The results indicate that there is still a strong preference for face-to-face learning. Additionally, there were significant differences in attitudes and perception by year level.

Research paper thumbnail of Engagement and learning through social software in finance: The Trading Room experience

Research paper thumbnail of A multiscaling test of causality effects among international stock markets

Research paper thumbnail of Categorisation of Public Universities Funding

Asian Social Science, 2014

This paper aims to investigate the impact of Federal Government policy on the categorisation of M... more This paper aims to investigate the impact of Federal Government policy on the categorisation of Malaysian public universities. The results of a quantitative survey questionnaire for major data collection and qualitative focus group interviews confirm that the initiative have an impact on research and teaching activities in Malaysian public universities. It can be concluded that the categorisation of Malaysian public universities play an important role in the development of research and teaching with greater focus on the university core functions. By utilising the results, the most important implications of this research relate to the practical aspects of the administration of public universities in Malaysia particularly during the government funding reforms. Finally, the researchers believe that the categorisation of Malaysian public universities is a rich and complex subject that offers many opportunities for future research including the comparative edge of Research/Apex Universities over other universities.

Research paper thumbnail of Empirical Evidence on the Relative Efficiency of Worked Examples versus Problem‐Solving Exercises in Accounting Principles Instruction

Issues in Accounting Education, 2005

Research paper thumbnail of The Study of Government-university Relationship in Malaysian Higher Education System

International Education Studies, 2012

Research paper thumbnail of Funding Crisis In Higher Education Institutions: Rationale For Change

An important priority of public policy is to ensure that higher education institutions contribute... more An important priority of public policy is to ensure that higher education institutions contribute to economic growth and social progress as a whole, especially in the context of today's globalised markets and knowledge economy. It is crucial for any nation to have a good education system and strategic planning to improve learning outcomes, access to facilities, and efficient use of

Research paper thumbnail of Federal Government Funding Reforms: Issues and Challenges Facing Malaysian Public Universities

The purpose of this paper is to explore the shift in funding reforms currently facing at Malaysia... more The purpose of this paper is to explore the shift in funding reforms currently facing at Malaysian public universities focusing on issues and challenges experienced by the Focused Universities in particular. Previous research has shown that shifts in funding mechanisms to public universities are more likely to result in behavioural changes at such institutions. Under the National Higher Education Strategic

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of the Government Funding Reforms on the Teaching and Learning of Malaysian Public Universities

The Malaysian Government intention to implement the higher education reforms is observable in the... more The Malaysian Government intention to implement the higher education reforms is observable in the implementation of National Higher Education Strategic Plan beyond 2020 in 2007. This plan emphasises on improving the research and teaching in higher education in accordance with the government objectives. Parallel to the introduction of this plan, the government has also initiated the funding reforms which are currently implemented on the public universities. Therefore, this paper will discuss the impact of Malaysian higher education reforms with emphasis on teaching and learning in Malaysian public universities.

Research paper thumbnail of Toward new models of flexible education to enhance quality in Australian higher education

Accessible Elements, Feb 15, 2010

In this chapter we focus on models of flexible education as related to Australian higher educatio... more In this chapter we focus on models of flexible education as related to Australian higher education (with an argument that this is typical of developments worldwide). Moreover, Deakin University's long-standing experience in flexible, online, and distance education, as a case study of changes in Australian higher education, will be highlighted, with a particular emphasis on developments in teaching engineering and technology flexibly. To begin, we provide coverage of contemporary developments in quality enhancements in teaching ...

Research paper thumbnail of Strategic planning in higher education

This concept paper discuss about the importance of strategic planning in higher education system.... more This concept paper discuss about the importance of strategic planning in higher education system. The literature review embarked on strategic planning and funding higher education with the intention on methods, policies, and global trends with comparisons from different perspectives to enhance understanding of the study. The integration of strategic planning in higher education has provided a framework to facilitate institutions vision, mission, values, goals, and strategies. Therefore, the desires to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of strategic planning by implementing the performance indictor in higher education institutions have generated policies and methods to promote long term benefit to the economic growth.

Research paper thumbnail of A GENERALISATION OF SPECIAL ORDERED SETS TYPE 1: A RESEARCH PROPOSAL

on next page This paper is a work in progress. Material in the paper cannot be used withoutpermis... more on next page This paper is a work in progress. Material in the paper cannot be used withoutpermission,of the author. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT WORKING PAPER SERIES I S S N 1 3 2 7 – 5 2 1 6 2 Abstract

Research paper thumbnail of Blended Learning in Finance: Comparing Student Perceptions of Lectures, Tutorials and Online Learning Environments Across Different Year Levels

In modern pedagogy, a blended approach is used comprising both face-to-face and online learning. ... more In modern pedagogy, a blended approach is used comprising both face-to-face and online learning. This study investigates how undergraduate students majoring in finance view the different learning environments, and evaluates the changes in perception over the three years of the degree after controlling for gender, age, international ⁄ domestic student and English as a first language. Using a purpose designed survey instrument, students across the three years of undergraduate study rated the importance of lectures, tutorials and web-based learning environments in a blended learning model. The results indicate that there is still a strong preference for face-to-face learning. Additionally, there were significant differences in attitudes and perception by year level.

Research paper thumbnail of Engagement and learning through social software in finance: The Trading Room experience

Research paper thumbnail of A multiscaling test of causality effects among international stock markets

Research paper thumbnail of Categorisation of Public Universities Funding

Asian Social Science, 2014

This paper aims to investigate the impact of Federal Government policy on the categorisation of M... more This paper aims to investigate the impact of Federal Government policy on the categorisation of Malaysian public universities. The results of a quantitative survey questionnaire for major data collection and qualitative focus group interviews confirm that the initiative have an impact on research and teaching activities in Malaysian public universities. It can be concluded that the categorisation of Malaysian public universities play an important role in the development of research and teaching with greater focus on the university core functions. By utilising the results, the most important implications of this research relate to the practical aspects of the administration of public universities in Malaysia particularly during the government funding reforms. Finally, the researchers believe that the categorisation of Malaysian public universities is a rich and complex subject that offers many opportunities for future research including the comparative edge of Research/Apex Universities over other universities.

Research paper thumbnail of Empirical Evidence on the Relative Efficiency of Worked Examples versus Problem‐Solving Exercises in Accounting Principles Instruction

Issues in Accounting Education, 2005

Research paper thumbnail of The Study of Government-university Relationship in Malaysian Higher Education System

International Education Studies, 2012

Research paper thumbnail of Funding Crisis In Higher Education Institutions: Rationale For Change

An important priority of public policy is to ensure that higher education institutions contribute... more An important priority of public policy is to ensure that higher education institutions contribute to economic growth and social progress as a whole, especially in the context of today's globalised markets and knowledge economy. It is crucial for any nation to have a good education system and strategic planning to improve learning outcomes, access to facilities, and efficient use of

Research paper thumbnail of Federal Government Funding Reforms: Issues and Challenges Facing Malaysian Public Universities

The purpose of this paper is to explore the shift in funding reforms currently facing at Malaysia... more The purpose of this paper is to explore the shift in funding reforms currently facing at Malaysian public universities focusing on issues and challenges experienced by the Focused Universities in particular. Previous research has shown that shifts in funding mechanisms to public universities are more likely to result in behavioural changes at such institutions. Under the National Higher Education Strategic

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of the Government Funding Reforms on the Teaching and Learning of Malaysian Public Universities

The Malaysian Government intention to implement the higher education reforms is observable in the... more The Malaysian Government intention to implement the higher education reforms is observable in the implementation of National Higher Education Strategic Plan beyond 2020 in 2007. This plan emphasises on improving the research and teaching in higher education in accordance with the government objectives. Parallel to the introduction of this plan, the government has also initiated the funding reforms which are currently implemented on the public universities. Therefore, this paper will discuss the impact of Malaysian higher education reforms with emphasis on teaching and learning in Malaysian public universities.

Research paper thumbnail of Toward new models of flexible education to enhance quality in Australian higher education

Accessible Elements, Feb 15, 2010

In this chapter we focus on models of flexible education as related to Australian higher educatio... more In this chapter we focus on models of flexible education as related to Australian higher education (with an argument that this is typical of developments worldwide). Moreover, Deakin University's long-standing experience in flexible, online, and distance education, as a case study of changes in Australian higher education, will be highlighted, with a particular emphasis on developments in teaching engineering and technology flexibly. To begin, we provide coverage of contemporary developments in quality enhancements in teaching ...

Research paper thumbnail of Strategic planning in higher education

This concept paper discuss about the importance of strategic planning in higher education system.... more This concept paper discuss about the importance of strategic planning in higher education system. The literature review embarked on strategic planning and funding higher education with the intention on methods, policies, and global trends with comparisons from different perspectives to enhance understanding of the study. The integration of strategic planning in higher education has provided a framework to facilitate institutions vision, mission, values, goals, and strategies. Therefore, the desires to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of strategic planning by implementing the performance indictor in higher education institutions have generated policies and methods to promote long term benefit to the economic growth.