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Kevin Michael Baird is a Professor in the Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance at Macquarie University. His research emphasizes the intersection of management accounting practices, organizational performance, and strategic decision-making. He has contributed to understanding how ethical leadership and human resource policies influence environmental management and organizational resilience, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key research interests include Management Control Systems, Organizational Culture, Competitive Advantage, and the application of strategic management accounting. His work often explores mediation mechanisms, such as employee empowerment and budgetary participation, in achieving organizational goals. Recent studies highlight the role of Porter’s competitive forces and human resource management in enhancing resilience and performance.
In 2014, he was awarded the 'Improving Management Accounting Curriculum to Enhance Students' Learning and Employability Skills' teaching prize. He collaborated on a 2012–2013 project examining institutional pressures on the adoption of the balanced scorecard. Baird has also presented at conferences, including a 2018 talk on CSR and competitive advantage, and contributed to media discussions on organizational structure changes.
