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14
Mar
2017

A Systematic Review on the Strategic Utilization of Information Systems and IT Infrastructure Flexibility

Communications of the IBIMA
IT infrastructure is a crucial element in any organization across industry. It does not matter which industry are you in, i.e. manufacturing, education, cosmetic, automobile, health and much more required sufficient IT backbone to support these industries day-to-day operation. To remain relevant in their respective…
13
Mar
2017

Comprehensive Factor Evaluation on Impact of Consumer’s Characteristic on Online Purchasing Intention in E- Commerce: A Literature Review

Journal of Internet and e-business Studies
This article summary provides a comprehensive evaluation of previous studies that have been conducted on the impact of consumer characteristics observed in the notion of online purchasing intention. This will lay a foundation to identify the gap in research in this regard, as well as…
10
Mar
2017

Factors Affecting the Sustainability of Family Businesses in Cameroon: An Empirical Study in Northwest and Southwest Regions of Cameroon

Journal of Entrepreneurship: Research & Practice
Most of the businesses in Cameroon are family-owned and managed. These businesses fall within the Small and Medium size Enterprises (SMEs) which contribute greatly to the GP of Cameroon and also provide jobs to many Cameroonians. These businesses face a lot of challenges ranging from…
07
Mar
2017

Determinants of Dividend Payout: An Empirical Study of Pharmaceutical Companies of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)

Journal of Financial Studies and Research
The objective of this research is to determine the impact of profitability, growth opportunities, risk, liquidity, firm size, leverage, taxation and audit type on dividend payout in order to increase understanding of the determinants of dividend payout within Pakistani corporate environment. To meet the objective…
02
Mar
2017

Factors Influencing Students’ Career Choices: Empirical Evidence from Business Students

Journal of Southeast Asian Research
An incorrect career choice directs all individual efforts and resources into a wrong direction, when not aligned with the expectations; would not only be frustrating rather draining of the individual energy and wastage of resources. The motivation behind this research study was to investigate the…
01
Mar
2017

Immigrants’ Human Capital Return and the Relationship between Risk and Return: The Case of Canada

Journal of Economics Studies and Research
We consider that an immigrant has a portfolio of human capital consisting of education, work experience and languages and each asset is characterized by a risk and a return. The approach of Mincer (1974) was adopted and the effect of the similarity between Canada and…
27
Feb
2017

Communication Power as a Mediator on Networking and Career Success: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Communications of the IBIMA
This study investigates the mediating effect of communication power on networking and career success. It also tests the moderating effects of proactive personality and self-efficacy in the model. The study employs a quantitative research design. It uses a survey method using questionnaire for data collection.The…
23
Feb
2017

Performance Measurement for Knowledge Management: Designing a Reference Model

Journal of Organizational Knowledge Management
Knowledge Management (KM) projects are socio-technical systems that enable knowledge activities and ensure that the right knowledge gets to the right person at the right time. The crucial role of KM in achieving companies’ organizational objectives generates a great interest in KM projects and an…
22
Feb
2017

Knowledge Transfer in Cross-Border Merger and Acquisition

Journal of Organizational Knowledge Management
This research is conducted to provide a holistic research framework that incorporates key socio-cultural factors affecting knowledge transfer in cross-border M&A. This research will provide empirical   suggestion to domestic companies to improve the current management of cultural differences that may be the main reason for…
21
Feb
2017

An Innovative Solution Based on Virtual Reality to Treat Phobia

International Journal of Interactive worlds
The current paper conducts research on the existing methods for treating phobias, focusing on virtual reality as an innovative treatment method. After conducting a survey of the current applications using this type of treatment, we have developed our own software, Anti-PHOBIES, which proposes new ideas…