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Jun
2012

Perceived Deception in Advertising: Proposition of a Measurement Scale

Journal of Marketing Research and Case Studies
This paper suggests and tests a scale to measure perceived deception in advertising based on the recommendations of Churchill (1979) and Gerbing and Anderson (1988). A literature review and a qualitative study allowed us to generate a set of items. The results of two studies,…
20
Jun
2012

Principal Starting Points of Organisational Knowledge Intensity Modelling

Journal of Organizational Knowledge Management
Current business environment is highly competitive. Nevertheless, the organisations have to manage their activities and operate under such uncertain and hard conditions. It remains important that this environment can be identified not only at the organisational level, but also at the national level, where particular…
19
Jun
2012

An Industrial Organization Approach to the Study of Export Intensity: Strategic Market Interactions and Export Intensity

Journal of Research in Industrial Organization
In developing countries characterized by relatively small domestic markets, local firms may have to internationalize in order to realize their growth potential. Despite the formidable challenges that may accompany the internationalization process, globally-oriented managers and domestic policymakers may effectively craft coherent export-promotion strategies and policies,…
18
Jun
2012

Empirical Study on the Assessment of the Auditor’s Responsibility Regarding the Risk of Financial Fraud

Communications of the IBIMA
The recent famous financial frauds have demonstrated that in many cases the auditor was either responsible for or an accomplice in their manifestation. Thus, the auditor plays an important role in ensuring a true and fair view regarding the financial position and performance of the…
17
Jun
2012

Do They Think Alike? Perception Analysis on Quality Environment (QE) Audit Effectiveness: A Malaysian Case

Journal of Accounting and Auditing: Research & Practice
Prior studies have shown that Quality Environment (QE) auditing is an effective management tools, i.e. in improving housekeeping and environmental performance. There are limited studies aimed at identifying factors contributing to the effectiveness of QE auditing. Based on the framework studying factors contributing to internal…
15
Jun
2012

Internal Control and the Impact on Corporate Governance, in Romanian Listed Companies

Journal of Eastern Europe Research in Business and Economics
In Europe and around the world, after the financial crisis, some measures have been taken in order to stabilize the financial system. Through present research we analyze the statements regarding the internal control in corporate governance, statements made by both external auditors and those responsible…
15
Jun
2012

Determinants of Adopting Electronic Grocery in the Context of Oman

Journal of Internet and e-business Studies
Electronic grocery in Oman is a fascinating newly growing market which is facing multiple challenges. Although it creates new job opportunities, it is challenged by the changes of Omani consumers' perceptions and shopping habits. Whereas the adoption of the e-grocery requires less consumer effort and…
14
Jun
2012

M-services Adoption in Oman Using Technology Acceptance Modeling Approach

Communications of the IBIMA
M-services (Mobile services) and commerce are growing rapidly with the explosive growth of mobile devices, technologies and networks. Hence, many enterprises use them to grow revenue, reduce costs, maintain their competitive edge and achieve high performance. This advancement in mobile technologies has also influenced many…
14
Jun
2012

A Model for Adoption of ICT in Jordanian Higher Education Institutions: An Empirical Study

Journal of e-Learning and Higher Education
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a major role in modern universities by facilitating and improving the educational system to be in line with the information technology age. The higher education sector in Jordan is considered as one of the most influential sectors that develop…
13
Jun
2012

How Does Regret Influence Consumer’s Behavior?

Journal of Organizational Management Studies
Regret is not only an emotional reaction to the bad results of decision but also a powerful force that motivates and directs one’s behavior. In this paper, we studied the impact of regret on the post decision-making behavior of the consumer. A qualitative study was…