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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…
17
Feb
2017

An Illustrative Case Study of the Integration of Enterprise Resource Planning System

Journal of Enterprise Resource Planning Studies
Currently we are witnessing a phenomenon where the development and changes in enterprise environment are occurring very quickly. The paper responds to this phenomenon and it is focused on the area of ​​integration and implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the multinational enterprise. Firstly…
16
Feb
2017

The Impact of Corporate Characteristics on Social and Environmental Disclosure (CSED): The Case of Jordan

Journal of Accounting and Auditing: Research & Practice
The corporate business environment is surrounded by strong public scrutiny from diverse stakeholder groups that are calling on businesses to accept accountability for not only their financial actions, but also the non-financial implications of their activities. Many corporate businesses are today paying attention to the…
16
Feb
2017

SMES Are Embracing Innovation for Business Performance

Journal of Innovation Management in Small and Medium Enterprises
SMEs are embracing innovation in enhancing their business competitiveness. Innovation which is vital for a firm competitiveness is embedded in the organizational structures, processes, products and services within a firm. This empirical study has investigated the relationships between the products, process, marketing and organizational innovations…