Economics and business topic list of research papers
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Non Standard Work Arrangements and Affective Commitment: The Mediating Role of Work-life Balance
Abstract This paper aims to determine the relationship of non-standard work arrangements such as non-standard work status, schedule, shift and hours towards work-life balance and affective commitment of services employees in Malaysia. Its secondary...
2014 / Muhamad Khalil Omar -
Structural change, marginal land and economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean2014 / Edward B. Barbier, John S. Bugas
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Characteristics of Crisis and Decision Making Styles: The Mediating Role of Leadership Styles
Abstract This paper investigates the mediating role of leadership styles on the relationship between characteristics of crisis and decision making styles. Whereas previous literature has linked decision making to crisis, there is a dearth of...
2014 / Abdullah Alkharabsheh, Zainal Ariffin Ahmad, Abdulrhman Kharabsheh -
Intellectual Capital Statement in IPS2
Abstract Industrial product service systems (IPS2) are holistic, innovative and customer individual problem solutions. An IPS2 includes integratively developed product and service modules. The integrative character challenges the IPS2 development by ...
2014 / Jakub Wewior, Solmaz Alevifard, Holger Kohl, Marion Steven, Günther Seliger -
Involvement of Procurement in the Product Creation Process: A Systematization Scheme of Measures
Abstract Manufacturing firms transferred a significant share of their value creation in terms of the development and manufacturing to suppliers, while concentrating on their core competences. The subsequent integration of suppliers challenges the...
2014 / Florian G.H. Behncke, Jonas Eichinger, Udo Lindemann -
Approach for Predicting Production Scenarios Focused on Cross Impact Analysis
Abstract One of the most consistent challenges in business is anticipating what the future holds and what impact it may have on current production systems. The scenario technique is a well-established method for developing and forecasting multiple...
2014 / Nicole Menck, Christian Weidig, Jan C. Aurich -
Training of Students’ Practical Assessment Ability in Physical Education and Sports Science
Abstract This paper represents an experimental study, within athletics, as study discipline, by means of which we intended to highlight the possibilities to train the assessment ability in the process of vocational training by involving students in...
2015 / Rata Gloria, Rata Bogdan Constantin, Rata Marinela -
Study of Sediments Water Resources System of Zayanderud Dam through Area increment and Area reduction Methods, Isfahan Province, Iran.
Abstract Zayandehrud dam's lake with the capacity of 1.6* 109 CM is located 115 Km from Isfahan city at the center of Iran. The dam adopts water resources from Zayandehrud River which originates from western hill slopes of Isfahan Province. The...
2014 / Amir hossein Shafiee, Majid Safamehr -
Experimental Framework for the Categorization of Special Education Programs of ASKNAO
Abstract This paper presents the methods for categorizing a special education apps known as Autism Solution for Kids using NAO (ASKNAO) into the three subscales of autism which is Communication, Social Skills and Repetitive Behavior. The ASKNAO...
2015 / M. Haziq Khairul Salleh, Hanafiah Yussof, Husna Ahmad Ainuddin, Muhammad Zaiyad Muda, Syamimi Shamsuddin, et al. -
Poisson Family Regression Techniques for Prediction of Crash Counts Using Bayesian Inference
Abstract This paper documents the application of Bayesian modelling technique for road traffic crash analysis on a sample of Indian National Highways. The study aims to identify the most critical safety influencing variables of a section of...
2013 / C. Naveen Kumar, M. Parida, S.S. Jain -
Portfolio strategies of fund managers in the Indian capital market
Abstract This paper examines whether Indian fund managers follow an active portfolio strategy. Interalia, the impact of asset size and market capitalisation on fund performance and the fund managers' ability to create value to the fund they manage...
2014 / Zabiulla -
The Impact of the Recent Global Crisis on Foreign Direct Investment. Evidence from Central and Eastern European Countries
Abstract Few studies have investigated the relationship between the recent global financial and economic crisis and FDI flows. This paper aims to analyze such a relationship for Central and Eastern European countries (EU members). The crisis had a...
2013 / Adina Dornean, Vasile Işan, Dumitru-Cristian Oanea -
Tuberculosis control needs a complete and patient-centric solution2014 / Madhukar Pai, Prashant Yadav, Ravi Anupindi
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Is One's Quality of Life Compromised with Lesser Information on Building Material Contents?
Abstract This paper analyses the types of information from literature and internet sources for hazardous building materials. There is limited study on evaluating the required information that may increase risk to the affected stakeholders. A...
2013 / Zarina Isnin, Sabarinah Sh Ahmad, Zaharah Yahya -
Misunderstandings between Cross-cultural Members within Collaborative Engineering Teams
Abstract The article presents the misunderstandings analysis occurred in EMIRAcle virtual community, which is caused by the communication between virtual team members and several layers, analyzed. Those kind misunderstandings might occur in...
2014 / Luminita Maria Gogan, Anca-Diana Popescu, Vasile Duran -
The Financial Performance of an Innovative Megaproject
Abstract The financial structure of megaprojects, known in the literature as project finance, is characterized by the creation of a legally independent project company financed with a concentrated equity ownership and a high level of non-recourse...
2014 / Ana I. Irimia-Diéguez, Juan Bernal González-Villegas, M. Dolores Oliver-Alfonso -
Walking and Obesity in the Adult Population of the Czech Republic
Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the possible relationship between the quantitative aspect of walking and the rate of obesity in different age and sex groups among the adult population of the Czech Republic. ...
2014 / Cacek Jan, Grasgruber Pavel, Kalina Tomáš, Hlavoňová Dita, Michalek Josef -
Sensitivity Analysis of Dynamic Cell Formation Problem through Meta-heuristic
Abstract In spite of many researches in literature investigating dynamic of cell formation (CF) problem, further research needs to be elaborated to assay hidden aspects of cellular manufacturing system (CMS), due to inherent complexity and...
2014 / Mohammad Hassannezhad, Marco Cantamessa, Francesca Montagna, Fahad Mehmood -
The Influence of Corporate Social Reporting to Company's Value in a Developing Economy
Abstract The article examines the influence of corporate responsibility (CR) reporting to listed company's value. Society encourages companies to be socially responsible and to communicate these results to stakeholders. However, company's focus on...
2013 / Lina Dagilienė -
Social Scientist Perception of Undergraduate Geography Students
Abstract The aim of this study is to reveal social scientist perception of undergraduate geography students. In the research scanning model was used. The study group consisted of 65 students studying geography. Semi-constructed interview form was...
2014 / Çağrı Öztürk Demirbaş, Mücahit Coşkun