International Journal of Business and Economics Research

Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014

  • The Impact of PLS-SEM Training on Faculty Staff Intention to Use PLS Software in a public university in Ghana

    Simon Gyasi Nimako, Francis Bondinuba Kwesi, Emmanuel Kofi Owusu

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 42-49
    Received: Mar. 10, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 08, 2014
    Published: Apr. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: The paper empirically assesses the impact of Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) training on academic staff’s intentions to adopt PLS-SEM software in their future research work. Our original contribution to knowledge is the application of the Technology Adoption Model (TAM) to study faculty intention to adopt SEM data anal... Show More
  • Productive and Cognitive Innovation Strategy: African Framework Design

    Godwin Chukwudum Nwaobi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 50-65
    Received: Mar. 06, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 08, 2014
    Published: Apr. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: Since the mid 1990’s, economist have come to recognize the role of innovative activity in firms productivity growth, particularly in the competitive market economies. However, the most conducive market environment for innovative activity has also become a subject of interest. Thus, a major constraint on industrial dynamism in African countries is ... Show More
  • A Review of European Sovereign Debt Crisis: Causes and Consequences

    G. M. Wali Ullah, Samiul Parvez Ahmed

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 66-71
    Received: Mar. 28, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 10, 2014
    Published: Apr. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: This paper researched on the causes, current consequences and potential implication of the European debt crisis. The crisis was found to be a result of factors including international trade imbalances, the effects from the global crisis 2007-2012 and the failure in bailout approaches to cure Europe from the global financial distress. This has cause... Show More
  • Is IPOs Trading Enhanced with the Advent of Automated Trading System? A Look at the Efficient Market Hypothesis

    P. M. C. Thilakarathne, Alex Augustus Ambore Bruce

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 72-81
    Received: Feb. 13, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 23, 2014
    Published: Apr. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: We examine and model the performance of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) with the advent of the Automated Trading System (ATS) on the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) of Fama (1970) and observe that the system of price determination and encoding such information to existing and potential investors for IPOs has significantly improved with related ef... Show More
  • Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management: A Critical Evaluation

    Shlomo Globerson, Gal Wolbrum

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 82-88
    Received: Mar. 23, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 20, 2014
    Published: Apr. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: The purpose of this research is to identify the content of Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management, as perceived by course instructors and textbook content, and identify the core subjects of the discipline. The study is based on review and content analysis of two samples; 30 syllabi used for teaching a basic course, and 10 textbooks that a... Show More
  • Labor Market Segmentation and Gender Inequality in Cameroon

    Ningaye Paul, Talla Fokam Dieu Ne Dort

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 89-98
    Received: Apr. 03, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 16, 2014
    Published: Apr. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: This research seeks to propose ways to reduce gender inequality in the labor market in Cameroon. It uses the dynamic cloud classification to identify different segments of the labor market, the decomposition method of Oaxaca and Blinder to quantify the gender discrimination and to highlight the factors which provoke such discrimination. The results... Show More
  • The Effects of Fiscal Policy in Great Recession by using Panel Smooth Transition Regression (PSTR): Evidence from Emerging Market

    Amira Majoul, Olfa Manai Daboussi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 99-107
    Received: Apr. 06, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 22, 2014
    Published: Apr. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: This article examines the effect of fiscal policy on economic growth in emerging countries during periods of economic instability. This work aimed to determine whether emerging countries are able to adopt countercyclical fiscal policies to mitigate the impact from outside. Our study used a new approach developed by González and al. (2005), the (PST... Show More
  • Toward an Appropriate Model for Corporate Governance in Banking Industry- Case Study of Iran

    Bita Mashayekhi, Alemeh Yazdanian, Farzaneh Jalali

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 108-117
    Received: Apr. 15, 2014
    Accepted: May 08, 2014
    Published: May 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Given the vital role of banks and other financial institutions in financial and economic stability, and also their great vulnerability to the potential imperfections of corporate governance and the need to maintain the depositors' funds and the stakeholders’ interests, the issue of corporate governance and eliminating its weaknesses and failures ar... Show More