Table of Contents: 4 July, 2012; 6(26)  Download Complete Issue (9960kb)

Review

Emeka E. Okafor

     Emerging nonstandard employment relations and implications for human resource

     management functions in Nigeria

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7612-7621

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.2731

Research Articles

Ching-Lung Chen and Chung-Jen Fu

     The effect of financial instruments usage on the value-relevance of earnings and

     equity book value: A panel data approach

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7622-7638

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM10.1240

Shao-Bin Lin and Yi-Fang Hsieh

     Using the multiple criteria decision making (MCDM) to evaluate the Fama-French three

     factors model

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7639-7647

      DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.206

Chen-Yi Hsu and Tzu-Lin Chang

    Multi-criteria decision making of brand innovation

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7648-7658

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.631

Cheng-Tan Tung, Henry Chao and Peterson Julian

     Group geometric consistency index of analytic hierarchy process (AHP)

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7659-7668

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.637

Shy-Der Lin and Kun-Jen Chung

     The optimal inventory policies for the economic order quantity (EOQ) model under

     conditions of two levels of trade credit and two warehouses in a supply chain system

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7669-7683

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.840

Jer-Shiou Chiou and Pei-Shan Wu

     News arrival and volatility components: Oil and the stock markets

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7684-7693

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.1110

Vânia Maria Jorge Nassif, Tales Andreassi, Maria Jose Tonelli and Maria Tereza Leme Fleury

     Women entrepreneurs: Discussion about their competencies

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7694-7704

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM12.1347

Taryn Schwartzel and Ernest Mnkandla 

     The impact of critical business data on organizations

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7705-7713

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.1640

Domingo García-Pérez-de-Lema, Esteban Alfaro-Cortes, Montserrat Manzaneque-Lizano and Regino Banegas-Ochovo   

     Strategy, competitive factors and performance in small and medium enterprise (SMEs)

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7714-7726

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.1746

Younos Vakil Alroaia and Marzi Ardekani

     Representing a combination algorithm (AHP and Kano) in order to prioritize effective

     factors on customer needs in e-banking: The case of Bank-e-Saderat of Tehran

     Province

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7727-7735

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.1776

M. Nili. Ahmadabadi and S. Abbasian_Naghneh

     Research and development project evaluation based on an integrated common set of

     weights in data envelopment analysis and balanced scorecard approach

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7736-7744

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.1936

Veena P. Rawjee, Dayaneethie Veerasamy and Zukiswa Gqamane

     The practice of public relations within selected organisations in Durban, South Africa
     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7745-7749

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.2123

IACOB Constanta and GHEORGHE Cristina
    Strategic management of profit centers in promoting “exhausted enterprises”

    [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7750-7757

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.2209

Ren Shuxia and Zhang Mingli

     Modeling the relationships between customer participation and customer loyalty: The

     role of relationship benefits

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7758-7768

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.2265

Saeed Darkhor and Younes Badavar Nahandi

     Financial constraint, cash value and investment

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7769-7778

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.2330

Tsung-Po Tsai, Hsiu-Chu Chen and Jar-Yuan Pai
     The evaluation of implementing the international organization for standardization

     (ISO) 9000 quality management system in medical setting: A study from a teaching

     hospital

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7779-7787

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.2459

Chang-Shu Tu Ching-Ter Chang, Kee-Kuo Chen, Hua-An Lu

     A study on business performance with the combination of Z-score and FOAGRNN

     hybrid model
     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7788-7798

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.2466

Farzaneh Chavoshbashi, Mohsen Ghadami, Zahra Broumand and Fatemeh Marzban

     Designing dynamic model for measuring the effects of cultural values on Iran's

     economic growth

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7799-7815

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.2473

Asmat Ullah, Mohib Ullah Khan, Shahid Ali and Syed Waqar Hussain

     Foreign direct investment and sectoral growth of Pakistan economy: Evidence from

     agricultural and industrial sector (1979 to 2009)

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7816-7822

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.2499

Hui He, Nelson António and Álvaro Rosa

     Strategic tools in China/strategic tools: An investigation into strategy in practice in

     China

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7823-7832

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.2520

Massimo Manzin, Gordana Žurga and Boris Mrak

     Quality public services dimensions model as a basis for better customer satisfaction

     management

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7833-7841

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.2528

Hamideh Salimifar, Mostafa Salimifar and Mohammad Salimifar

     Investigating the effects of capital on the productivity of industries: Evidence from

     Khorasan Razavi, Iran

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7842-7850

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.2555

Kevin Frank Mearns

     Lessons from the application of sustainability indicators to community-based

     ecotourism ventures in Southern Africa

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7851-7860

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.2581

Mohammad Sayrani, Azam Mohammadi and Arash Derakhshanmehr

     Evaluation of accrual quality on the basis of accrual balance

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7861-7867

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM12.557

Bilge Ulusay Alpay

     Planning approach in spatial development of cities and urban projects: Zeytinburnu

     and Hafencity experiences

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7868-7887

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM10.1119

Ching-Yu Lien, Chih-Wen Huang and Horng-Jinh Chang

     The influence of green consumption cognition of consumers on behavioural intention -

     A case study of the restaurant service industry

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7888-7895

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.393

Emine Yilmaz, Gülen Özdemir and Yasemin Oraman

     Women entrepreneurs: Their problems and entrepreneurial ideas

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7896-7904

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM12.081

Cayley Guimarães and Diego R. Antunes

     Hurtability: The lack of usability in products is hurting people –and why manufacturers

     must beheld accountable

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7905-7914

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.690

Karim Esgandari, Romina Saalehpoor Bonab, Bahram Sarmast, Siruos Fakhimi Azar and Majid Khalili

     Investigation on relation between personnel organizational commitment and banking

     services quality

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7915-7923

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.2674

Daneshvar Kakhki Mahmoud and Farahmand Gelyan Kazem

     Review of interactions between e-commerce, brand and packaging on value added of

     saffron: A structural equation modeling approach

     [Abstract] [Full Text] [Full Article - PDF] pp. 7924-7930

     DOI: 10.5897/AJBM11.2247