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Volume 7, Issue 9 (September, 2017)
The Roles of Managers and Acceptance of Change in the Public Sector

AUTHORS: Safuwan Samah, Bahaman Abu Samah, Turiman Suandi, Khairuddin Idris, Khairunnisa Mohd Pauzi

Received: 02 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 14 Aug, 2017 | Published: 05 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 1-17

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3305

Performance Management Antecedents and Public Sector Organizational Performance: Data Screening and Preliminary Analysis

AUTHORS: Abdulkadir Abubakar, Siti Zabedah Saidin, Aidi Ahmi

Received: 21 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 19 Aug, 2017 | Published: 07 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 18-29

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3306

Validity and Reliability of Locomotor Development Inventory in Malaysian Education Context

AUTHORS: Masri Baharom, Mahaliza Mansor

Received: 27 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 18 Aug, 2017 | Published: 07 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 30-46

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3307

An Empirical Analysis on the Financial Reporting Quality of the Quoted Firms in Nigeria: Does Audit Committee Size Matter?

AUTHORS: Samuel Akpovwre Eyenubo, Mudzamir Mohamed, Mohammad Ali

Received: 25 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 16 Aug, 2017 | Published: 10 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 47-58

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3308

Does Job Satisfaction Mediate the Relationship of Workload, Remuneration and Psychological Reward with Job Performance?

AUTHORS: Raja Nabeel-Ud-Din Jalal, Muhammad Asif Zaheer

Received: 27 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 03 Aug, 2017 | Published: 13 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 59-73

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3309

Effect of Adventure Based Counselling on Resilience among National Service Trainee

AUTHORS: Wilson Peter Pramo, Mohammad Nasir Bistamam, Mohammad Aziz Shah Mohamed Arip

Received: 28 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 02 Aug, 2017 | Published: 15 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 74-87

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3310

A Proposed Framework based Electronic Medical Records (ERM) for Implementation of Technology Acceptance in Healthcare Service

AUTHORS: Alwi Mohd Yunus, Anuar Mohammad

Received: 24 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 06 Aug, 2017 | Published: 17 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 88-104

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3311

Dose Listed Jordanian Manufacturing Firms’ Profitability and Size Affecting External Audit Fees?

AUTHORS: Lina Hani Warrad

Received: 23 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 05 Aug, 2017 | Published: 19 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 105-123

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3312

Brand Endorsers and Cause Related Marketing: An Empirical Investigation

AUTHORS: Raj Devasagayam, Megan Meyers, Kevin Ashline, Michael Baker, Mathew Moss, Rudra Venkatakrishnan, Megan Meyers, Kevin Ashline, Michael Baker, Mathew Moss, Rudra Venkatak

Received: 23 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 14 Aug, 2017 | Published: 09 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 124-130

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3313

Models for Professional Learning: An Imperative for Enhancing Teacher Leadership

AUTHORS: Mahaliza Mansor, Hamidah Yusuf, Norlia Mat Norwani, Norasibah Abd Jalil, Norasibah Abd Jalil

Received: 27 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 03 Aug, 2017 | Published: 11 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 131-146

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3314

Environmental Accounting Disclosures and Financial Performance: A Study of selected Food and Beverage Companies in Nigeria (2006-2015)

AUTHORS: Charles Emenike Ezeagba, John-Akamelu Chitom Rachael, Umeoduagu Chiamaka

Received: 23 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 02 Aug, 2017 | Published: 14 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 147-158

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3315

The Post-flood Impacts on Farmers, Agricultural Sector and Food Security in Kelantan

AUTHORS: Hazran, Z., Norsida. M, Nitty Hirawaty. K, Nolila, M. N

Received: 26 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 03 Aug, 2017 | Published: 16 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 159-168

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3316

Micro Businesses: Do They Need Accounting?

AUTHORS: Ainon Ramli, Rosmaizura Mohd Zain, Muhammad Ashlyzan Razik, Abu Sofian Yaacob

Received: 23 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 02 Aug, 2017 | Published: 18 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 169-188

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3317

Verbal Communication used by Cardiologist at National Heart Centre Malaysia

AUTHORS: G. Vimala, Siti Zobidah Omar

Received: 28 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 06 Aug, 2017 | Published: 14 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 189-202

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3318

Investigating the Relationship between Capital Structure and Cash Resources Returns in the accepted Companies in the Securities Market

AUTHORS: Abbas Rezazadeh Karsalari, Mohammad Tavoosi Asl, Sadegh Ahmadipour

Received: 25 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 08 Aug, 2017 | Published: 11 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 203-211

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3319

Influence of Customer Care Management Practices on Customer Loyalty at University of Cape Coast Water Unit (U-Splash), Ghana

AUTHORS: Millan Ahema Tawiah

Received: 29 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 01 Aug, 2017 | Published: 13 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 212-222

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3320

Effects of Compensation on the Work Performance of Junior Staff of the University of Cape Coast, Ghana

AUTHORS: Abdul-Jaleel Saani, Millan Ahema Tawiah

Received: 27 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 14 Aug, 2017 | Published: 02 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 223-235

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3321

Effect of Training and Development on Examination Invigilators’ Work Performance at University of Cape Coast, Ghana

AUTHORS: Abdul-Jaleel Saani, Millan Ahema Tawiah

Received: 23 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 17 Aug, 2017 | Published: 04 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 236-244

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3322

Perspectives on Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Iraq: A Case Study at Ishik University

AUTHORS: Ahmet Oztas, Mehmet Ozdemir, Cagri Tugrul Mart

Received: 21 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 13 Aug, 2017 | Published: 05 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 245-249

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3323

Moderating Effect of ICT on Supply Chain Financial Flow Risk and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya

AUTHORS: Miriam Thogori, Jane Gathenya, John M. Kihoro

Received: 27 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 12 Aug, 2017 | Published: 04 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 250-268

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3324

Effects of Job Characteristics on Employee Satisfaction in the Public Radio Stations in Syria

AUTHORS: Abdul Hamid al Khalil

Received: 23 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 11 Aug, 2017 | Published: 07 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 269-278

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3325

Malaysia Football Coaches: Development Characteristics

AUTHORS: Zulakbal Abd Karim, Ali Md Nadzalan

Received: 22 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 16 Aug, 2017 | Published: 07 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 279-286

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3326

STORY OF TJONG A FIE: Programmatic Music Composition Combining Chinese, Malay and Western Music Elements

AUTHORS: Junita Batubara

Received: 22 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 14 Aug, 2017 | Published: 07 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 287-292

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3327

Towards an Understanding of Expatriate Job Performance: A Conceptual Paper

AUTHORS: Muhammad Asif Qureshi, Syed Mir Muhammad Shah, Manzoor Ali Mirani, Hamzo Khan Tagar

Received: 21 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 14 Aug, 2017 | Published: 02 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 293-305

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3328

The Effect of Problem-Based Learning Model, Learning Audio Visual Media and Internship on Student's Soft Skill

AUTHORS: Agustin Ayu Rizki Diansari, Bambang Suratman, Ady Soejoto

Received: 26 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 17 Aug, 2017 | Published: 09 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 306-313

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3329

Relationship between the Use of Humor Styles and Innovative Behavior of Executives in a Real Estate Company

AUTHORS: Chaiyaset Promsri

Received: 22 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 16 Aug, 2017 | Published: 10 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 314-322

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3330

Parental and Peer Attachment and its Relationship with Positive Youth Development

AUTHORS: Nor Hidayah Mohamed, Siti Raba’ah Hamzah, Ismi Arif Ismail Bahaman Abu Samah

Received: 24 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 03 Aug, 2017 | Published: 15 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 323-333

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3331

Developing and Testing a Self-Learned Interactive Multimedia Courseware for Music Aural Lesson

AUTHORS: Mohd. Nizam Hj. Nasrifan, Zaharul Lailiddin Hj. Saidon

Received: 21 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 03 Aug, 2017 | Published: 19 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 334-341

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3332

The Effects of Talent Management on Performance Management

AUTHORS: Kamal M.Y, Lukman Z.M

Received: 18 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 01 Aug, 2017 | Published: 20 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 342-354

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3333

The Extent to which E-Commerce will favor International Marketing and what Obstacles International Marketers may need to Overcome

AUTHORS: Akram Abdulraqeb Sultan Al-Khaled

Received: 21 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 06 Aug, 2017 | Published: 17 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 355-363

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3334

Information Security Challenges: A Malaysian Context

AUTHORS: Adnan Rizal Haris@Harib, Suhaimi Sarijan, Norhayati Hussin

Received: 23 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 03 Aug, 2017 | Published: 21 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 364-370

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3335

The Slow Erosion of Academic Freedom: United States Government Barriers to Academic Research and the Sharing of Information

AUTHORS: Blaine T. Garfolo, Barbara L’Huillier, Soha Khan

Received: 04 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 11 Aug, 2017 | Published: 23 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 371-382

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3336

Effects of the Personality Types on the Sales Performance and an Application in Supermarket Chains

AUTHORS: Ertugrul Karakaya

Received: 09 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 21 Aug, 2017 | Published: 18 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 383-396

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3337

Enabling Youth in Decision Making Through Competent Youth Work

AUTHORS: Lee Kwan Meng

Received: 21 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 18 Aug, 2017 | Published: 25 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 397-405

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3338

The Effect of Achievement Motivation, Adversity Quotient, and Entrepreneurship Experience on Students Entrepreneurship Attitude

AUTHORS: Meriena Putri Ajiwibawani, Harti ., Waspodo Tjipto Subroto

Received: 21 Sep, 2017 | Revised: 14 Aug, 2017 | Published: 27 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 406-414

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3339

Validity and Reliability Development of Extrovert and Introvert Personality Inventory among University Students

AUTHORS: Mohammad Aziz Shah Mohamed Arip, Nurul Hidayu Mohammad, Nur Hafizah Ibrahim, Nurul Syahirah Husin

Received: 21 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 19 Aug, 2017 | Published: 25 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 415-426

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3340

Role and Contribution of Ottoman Science Institutions in the Development of Muslim Civilization: Spotlight on 16th Century Ce

AUTHORS: Ahmad Sobrie Haji Ab. Rahman, Roziah Sidik @ Mat Sidek

Received: 26 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 15 Aug, 2017 | Published: 07 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 427-432

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3341

The Extent of the Obligation of the Jordanian Islamic Banks to Apply the Islamic Accounting Standard No. (11) Relating To the Provisions and Reserves

AUTHORS: Samer Rafe’a Zakarneh

Received: 21 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 19 Aug, 2017 | Published: 27 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 433-438

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3342

Socio-demographic factors affecting utilization of Antenatal Care Services in Botswana

AUTHORS: Maligana Mathe

Received: 23 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 18 Aug, 2017 | Published: 29 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 439-477

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3343

Good Governance and Development in Nigeria: The Gap between Rhetoric and Reality

AUTHORS: Ilepe Johnson Akintunde

Received: 21 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 14 Aug, 2017 | Published: 07 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 478-487

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3344

Recruitment Policies and Politics in the Local Government Administration: Implication for the Achievement of Universal Basic Education as a Sustainable Development Goal in Nigeria

AUTHORS: Ilepe Johnson Akintunde

Received: 21 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 19 Aug, 2017 | Published: 28 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 488-499

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3346

Financial Risk, Liquidity Risk and their Effect on the Listed Jordanian Islamic Bank's Performance

AUTHORS: Lina Hani Warrad

Received: 22 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 17 Aug, 2017 | Published: 29 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 500-514

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3347

Problem Sharings Tendency among Orphan: Case Study at Wisma Yatim Islam Perempuan, Penang

AUTHORS: Farah Syazrah M.G., Muhammad Fadhil N., Norizan A. G., Ahmad Faizal. R

Received: 27 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 19 Aug, 2017 | Published: 30 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 515-523

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3348

The Positioning of Sayyidah Aisha’s R.A. Views as the Qaul Mu'tamad of Syafi'i Mazhab in Issues related to Solah

AUTHORS: Syed Sultan Bee bt. Packeer Mohamed

Received: 23 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 18 Aug, 2017 | Published: 29 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 524-530

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3349

Total Quality Management, Export Market Orientation and Firm Export Performance: A Conceptual Framework

AUTHORS: Muhammad Imran, Siti Norasyikin binti Abdul Hamid, Azelin binti Aziz

Received: 26 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 17 Aug, 2017 | Published: 28 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 531-540

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3382

Effect of Project Portfolio Management on the Performance of Business Organizations in Enugu Nigeria

AUTHORS: Elizabeth Uzoamaka Okechukwu, Doris Ebenouvbe Egbo

Received: 23 Jul, 2017 | Revised: 12 Aug, 2017 | Published: 08 Sep, 2017

PAGES: 541-545

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3345