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Volume 4, Issue 8 (August, 2014)
Identifying the main Individual Factors Influencing Entrepreneurial Decision making Biases: A Qualitative Content Analysis Approach

AUTHORS: Kambiz Talebi, Pouria Nouri, Abdolah Ahmadi Kafeshani

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 02 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 1-11

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1061

Identification and Exploration of Customer Trust in E-Banking in Iran

AUTHORS: Seyed Akbar Nilipour Tabatabaei, Bahareh Moradi Aliabadi, Maryam Gholizadeh, Narges Parvizi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 02 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 12-21

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1062

Proposing and Exploring the Effective Factors of Customer Satisfaction in E-Banking in Islamic Countries (A Case Study of Iran)

AUTHORS: Seyed Akbar Nilipour Tabatabaei, Narges Parvizi, Mohammad Reza Naqhdi, Seyed Hojatollah Mosavi Ojaqh

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 02 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 22-32

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1063

Studying the Effective Organizational and Managerial Factors on Administrative Corruption (A Case Study in Kermanshah Private and Public Banks)

AUTHORS: Farshid Namamian, Verya Momeni

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 02 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 33-44

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1064

Studying the Effect of Electronic Customer Relationship Management on Growth and Profitability of the Organization

AUTHORS: Behnam Saeedi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 02 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 45-57

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1065

Investigating the relationship between the Individual Level Factors of Teamwork with Human Resource Performance across Head Offices of Agricultural Bank Branches in Tehran

AUTHORS: Nasrollah Shabankareh, Mir Hamid Reza Torabi Shahidi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 09 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 58-68

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1072

AMZ Industries: Managing family business, what’s next?

AUTHORS: Fakhrul Anwar Zainol, Wan Norhayate Wan Daud, Nalini Arumugam, Nor Asmahani Ibrahim

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 09 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 69-75

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1073

Health and Healthcare Indicators – Panel Data Analysis for OECD Countries

AUTHORS: Vaidean Viorela Ligia, Ferent-Pipas Marina

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 09 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 76-90

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1074

The Relationship between Border Market and Development of Sistan & Balouchestan Province

AUTHORS: Masoud Pourkiyani, Sherien Arefy, Bahman Kahrazeh, Naser Kamaly Pour

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 09 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 91-99

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1075

Studying Influence of Creating Border Markets on Aspects of Permanent Development at Sistan & Balouchestan Province

AUTHORS: Sherien Arefy, Bahman Kahrazeh , Nahied Tiereh Eduzahie, Farhad Shafeghy Ghazagh

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 09 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 100-110

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1076

Influence of Sex and Gender-Role on Personal Control

AUTHORS: Sulaiman Olanrewaju Adebayo, Tosin Tunrayo Olonisakin

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 10 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 111-121

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1077

Studying the Consequences of Transformational Leadership Style in National Tax Administration in Qazvin Province

AUTHORS: Mohammad Atai

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 10 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 122-129

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1078

Studying the Relationship between Maturity and Participation in the Environmental Organization in Qazvin province

AUTHORS: Mohammad Atai

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 10 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 130-136

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1079

Influences of Consumer Behavior: Research about Beverage Brands of Pakistan

AUTHORS: Waqar Nisar

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 10 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 137-146

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1080

Impact of Work Environment, Salary Package and Employees’ Perception on Organizational Commitment: A study of Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of Pakistan

AUTHORS: Jawad Akhtar

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 10 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 147-165

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1081

Consumer's Pattern and Behavior toward the Usage of Mobile Banking

AUTHORS: Fatema Tuj Johara

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 10 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 166-181

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1082

The Influence of Company Characteristics, the Type of Auditor's Opinion and Auditor’s Market Share on Audit Fees among Companies listed on Tehran Stock Exchange

AUTHORS: Hamid Reza Vakilifard, Mohammad Ebrahimi, Parvin Sadri, Majid Davoodi, Abbas Allahyari

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 10 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 182-194

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1083

Internet Banking Functionality in Nigeria and Outcomes of Customer Satisfaction: An Empirical Investigation

AUTHORS: Adeyemi, Olatoke. A, Ola, Olasunkamin. S, Oyewole, Felicia. A

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 12 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 195-204

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1084

Corporate Social Responsibility and Organizational Profitability: An Empirical Investigation of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc.

AUTHORS: Folajin, Oyetayo. O, Ibitoye, Oluwaseun. T, Dunsin, A.T

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 12 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 205-214

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1089

Electronic Commerce and Business Performance: An Empirical Investigation of Business Organizations in Nigeria

AUTHORS: Kareet, T.S, Owomoyela, S.K, Oyebamiji, F. F

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 12 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 215-223

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1090

The Impact of Exchange Rate Fluctuation on the Nigerian Economic Growth: an Empirical Investigation

AUTHORS: Adeniran, J.O, Yusuf, S.A, Adeyemi, Olatoke. A

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 12 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 224-233

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1091

Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Nigeria Economic Growth

AUTHORS: Adeleke Kunle M., Olowe S.O., Fasesin Oladipo Oluwafolakemi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 12 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 234-242

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1092

Effect of Human Resource Management Practices on Job Satisfaction: An Empirical Investigation of Nigeria Banks

AUTHORS: Oyeniyi, K.O, Afolabi, M.A, Olayanju, Mufutau

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 12 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 243-251

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1093

Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Profitability of Nigeria Banks

AUTHORS: Odetayo, T.A, Adeyemi, A. Z, Sajuyigbe, A.S

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 12 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 252-263

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1094

Empirical Study of Impact of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour Dimensions on Job Satisfaction among Administrative Staff of Osun State owned Tertiary Institutions, Nigeria

AUTHORS: Itiola, K.O, Odebiyi, Itunu. I, Alabi, Ezekiel

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 12 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 264-274

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1095

Exploring the Effect of Organizational Commitment Dimensions on Employees Performance: An Empirical Evidence from Academic Staff of Oyo State Owned Tertiary Institutions, Nigeria

AUTHORS: Folorunso, O.O, Adewale, A. J., Abodunde, S.M

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 12 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 275-286

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1096

Working Capital Management and Profitability: A Study of Selected listed manufacturing Companies in Nigerian Stock Exchange

AUTHORS: Salman, A. Y., Folajin, Oyetayo. O., Oriowo, A. O.

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 12 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 287-295

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1097

How the consumers can be protected in case of contracts signed remotely in terms of the OUG provisions no. 34/2014

AUTHORS: Adriana-Mihaela GHEORGHE, Bogdan RADU

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 14 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 296-301

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1098

Roles of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Community Development: Evidence from Anambra South Senatorial Zone, Anambra State

AUTHORS: Theresa U. Anigbogu, Cecilia I. Onwuteaka, Tonna D. Edoko, Moses I. Okoli

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 14 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 302-315

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1099

Conceptualization of the Seropositive using the Journey Metaphor in EkeGusii HIV and AIDS Discourse in Kisii County, Kenya

AUTHORS: Damaris Nyakoe, Pamela Oloo, David Ongarora

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 15 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 316-325

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1100

Efficiency of Public Expenditure: Review and Preliminary Results for Romania

AUTHORS: Simona-Gabriela MASCA

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 15 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 326-345

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1101

The Role of Education in Fostering Peace, Solidarity and Prosperity in Kenya

AUTHORS: Paul Chepkuto, Jemimah Ombongi, Stanley Kipsang

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 346-355

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1103

Does Investor Sentiment Matter in Post-Communist East European Stock Markets?

AUTHORS: Dragos Stefan Oprea

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 356-366

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1104

Investigating the Effect of Office Automation on Organizational Excellence

AUTHORS: Nour Mohammad Yaghoubi, Abbas Ali Sargazi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 367-375

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1105

The impact of Core Competencies in improving the Organization commitment of employees in Mutah University in Jordan

AUTHORS: Ahmad Izzoh Katawneh, Abdullah Osman

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 22 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 376-392

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1109

Role of Mentoring Programs on the Employee Performance in Organisations: A Survey of Public Universities in Nyeri County, Kenya

AUTHORS: Catherine Nyawira Mundia, Mike Iravo

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 24 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 393-412

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1110

Realities and Perspectives concerning Mining Energy Sector in Romania

AUTHORS: Ioana Dorin, Cristina Diaconescu, Dan Ioan Topor

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 27 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 413-419

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1115

Training as a Determinant of Open Source-Software Applications Adoption in Universities

AUTHORS: Albert Kibe

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 28 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 420-429

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1118

The Effects of Service Quality on Customers’ Tipping Behavior

AUTHORS: Murat YESILTAS, Ozcan ZORLU, Serhat Adem SOP, Elif Tuba BEYDILLI

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 28 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 430-446

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1119

The Infant Manufacturing Industry Argument on Tariff: the Nigeria Hypothetical Example

AUTHORS: OGUMAKIN Adeduro Adesola, OBALADE Adefemi Alamu, AROGUNDADE Kayode Kingsley

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 28 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 448-457

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1120

Role of Livestock in Food Security: An Ascertainment from Punjab Pakistan

AUTHORS: Hafiz Zahid Mahmood, Ijaz Hussain, Sana Iftikhar, Muhammad Khan, Fakh Run Nisa

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 28 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 458-470

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1121

Women who belong to the Elite in Hungary- The features of elite Identity in Women’s Elite Groups

AUTHORS: Ibolya Czibere

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 29 Aug, 2014

PAGES: 471-479

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1122

The Effect of Social Media Marketing on Customers’ Brand Loyalty

AUTHORS: Amir Mehrabi, Hossein Islami, Mojtaba Aghajani

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 12 Sep, 2014

PAGES: 480-495

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1124

Strategies Development of Sports for all and Championship Sports in Zanjan Province

AUTHORS: Akbar Heidary, Naser Tagibeiglu

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 29 Jan, 2015

PAGES: 496-509

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v4-i8/1421