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Volume 3, Issue 8 (August, 2013)
The Impact of an Organization’s Culture towards Employees’ Performance: A Study on the Frontline Hotel Employees

AUTHORS: Ramesh Kumar Moona Haji Mohamed, Dr Che Supian Mohamad Nor, Nurfadhilah Abu Hasan, Venkadesan Olaganthan, Yoshudha Gunasekaran

Received: 21 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 15 Jul, 2013 | Published: 01 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 1-26

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/107

Tourist Attraction in the CALABARZON Region, Philippines: Basis for Strategic Planning

AUTHORS: Dr. Mark Irvin Celis, Engr. Evangeline Mendoza, Mrs. Michelle Baruc

Received: 21 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 13 Jul, 2013 | Published: 02 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 27-48

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/108

History of Swat till to the Rise of Taliban and the Role of FM Radio

AUTHORS: Sajjad Ali, Azhar Nisar Shiekh, Abdul Shakoor, Aqal Wazir, Muhammad Saeed

Received: 20 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 16 Jul, 2013 | Published: 03 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 49-63

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/109

Investigating Factors Affecting Entrepreneurship in Agricultural Corporations of Shirvan and Chardavol Towns

AUTHORS: Khatoon Vakili, Mahmood Eyvazlou, Alireza Jamshidi

Received: 21 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 17 Jul, 2013 | Published: 03 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 64-75

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/112

External Communication and Its Influence on Secondary Schools Corporate Image: A Case Study of Kitale Academy Secondary School

AUTHORS: Aloys Nyagechi Kiriago

Received: 24 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 16 Jul, 2013 | Published: 03 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 76-83

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/113

The Effects of Various Regional and Global Integration Indices on Foreign Direct Investment (Case Study: OPEC Countries)

AUTHORS: Shekoofe Nagheli, Behruz Sadeghi Amroabadi, Elham Nagheli, Azime Naderi Lordjani

Received: 24 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 16 Jul, 2013 | Published: 04 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 84-94

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/114

Economic Analysis of Lean Wastes: Case Studies of Textile and Garment Industries in Ethiopia

AUTHORS: Tsegay Tesfay Mezgebe, Hadush Berhe Asgedom, Asayehgn Desta

Received: 23 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 16 Jul, 2013 | Published: 05 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 95-120

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/123

Expanding the Frontiers of Microfinance in the Service of the Poor: Experiment with Water and Sanitation

AUTHORS: Samuel K. Afrane, Bernard Adjei- Poku

Received: 21 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 16 Jul, 2013 | Published: 03 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 121-133

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/124

Competency-Based Modules in Food Sanitation and Safety

AUTHORS: Abigail Ilagan- Manzano

Received: 24 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 12 Jul, 2013 | Published: 03 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 134-147

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/125

The Relation Organizational Culture-Firm Competitiveness and Ways of its Improvement

AUTHORS: Popescu Catalin, Otelea Mihaela

Received: 23 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 16 Jul, 2013 | Published: 05 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 148-152

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/127

An Appraisal of Corporate Governance Issues in Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)

AUTHORS: Dr. Ngozi Ijeoma, Raymond Ezejiofor A.

Received: 22 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 15 Jul, 2013 | Published: 06 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 153-166

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/134

Investigating the impact of performance management on human resource performance across head offices of Agricultural bank branches in Tehran

AUTHORS: Mir Hamid Reza Torabi Shahidi, Nasrollah Shabankareh, Ayatollah Momayez

Received: 26 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 14 Jul, 2013 | Published: 03 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 167-177

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/135

The Impact of Consecutive Interpreting on Church Sermons: A Study of English to Kamba Interpretation in Machakos town, Kenya

AUTHORS: Kenneth Odhiambo, Eunice Nthenya Musyoka, Peter M. Matu

Received: 21 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 14 Jul, 2013 | Published: 07 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 178-193

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/136

New theoretical model of New Service Development process in Iranian Governmental Banks

AUTHORS: Nasrollah Shabankareh, Mohammad Reza Meigounpoory

Received: 23 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 14 Jul, 2013 | Published: 07 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 194-203

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/137

Analysis Problem of Baitul Maal Wat Tamwil (BMT) Operation in Pekanbaru Indonesia Using Analytical Network Process (ANP) Approach

AUTHORS: Dr. Hamzah, Dr. Zulkifli Rusby, Zulfadli Hamzah

Received: 25 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 16 Jul, 2013 | Published: 08 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 204-217

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/138

The Research of Self-Management Team and Superior-Direction Team in Team Learning Influential Factors

AUTHORS: Zhang wei

Received: 26 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 17 Jul, 2013 | Published: 09 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 218-227

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/139

Negotiating with Global Managers and Entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria: An Analysis of Nonverbal Behavior in Intercultural Business Communication

AUTHORS: Ephraim Okoro, Christine R. Day

Received: 27 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 18 Jul, 2013 | Published: 09 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 228-238

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/140

The Welfare Cost of Inflation in Consumer Surplus and Compensating Variation Method: Case Study of Iran

AUTHORS: Hojjat Izadkhasti, Said Samadi , Rahim Dallali Isfahani

Received: 28 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 16 Jul, 2013 | Published: 10 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 239-247

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/141

Stigmatizing Attitudes towards People Living With HIV/AIDS: A Comparative Analysis of Religious Adherents of Urban Sprawling and Industrial Communities of Ghana

AUTHORS: Benson Nkansa- Kyeremateng, Emmanuel Morgan Attua

Received: 29 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 18 Jul, 2013 | Published: 11 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 248-271

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/142

Factors affecting Succession Planning in Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya

AUTHORS: Florence Mutunga, Dr. Hazel Gachunga

Received: 28 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 16 Jul, 2013 | Published: 11 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 272-286

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/143

Human Resource Diversity Management Practices and Organizational Citizenship Behavior: A Conceptual Model

AUTHORS: Ahmad Nizan Mat Noor, Dr. Shaiful Annuar Khalid, Dr. Nik Ramli Nik Abdul Rashid

Received: 25 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 17 Jul, 2013 | Published: 03 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 287-294

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/144

Relationship Marketing and Clients’ Satisfaction in the Branches of Social Security Funds

AUTHORS: Hamed Dabaghi, Bahram Ranjbarian, Hasan Ghorbani Dinani

Received: 21 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 19 Jul, 2013 | Published: 13 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 295-313

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/149

An Investigation on Effects of Spiritual Leadership towards Employee’s Happiness Using Structural Equation Modeling

AUTHORS: Farnaz Beheshti Zavvareh, Batool Samangooei

Received: 03 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 21 Jul, 2013 | Published: 15 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 314-324

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/150

Evaluation: A Critical Factor in Appropriate Career Development in Developing Economies

AUTHORS: Dr (Mrs) Joy Nkeiruka Onyeka, Dr Ugwuegbulam Charles . C

Received: 02 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 23 Jul, 2013 | Published: 16 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 325-333

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/152

Status of Coffee Shop Business in Batangas City: Basis for Business Operation Initiatives

AUTHORS: Leoncio F. Barlan Jr.

Received: 01 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 25 Jul, 2013 | Published: 17 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 334-344

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/156

Waste Management Practices among Counter Service Restaurants in Batangas City, Philippines

AUTHORS: Billy T. Festijo, Nomer Yuzon

Received: 02 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 23 Jul, 2013 | Published: 18 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 345-351

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/157

Mangrove Plantation as a Tourist Attraction in San Juan Batangas, Philippines

AUTHORS: Sarah Jane M. Miranda, Joy O. Reyes, Anne Tan, Letlet C. Villanueva, Sarah Mae F. Zara, Amada G. Banaag, Renato Rosales

Received: 02 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 26 Jul, 2013 | Published: 19 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 352-358

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/158

Investigating the relationship between Organizational Entrepreneurship and Social Capital in Vocational Schools of North Khorasan

AUTHORS: Zahra Soltani, Dr. Ebrahimzadeh

Received: 04 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 28 Jul, 2013 | Published: 20 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 359-365

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/159

The Role of Social Media as a Collective Intelligence Platform in Project Implementation: Case in Kenya’s Vision 2030 Flagship Projects

AUTHORS: Mbai Kennedy Mutua

Received: 06 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 29 Jul, 2013 | Published: 20 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 366-378

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/160

Challenges of agent banking experiences in Kenya

AUTHORS: Fred Gichana Atandi

Received: 04 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 28 Jul, 2013 | Published: 20 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 379-394

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/161

A Mathematical Model on Employment versus Several Factors in Macedonia

AUTHORS: Shpresa SYLA

Received: 04 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 27 Jul, 2013 | Published: 22 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 395-399

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/162

The Relationship between the Innocence and the Authority

AUTHORS: Delara NematiPir Ali, Mojgan Khanbaba

Received: 16 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 01 Aug, 2013 | Published: 23 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 400-406

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/164

From Old School to the Use of ICT in Supervision of Counsellor Trainees in Nigeria

AUTHORS: Charles Ngozi Ugwuegbulam, Naheed Ibrahim

Received: 21 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 16 Jul, 2013 | Published: 03 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 407-414

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/166

Relationship between Perceived Empowerment by Employees and Organizational Citizenship Behavior (Case study: Public Organizations in Bojnourd)

AUTHORS: Mahmood Noori, Dr. Fereydoon Azma

Received: 14 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 01 Aug, 2013 | Published: 22 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 415-423

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/167

An Investigation of Structural Capacity as a Component of Monitoring and Evaluation in Project Success of Road Construction Projects in Kenya

AUTHORS: Ali Ibrahim Hassan

Received: 14 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 01 Aug, 2013 | Published: 23 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 424-433

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/169

Influence of Non-Governmental Organizations’ Participatory Level of Governance on Accountability to Stakeholders in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya

AUTHORS: Ochuodho Samuel

Received: 17 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 01 Aug, 2013 | Published: 23 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 434-444

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/170

Analysis of Russian-Armenian Relations and its Influence on the Political - Security Future of the Caucasus after September 11 Attacks

AUTHORS: Saeid Vosoghi, Seyed Gholamreza Davazdah Emami, Amir Hosein Rostami

Received: 17 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 02 Aug, 2013 | Published: 24 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 445-453

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/171

Export Capabilities From Small and Medium Enterprises in Turkey

AUTHORS: Erkan Ilgun and Azra Muratovic

Received: 16 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 02 Aug, 2013 | Published: 24 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 454-463

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/172

The Role of Empowering Village Managers in Tourism Industry: A Case Study of Bojnord Villages

AUTHORS: Hamid Jafari, Mona Afrassiabi

Received: 17 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 01 Aug, 2013 | Published: 25 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 464-475

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/173

Strategic Marketing Management of Ski-Resorts in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Competitive Analysis

AUTHORS: Nedzma Begic, Teoman Duman

Received: 13 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 01 Aug, 2013 | Published: 24 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 476-485

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/174

Exploratory Examination of Relationships between Learning Styles and Creative Thinking in Math Students

AUTHORS: Kuan Chen Tsai, Matthew Shirley

Received: 21 Jun, 2013 | Revised: 17 Jul, 2013 | Published: 03 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 486-497

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/175

The Effects of Interest Rate on the Optimal Consumption Path in a Bewley Model with the Co-existence of Currency and Credit

AUTHORS: Seyyed Aqil Hoseiny, Rahim Dallali Isfahani, Mohammad Vaez Barzani, Rasol Bakhshi Dastjerdi, Afshin Parvardeh

Received: 16 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 01 Aug, 2013 | Published: 24 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 498-504

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/176

Can Foreign Direct Investment Sustain CEE Countries’ Economic Growth and Development?

AUTHORS: Iacovoiu Viorela Beatrice

Received: 16 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 01 Aug, 2013 | Published: 25 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 505-517

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/179

Identify and Prioritize Effective Indicators at the Administration of Qazvin Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation Using Balanced Scorecard (BSC)

AUTHORS: Dr. Javad Mehrabi, Dr. Naser Hamidi, Abbas Niknami

Received: 17 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 02 Aug, 2013 | Published: 26 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 518-529

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/180

The survey of Need to guidance in high school students of theoretical branches

AUTHORS: Mohammad Ghamari

Received: 16 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 02 Aug, 2013 | Published: 26 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 530-535

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/181

Firm Size and Capital Structure Decisions: Evidence from Hotel and Lodging SMEs in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya

AUTHORS: Lewis Wakoli Wachilonga

Received: 18 Jul, 2013 | Revised: 08 Aug, 2013 | Published: 30 Aug, 2013

PAGES: 536-551

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i8/183