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Volume 6, Issue 5 (May, 2016)
Influence of Personal Selling on Brand Performance of Retail Shoe Companies in Nairobi Central Business District

AUTHORS: Caroline Muthoni Muchina, Barrack Okello

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 May, 2016

PAGES: 1-14

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2113

Exploring Corporate Social Responsibility and its Relationship with Corporate Performance in Malawi

AUTHORS: Charles Mwatsika, Alfred Chitulu

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 May, 2016

PAGES: 15-28

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2114

Fiscal Accountability, Resource Management and Sustainable Development in Nigeria

AUTHORS: Oluwafemi Sunday, Tolu Lawal

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 May, 2016

PAGES: 29-40

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2115

Effect of Strategic Planning on Annual Income of National Sports Federations in Kenya

AUTHORS: Obonyo Mark Ouche, David Odhiambo Oima, Moses Oginda

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 May, 2016

PAGES: 41-64

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2116

Managerial Decision Making in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises: An Empirical Study in Valencia Region (Spain)

AUTHORS: Poveda-Bautista, Rocio

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 May, 2016

PAGES: 65-83

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2117

Designing a Measure for Coach-Coachee relationships in University: An Islamic Doctrine Perspective Case Study: University of Applied Science and Technology Branch of Qotb-e-Ravandi

AUTHORS: Hormat Asghari, Mohammad Zakeri, Maryam Zerafat

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 11 May, 2016

PAGES: 84-103

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2119

Factors Affecting Non-Teaching Staff Development in Kenyan Universities

AUTHORS: Wachira Gladys Wanjiku

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 11 May, 2016

PAGES: 104-130

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2120

A Sectorial look at Female Firm Ownership in Ghana

AUTHORS: Prince Adjei, Sonal Agarwal, Isaac Doku

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 15 May, 2016

PAGES: 131-140

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2121

In Service Training and Job Satisfaction in the Nigerian Public Service: A Theoretical Analysis

AUTHORS: Ogunbodede Nife

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 15 May, 2016

PAGES: 141-151

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2122

A Cross-National Empirical Investigation of Music Streaming Behavior

AUTHORS: P. Raj Devasagayam, Francisco Javier Martinez Calderon, Nicholas A. Motyl

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 15 May, 2016

PAGES: 152-171

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2123

Is 360 Degree Feedback Appraisal an Effective Way of Performance Evaluation?

AUTHORS: Ece Kuzulu Kanaslan, Cemal Iyem

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 15 May, 2016

PAGES: 172-182

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2124

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Distribution Companies Providing the Conceptual Model of Knowledge Management in Fast The Case Study: A Beauty and Health Company

AUTHORS: Ahmad Javan Jafari, Nima Mirabedini

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 15 May, 2016

PAGES: 183-196

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2125

The Impact of Leadership Styles on Organizational Learning (An Empirical Study on the Education Sector in Damascus City)

AUTHORS: Mouaz Alsabbagh, Abdul Hamid AL Khalil

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 15 May, 2016

PAGES: 197-216

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2126

Towards the Factors affecting Small Firm Growth: Review of Previous Studies

AUTHORS: Md. Mosharref Hossain, Yusnidah Ibrahim, Md. Mohan Uddin

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 15 May, 2016

PAGES: 217-235

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2127

Nation Branding in the XXI century – A Conceptual Approach

AUTHORS: Andrei Anca- Georgiana

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 16 May, 2016

PAGES: 236-245

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2128

Cost of Capital and its Components: An Application

AUTHORS: Halil D. Kaya

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 18 May, 2016

PAGES: 246-257

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2134

Potential Benefits of ICT towards Rural Positive Youth Development in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Samsul Farid Samsuddin, Siti Zobidah Omar, Bahaman Abu Samah, Jusang Bolong

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 22 May, 2016

PAGES: 258-272

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2141

Social Representations of Iranian Transsexual People in the Media: A Thematic Analysis

AUTHORS: Taher Roshandel Arbatani, Seyed Vahid Aqili, Somayeh Labafi, Afshin Omidi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 22 May, 2016

PAGES: 273-284

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2142

Organizational Support and Self-Efficacy as the Predictors of Dissenter Behavior among Hotel Employees

AUTHORS: Aziz Gokhan Ozkoc, Tugba Bektas

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 22 May, 2016

PAGES: 285-305

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2143

Construct Validation of 17-item Utrecht University Work Engagement Scale Amongst the White Collar employees of Malaysian Universities

AUTHORS: Umair Ahmed, Abdul Halim Abdul Majid, Md Lazim Mohd Zin

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 23 May, 2016

PAGES: 306-312

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2144

Evaluating Destination Performance with a Manager-Oriented Approach: Case of Nevsehir Cappadocia

AUTHORS: Duygu Eren, Gamze Coban, Onur Sevket Yildiz

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 23 May, 2016

PAGES: 313-330

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2145

Stimulants of Online Shopping Behaviour among Chinese Millenials in China

AUTHORS: Patrick Acheampong, Li Zhiwen, Ruhiya Abubakar, Henry Asante Antwi, Michael Owusu Akomeah

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 Jun, 2016

PAGES: 331-349

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2152

Impact of Service Quality Factors on Customer Trust in Libyan Airline Industry

AUTHORS: Taher Abdulsalam Ehbara, Syadiyah Abdul Shukor

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 Jun, 2016

PAGES: 350-363

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2153

Effect of Lean Supply Chain Management Practices on Organizational Performance in Government Ministries in Kenya: A Case of Children’s Department in the MLSSS

AUTHORS: Peris Wachuma, Noor Shalle

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 Jun, 2016

PAGES: 364-375

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2154

Students’ Satisfaction and Service Quality of HEIs

AUTHORS: Md. Abdur Rouf, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Md. Main Uddin

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 Jun, 2016

PAGES: 376-390

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2155

The Social Factors that Influence Growth of Women owned Businesses in the Informal Sector in Kenya: A Case of Women Street Vendors in Bungoma town, Bungoma District

AUTHORS: Mumaraki Rosemary

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Jun, 2016

PAGES: 391-412

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2156

Enhancing Employee’s Trust and Commitment through Strategic Human Resource Management: A Literature Review

AUTHORS: Alaeldeen Saleh Al Adresi, Mohd. Ridzuan Darun

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Jun, 2016

PAGES: 413-426

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2157

Corporate Governance and Its Impact in Determining the Strategic Orientation

AUTHORS: Hasan Ali Al- Zu’bi, Majeda Galeb AL- Zoubi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Jun, 2016

PAGES: 427-436

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2158

Investigating the Impact of Training Management Strategy on Core Competencies

AUTHORS: Hasan Ali Al- Zu’bi, Sami Awwad Alkharabsheh

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Jun, 2016

PAGES: 437-445

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2159

Entrepreneurial Career Mentoring Functions and Entrepreneurs Objective Outcomes in Eldoret, Kenya

AUTHORS: Pamela A. Chebii, Henry Bwisa, Maurice Sakwa

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 06 Jun, 2016

PAGES: 446-456

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2162

Entrepreneurial Mentorship and Demographic Characteristics within Small and Medium Enterprises in Eldoret, Kenya

AUTHORS: Pamela A. Chebii, Henry Bwisa, Maurice Sakwa

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 06 Jun, 2016

PAGES: 457-470

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2163

Job Stress and Coping Mechanisms among Nursing Staff in a Malaysian Private Hospital

AUTHORS: Haslinda, A., Catherine Lim Tsuey Tyng

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 06 Jun, 2016

PAGES: 471-487

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2164

Using Quality of Service Delivery to Evaluate Federal Government of Nigeria Policy on Public Service Outsourcing: A Case of Public Healthcare Institutions, Nigeria

AUTHORS: Mamah, Augustine Aik

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 06 Jun, 2016

PAGES: 488-502

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2165

The Role of Compatibility in Technology Adoption among Automobile Mechanics in Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya

AUTHORS: Kennedy Ojucku Mairura, Patrick Karanja Ngugi, Christopher Kanali

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 06 Jun, 2016

PAGES: 503-511

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2166

The Role of Observability in Modern Automobile Technology among Mechanics Operating in Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya

AUTHORS: Kennedy Ojucku Mairura, Patrick Karanja Ngugi, Christopher Kanali

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 06 Jun, 2016

PAGES: 512-527

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2167

Evaluating the Relationship between Work-Family Conflict and Organisational Commitment among Rural Women Health Workers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

AUTHORS: Emmanuel Agwu Arisi- Nwugballa

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 09 Jun, 2016

PAGES: 528-540

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2169