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The Role of Organizational Marketing in the New Millennium

AUTHORS: Dr. Elrayah Mohammaed Osman, Dr.Abdulbaset Hasoneh

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 18 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 1-6

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/4

Has Mobile Phone Technology Had an Impact on the Quality of Life in the Developing World?

AUTHORS: Howard Griffin

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 18 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 7-14

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/5

Reputation: An Important Component of Corporations' Value

AUTHORS: Malikeh Beheshtifar, Azam Korouki

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 18 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 15-20

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/6

Job Burnout and Job Satisfaction among Industry, Mine and Trade Organization Employees: A Questionnaire Survey

AUTHORS: Rahil Kazemi Talachi, Mohammad Bagher Gorji

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 18 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 21-41

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/7

Effect of Clustering and Collaboration on Product Innovativeness: The Case of Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya

AUTHORS: Patrick Gudda, Henry M. Bwisa, John M. Kihoro

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 18 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 42-55

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/8

Effects of Microfinance Lending on Business Performance: A Survey of Micro and Small Enterprises in Kitale Municipality, Kenya

AUTHORS: Albert Njiwakale Wanambisi, Prof. Henry M. Bwisa

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 19 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 56-67

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/9

Impact of Customer Retention Practices on Firm Performance

AUTHORS: Gengeswari, K. , Padmashantini, P., Sharmeela-Banu, S.A.

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 19 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 68-84

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/10

An Extensive Review on the Impact of Customer Retention Practices towards the Performance of SMEs

AUTHORS: Sharmeela-Banu, S.A., Gengeswari, K.,, Padmashantini, P.

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 19 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 85-97

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/11

Modeling a Trend Pattern for E-HRM Budgets’ Dynamics: Evidence from a Case Study Based on a Romanian Software Firm

AUTHORS: Aurel TOTOLICI, Constanta POPESCU, Sofia TOTOLICI, Edit LUKACS

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 19 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 98-109

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/12

Leadership Style and Organizational Commitment of Workers in Some Selected Academic Libraries in Delta State

AUTHORS: Enovwor Laura Ogbah

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 19 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 110-118

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/13

Considerations on the Financial Reporting of Intangible Capital in Romania, Spain, and France

AUTHORS: CRISTINA-IONELA FADUR

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 19 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 119-128

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/14

A Study of the Relationship between Strategic Thinking Effectiveness and Development of Entrepreneurship among North Khorassan Islamic Azad Universities’ Staff

AUTHORS: Dr. Royae Afrassiabi, Tayebeh Hadi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 19 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 129-142

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/15

A Study of Causes of Poor Attitude to Work among workers of both Public and Private Sectors Organizations in Bauchi State-Nigeria

AUTHORS: Wasilu Suleiman

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 19 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 143-152

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/16

Comparing the Boys’ and Girls’ Self-esteem in the Less Educated and Educated Families

AUTHORS: Soltani Leila, Nili Mohammadreza, Shirani Nahid, Arbabisarjou Azizollah

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 153-162

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/17

Factors Influencing Household Decisions on Access to Primary School Education in Kenya: Case Study of Uasin Gishu West District

AUTHORS: Kipng’etich Nicholas, Prof Boit John M, Mrs Bomett Emily C

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 163-173

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/18

A Research on the General and Financial Problems of Agricultural Sector in North Cyprus: Case of Karpaz Peninsula

AUTHORS: Okan Veli SAFAKLI, Dr. Mustafa ERTANIN, Huda HUDAVERDI

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 174-183

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/19

A Descriptive Study on the Motivation of Bosnian Workers

AUTHORS: Muhammed Kursad Ozlen, Faruk Hasanspahic

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 25 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 184-201

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/20

The Impact of Rawls and MacIntyre Theory of Justice on National Cohesion in Multicultural Societies

AUTHORS: Sara Najafpour, Hossein Harsij

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 25 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 202-211

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/26

Sampling Design, Validity and Reliability in General Social Survey

AUTHORS: Wilfred Uronu Lameck

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 25 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 212-218

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/27

College Student Leadership Development: Transformational Leadership as a Theoretical Foundation

AUTHORS: Taneisha Ingleton

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 25 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 219-229

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/28

Factors Affecting Isfahanian Mobile Banking Adoption Based on the Decomposed Theory of Planned Behavior

AUTHORS: Dr.Ali Kazemi, Dr.Akbar Nilipour, Nastaran Kabiry, Mahnaz Mohammad Hoseini

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 25 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 230-245

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/29

Studying the Justice from Management Perspective

AUTHORS: Dr.Ali Nasr Esfahani, Mohammad Hossein Forghani, Mohamad Ghafari

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 27 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 246-252

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/30

Impact of Spiritual Intelligence on the staff happiness (Case study: Golpayegan Petrochemical Company)

AUTHORS: Dr.Ali Nasr Isfahani, Marzieh Nobakht

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 27 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 253-266

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/43

Studying Knowledge Commercialization

AUTHORS: Dr.Javad Mehrabi, Dr.Iraj Soltani, Dr.Akbar Nilipour, Pegah Kiarasi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 27 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 267-278

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/44

Estimating the Return on Investment Opportunities in Financial Markets and Establishing Optimized Portfolio by Artificial Intelligence

AUTHORS: Dr.Farzad Karimi, Dr.Alireza Zare'ie, Mehdi Salemi Najafabadi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 27 Jun, 2013

PAGES: 279-288

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/45

The Study of Appearance Harmonization with Conscience as the Sufis` Education Basis

AUTHORS: Nahid Jiani (M.A)

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 02 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 289-291

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/51

An Overview of the Educational Practices of Sufis in Iran from the Beginning Until 1301

AUTHORS: Nahid Jiani (M.A)

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 02 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 292-295

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/52

An Investigation of Learning Environment in Teacher Training Institutes of Pakistan

AUTHORS: Waheed Akbar, Muhammad Iqbal Majoka, Dr. Javed Iqbal, Dr. Bibi Asia Naz

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 296-314

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/54

Optimizing the Earliness and Tardiness Penalties in the Single-machine Scheduling Problems with Focus on the Just in Time

AUTHORS: Ahmad Jafarnejad , Seyed Mehdi Abtahi , Sayyed Mohammad Reza Davoodi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 315-325

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/55

A Low Carbon Economy on China's Export Trade of the Pros and Cons

AUTHORS: Junhong Li

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 326-330

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/56

The Evolution of Experiential Marketing: Effects of Brand Experience among the Millennial Generation

AUTHORS: Iman Khalid A. Qader (Corresponding author), Azizah Binti Omar

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 331-340

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/57

Factors Affecting Growth of Information Communication Technology Firms in Nairobi, Kenya

AUTHORS: Duncan Mwangi Ikua, Prof. G.S. Namusonge

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 341-355

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/58

Barriers to Adoption of Mobile banking: Evidence from Ghana

AUTHORS: Faisal Iddris

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 356-370

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/59

Designing a Operational Evaluation Model for Outsourcing Decision Making by Effective Outsourcing Factors

AUTHORS: Ahmad Jafarnejad, Abolfazl Sherafat, Naeimeh Taghavi, Zahra Morshed Talab

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 371-383

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/60

Economic, Social and Political Aspect of Globalization on Health in Developing Countries (with Segregation)

AUTHORS: Batool Rafat, Mostafa Emadzadeh, Khadijeh Ahmadi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 10 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 384-402

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/61

Do Qualification, Experience and Age Matter for Principals Leadership Styles?

AUTHORS: Muhammad Javed Sawati, Saeed Anwar, Muhammad Iqbal Majoka

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 10 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 403-413

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/63

Special Education in Jordan: Reality and Expectations

AUTHORS: Tareq Y. M. Melhem, Zainudin Mohd Isa

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 10 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 414-422

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/64

The Role of Risk Management Practices in the Success Performance of Constituency Development Fund Projects: A Survey of JUJA Constituency Kiambu- Kenya

AUTHORS: Stephen Kibe Wachuru, Dr. Mike Iravo Amuhaya

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 11 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 423-438

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/66

Level of Management Practices of Micro and Small Businesses in Ilocos Norte

AUTHORS: DR. ERIC S. PARILLA

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 11 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 439-466

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/67

Conscientiousness, Neuroticism and Burnout among Healthcare Employees

AUTHORS: Dr. Syed Mohammad Azeem

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 11 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 467-477

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/68

Investigating the Incidence of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour of Employees in Governmental Organizations and Private Commercial Companies

AUTHORS: Mahmood Noori, Saeed Mehri, Dr. Parviz Saeedi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 11 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 478-488

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/69

Wages or Other Conditions: A Critical Assessment of Factors in Workers Performance in Nigeria

AUTHORS: Agba, A. M. Ogaboh, Mboto, W. A., Agba, M. S.

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 11 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 489-505

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/70

The Role of International Outsourcing in International Trade: An Analysis of Iran-China Trade Relations

AUTHORS: Seyed Reza Miraskari, Seyed Komail Tayebi, Mohammad Vaez Barzani

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 11 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 506-521

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/71

Economic and Psychological Challenges Facing HIV and Aids Orphaned Boys’ Education in Public Primary Schools in Nairobi East District, Kenya

AUTHORS: Redempta A.J. Munyendo, Peter Odera, Moses W. Poipoi, Szumbah Mwanaongoro

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 11 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 522-531

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/73

Economic Promotion through One-Town One Product

AUTHORS: Dr. Eric S. Parilla

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 11 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 532-545

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/75

Ascertaining Dimensions of Organizational Learning Capabilities (OLC) in Academic Library

AUTHORS: Mohd Shamsul Mohd Shoid, Norliya Ahmad Kassim

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 11 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 546-554

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/76

Inertia and Customer Loyalty in the Varying Levels of the Zone of Tolerance and Alternative Attractiveness

AUTHORS: Fatemeh Khajouei, Shahnaz Nayebzadeh

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 11 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 555-571

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/77

Undergraduates’ Organizational Citizenship Behavior: The Role of Religiosity

AUTHORS: Dr. Shaiful Annuar Khalid, Norshimah Abdul Rahman, Abdul Rashid Sintha Madar, Dr. Mohammad Ismail

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 11 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 572-584

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/78

The Evaluation of Provided Methods in SLAM Problem and a Method Development in Order to Use in Multi Robot

AUTHORS: Jenabzadeh MohammadReza, Bakhshi Meisam, Lesansedgh Mohammadmehran

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 13 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 585-596

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/84

Priorities of the Nurse Schedule by using MODM Approach: A case Study

AUTHORS: Fariborz Jolai, Mohammad Ali Abbaszadeh, Seyed Mehdi Abtahi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 14 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 597-607

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/89

Influence of Organizational Role Stress and Personality Hardiness on Teachers’ Burnout

AUTHORS: Dr. Syed Mohammad Azeem

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 14 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 607-627

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/90

Evaluation of Tarbiat Modares University brand based on University Brand Ecosystem Model

AUTHORS: Hossein Khanifar, Mohammad Rahim Esfidani, Hossein Nazari, Jalal Naderi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 14 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 628-642

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/91

Improving the Management of Scientific and Industrial Research Institutes: The Role of Directors: Evidence from Ghana

AUTHORS: Sampson Kwadwo Boateng, Frederick Binfor

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 14 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 643-661

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/87

Minimization of Denial of services attacks in Vehicular Adhoc networking by applying different constraints

AUTHORS: AMJAD Khan

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 14 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 662-684

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/88

Change Management

AUTHORS: Muhammad Hashim

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 685-694

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/92

Using the Competitive Dimensions to Achieve Competitive advantage (A Study on Jordanian private hospitals)

AUTHORS: Salah M. Diab

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 21 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 695-706

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/101

A Descriptive Study on the Military Leadership

AUTHORS: Muhammed Kursad Ozlen , Anes Zukic

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 21 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 707-719

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/102

Tourism Destination Management – New Approaches in Romania

AUTHORS: Gabriela TIGU, Bogdan Vasile CALARETU, Daniel Bulin

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 21 Jul, 2013

PAGES: 720-738

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v3-i7/103