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Assessment of the Triple Constraints in Projects in Nairobi: The Project Managers’ Perspective

AUTHORS: Fred Rugenyi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 07 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 1-16

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1889

Collaborative Supply Chain Practices on Performance of Food and Beverages Companies: A Case Study of Del Monte Kenya Ltd

AUTHORS: Moffat Gichuru, Mike Iravo, Wycliffe Arani

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 07 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 17-31

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1890

Work-Life-Balance? The Challenge of the Assessment of Prospective Teachers using the Example of Work-Life-Balance

AUTHORS: Petia Genkova

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 07 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 32-45

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1891

Motivating Factors of Private Investment in Agriculture Sector of Pakistan

AUTHORS: Gulzar Ali, Sara Rafiq

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 07 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 46-58

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1892

Dimensions of Self-Leadership in a Cross-Cultural Context

AUTHORS: Padmakumar Ram

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 07 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 59-77

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1893

The Effect of Perceived Corporate Reputation of a Turkish University on Affective Commitment of Students

AUTHORS: Izlem Gozukara, Osman Yildirim

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 07 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 78-93

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1894

Foreign Direct Investment Policies and the sectors of the Nigerian Economy

AUTHORS: Nnaemeka N. Obasi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 07 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 94-109

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1895

Enhancing Learner Autonomy Abilities in Writing via WAPF

AUTHORS: Rohaya Abdullah, Abdul Rashid Mohamed

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 11 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 110-131

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1900

Relevance of Standardized Class Learning System on Y Generation Workforce, in Kenya

AUTHORS: Anthony K. Kiptoo, Tabitha Wangare Wambui, Gichuki David

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 12 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 132-158

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1901

Financial Comparison of Commercial Banks

AUTHORS: Muhammad Bilal Shah, Muhammad Kashif Mughal, Ahmad Waleed

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 13 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 159-174

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1902

The Sourcing Strategy Decision for Private Brands in Grocery Retailing

AUTHORS: Hyun-Joo Lee

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 18 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 175-185

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1904

Effect of Cultural Factors on Strategic Planning in Insurance Industry in Kenya: A study of Insurance Companies in Nakuru CBD

AUTHORS: Phyllis Njeri, Henry Kombo

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 18 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 186-195

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1905

The Relationship of Adaptation and Innovation with the Efficiency of Job Performance in Five-Star Hotels within the Limits of Greater Amman Municipality Area

AUTHORS: Mohammed Hamoud Abdul Karim Al-Shibliy

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 196-213

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1906

Why Human Resource Management Innovations have many Versions not in Theory but in Practice

AUTHORS: Ameen Alharbi, Aminu Mamman

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 214-229

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1912

Social Factors that Influence Loan Accessibility by Youth Entrepreneurs in Kenya: A Case of Youth Enterprise Development Fund in Gatundu South Constituency

AUTHORS: Stephen Ngige Ng’ang’a, Maurice M. Sakwa

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 230-248

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1913

Influence of Strategic Planning on Growth of Women Owned Micro and Small Enterprises in Kibuye Market, Kisumu County - Kenya

AUTHORS: Jared Deya, Jane Omwenga, Willy Muturi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 20 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 249-264

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1914

Conflict Management Styles Influencing Organizational Commitment among Kenya Seed Company Employees, Kenya

AUTHORS: Barasa Edward Wanyonyi, Chege Kimani, Iravo Mike Amuhaya

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 22 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 265-277

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1915

Comparative Investigation of Punitive Damage and How to Demand it in England and Iran law

AUTHORS: Mehran Sharifimoghadam, Majid Durdian

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 22 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 278-284

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1916

Estimating Consumption Function under Permanent Income Hypothesis: A Comparison between Nigeria and South Africa

AUTHORS: R. Santos Alimi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 25 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 285-298

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1917

The Challenges Confronting Small Scale Businesses in accessing Microfinance Services from MFIs Case Study: Rural Tanzania

AUTHORS: Kimathi Augustino Flora

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 26 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 299-311

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1918

Traditional Funeral Rites: A Useful Ancient Tradition or a Threat to our Food Security? A Case of the Kandiga Community of Ghana

AUTHORS: Victoria Mensah Nyamadi, Moses Nsoh Aberinga, Russell Franklin Nyamadi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 26 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 312-322

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1919

Identifying the Implementation Barriers of Strategic Management using Factor Analysis and TOPSIS Technique

AUTHORS: Daryosh Mohammadi Janaki, Mohamadali Sobhanallahi, Mehdi Mohammadi Janaki

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

PAGES: 323-336

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1920

Impact of Commercial Banks’ Credit on Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria (Time Series Analysis 1980 - 2013)

AUTHORS: Agunuwa, Ekokotu Vincent, Inaya, Lucky, Proso, Timothy

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 01 Dec, 2015

PAGES: 337-350

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1921

Effectiveness of International Bailouts in the EU during the Financial Crisis – A Comparative Analysis

AUTHORS: Sara Koczkas

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 01 Dec, 2015

PAGES: 351-369

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1922

The Rehabilitative Effectiveness of Sentences Imposed On Offenders in the Zimbabwean Prisons: A Focus on Recurrent Offenders

AUTHORS: Wisdom Moyo, Mercy Muchibo

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 01 Dec, 2015

PAGES: 370-382

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/1923