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Optimal Rules for Monetary Policy: The Case of Romania

Mircea BAHNA, Cosmin-Octavian…

Published: 30 Dec 2026

A Grim Reality: The Practice of CSR by Tobacco Company

AUTHORS: Anis Suriati Ahmad , Zuriadah Ismail

Received: 22 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 15 Oct, 2016 | Published: 01 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 1-13

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2369

An Application of Heteroskedasticity Testing In Economic Growth Model

AUTHORS: Emilda Hashim, Norimah Rambeli @ Ramli, Mohd Kamarul Azriq Yusof, Siti Haslinda Abdul Aziz

Received: 26 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 14 Oct, 2016 | Published: 02 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 14-20

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2370

Analysis of Private and Social Costs of Education in Malaysia: An Overview

AUTHORS: Ramlee Ismail, Marinah Awang, Mohd Asri Mohd Noor

Received: 23 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 11 Oct, 2016 | Published: 02 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 21-32

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2371

Assimilation of the Malay Culture towards the Straights of Chinese Community in the State of Kelantan: Study in Kampung Pasir Parit, Chetok, Pasir Mas, Kelantan

AUTHORS: Mohd Zahirwan Halim Zainal Abidin, Nurul Fadly Habidin, Muhammad Yusri Yusof @ Salleh, Paiz Hassan, Hamdi Rahman Mohd Yaacob, Mazlah Yaacob, Abd Munir Mohd Noh

Received: 26 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 14 Oct, 2016 | Published: 03 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 33-45

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2372

An Evaluation of Measurement Model for Malaysian Teacher Work Competencies: The Confirmatory Factor Analysis Approach

AUTHORS: Mohd Faiz Bin Mohd Yaakob, Jamal@Nordin Bin Yunus

Received: 21 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 17 Oct, 2016 | Published: 04 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 46-55

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2373

Assessing a Legal Framework for Malaysian Stock Option Plans

AUTHORS: Zuriadah Ismail

Received: 21 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 13 Oct, 2016 | Published: 04 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 56-64

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2374

Awareness and Perception of Taxpayers towards Goods and Services Tax (GST) Implementation

AUTHORS: Mohamad Ali Roshidi Ahmad, Zuriadah Ismail, Hazianti Abdul Halim

Received: 25 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 16 Oct, 2016 | Published: 05 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 65-79

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2375

Relationship of Entrepreneurship Practice and Business Performance of Women Entrepreneur in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Sharon Yong Yee Ong, Nurul Fadly Habidin, Mad Ithnin Salleh, Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi

Received: 23 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 17 Oct, 2016 | Published: 06 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 80-93

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2376

Comparative Analysis of Impact of Trade Liberalization on Employment Generation during the Military and Civilian Regimes in Nigeria (1980-2012)

AUTHORS: Yemi Meroyi

Received: 25 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 06 Oct, 2016 | Published: 30 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 94-115

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2379

Environmental Management Accounting Practices and Environmental Performance for Malaysian Manufacturing Industry

AUTHORS: Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Nurul Fadly Habidin, Sharul Effendy Janudin, Sharon Yong Yee Ong

Received: 27 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 09 Oct, 2016 | Published: 30 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 116-121

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2380

Intention to Leave among Self-initiated Academic Expatriate in Public Higher Education Institution

AUTHORS: Marinah Awang, Ramlee Ismail, Suriani Abdul Hamid, Hamidah Yusof

Received: 24 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 12 Oct, 2016 | Published: 06 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 122-136

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2381

Islamic Weltanschauung in Bahr al-Lahut: The writings of Shaykh `Abdullah `Arif

AUTHORS: Amin Che Ahmat, Nurul Hidayah Aziz, Norazmi Anas, Nurul Fadly Habidin

Received: 24 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 06 Oct, 2016 | Published: 30 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 137-142

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2382

Knowledge Management: A Process for Knowledge-Sharing in Educational Environment

AUTHORS: Maryam Mahdinezhad, Khalip Musa, Kamarudin Musa, Mohd Asri Mohd Noor

Received: 21 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 14 Oct, 2016 | Published: 07 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 143-150

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2383

Marketing Mixed Strategy and Its Relationship in Islamic Pawning Products Selection at Ar-Rahnu YaPEIM

AUTHORS: Mohd Yahya Mohd Hussin, Muhamad Azhar Zulkeply, Azila Abdul Razak, Fidlizan Muhammad

Received: 25 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 16 Oct, 2016 | Published: 08 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 151-164

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2384

Measuring Green Performance for Malaysian Automotive Industry

AUTHORS: Nurul Fadly Habidin, Juriah Conding, Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Baharudin Omar, Sharon Yong Yee Ong

Received: 25 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 16 Oct, 2016 | Published: 08 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 165-175

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2385

Over- and Underskilling in the Malaysian Labour Market: Evidence from the 2003 – 2012 Labour Force Survey (LFS)

AUTHORS: Zainizam Zakariya, Khoo Yin Yin

Received: 19 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 05 Nov, 2016 | Published: 30 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 176-194

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2386

Positive and Negative Perceptions on School Marketing: A Case Study of three types of School in England

AUTHORS: Suriani Abdul Hamid

Received: 27 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 18 Oct, 2016 | Published: 09 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 195-202

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2387

Quality Education of Orang Asli in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Mazzlida Mat Deli, Ruhizan Mohamad Yasin

Received: 27 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 16 Oct, 2016 | Published: 10 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 203-210

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2388

Inter-Party Conflict and Democracy in Nigeria: A Case Study of Southwest Geo-Political Zone

AUTHORS: Enikanselu Adebayo

Received: 24 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 16 Oct, 2016 | Published: 10 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 211-217

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2392

Theoretical Framework and Development Motion Comic Instrument as Teaching Method for History Subject

AUTHORS: Mohd Ekram Al Hafis Bin Hashim, Muhammad Zaffwan Idris

Received: 21 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 02 Nov, 2016 | Published: 30 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 218-222

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2394

Receptive Vocabulary Knowledge or Productive Vocabulary Knowledge in Writing Skill, Which One Important?

AUTHORS: Zunita Mohamad Maskor, Harun Baharudin

Received: 25 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 17 Oct, 2016 | Published: 11 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 223-232

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2395

School Culture and Its Relationship with Teacher Leadership

AUTHORS: Hamidah Yusof, Muhamad Nursalam Al-Hafiz Osman, Mohd Asri Mohd Noor

Received: 24 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 06 Oct, 2016 | Published: 12 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 233-246

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2396

Social Capital and Poverty Reduction in Niger State, Nigeria: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach

AUTHORS: Mukaila Adebisi Ijaiya, Dayang Affizah Awang Marikan, Norimah Rambeli @ Ramli

Received: 23 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 09 Oct, 2016 | Published: 13 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 247-261

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2397

Staff Academic Job Behavior in Malaysian Public University

AUTHORS: Jamal @ Nordin Yunus, Omar Abdull Kareem, Sharil @ Charil Marzuki, Hamidah Yusof, Zahari Hashim

Received: 13 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 06 Oct, 2016 | Published: 30 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 262-269

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2398

Students Perspectives on Adopting E-portfolio Among Malaysian Polytechnic Students: Exploratory Factor Analysis

AUTHORS: Norleeza Muhammad, Khoo Yin Yin

Received: 23 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 06 Oct, 2016 | Published: 11 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 270-282

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2399

Management in Healthcare System: A Case Study

AUTHORS: Antonia Rosa Gurrieri, Marilene Lorizio

Received: 23 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 06 Oct, 2016 | Published: 15 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 283-295

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2402

Systematic Literature Review of Islamic Oriented Scale in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Salbiah Mohamed Salleh, Jamil bin Ahmad, Mohd Aderi bin Che Noh

Received: 25 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 09 Oct, 2016 | Published: 30 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 296-304

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2403

Teacher Leadership Knowledge to Pre-Service Teachers

AUTHORS: Masturah Zainal Abidin, Norlia Mat Norwani, Khalip Musa

Received: 21 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 07 Oct, 2016 | Published: 30 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 305-316

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2404

The Effect of Foreign Direct Investment, Exports and Employment on Economic Growth Model

AUTHORS: Norimah Bt Rambeli @ Ramli, Dayang Affizzah Awang Marikan, Emilda Hashim

Received: 26 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 08 Oct, 2016 | Published: 30 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 317-330

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2405

The Impact of BNM Guidelines on Household Loans on Commercial Bank and Islamic Bank Performances

AUTHORS: Mohamad Yazid Isa, Mohd Yahya Mohd Hussin

Received: 22 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 09 Oct, 2016 | Published: 17 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 331-340

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2406

The Impact of Transformational Leadership and Teacher Commitment in Malaysian Public Schools

AUTHORS: NORAAZIAN ., KHALIP .

Received: 09 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 30 Oct, 2016 | Published: 17 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 341-349

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2407

Transformational Leadership among School Principals in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Md Irzan Md Nasir, Ishak Sin

Received: 09 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 27 Oct, 2016 | Published: 18 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 350-354

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2408

Web Disclosure of Risk Management Practices in Malaysian Public Universities

AUTHORS: Shahrul Nizam Ahmad, Mohamad Yazid Isa, Afiruddin Tapa

Received: 07 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 23 Oct, 2016 | Published: 19 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 355-360

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2409

Work-life Balance: A Concern on Effectiveness of Job Role and Employee's Engagement towards Organizational Goal

AUTHORS: Nurliana Mohd Hassan

Received: 07 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 21 Oct, 2016 | Published: 19 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 361-371

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2410

Equity Ownership and Firm Performance in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Mohd Abdullah Jusoh

Received: 17 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 09 Oct, 2016 | Published: 30 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 372-383

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2411

Developing Contemporary Performance Measurement System Performance Model for Co-operatives in Malaysia: Is it Necessary?

AUTHORS: Sharul Effendy Janudin, Farahaini Mohd Hanif, Noor Shafeeza Zainuddin

Received: 19 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 08 Oct, 2016 | Published: 20 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 384-394

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2415

Effective Factors on Purchasing Intention of Cosmetics and Health Products in Tehran City

AUTHORS: Reza Azizpour, Tayebeh Abbasnejad, Malihe Siyavooshi

Received: 11 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 23 Oct, 2016 | Published: 19 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 395-403

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2416

The Effects on the Perception of Alienation of Breach of Psychological Contract Occurred due to the Emotional Witlessness

AUTHORS: Omer Okan FETTAHLIOGLU, Alican AFSAR

Received: 17 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 09 Oct, 2016 | Published: 21 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 404-417

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2420

Educational Data Utilization by the School Administrators to Improve the Students’ Academic Performance

AUTHORS: Noraizan Amran, Farrah Diana Saiful Bahry, Norizan Anwar, Halida Yu

Received: 17 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 09 Nov, 2016 | Published: 30 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 418-427

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2421

Management of Accounts Receivables in Utility Companies: A focus on Electricity Company of Ghana (E.C.G.)

AUTHORS: Ernest Appiah Darko, Samuel Adarkwah, Francis Donkor, Edmund Kyei

Received: 07 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 14 Oct, 2016 | Published: 21 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 428-459

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2422

Factors Affecting Entrepreneurial Self-efficacy of Engineering Students

AUTHORS: Akinboye Abayomi Kazeem, Soaib Asimiran

Received: 06 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 23 Oct, 2016 | Published: 11 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 460-474

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2423

Competencies acquired by Student Teachers during School Practice: A Case of Kibabii University

AUTHORS: Dayo Carolyn Kivihya

Received: 07 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 14 Oct, 2016 | Published: 21 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 475-481

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2438

A Comparative Study On Credit Risk Assessment Of Enterprises In Turkey

AUTHORS: Olcay Erdogan , Zafer Konakli, Adnan Hodzic

Received: 19 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 01 Nov, 2016 | Published: 22 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 482-493

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2440

Idealism Relativism and the Professional Ethic of Accounting: A Review of CPAs in Gaziantep

AUTHORS: Mehmet SEYHAN, Medet IGDE

Received: 17 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 03 Nov, 2016 | Published: 23 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 494-501

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2441

The Effects of Power and Politics in Modern Organizations and its Impact on Workers’ Productivity

AUTHORS: Kehinde Gbolahan Somoye

Received: 18 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 07 Oct, 2016 | Published: 23 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 502-508

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2442

Relative Maxima of the Public Sector: A Comparative Study of Nigeria and Ghana

AUTHORS: ANADUAKA Uchechi Shirley, NNETU Vivian Ikwuoma, AGUEGBOH Stephen Ekene, OKORIE David Iheke

Received: 14 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 07 Nov, 2016 | Published: 30 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 509-521

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2443

The Role of Social Media in Development of English Language Vocabulary at University Level

AUTHORS: Irfan Ullah Khan, Muhammad Ayaz, Muhammad Faheem

Received: 17 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 05 Nov, 2016 | Published: 23 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 522-535

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2444

Managing Cross-Cultural Environment in Samsung Company: Strategy in Global Business

AUTHORS: Hazrin Mohd Nor Shahar Rani, Faiezi Zuber, Muhammad Saifulbakri Yusoof, Muhammad Nadhir Zamziba, Saazmi Ahmad Toriry

Received: 12 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 06 Nov, 2016 | Published: 24 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 536-543

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2445

Accounting Harmonization in Arab Maghreb

AUTHORS: GUELLIM Nourhene, OMRI Mohamed Ali

Received: 18 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 06 Nov, 2016 | Published: 23 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 544-558

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2446

Micro Finance Model of Agriculture in Supporting Economic Growth in Aceh

AUTHORS: Muammar Khaddafi, Mohammad Heikal, Wahyuddin ., Falahuddin ., Arfan Ikhsan Lubis

Received: 12 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 06 Nov, 2016 | Published: 30 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 559-570

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2447

Communicating Corporate Social Responsibility to Young Consumers: Focus, Values and Media

AUTHORS: Caner Dincer, Banu Dincer

Received: 17 Sep, 2016 | Revised: 09 Oct, 2016 | Published: 20 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 571-579

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2448

Relationship Between forward-looking information disclosure and Financial Performance of Non-Financial Firms Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya

AUTHORS: Fredrick Warui Waweru, Florence Sigara Memba, Agnes Njeru

Received: 17 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 07 Nov, 2016 | Published: 22 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 580-593

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2449

Transformational Leadership: Towards Effective Governance in Nigeria

AUTHORS: Adebayo A. Adanri, Raj K. Singh

Received: 11 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 06 Nov, 2016 | Published: 23 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 594-603

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2450

Analysis of Factors Affecting Quality of Schools/Colleges (A Case Study of Karachi based on Perception of Parents of School Going Children)

AUTHORS: Ammad Zafar, Sadaf Mustafa, Kiran Jameel

Received: 12 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 06 Nov, 2016 | Published: 24 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 604-612

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2451

Entrepreneurial Orientation, Access to Finance and Business Performance: A Preliminary Analysis

AUTHORS: Syamsuriana Sidek, Mohd Rosli Mohamad, Wan Mohd Nazdrol Wan Mohd Nasir

Received: 14 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 07 Nov, 2016 | Published: 24 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 613-627

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2452

The Principles Adopted In Designing the Webcomics to Assist Lower Secondary Students with Reading Comprehension

AUTHORS: Ajurun Begum Ahamed, Raja Nor Safinas Raja Harun

Received: 15 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 10 Nov, 2016 | Published: 25 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 628-640

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2458

The School-Based Professional Learning Leader Role in Malaysian Context

AUTHORS: Mahaliza Mansor, Norasibah Abdul Jalil, Hamidah Yusof, Norlia Mat Norwani

Received: 13 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 07 Nov, 2016 | Published: 26 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 641-648

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2459

Impact of Tax Evasion on Total Tax in Pakistan

AUTHORS: Syed Hassan Raza, Syed Muddassir Abbas Naqvi

Received: 18 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 09 Nov, 2016 | Published: 30 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 649-657

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2461

The Importance of Organisational Citizenship Behaviour in Malaysian Education

AUTHORS: Choong Yuen Onn, Jamal @ Nordin bin Yunus, Hamidah binti Yusof

Received: 18 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 09 Nov, 2016 | Published: 27 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 658-663

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2475

The Impact of Government Policy on Equity Ownership Landscape in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Mohd Abdullah Jusoh, Noor Atiqah Ab Talib

Received: 19 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 07 Nov, 2016 | Published: 28 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 664-671

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2551

The Narratives of Islamic Entrepreneurship: Evidence from Muslim Women Entrepreneurs in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Suraini Mohd Rhouse, Hariyaty Ab. Wahid, Noor Lela Ahmad, Rafiduraida Abd Rahman, Wan Salmuni Wan Mustafa

Received: 18 Oct, 2016 | Revised: 09 Nov, 2016 | Published: 30 Nov, 2016

PAGES: 672-689

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i11/2554