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Influence of Personal Selling on Brand Performance of Retail Shoe Companies in Nairobi Central Business District

AUTHORS: Caroline Muthoni Muchina, Barrack Okello

Received: 14 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 21 Apr, 2016 | Published: 01 May, 2016

PAGES: 1-13

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2113

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

AUTHORS: Charles Mwatsika, Alfred Chitulu

Received: 13 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 22 Apr, 2016 | Published: 03 May, 2016

PAGES: 14-26

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2114

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Fiscal Accountability, Resource Management and Sustainable Development in Nigeria

AUTHORS: Oluwafemi Sunday, Tolu Lawal

Received: 15 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 21 Apr, 2016 | Published: 03 May, 2016

PAGES: 27-35

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2115

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

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

Received: 12 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 21 Apr, 2016 | Published: 05 May, 2016

PAGES: 36-56

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2116

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

AUTHORS: Poveda-Bautista, Rocio

Received: 21 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 14 Apr, 2016 | Published: 07 May, 2016

PAGES: 57-73

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2117

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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: 16 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 24 Apr, 2016 | Published: 08 May, 2016

PAGES: 74-91

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2119

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Factors Affecting Non-Teaching Staff Development in Kenyan Universities

AUTHORS: Wachira Gladys Wanjiku

Received: 18 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 27 Apr, 2016 | Published: 09 May, 2016

PAGES: 92-114

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2120

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A Sectorial look at Female Firm Ownership in Ghana

AUTHORS: Prince Adjei, Sonal Agarwal, Isaac Doku

Received: 13 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 21 Apr, 2016 | Published: 10 May, 2016

PAGES: 115-123

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2121

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

AUTHORS: Ogunbodede Nife

Received: 07 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 23 Apr, 2016 | Published: 11 May, 2016

PAGES: 124-133

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2122

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A Cross-National Empirical Investigation of Music Streaming Behavior

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

Received: 06 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 24 Apr, 2016 | Published: 12 May, 2016

PAGES: 134-149

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2123

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

AUTHORS: Ece Kuzulu Kanaslan, Cemal Iyem

Received: 05 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 24 Apr, 2016 | Published: 13 May, 2016

PAGES: 150-159

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2124

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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: 21 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 07 Apr, 2016 | Published: 14 May, 2016

PAGES: 160-170

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2125

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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: 21 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 07 Apr, 2016 | Published: 14 May, 2016

PAGES: 171-188

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2126

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

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

Received: 18 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 09 Apr, 2016 | Published: 15 May, 2016

PAGES: 189-203

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2127

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Nation Branding in the XXI century – A Conceptual Approach

AUTHORS: Andrei Anca- Georgiana

Received: 25 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 08 Apr, 2016 | Published: 16 May, 2016

PAGES: 204-212

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2128

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Cost of Capital and its Components: An Application

AUTHORS: Halil D. Kaya

Received: 08 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 24 Apr, 2016 | Published: 16 May, 2016

PAGES: 213-221

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2134

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Potential Benefits of ICT towards Rural Positive Youth Development in Malaysia

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

Received: 21 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 09 Apr, 2016 | Published: 17 May, 2016

PAGES: 222-233

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2141

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

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

Received: 27 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 09 Apr, 2016 | Published: 18 May, 2016

PAGES: 234-242

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2142

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

AUTHORS: Aziz Gokhan Ozkoc, Tugba Bektas

Received: 21 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 09 Apr, 2016 | Published: 18 May, 2016

PAGES: 243-261

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2143

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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 Apr, 2016 | Revised: 07 Apr, 2016 | Published: 10 May, 2016

PAGES: 262-267

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2144

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

AUTHORS: Duygu Eren, Gamze Coban, Onur Sevket Yildiz

Received: 04 Mar, 2016 | Revised: 23 Apr, 2016 | Published: 19 May, 2016

PAGES: 268-284

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2145

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Stimulants of Online Shopping Behaviour among Chinese Millenials in China

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

Received: 23 Apr, 2016 | Revised: 09 May, 2016 | Published: 20 Jun, 2016

PAGES: 285-301

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2152

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

AUTHORS: Taher Abdulsalam Ehbara, Syadiyah Abdul Shukor

Received: 14 Apr, 2016 | Revised: 07 May, 2016 | Published: 21 May, 2016

PAGES: 302-313

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2153

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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: 15 Apr, 2016 | Revised: 03 May, 2016 | Published: 22 May, 2016

PAGES: 314-323

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2154

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Students’ Satisfaction and Service Quality of HEIs

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

Received: 15 Apr, 2016 | Revised: 07 May, 2016 | Published: 23 May, 2016

PAGES: 324-338

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2155

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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: 13 Apr, 2016 | Revised: 07 May, 2016 | Published: 23 May, 2016

PAGES: 339-358

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2156

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

AUTHORS: Alaeldeen Saleh Al Adresi, Mohd. Ridzuan Darun

Received: 12 Apr, 2016 | Revised: 06 May, 2016 | Published: 24 May, 2016

PAGES: 359-371

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2157

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Corporate Governance and Its Impact in Determining the Strategic Orientation

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

Received: 13 Apr, 2016 | Revised: 08 May, 2016 | Published: 25 May, 2016

PAGES: 372-381

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2158

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Investigating the Impact of Training Management Strategy on Core Competencies

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

Received: 14 Apr, 2016 | Revised: 07 May, 2016 | Published: 25 May, 2016

PAGES: 382-389

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2159

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

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

Received: 16 Apr, 2015 | Revised: 08 May, 2016 | Published: 26 May, 2016

PAGES: 390-399

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2162

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

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

Received: 14 Apr, 2016 | Revised: 07 May, 2016 | Published: 30 May, 2016

PAGES: 400-410

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2163

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

AUTHORS: Haslinda, A., Catherine Lim Tsuey Tyng

Received: 18 Apr, 2016 | Revised: 09 May, 2016 | Published: 27 May, 2016

PAGES: 411-425

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2164

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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: 12 Apr, 2016 | Revised: 06 May, 2016 | Published: 30 May, 2016

PAGES: 426-438

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2165

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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: 11 Apr, 2016 | Revised: 05 May, 2016 | Published: 28 May, 2016

PAGES: 439-447

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2166

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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: 18 Apr, 2016 | Revised: 09 May, 2016 | Published: 30 May, 2016

PAGES: 448-460

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v6-i5/2167

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