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The Roles of Managers and Acceptance of Change in the Public Sector

AUTHORS: Safuwan Samah, Bahaman Abu Samah, Turiman Suandi, Khairuddin Idris, Khairunnisa Mohd Pauzi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 02 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 1-18

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3305

Performance Management Antecedents and Public Sector Organizational Performance: Data Screening and Preliminary Analysis

AUTHORS: Abdulkadir Abubakar, Siti Zabedah Saidin, Aidi Ahmi

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 02 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 19-31

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3306

Validity and Reliability of Locomotor Development Inventory in Malaysian Education Context

AUTHORS: Masri Baharom, Mahaliza Mansor

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 02 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 32-49

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3307

An Empirical Analysis on the Financial Reporting Quality of the Quoted Firms in Nigeria: Does Audit Committee Size Matter?

AUTHORS: Samuel Akpovwre Eyenubo, Mudzamir Mohamed, Mohammad Ali

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 02 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 50-63

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3308

Does Job Satisfaction Mediate the Relationship of Workload, Remuneration and Psychological Reward with Job Performance?

AUTHORS: Raja Nabeel-Ud-Din Jalal, Muhammad Asif Zaheer

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 02 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 64-79

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3309

Effect of Adventure Based Counselling on Resilience among National Service Trainee

AUTHORS: Wilson Peter Pramo, Mohammad Nasir Bistamam, Mohammad Aziz Shah Mohamed Arip

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 02 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 80-95

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3310

A Proposed Framework based Electronic Medical Records (ERM) for Implementation of Technology Acceptance in Healthcare Service

AUTHORS: Alwi Mohd Yunus, Anuar Mohammad

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 96-115

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3311

Dose Listed Jordanian Manufacturing Firms’ Profitability and Size Affecting External Audit Fees?

AUTHORS: Lina Hani Warrad

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 03 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 116-136

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3312

Brand Endorsers and Cause Related Marketing: An Empirical Investigation

AUTHORS: Raj Devasagayam, Megan Meyers, Kevin Ashline, Michael Baker, Mathew Moss, Rudra Venkatakrishnan, Megan Meyers, Kevin Ashline, Michael Baker, Mathew Moss, Rudra Venkatak

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 137-144

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3313

Models for Professional Learning: An Imperative for Enhancing Teacher Leadership

AUTHORS: Mahaliza Mansor, Hamidah Yusuf, Norlia Mat Norwani, Norasibah Abd Jalil, Norasibah Abd Jalil

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 145-161

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3314

Environmental Accounting Disclosures and Financial Performance: A Study of selected Food and Beverage Companies in Nigeria (2006-2015)

AUTHORS: Charles Emenike Ezeagba, John-Akamelu Chitom Rachael, Umeoduagu Chiamaka

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 162-174

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3315

The Post-flood Impacts on Farmers, Agricultural Sector and Food Security in Kelantan

AUTHORS: Hazran, Z., Norsida. M, Nitty Hirawaty. K, Nolila, M. N

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 175-184

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3316

Micro Businesses: Do They Need Accounting?

AUTHORS: Ainon Ramli, Rosmaizura Mohd Zain, Muhammad Ashlyzan Razik, Abu Sofian Yaacob

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 185-206

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3317

Verbal Communication used by Cardiologist at National Heart Centre Malaysia

AUTHORS: G. Vimala, Siti Zobidah Omar

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 207-222

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3318

Investigating the Relationship between Capital Structure and Cash Resources Returns in the accepted Companies in the Securities Market

AUTHORS: Abbas Rezazadeh Karsalari, Mohammad Tavoosi Asl, Sadegh Ahmadipour

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 223-231

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3319

Influence of Customer Care Management Practices on Customer Loyalty at University of Cape Coast Water Unit (U-Splash), Ghana

AUTHORS: Millan Ahema Tawiah

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 232-243

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3320

Effects of Compensation on the Work Performance of Junior Staff of the University of Cape Coast, Ghana

AUTHORS: Abdul-Jaleel Saani, Millan Ahema Tawiah

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 244-257

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3321

Effect of Training and Development on Examination Invigilators’ Work Performance at University of Cape Coast, Ghana

AUTHORS: Abdul-Jaleel Saani, Millan Ahema Tawiah

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 258-267

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3322

Perspectives on Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Iraq: A Case Study at Ishik University

AUTHORS: Ahmet Oztas, Mehmet Ozdemir, Cagri Tugrul Mart

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 268-272

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3323

Moderating Effect of ICT on Supply Chain Financial Flow Risk and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya

AUTHORS: Miriam Thogori, Jane Gathenya, John M. Kihoro

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 273-293

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3324

Effects of Job Characteristics on Employee Satisfaction in the Public Radio Stations in Syria

AUTHORS: Abdul Hamid al Khalil

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 294-304

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3325

Malaysia Football Coaches: Development Characteristics

AUTHORS: Zulakbal Abd Karim, Ali Md Nadzalan

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 305-312

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3326

STORY OF TJONG A FIE: Programmatic Music Composition Combining Chinese, Malay and Western Music Elements

AUTHORS: Junita Batubara

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 04 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 313-319

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3327

Towards an Understanding of Expatriate Job Performance: A Conceptual Paper

AUTHORS: Muhammad Asif Qureshi, Syed Mir Muhammad Shah, Manzoor Ali Mirani, Hamzo Khan Tagar

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 05 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 320-332

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3328

The Effect of Problem-Based Learning Model, Learning Audio Visual Media and Internship on Student's Soft Skill

AUTHORS: Agustin Ayu Rizki Diansari, Bambang Suratman, Ady Soejoto

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 05 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 333-341

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3329

Relationship between the Use of Humor Styles and Innovative Behavior of Executives in a Real Estate Company

AUTHORS: Chaiyaset Promsri

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 05 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 342-351

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3330

Parental and Peer Attachment and its Relationship with Positive Youth Development

AUTHORS: Nor Hidayah Mohamed, Siti Raba’ah Hamzah, Ismi Arif Ismail Bahaman Abu Samah

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 05 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 352-362

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3331

Developing and Testing a Self-Learned Interactive Multimedia Courseware for Music Aural Lesson

AUTHORS: Mohd. Nizam Hj. Nasrifan, Zaharul Lailiddin Hj. Saidon

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 05 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 363-371

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3332

The Effects of Talent Management on Performance Management

AUTHORS: Kamal M.Y, Lukman Z.M

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 06 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 372-385

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3333

The Extent to which E-Commerce will favor International Marketing and what Obstacles International Marketers may need to Overcome

AUTHORS: Akram Abdulraqeb Sultan Al-Khaled

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 06 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 386-396

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3334

Information Security Challenges: A Malaysian Context

AUTHORS: Adnan Rizal Haris@Harib, Suhaimi Sarijan, Norhayati Hussin

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 06 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 397-403

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3335

The Slow Erosion of Academic Freedom: United States Government Barriers to Academic Research and the Sharing of Information

AUTHORS: Blaine T. Garfolo, Barbara L’Huillier, Soha Khan

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 07 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 404-416

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3336

Effects of the Personality Types on the Sales Performance and an Application in Supermarket Chains

AUTHORS: Ertugrul Karakaya

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 07 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 417-431

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3337

Enabling Youth in Decision Making Through Competent Youth Work

AUTHORS: Lee Kwan Meng

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 07 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 432-440

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3338

The Effect of Achievement Motivation, Adversity Quotient, and Entrepreneurship Experience on Students Entrepreneurship Attitude

AUTHORS: Meriena Putri Ajiwibawani, Harti ., Waspodo Tjipto Subroto

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 07 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 441-450

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3339

Validity and Reliability Development of Extrovert and Introvert Personality Inventory among University Students

AUTHORS: Mohammad Aziz Shah Mohamed Arip, Nurul Hidayu Mohammad, Nur Hafizah Ibrahim, Nurul Syahirah Husin

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 07 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 451-463

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3340

Role and Contribution of Ottoman Science Institutions in the Development of Muslim Civilization: Spotlight on 16th Century Ce

AUTHORS: Ahmad Sobrie Haji Ab. Rahman, Roziah Sidik @ Mat Sidek

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 08 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 464-470

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3341

The Extent of the Obligation of the Jordanian Islamic Banks to Apply the Islamic Accounting Standard No. (11) Relating To the Provisions and Reserves

AUTHORS: Samer Rafe’a Zakarneh

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 08 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 471-476

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3342

Socio-demographic factors affecting utilization of Antenatal Care Services in Botswana

AUTHORS: Maligana Mathe

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 08 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 477-520

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3343

Good Governance and Development in Nigeria: The Gap between Rhetoric and Reality

AUTHORS: Ilepe Johnson Akintunde

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 08 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 521-531

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3344

Recruitment Policies and Politics in the Local Government Administration: Implication for the Achievement of Universal Basic Education as a Sustainable Development Goal in Nigeria

AUTHORS: Ilepe Johnson Akintunde

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 08 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 532-544

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3346

Financial Risk, Liquidity Risk and their Effect on the Listed Jordanian Islamic Bank's Performance

AUTHORS: Lina Hani Warrad

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 08 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 545-561

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3347

Problem Sharings Tendency among Orphan: Case Study at Wisma Yatim Islam Perempuan, Penang

AUTHORS: Farah Syazrah M.G., Muhammad Fadhil N., Norizan A. G., Ahmad Faizal. R

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 08 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 562-571

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3348

The Positioning of Sayyidah Aisha’s R.A. Views as the Qaul Mu'tamad of Syafi'i Mazhab in Issues related to Solah

AUTHORS: Syed Sultan Bee bt. Packeer Mohamed

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 10 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 572-579

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3349

Total Quality Management, Export Market Orientation and Firm Export Performance: A Conceptual Framework

AUTHORS: Muhammad Imran, Siti Norasyikin binti Abdul Hamid, Azelin binti Aziz

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 30 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 580-590

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3382

Effect of Project Portfolio Management on the Performance of Business Organizations in Enugu Nigeria

AUTHORS: Elizabeth Uzoamaka Okechukwu, Doris Ebenouvbe Egbo

Received: 30 Nov, -0001 | Revised: 30 Nov, -0001 | Published: 08 Oct, 2017

PAGES: 591-595

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v7-i9/3345