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Optimal Rules for Monetary Policy: The Case of Romania

Mircea BAHNA, Cosmin-Octavian…

Published: 30 Dec 2026

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

AUTHORS: Fred Rugenyi

Received: 11 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 19 Oct, 2015 | Published: 01 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 1-14

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20488

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: 08 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 16 Oct, 2015 | Published: 02 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 15-27

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20489

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

AUTHORS: Petia Genkova

Received: 08 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 16 Oct, 2015 | Published: 03 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 28-39

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20490

Motivating Factors of Private Investment in Agriculture Sector of Pakistan

AUTHORS: Gulzar Ali, Sara Rafiq

Received: 08 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 15 Oct, 2015 | Published: 04 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 40-50

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20491

Dimensions of Self-Leadership in a Cross-Cultural Context

AUTHORS: Padmakumar Ram

Received: 09 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 16 Oct, 2015 | Published: 05 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 51-68

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20492

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

AUTHORS: Izlem Gozukara, Osman Yildirim

Received: 09 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 16 Oct, 2015 | Published: 06 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 69-82

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20493

Foreign Direct Investment Policies and the sectors of the Nigerian Economy

AUTHORS: Nnaemeka N. Obasi

Received: 09 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 18 Oct, 2015 | Published: 07 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 83-96

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20494

Enhancing Learner Autonomy Abilities in Writing via WAPF

AUTHORS: Rohaya Abdullah, Abdul Rashid Mohamed

Received: 09 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 18 Oct, 2015 | Published: 09 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 97-116

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20495

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

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

Received: 10 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 18 Oct, 2015 | Published: 10 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 117-141

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20496

Financial Comparison of Commercial Banks

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

Received: 10 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 18 Oct, 2015 | Published: 11 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 142-153

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20497

The Sourcing Strategy Decision for Private Brands in Grocery Retailing

AUTHORS: Hyun-Joo Lee

Received: 15 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 19 Oct, 2015 | Published: 12 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 154-163

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20498

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: 21 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 19 Oct, 2015 | Published: 13 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 164-171

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20499

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: 21 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 19 Oct, 2015 | Published: 14 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 172-186

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20500

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

AUTHORS: Ameen Alharbi, Aminu Mamman

Received: 21 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 19 Oct, 2015 | Published: 15 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 187-199

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20501

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: 23 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 19 Oct, 2015 | Published: 16 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 200-216

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20502

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: 18 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 21 Oct, 2015 | Published: 17 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 217-228

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20503

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

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

Received: 16 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 21 Oct, 2015 | Published: 18 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 229-239

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20504

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

AUTHORS: Mehran Sharifimoghadam, Majid durdian

Received: 16 Sep, 2015 | Revised: 21 Oct, 2015 | Published: 19 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 240-245

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20505

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

AUTHORS: R. Santos Alimi

Received: 16 Oct, 2015 | Revised: 01 Nov, 2015 | Published: 20 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 246-256

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20506

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

AUTHORS: Kimathi Augustino Flora

Received: 16 Oct, 2015 | Revised: 01 Nov, 2015 | Published: 21 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 257-266

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20507

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, Mehdi Mohammadi Janaki

Received: 18 Oct, 2015 | Revised: 01 Nov, 2015 | Published: 22 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 267-276

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20508

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

AUTHORS: Daryosh Mohammadi Janaki, Mohamadali Sobhanallahi

Received: 18 Oct, 2015 | Revised: 02 Nov, 2015 | Published: 23 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 277-288

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20509

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

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

Received: 18 Oct, 2015 | Revised: 02 Nov, 2015 | Published: 23 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 289-300

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20510

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

AUTHORS: Sara Koczkas

Received: 18 Oct, 2015 | Revised: 02 Nov, 2015 | Published: 24 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 301-318

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20511

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

AUTHORS: Wisdom Moyo, Mercy Muchibo

Received: 18 Oct, 2015 | Revised: 09 Nov, 2015 | Published: 30 Nov, 2015

PAGES: 319-330

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v5-i11/20512