IOSR-JBM   Volume-18 ~ Issue-5 ~ May-2016

Abstract: Spirituality is considered as one of the key success factors of the organization in the long term. Nowadays, Organizations are looking for ways to succeed by using their potential to maximize employee's job satisfaction and innovative work behaviour through various domains of spirituality. Against this background, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effects ofwork place spirituality.............

Keywords: Spirituality, Job Satisfaction and Innovative Work Behaviour

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[4] Arif, S., Zubair, A., &Manzoor, Y. (2012). Innovative work behavior and communication climate among employees of advertising agencies. FWU Journal of Social Sciences, 6(1), 65-72.

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Abstract: The study examined the implications of crude oil glut on the performance of the Nigerian Capital Market. The specific objectives of the study were to assess the extent to which crude oil domestic production affects the market capitalization of the Nigerian Capital Market; to determine how crude oil revenue impacts on the market capitalization of the Nigerian Capital Market and to ascertain the extent to which crude oil export affects the market capitalization of the Nigerian capital market. The study adopted an ex-post facto research design..............

Keywords: Crude oil glut, domestic graduation, market capitalization, vulnerability of the economy, seasonality factors, corporate investment, oil price shock

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Abstract: This study aims to assure the role of information technology in raising banking sector performance using Balanced Score Card (BSC). The research was applied to Commercial banks in Egypt. A sample of six banks that represents public and private sector banks were taken (National Bank of Egypt (NBE), Commercial International Bank, Bank of Alexandria, Credit Agricola Egypt, Union National Bank, and QNB Egypt), where all the workers in different managerial levels (Top management, Middle management, and first line....

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Abstract: The food and beverage industry has a special role in expanding economic opportunity because it is universal to human life and health. In this context, adopting proactive strategies is needed for dealing with supply chain risks and vulnerabilities for securing supply chain systems to be responsive and effective. This study focused on finding out the influence of supply chain risk avoidance strategies on supply chain performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya. The target population was all food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya..............

Keywords: Avoidance strategy, SC resilience, SC vulnerability

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Abstract: The study assessed the effect of banking sector reforms on the performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria with special emphasis on the 2004 bank reforms. The population of study consisted of the twenty four (24) deposit money banks operating in Nigeria as at 31st December 2009. Time series data for the pre-reform period (2001-2004) and the post-reform period (2006-2009) were generated from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistical tools.............

Keywords: Banking Sector, Consolidation, Liquidity, Performance

[1] A. Abdulaheem, K.A.Yahaya, & O.A.Aliu, Determinants of Performance: A cross Generational of Nigerian Bank‟s. European Journal of Social Sciences. 24(4) 2011,34 – 49
[2] A.A Adegbaju, F.O Olokoyo, Recapitalisation and Banks‟ Performance: A Case Study of Nigeria, Journal of Banking, Finance and Economic Issues,1(2),2007, 143-158.
[3] J.T Adolphus, and S.T Daerego, Modelling the Effects of Banking Sector Reforms on Bank Management Practices in Nigeria. Journal of Emerging Issues in Economics, Finance and Banking Vol. 2 No.6, 2013, 924 -946.
[4] J.A Afolabi, Implications of the Consolidation of Banks for the Nigerian Banking System, Paper presented at the NDIC organized Workshop for FICAN, Enugu, 2004,
[5] A.O Agbada, C.C Osuji, The Efficacy of Liquidity Management and Banking Performance in Nigeria. Journal of management and business research, 2(1), 2013, 223-233.

Abstract: Public Service Organizations in Sri Lanka are currently facing the retirement of many older workers and the challenge of recruiting and retaining young talent.To most effectively attract and manage this new cohort of employees, organizations need to have a clear understanding of the work values of the new generation and how they may differ from the values of previous generations.The purpose of this paper is to examine the generational differences............

Keywords: Intrinsic Work Value, Extrinsic Work value, Generation, Public Service, Human Resources Management

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Abstract: The Gross Profit Ratio Is Also Known As Gross Margin Ratio, Trading Margin Ratio Etc. It Is Expressed As A 'Per Cent Ratio ".The Difference between Net Sales and Cost of Goods Sold Is Known As Gross Profit .Gross Profit Is Highly Significant. The Earning Capacity Of The Business Can Be AscertainedByTakingTheMarginBetweenCostOfGoodsSoldAndSales.ItIsVeryUsefulAsATestOfProfitabilityAndManagement Of Efficiency.............

Keywords: Gross Profit Ratio, Business Operations, Fluctuations, Consistency.

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Abstract: Quality Management System (QMS) is a permanent feature of all renowned universities of the world. Earlier it was perceived that Quality Management is only an area which may be applied in manufacturing and other Engineering sectors of life. However, now this trend has been changed and quality assurance agencies of the world are giving due emphasis to apply QMS in education industry. This cultural change ultimately improves the quality of education and services as well............

Keywords: Quality, , Quality Management System, Culture, Higher Education, Standard

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Abstract: The present investigation is aimed at examining the problems and prospects of women entrepreneurship in Uttarakhand ,India.. Based on a sample of 400 men and women entrepreneurs, the findings reveal that the main motivating factor to start an enterprise was to earn money by both men and women entrepreneurs. The units set up by them were mostly micro enterprises. Traditional activities such as handicrafts and handloom still predominated the type of activities undertaken by the women entrepreneurs.......

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Abstract: The study sought to investigate the effects of Micro-Finance on sustainability of women owned micro and small enterprises in Kenya. The study employed desk top research. Micro and Small enterprises have been recognized as a major source of global economic growth and women entrepreneurs have been acknowledged to play critical roles for bringing their ideas and capabilities towards successful achievement of the MSEs sustainability. Prior research has indicated that women face time, human, physical, and social constraints that limit their ability to sustain their businesses in Kenya.............

Keywords: Micro-Finance, Women Entrepreneurs, Sustainability, Micro and Small Enterprises

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Abstract: Work related stress is increasing and causing a due concern at global perspective. Stress is not only a problem for an individual but also for the organization. Work-site stress occurs when there is an unbalance between the demands of the job and capabilities of the individual worker to meet those demands. Stress in working environment arises mainly due to pressure of work, where pressure can be defined as a subjective feeling of tension or arousal that is triggered by a potentially stressful situation..............

Keywords: Hospital, Doctors, Nurses, Stress and technicians.

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Abstract: Change management is critical to the success of devolution. However, studies on change management strategies in county governments are scanty and, as such, it remains unclear how change management strategies impact on the devolution process. Therefore, the general objective of the study was to determine the role of change management strategies in effective devolution in Kenya focusing on Taita Taveta County Government. It specifically sought to determine how change management through directive, educative, participative and expert strategies influence effective devolution in the County..............

Keywords: Change Management, Effective Devolution, County Government

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