IOSR-JBM   Volume-19 ~ Issue-7 ~ July-2017

Abstract: The present study empirically investigates and examine seven models of volatility forecasting, namely unconditional standard deviation (also written as Long Term Moving Volatility), Standard GARCH (Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity) model, GJR-GARCH model, Exponential GARCH model (eGARCH), Asymmetric Power GARCH model (apGARCH), Component Standard GARCH model (csGARCH) , and Option Implied Volatility model to gauge the most appropriate model of volatility forecasting in Nifty constituent companies. The assessment of risk and determination of price of the asset class is primarily dependent on the volatility calculated for the class of asset. In view of obtaining precision in the process of determining the price of the option and making hedging most effective, it's imperative to have the most appropriate method of calculating the volatility...........

Keywords: Black-Scholes model, GARCH Family Models, Standard Deviation, Volatility

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Abstract: TStrategic leadership, is an ability by the leader to anticipate, prepare and position for the future; It has also been observed to be the leaders ability to anticipate, create a vision, empower others and exercise flexibility, to create a strategic and viable future of the organization. Leaders who are strategic leaders formulate the goals and strategies for the organization. They do this by developing structures and processes that impact the present and future performance of the organization. They are experienced, senior leaders that are knowledgeable and have the ability to create a vision and execute plans and make significant decisions in the dynamic environment. This study sought to examine the influence of strategic leadership style on academic performance of National Schools in Kenya. The study recommended that the national schools should emphasize the role of strategy leadership styles with view of improving on the academic performance of their schools..........

Keywords: Academic Performance, Strategic Leadership Style,

[1] Ackers, J., & Hardman, F. (2001). Classroom interaction in Kenya Primary schools. British Association for International and Comparative Education, 31(2) 245-261.
[2] Adair, J. (2002). Effective Strategic Leadership. London: Macmillan.
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Abstract: The role of leadership in a school is of importance to the academic performance of the school which is its core mandate. The school principal or head teacher is the head of the school and performs critical functions that dictate on the academic performance of the school. The school principals are charged with five major roles including administering the approved school curriculum, school finance and business, staff and students in the school, school plant and equipment and school community relations. The principal as the chief executive is the overall in charge of the school and is responsible for the quality of the school. S/he supervises the whole school programs and bears the ultimate responsibility for the overall school performance, proficiency and effectiveness including the competency of all school programs............

Keywords: Academic Performance, Strategy Execution

[1] Ackers, J., & Hardman, F. (2001). Classroom interaction in Kenya Primary schools. British Association for International and Comparative Education, 31(2) 245-261.
[2] Adair, J. (2002). Effective Strategic Leadership. London: Macmillan.
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[5] Altschuld, J. W. (1995). Assessing the effectiveness of research organizations. Evaluation Review, 197-216. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0193841X9501900205.

Abstract: The study was carried out in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area to examine the potential influence of ward development committees (WDCs) in providing health service support to health services in rural and semi-rural areas. Data were generated through survey approach using questionnaire instrument. The study employed multi-stage random sampling technique in the selection of the sample. Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area was purposively selected in the first stage. In the second stage, 12 political wards were randomly selected out of 16 in the local government area. Out of the 12 randomly selected political wards, 192 respondents were interviewed; out of which 185 of respondents responded positively. A focus group discussion was conducted to complement quantitative data...........

Keywords: Challenges, healthcare services, primary health care, rural health facility, ward development committees.

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Abstract: As the use of mobile phones has proliferated in academic settings in recent years, new challenges are faced by institutions of higher education and their faculties. The research was carried out using questionnaires distributed to 32 faculty of various private and Government College and institution. The Schedule collected demographic information about the respondents, age, gender, cost of mobile phone, annual family income, type of college in which they are serving, usage of phone to during class and perception of faculty to allows students to pick calls during class. Research has resulted that respondent reported strong perceptions of mobile phones as a classroom distraction in teaching and learning environment.............

Keywords: Age, Perception, Cost of mobile phone, type of college

[1] Shrivastava, A., and Shrivastava, M. 2014. Classroom Distraction Due to Mobile Phones Usage by Students: College Teachers' Perceptions. International Journal of Computer and Information Technology, 3(3), 638-642.
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[3] Ezemenaka, E. 2013. The usage and impact of Internet enabled phones on academic concentration among students of tertiary institutions: A study at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 9(3), 162-173.
[4] Kahari, L. 2013. The effects of Cell phone use on the study habits of University of Zimbabwe First Year Faculty of Arts students. International Journal of Education and Research, 1, 1-10.

Abstract: In today's global market, business are faced with intensive competition and challenges, and research have shown that through proper market orientation practice some challenges of sustainable and human development can be addressed,, while also providing added value to firm. Hence this study investigates the impact of market orientation practices on business performance of airline operators in Nigeria. A survey research design was adopted and research was based on convenience sampling method. Copies of questionnaire were administered to 400 respondents from selected staff of airline operators in Nigeria, and 359 useable questionnaires were returned...........

Keywords: Market Orientation (MO), Airline operators, Performance, Nigeria

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Abstract: In the present study, aim of the researcher is to investigate the association of conflict management competencies and Emotional Intelligence ofsoftware professionals in IT industry in India. The study was conducted in IT industry in India. A structured questionnaire was developed by researcher based on conflict management competencies and its association with emotional intelligence. A sample of 500 software professionals' primary data was collected through convenience sampling technique and chi square test was used for data analysis which is the best tool to check whether there is association between two variables or not. This analysis is followed by crosstabulation.............

Keywords: Emotional intelligence, conflict management, Software Professionals, IT industry.

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Abstract: The aim of the present study has been to investigate the association between self-awareness, personal & social competence with the emotional intelligence of software professional in IT industry in India. The study was conducted in IT industry in India. A structured questionnaire was developed by the researcher based on emotional intelligence competencies as given by Daniel Goleman (1995, 1998) and other researchers and was applied in IT service industry. A sample of 500 software professionals' primary data was collected through convenience sampling technique and statistical tools like frequency analysis, crosstabulation analysis and chi square analysis were used for data analysis............

Keywords: Emotional intelligence, personal competence, social competence, Software Professionals & Indian IT industry.

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