IOSR-JBM   Volume-21 ~ Issue-10 ~ Oct-2019

Abstract: The current paper aims to offer an analytical description of the legacy and the challenges that modern theory is inclined to face vis–à–vis systemic geopolitical approach and neo–positivism.3 Having different intellectual bases (i.e. geography and political science), systemic geopolitical analysis and structural realism follow parallel routes and struggle to manage common challenges in the light of the upmost epistemological aim; describing and analysing the international system without blinkers and any kind of ideological bias. What is the crux of the matter when analysing international politics? Has geography answered to the questions posed by political..........

Keywords: Systemic Geopolitical Theory, Methodology, Geopolitics, Kenneth Waltz, IR Theory, Ontology, Epistemology, Neo–positivism

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Abstract: Building a skillful and knowledgeable workforce is one of the most vital activities in an organization to ensure high level of competency with proficient team in order to sustain and grow in a dynamic business environment. In this study, the researcher focused on the impact of training methods on employee performance. The objective is to examine the impact of on-the-job and off-the-job training on employee performance. The researcher adopted positivism research philosophy and collected quantitative primary data through survey questionnaire. The questionnaire was designed based upon various types of on-the-job and off-the-job training methods. Census method is adopted to collect data as the researcher...........

Keywords: Training Methods, On-The-Job, Off-The-Job, Employee Performance

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Abstract: In 1956, Pratham Cycles was started at Jalandhar with manufacturing of cycle components and soon it started producing cycle with initial capacity of 25 per day. In depth technical knowledge, marketing skills and commitment of the management has established Pratham as leader in Indian bicycle industry. Now Pratham Cycles is manufacturing over 5 million cycles per annum and its passion of setting higher standards for itself and delivering simply the best, has found itself a place not only in the Guinness Book of World Records but also in the hearts of millions as happy users. Pratham Cycles is ISO9001 & ISO14001 Certified from BVC of UK and with a distribution base of 25 suppliers and 2800 dealers; it is exporting products of Mid Premium, Premium & Super Premium segment to over 70 countries including Germany, Finland & Poland........

Keywords: Pratham Cycles, Indian Bicycle Industry, Exporting, Strategic Acquisition, FDI Pratham Cycles: Moving Ahead

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Abstract: In accomplishing its mission, the Abuja Urban Mass Transport Company (AUMTCO)ofthe Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria randomly multiplied urban mass transit buses along city routes.This strategy did not seem to solve the magnitude of the problems as it increased the risk of accidents, congestion and stampede thereby leading to further delay to destinations and loss of properties via theft. This is beside the challenges of long waiting time, long queue of passengers, lateness to work which continued to characterize the system over time due to this non-scientific approach. An immediate solution to this problem is therefore to develop an efficient bus Scheduling Shift System for minimizing the total number of buses in operation across routes.It is on this backdrop that this study is focused on formulating an Urban Mass Transit Optimization Model via two Shift Systems namely; the Capacity-........

Keywords: Urban Mass Transit, Shift Model, Integer Progranming

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Abstract: Infrastructural development is a key driver for economic development and progress in a country and a critical enabler for productivity and sustainable economic growth. The paper identified infrastructure as a major factor that determines the people's wellbeing and by extension their level of prosperity or poverty. It also identified the following; education, transportation, health, clean water and sanitation, social service and electricity supply as critical components of infrastructure. This paper reviewed the status of these critical infrastructure in Nigeria and the level of the effectiveness of past poverty alleviation programmes in Nigeria. A survey method was used. It was found that the past poverty alleviation programmes of government had been unsuccessful because of many factors, among these were, the lack of continuity of programmes and the low level of infrastructure addition and the deterioration......

Keywords: Poverty, Infrastructure, Poverty alleviation, Panacea, Development

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Abstract: Globalization has resulted in increased co-movement of financial markets across the globe presenting profit making opportunities galore for international investors through global diversification. This study is an empirical application of daily data of Stock Exchange Indices of top ten largest economies of the world namely United States, China, Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, France, India, Italy, Brazil and Canada ( in nominal GDP terms) over a period of more than ten years ranging from Sep 15th, 2008 to Dec 31st 2018.This paper attempts to unearth the issue of stock market integration focusing on the top ten largest economies of the world based on the data........

Keywords: Stock market Linkages, Augmented Dickey-Fuller Unit Root, Johansen Cointegration, VECM and Variance Decomposition

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Abstract: The study intended to determine the influence of strategic decision making on the performance of commercial banks in Eldoret town, Kenya. The study was reinforced by the theory of innovation diffusion. The study used primary data which was collected using questionnaires. The study adopted census research design. The target population were all employees working in commercial banks in Kenya. The accessible population for the study were 29 branch managers and 29 credit managers working in 29 commercial banks in Eldoret town. Pre-testing of research instruments was conducted in commercial banks found in Nandi County before the main study was conducted in order to enable the researcher determine the reliability and validity of the research instruments. Content validity test was used to determine the validity of the questionnaires. Reliability was tested using the Cronbach's alpha.......

Keywords: Strategic Decision Making, Innovation Strategy, Performance of Commercial Banks and Eldoret Town, Kenya.

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Abstract: This study aims to determine and analyze; the effect of service quality on audit satisfaction at the Wakatobi Regency Inspectorate Office, the effect of the institution image on audit satisfaction at the Wakatobi Regency Inspectorate Office, and the effect of trust on audit satisfaction at the Wakatobi Regency Inspectorate Office. The target population in this study is the entire audit, while the access population is the entire audit of 799 in total. The sampling technique used is proportional random sampling. The sample size was obtained using the Slovin formula, so the sample size was 107. Data was collected through questionnaires which were measured by Likert scale and interviews. The instruments which have been prepared are then tested for validity and reliability, and are declared.......

Keywords: Service quality, Institution Image, Trust, Audit Satisfaction

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Abstract: This research was conducted to obtain empirical evidence and analyze the effect of budgetary participation, accountability, financial oversight on good governance and the performance of regional financial management of the City Government of Parepare. This study uses a proportional random sampling method; the data used in this study are prime data in the form of questionnaires and secondary data. The study population numbered 791 structural officials spread over 33 SKPD within the scope of the Municipality of Parepare. While the samples in this study were 363 questionnaires distributed, 289 returned questionnaires. After verification of the amount recovered, there were 205 questionnaires. Data were analyzed using equations model structural equation modeling ( SEM ) with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) program Analysis of moment.......

Keywords: Budget Participation, Accountability, Financial Oversight of Good Governance and Regional Financial Management Performance

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