IOSR-JBM   Volume-21 ~ Issue-11 ~ Nov-2019

Abstract: This study aimed to determine the effect of investment decisions and firm size on financial performance using the structural equation model (SEM). This model is expected to produce a more comprehensive analysis of the impact of investment decision and firm size on financial performance in public traded companies and the effect of one variable on other variables directly or indirectly on companies going public on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2011-2014. By using a target population of 513 companies and a sample of 315 public traded companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, the following research conclusions were obtained. Investment decision and firm size directly effect the financial performance of 2.34% and 9.49%, respectively. Indirectly investment.....

Keywords: Investment Decision, Firm Size, Financial Performance

[1]. Afzal,A., and Rohman,A. 2012. Pengaruh Keputusan Investasi, Keputusan Pendanaan, dan Kebijakan Dividen terhadap Nilai Perusahaan. Diponegoro Journal of Accounting,1(2):h:1-9.
[2]. Alam, Z.,and Hosaain, Mohammad E. 2012. Dividend Policy: A Comparative Study of UK and Bangladesh Based Companies .IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR JBM), Vol. 1(1) :pp:57-67.
[3]. Al-Ghamdi, M., and Rhodes, Mark. 2015. Family Ownership, Corporate Governance and Performance: Evidence from Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Economics and Finance, 7(2), 78-89.
[4]. Almas, Heshmati and Hans, Loof. 2008. Dynamic Optimal Capital Structure and Technical Change. Structural Change and Economic Dynamics 15(4), 449-468.
[5]. AlNajjar, F. K and Balkaoui, A. R, 2001, "Empirical Validation of a General Model of Growth Opportunities", Managerial Finance; 27, 3; ABI/INFORM Research

Abstract: The purpose of this paper was to determine the effect of land ownership policies on youth's participation in agribusiness in Africa: a case of Sudan. The paper specifically sought to determine youth access to land, land tenure and how they affect youth access to land and the role of access to land on youths' participation in agribusiness. The assessment adopted a participatory methodology and it employed triangular data collection techniques as well as being informed by quantitative methodologies. This paper based on relevant secondary data available at project, public and private institutions, International Non-governmental organisations s, National Non-governmental organisations, community based organizations and United Nations Agencies. Qualitative information gathered through wide range of PRA acceptable tools including: questionnaires, checklist; individual and group interviews; focused group discussions; and key informant interviews which further informed the review outcomes.Theresults revealed that majority of young people in rural Sudan don't have their own.....

Keywords: Land, Ownership, Youths, Participation Agribusiness

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Abstract: This study aimed to determine the effect of capital structure and firm size on financial performance using the structural equation model (SEM). This model is expected to produce a more comprehensive analysis of effect of capital structure and firm size on financial performance on publicly traded companies and effect of one variable on other variables directly or indirectly on going public companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2011-2014. By using a target population of 513 companies and a sample of 315 publicly traded companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, the following research conclusions were obtained. The capital structure and firm size directly effect the financial performance of 5.06% and 9.49%, respectively. Indirectly capital structure effect financial performance by 11.86%, and firm size indirectly effect financial performance by 12.59%. The total effect of.....

Keywords: Capital Structure, Firm Size, Financial Performance

[1]. Afzal,A., and Rohman,A. 2012. Pengaruh Keputusan Investasi, Keputusan Pendanaan, dan Kebijakan Dividen terhadap Nilai Perusahaan. Diponegoro Journal of Accounting,1(2):h:1-9.
[2]. Alam, Z.,and Hosaain, Mohammad E. 2012. Dividend Policy: A Comparative Study of UK and Bangladesh Based Companies .IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR JBM), Vol. 1(1) :pp:57-67.
[3]. Al-Ghamdi, M., and Rhodes, Mark. 2015. Family Ownership, Corporate Governance and Performance: Evidence from Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Economics and Finance, 7(2), 78-89.
[4]. Almas, Heshmati and Hans, Loof. 2008. Dynamic Optimal Capital Structure and Technical Change. Structural Change and Economic Dynamics 15(4), 449-468.
[5]. AlNajjar, F. K and Balkaoui, A. R, 2001, "Empirical Validation of a General Model of Growth Opportunities", Managerial Finance; 27, 3; ABI/INFORM Research

Abstract: This study aimed to determine effect of investment decision, capital structure, firm size on financial performance using the structural equation model (SEM). This model is expected to produce a more comprehensive analysis effect of investment decision, capital structure, firm size on financial performance in publicly traded companies and effect of one variable on other variables directly or indirectly on companies going public on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2011- 2014. By using a target population of 513 companies and a sample of 315 publicly traded companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, the following research conclusions were obtained. Investment decision, capital structure, firm size directly effect financial performance of 2.34%, 5.06% and 9.49%, respectively. Indirectly investment decision effect financial performance by 7.82%, then capital structure indirectly effect financial performance by 11.86%, and firm size indirectly effect financial performance by 12.59%. The......

Keywords: Investment Decision, Capital Structure, Firm Size, Financial Performance

[1]. Afzal,A., and Rohman,A. 2012. Pengaruh Keputusan Investasi, Keputusan Pendanaan, dan Kebijakan Dividen terhadap Nilai Perusahaan. Diponegoro Journal of Accounting,1(2):h:1-9.
[2]. Alam, Z.,and Hosaain, Mohammad E. 2012. Dividend Policy: A Comparative Study of UK and Bangladesh Based Companies .IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR JBM), Vol. 1(1) :pp:57-67.
[3]. Al-Ghamdi, M., and Rhodes, Mark. 2015. Family Ownership, Corporate Governance and Performance: Evidence from Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Economics and Finance, 7(2), 78-89.
[4]. Almas, Heshmati and Hans, Loof. 2008. Dynamic Optimal Capital Structure and Technical Change. Structural Change and Economic Dynamics 15(4), 449-468.
[5]. AlNajjar, F. K and Balkaoui, A. R, 2001, "Empirical Validation of a General Model of Growth Opportunities", Managerial Finance; 27, 3; ABI/INFORM Research

Abstract: Purpose: Medical tourism is a multibillion dollar industry that is likely to grow exponentially with ever increasing globalization and ease of travel. The aim of this study is to evaluate the United Arab Emirates as medical tourism destination. Methodology/Approach: The research methodology uses indices, published information by hospitals and health authorities, blogs, interviews etc. and uses these as comparative tools against the following five case studies: Mashhad Razavi Hospital, Iran case study; Case study on Canadian hospitals; Taiwan's Kenting medical tourism case study; Korea's Samsung hospital case study; Bumrungrad international hospital case study. Findings: The findings reveal UAE's strong pull factors such as stable macro environment, highly qualified staff. Although high turnover rate of doctors and expensive course of treatment have hindered UAE's brand image as medical tourism destination.......

Keywords: Brand Image, Diversification, Healthcare, Medical Tourism, Service convergence.

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[3]. Khan, M., Chelliah, S. and Haron, M. (2016). Medical tourism destination image formation process: A conceptual model. International Journal of Healthcare Management, 9(2), pp.134-143.
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[5]. Younies, H, Elzenaty, R, Gantasala, S, &Nwagwu, E 2016, 'HEALTHCARE FORECASTING IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE)', Journal Of Health And Human Services Administration, 39, 1, pp. 3-14, MEDLINE with Full Text, EBSCOhost, viewed 2 March 2017.

Abstract: Addis Ababa the capital city of Ethiopia and the diplomatic capital of Africa with more than 92 embassies and consular representatives cluster in the city where the Organization of African Union and the UN Economic Commission for Africa have their headquarters has been lacking an adequate road network to secure the economic and social welfare of the city. The road network of the city has coverage of about 20%, which is below the minimum standard of the international road coverage of 25%. Addis Ababa City Roads Authority (AACRA) has engaged different local and foreign road contractors in the city's road construction projects, planning to achieve the minimum standard by the year 2020 (AACRA 2017).However, previous researchers revealed that road construction projects undertaken in the city has serious problems. They are cost and time overrun. The major drawbacks.......

Keywords: Risk, Risk management, Risk management process

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Abstract: Several divisions in the process industry are facing numerous challenges due to changes in the process industry landscape. Factors related to the recession, climate change and an increasing competition have left its mark. Consequently, there are several units within the process company that seeks other opportunities in order to extend their expertise and develop innovative technologies in new landscapes within the process Industry. As it has been increasingly prevalent for companies to participate in a partnership with external actors in order to develop and commercialize new innovative products and solutions, it is still a rather complex process and has insufficiently been reflected upon in academic studies.

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Abstract: Diversity management is critical factor in employee performance in institutions of higher learning across the world. This study examined the effect of diversity competence of employees on employee performance in selected Public Universities in Kenya. A cross sectional descriptive survey design was employed for the study. The target population comprised all the 1,900 employees working in the selected Public Universities in Kenya. A sample of 330 respondents was selected using both stratified and simple random sampling methods. Data was collected using semi-structured questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed in the analysis of data. The study found existence of a positive correlation between employee performance and diversity competence of employees on employee performance in Public Universities in Kenya of 43.8%. This sows that employee diversity competency is very critical in employee performance.

Keywords: Diversity Competence, Employee Performance, Public Universities

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Abstract: Diversity management plays a critical role in employee performance in institutions of higher learning across the world. This study examined the effects of management of diversity dimensions on employee performance in selected Kenyan Public Universities. A cross sectional descriptive survey design was employed for the study. The target population comprised all the 1,900 employees working in selected Public Universities in Kenya. A sample of 330 respondents was selected using both stratified and simple random sampling methods. Data was collected using semi-structured questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed in the analysis of data. The study found existence of a positive correlation between employee performance and diversity dimensions on employee performance in Public Universities in Kenya of about 29 percent. Therefore, Public Universities in Kenya should ensure Diversity Dimension is well managed since it influences employee performance.

Keywords: diversity dimensions, employee performance, Public Universities

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Abstract: Technology is a feature of the age, and the source of evolution in all aspects of life. In all cases, technology is now within it in various aspects of the work, and its effects differ in their level and the way they
are used. In general it provides great assistance in the field of production in terms of quantity. It highlights the importance of technology in the work of banking institutions and has an important role in the implementation of monetary and monetary policies, in supporting and developing the national economy, in addition to the negative consequences of the lack of confidence between banks and customers and the lack of good banking leadership. It is therefore necessary to pay attention to the management of banks in general and to develop the means of operating their operations in particular. This undoubtedly requires the search for methods that contribute to the best use of banking techniques and.......

Keywords: Banking technology, comprehensive banking performance, Iraqi banks.

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