IOSR-JBM   Volume-22 ~ Issue-9 ~ Sep. 2020

Abstract: There is growing argument among scholars as to whether or not the integration of intellectual capital into the operational whims of business could foster its sustainability in the face of environmental complexity. This argument had led to wrong application of intellectual capital by corporate organizations in general and plastic manufacturing firms in particular. This study, therefore, sought to establish the veracity of entrenching intellectual capital through a comparative study. As a comparative study, it explored the effects of intellectual capital on firm sustainability of plastic manufacturing firms in Abia State. The specific objectives are: to determine the effect of policy.......

Keywords: Policy Flexibility, Relational Assets, Innovative Skill, Business sustainability)

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Abstract: This study examine accounting standards as it relates to Nigeria, United Kingdom and United States of America. Standards in Accounting are essential and of utmost importance and as such should not be neglected in accounting related businesses and literatures. This paper looks at the meaning and reasons for standards, international financial reporting standards, standards in the three countries using variables like accounting for leases; reporting financial information by segment, tangible assets, research and development, inventories, disclosure of accounting policies, consolidated financial statement and depreciation accounting.

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Abstract: There have been increased security challenges across the globe over the years and several measures have been initiated to curb these challenges but it seems not to have been brought to a standstill. This study on the proliferation of small arms and light weapons is carried out to examine the economic and health challenges bedeviling North-Central Nigeria. The study adopts research survey design and the respondents are victims and other stake-holders in selected internal displaced persons (IDPS) camp in North-Central, Nigeria. The total population is 34870 but a sample size of 380 was adopted using the Cochran sample size determination technique. However, out of the total respondents numbering 380 reached, only 352 respondents was used in analyzing data which is 93% retrieval rate. The respondents were reached using structured questionnaire and a five point's likert scale as well....

Keywords: Arms, Proliferation, Economic, Health, Weapons

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Abstract: Background:Kenya listed its first Green Bond worth KSh4.3 billion (USD42.5 million) at the London Stock Exchange in January 2020, with a goal of building environmentally friendly accommodation for 50,000 university students. This inaugural and innovative fiscal instrument targeting university infrastructure in Kenya illuminates the potential of the Green Finance options available to institutions of higher education, as the country marches towards the sustainable development goals. It is against this backdrop that this study explores the potential of Green Finance as it unpacks the effect of donor funding resource mobilisation structure on financial sustainability of universities in Kenya.....

Key Word:Green Finance, Donorfunding, Resourcemobilisation, financialsustainability, Kenya, Higher Education,

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Abstract: This research aims to: test and analyze: 1).testing and analyzing the Direct Influence of Profit Sharing on Nopat on Sharia Banks in South Sulawesi. 2). test and analyze the direct influence of Internal Control on Nopat on Sharia Bank in South Sulawesi. 3). test and analyze the direct influence of The Level of Understanding on Nopat on Sharia Banks in South Sulawesi. 4). test and analyze the direct influence of Product Availability on Nopat on Sharia Bank in South Sulawesi. 5). test and analyze the direct influence of Nopat on financing performance at Sharia Bank in South Sulawesi. 6). test and analyze the direct influence of Profit Sharing on Financing Performance at Sharia Bank in South Sulawesi. 7). test and analyze the direct influence of Internal Control on Financing Performance at Sharia Bank in South Sulawesi. 8). test and analyze the direct influence of product understanding....

Keywords: Profit Sharing, Internal Control, Level of Understanding and Availability of Products, Financing Performance and Nopat.Purchase.

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Abstract: Leadership is about developing leaders and building capability in the system.Until recently the Leader was considered as a Hero, who has followers. They used to be admired for their courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities. But now in the 21st century a Leader is someone who guides, inspires, motivates others to do more. Now Leaders exercise a high degree of influence over others to do more, others can be your seniors, colleagues, team members, subordinates or sometimes may be your seniors too. The definition and responsibilities of a Leader is drastically changing. This article is an attempt to understand the evolution of the concept of Leadership till 2020. Each Leadership style is also explained with appropriate case studies.Also an attempt is made to understand the leadership skills which we can inculcate in today's world which can help us to excel in all aspects of our life.

Key words: leader, management, leadership style, leadership skills.

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