IOSR-JEF   Volume-13 ~ Issue-2 ~ Mar. – Apr. 2022

Abstract: This study aims to examine the effect of the characteristics of the audit committee and CSR Thema on environmental performance with profitability as a moderating variable in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2016 to 2020. The research method used a descriptive analysis approach with a quantitative approach. The data used is secondary data and the sampling is done by random sampling technique. The sample in this study was 624 manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2016 to 2020. The data analysis technique used classical assumption test, multiple linear regression, coefficient.....

Keywords: Audit Committee, CSR Themes, Environmental Performance, Profitability

Abstract: Background: Export Processing Zones (EPZs) have emerged to be a crucial policy tool among developing countries as a way of capitalizing on the advantages of globalization in the form of trade which follow the inadequacies in import-substitution program. The acceptance of EPZs as a policy tool has been on an enormous rise for a long time even though many EPZs have failed to meet their primary objectives. Nevertheless, numerous EPZs still contribute significantly to the economic growth through exports and foreign direct investment (FDI) as observed in East Asian countries. From literature, many EPZs activities have failed to impact significantly the economic growth........

Keywords: Economic Growth; Foreign Direct Investments; Export Processing Zones; Globalizations

Abstract: Sustainable banking can be seen as a promotional opportunity to leverage the profits of the firms. The present study is an attempt to understand the perspective of the employees working in the banking industry, education industry, and senior employees in several other industries in India. This research expects to throw light on the perceived role of banks' investments in environmentally sustainable practices and improved social relations to achieve a sustainable financial outcome for the shareholders and the banks as a whole. The empirical findings show a positive and significant impact of the variables on the financial outcomes of the banks. All the four variables SOC1, SOC2, ENV1, and ENV2 had a positive association with the economic variables ECO1 and ECO2.

Key Words: social sustainability, environmental sustainability, economic performance, canonical correlation

Abstract: Origin and evolution of activism since 1920s • Role its frontrunners played in making it progress Shareholder activism is a concept in which an activist investor – an individual or a group that acquires a significant stake in a public company in order to influence its functioning. Activists generally target those companies who are currently being mismanaged leading to them incurring excessive costs or not reaching their potential of profitability. Activist investors believe they have the resources to be able to rectify the issues at hand and unlock value. A small stake of less than 10......

Abstract: The general objective of the study was to investigate the effect of credit management on the profitability of manufacturing firms listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange. The study specifically sought to establish the effects of credit appraisal, credit monitoring and evaluation, credit debt collection policy and credit risk assessment on the profitability of manufacturing firms listed on the NSE. The study was anchored on Transactions Costs Theory, Portfolio Theory, Symmetric Information Theory and Liquidity Preference Theory. The study will benefit the organization in the industry in policy making, other researchers who will use the study as a basis for reference and government of Kenya. The study utilized a descriptive research technique and targeted manufacturing firms.....

Key Words: credit appraisal, credit debt collection policy, credit risk assessment & credit monitoring and evaluation

Abstract: This paper investigates the nexus between monetary policy instruments and the real sector of the Nigerian economy. The Vector Autoregressive Distributed (VAR) lag model was employed as the methodology. Findings show that an increase in agricultural output, service output, exchange rate, and inflation rate in the previous period will lead to an increase in agricultural output in the current period. An increase in manufacturing output and interest rate in the previous period will lead to a decrease in agricultural output in the current period. An increase in agricultural output, service output, and manufacturing output in the previous period will lead to an increase in service output in the current period.....

Key Words: Monetary Policy Instruments, Real Sector, Nigerian Economy

Abstract: Often times the Nigerian economy lacks the necessary parameters to critically evaluate and come up with analyses that would enable business and other economic activities grow and develop in reality due to incessant change in policies. One of such areas where things are not working as expected, is in the refusal to use coins in daily transactions. Elimination of coins from the economy is worrisome due to its attendant consequences on the economy. Hence, this paper critically examined the economic implications of eliminating coins in Nigerian economy. In the course of the research, relevant literatures were reviewed, data were collected from primary sources and percentage table and pie chart were used in presenting and analyzing.....

Key Words: Coins, Currency redenomination, Phase out, Extinction, Lower denominations.