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Modeling Risk Management In Banks: Examining Why Banks Fail, Daniel O. Okehi
Modeling Risk Management In Banks: Examining Why Banks Fail, Daniel O. Okehi
2010-2016 Archived Posters
The aim of this research was to determine why there have been persistent bank failures in Nigeria and to investigate whether ineffective risk management in banks, coupled with poor corporate governance practices and nonadherence to regulations (independent variables), play a significant role in the banks' performance(dependent variable).
Success Factors Of Small Business Owners Of Independent Financial Planning Firms, Joanne Snider
Success Factors Of Small Business Owners Of Independent Financial Planning Firms, Joanne Snider
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Small Business Administration (SBA, 2014) statistics indicate 20% of small businesses fail within 2 years and 50% fail within 5 years. Interviews with 12 successful small business owners of independent financial planning firms revealed these success factors: (a) training in business operations, (b) business differentiation, and (c) website marketing.
Financial Resources And Technology To Transition To 450mm Semiconductor Wafer, Thomas Earl Pastore
Financial Resources And Technology To Transition To 450mm Semiconductor Wafer, Thomas Earl Pastore
2010-2016 Archived Posters
Financial models that can be applied by management to build giant wafer foundries to manufacture low cost semiconductor products are demonstrated. This advanced semiconductor technology will likely drive a new frontier called the Internet of Everything, an expected $14 trillion market that will likely contribute to global positive social change.
Factors Affecting Mobile Banking Adoption In The United States, Michel N. Engwanda
Factors Affecting Mobile Banking Adoption In The United States, Michel N. Engwanda
2010-2016 Archived Posters
This quantitative correlational study was focused on how consumers’ perceptions affect their intention to use mobile banking in the United States. Among U.S. consumers with smartphones, Internet access, and a bank account; 68% used Internet, 33% used telephone-based banking, and only 21% engaged in some type of mobile banking activities in 2011. The web-based survey used in this study was derived from the technology acceptance model extended by the innovation diffusion theory. Data were collected by email from a random sample of 398 people in the United States. The structural equation modeling technique was used to analyze data. The results …
Aligning Financial Strategy With Customer Categorization Based On Environmental Scanning, Timothy Osita Anyiwe
Aligning Financial Strategy With Customer Categorization Based On Environmental Scanning, Timothy Osita Anyiwe
2010-2016 Archived Posters
A qualitative multiple-case study about strategies needed to align financial strategy with customer oriented practices. Interview data from 30 personnel of 2 retail businesses were coded and analyzed. Emerging themes included planning, customer supremacy, viability, and clarity. Implications for positive social change included impetus for economic stability and prosperity of society.
Performance Prediction Of Commodity Prices Using Foreign Exchange Futures, Yisa Ajao
Performance Prediction Of Commodity Prices Using Foreign Exchange Futures, Yisa Ajao
2010-2016 Archived Posters
In an experimental quantitative research design, data from the Futures Market for commodities and foreign exchange futures covering 1986-2011 were obtained and addressed. A General Regression Neural Network was overlaid on this data to deduce a time-series prediction model for wheat prices. Performance prediction error was only 4.42%.