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2015-June-01-Family Medicine Clinics Receive National Recognition, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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Work-Life Balance Practices Among Irish Hotel Employees:Implications For Hrm, Kathleen Farrell

Articles

The aim of this paper is to examine work-life balance in the Irish hotel sector from an employee perspective with implications for HRM. 246 questionnaires from employees were returned which was a 22% response rate. Company benefits were not associated with numerical flexibility, but company benefits were associated with functional flexibility and work-life balance supports. This would suggest an integrated approach to human resource management (HRM), whereby some companies engage in a contemporary employee-focused approach, whereas other companies tend to be more traditional. The study advances the literature on the link between work-life balance programmes and other HRM practices such …

Heir Property In The African American Community: From Promised Lands To Problem Lands, Roy W. Copeland

Professional Agricultural Workers Journal

Abstract

African American landowners have been reluctant to take advantage of intergenerational succession laws which provide for an orderly transfer of property from one generation to the next. This reluctance has led to a prevalence of heir property. Heir property is created when a person dies intestate. Heir property has created an impediment to wealth accumulation and has contributed to African American land loss in America. Partition actions are a byproduct of heir property which has operated to accelerate the loss of real property in the African American community. The Uniform Partition of Heir Property Act provides for procedural safeguards …

Assessing Alabama Consumer Attitudes And Beliefs About Locally Or Regionally Produced Livestock And Products, Nii O. Tackie, Jannette R. Bartlett, Akua Adu-Gyamfi

Professional Agricultural Workers Journal

Abstract

Local and regional food production has gained increased interest of consumers in recent years. The study, therefore, focused on assessing consumer attitudes and beliefs on local or regional livestock products. Data were obtained from a convenience sample of 432 participants from South Central Alabama, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including chi-square tests. A majority of respondents thought using chemicals and additives in locally or regionally produced beef or goat meat was a serious hazard. Therefore, many were willing to pay more for meat certified as locally or regionally produced. Also, most agreed or strongly agreed with statements on …

Does Increased Board Independence Reduce Earnings Management? Evidence From Recent Regulatory Reforms, Qiang Cheng, Xia Chen, Xin Wang

Research Collection School Of Accountancy

In this paper, we examine whether recent regulatory reforms requiring majority board independence are effective in reducing earnings management. Firms that did not have a majority of independent directors prior to the reforms (referred to as non-compliance firms) are required to increase their board independence. We find that overall, compared to the other firms, noncompliance firms do not experience a significant decrease in the extent of earnings management from prior to the reforms to afterwards. However, we find that non-compliance firms with low information acquisition cost experience a significant reduction in earnings management compared with the other firms. The results …

Aicpa Professional Standards As Of June 1, 2015, Volume 1: U.S. Auditing Standards-Aicpa (Clarified), Attestation Standards, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

AICPA Professional Standards

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Aicpa Professional Standards As Of June 1, 2015, Volume 2: Accounting And Review Services, Code Of Professional Conduct, Bylaws, Valuation Services, Consulting Services, Quality Control, Peer Review, Tax Services, Personal Financial Planning, Continuing Professional Education, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

AICPA Professional Standards

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A Case Study: Effects Of Operational Model Changes On Firm Performance, Jennifer Leanne Cowles

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

This project follows the implementation of a new supply fulfillment model for a service organization. Research findings provide evidence that a change in operating model can result in an increase in firm performance. The purpose of this project is to study a real-life example of an organization experiencing an increase in firm performance based on a change in operating model. The project utilizes historical data of growth and average costs to determine the environment for the current year experiencing the change in operating model. It is determined that this study reveals a decrease of order costs, increase in data integrity …

The Economics Of Successful Billboard Advertising, Alexa Thomas

Graphic Communication

This study explains the economics of billboard advertising, specifically pertaining to the internal and external elements that make them effective for both consumers and the brand. Billboards have been used as an advertising medium for more than a century, and are still used today. The question is, “What about billboards make them so effective?” Secondary research was examined to better understand the history of billboards, how they compare to other mediums, and the elements experts consider throughout the campaign process. After analyzing secondary articles and studies, primary research was conducted by interviewing a sample of consumers and experts to determine …

Clothing Company Differentiation Through Social Media, Joshua Birnbaum

Graphic Communication

The purpose of this study was to analyze social media techniques utilized by some of the dominant clothing companies in the industry. This will provide a base of information to strategize a social media approach to increase followers for the Birds Apparel clothing company across multiple social media platforms.

This study investigated the impact social media marketing techniques had on consumer response, and their effectiveness in translating this into a paying customer. Collaborations with photographers, a revamped website, and giveaways were all used as methods to draw new followers. Results from data collected from surveys and on the Birds Apparel …

Hop Farm Business Plan And Economic Study, Matt Polvi

Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies

The purpose of this project is to create a business plan for a hop farm in the

Willamette Valley of western Oregon with the final document including a study for both

financial and agricultural feasibility.

Aicpa Technical Questions And Answers, As Of June 1, 2015, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

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دور فجوة الهو ةٌ التنظ مٌ ةٌ ف ز اٌدة سلوك العمل المنحرف دراسة تحل لٌ ةٌ لآراء ع نٌة من العامل نٌ ف معمل سمنت الكوفة, عامر علي حسين العطوي, خيرية عبد فضل الخالدي

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

المستخلص يهدف هذا البحث إلى اختبار دور فجوة الهوية التنظيمية في زيادة سلوك العمل المنحرف لعينة من العاملين في معمل سمنت الكوفة , إذ تم توزيع (307) استمارة استبيان على العاملين ورؤساء الأقسام في معمل سمنت الكوفة. وبعد تفحص الاستمارات المسترجعة استبعدت (15) استمارة لعدم صلاحيتها وعدم تحقيق الشروط المطلوبة للإجابة عن الاستبيان، وبذلك يكون عدد الاستمارات الصالحة للدراسة والتحليل (292) استمارة. يضم مفهوم فجوة الهوية التنظيمية متغيرين هما خصائص هوية المنظمة الحالية وخصائص هوية المنظمة المثالية او المرغوبة اما متغير سلوك العمل المنحرف فيتكون من ثلاث أبعاد رئيسة هي: سلوك العمل المنحرف تجاه المنظمة، و سلوك العمل المنحرف تجاه …

دور فجوة الهو ةٌ التنظ مٌ ةٌ ف ز اٌدة سلوك العمل المنحرف دراسة تحل لٌ ةٌ لآراء ع نٌة من العامل نٌ ف معمل سمنت الكوفة, عامر علي حسين العطوي العطوي, عبد فضل الخالدي

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

المستخلص يهدف هذا البحث إلى اختبار دور فجوة الهوية التنظيمية في زيادة سلوك العمل المنحرف لعينة من العاملين في معمل سمنت الكوفة , إذ تم توزيع (307) استمارة استبيان على العاملين ورؤساء الأقسام في معمل سمنت الكوفة. وبعد تفحص الاستمارات المسترجعة استبعدت (15) استمارة لعدم صلاحيتها وعدم تحقيق الشروط المطلوبة للإجابة عن الاستبيان، وبذلك يكون عدد الاستمارات الصالحة للدراسة والتحليل (292) استمارة. يضم مفهوم فجوة الهوية التنظيمية متغيرين هما خصائص هوية المنظمة الحالية وخصائص هوية المنظمة المثالية او المرغوبة اما متغير سلوك العمل المنحرف فيتكون من ثلاث أبعاد رئيسة هي: سلوك العمل المنحرف تجاه المنظمة، و سلوك العمل المنحرف تجاه …

The Impact Of Obstacles To The Application Of Electronic Management On The Functions Of Customer Relationship Management: An Exploratory Study Of The Opinions Of A Sample Of Al-Rafidain Bank Employees, The Right Side In Al-Qadisiyah Governorate, Khawla Radi Azaab

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

ملخص الدراسةتهتم الدراسة الحالية باستكشاف طبيعة تأثير معوقات تطبيق الإدارة الالكترونية على وظائف إدارة علاقات الزبون، اتخذت الدراسة من موظفي مصرف الرافدين عينة لها، حيث تم توزيع استمارة استبيان بواقع (60) استبانة (50) استبانة صالحة للتحليل و(10) استبانة غير صالحة أي نسبة استجابة تبلغ 83 % وجرى تحليل البيانات باستخدام الأساليب الإحصائية الملائمة (الأوساط الحسابية والانحرافات المعيارية والارتباط والانحدار). وبعد تحليل النتائج، أتضح وجود علاقة ارتباط وأثر بين معوقات تطبيق الإدارة الالكترونية وإدارة علاقات الزبون. وخرجت الدراسة بجملة من الاستنتاجات أهمها المحاولات جادة من قبل المصرف لتطبيق الإدارة الالكترونية لتسهيل إجراءات العمل الإداري وتقليل الوقت والجهد والسرعة في انجاز العمل. …

قياس الأداء الشركات الصناعية وفق بطاقة الأداء المتوازن (دراسة ميدانية لمجموعة من الشركات الصناعية في محافظة الديوانية), خضير مجيد علاوي

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

ملخص الدراسةتعد بطاقة الأداء المتوازن إحدى تقنيات إدارة الكلفة الإستراتيجية وأنموذجا أكثر شمولا لقياس وتقييم الأداء لاشتماله على إطار متكامل يتضمن العديد المقاييس المالية وغير المالية والتي تمثل جزءا من نظام معلومات متكامل للمستويات الإدارية المختلفة , ويهدف البحث إلى قياس الاداء في الشركات الصناعية من خلال استطلاع أراء مجموعة من المدراء لغرض تطبيق هذه التقنية الحديثة في (مجموعة من الشركات الصناعية في محافظة الديوانية ) لغرض تقويم أداءها الاستراتيجي لأجل تمكين المديرين من اتخاذ قرارات رشيدة لزيادة كفاية وفاعلية أداءهم وبما يحقق أهداف الوحدة الاقتصادية والاستمرار في سوق المنافسة والتكيف مع الظروف البيئية التي تتصف بالتغيير والتقييد وذلك من …

دور القطاع الصناعي الخاص في تخفيض معدلات البطالة مع التركيز على اقليم كردستان العراق للفترة (2005 -2010 ), شيماء محمد نجيب المرتضى

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

ملخص الدراسة يساهم القطاع الصناعي الخاص في الدول النامية وبالأخص في الدول التي تمر بمراحل انتقالية في الاقتصاد دورا مهما لرفع كفاءة الأداء الصناعي ، فيهدف البحث الى دراسة وتحليل دور القطاع الخاص الصناعي في الإقليم فى توفير فرص العمل للفترة من عام ) 2005 -2010) لرفع الكفاءة الاقتصادية والإنتاجية من اجل خفض معدلات البطالة والحد من الفقر من خلال مساهمة القطاع الخاص الصناعي ، ومن اجل الوقوف على تطور مؤشرات عدد المنشات الصناعية الخاصة و رؤس الاموال المستثمرة في الصناعة وفرص العمل فى القطاع الخاص الصناعي ، وإيجاد الحلول للعديد من المشاكل الاقتصادية التي تواجه القطاع الصناعي في العراق …

مدى تأثير تطبيق محاسبة القيمة العادلة على جودة المعلومات المحاسبية دراسة ميدانية على عدد من الشركات المدرجة في سوق الخرطوم للأوراق المالية, الفاتح الامين عبد الرحيم

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

ملخص الدراسةتتناول الدراسة مدى تأثير محاسبة القيمة العادلة على جودة المعلومات المحاسبية. وتتمثل مشكلة الدراسة في السؤال الرئيسي التالي: ما هو تأثير تطبيق محاسبة القيمة العادلة على خصائص المعلومات المحاسبية؟ وذلك بهدف بيان تأثير استخدام القيمة العادلة على جودة المعلومات المحاسبية.ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة تمّ إتباع المنهج الاستقرائي والاستنباطي والمنهج الوصفي ،حيث تمّ في الجانب النظري من الدراسة مراجعة الأدبيات ذات الصلة بمحاسبة القيمة العادلة، واستخدم المنهج الاستقرائي في تحليل المشكلة وتحديد مكوناتها، بينما اعتمد الباحث على المنهج الاستنباطي في صياغة فروض البحث. أما المنهج الوصفي فقد تم الاعتماد عليه في الجانب الميداني.ومن أهم النتائج التي تم التوصل إليها: تساهم القيمة …

Currency Substitution: Evidence From Nigeria, Sani I. Doguwa

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

This paper examines the existence, causes and effects of currency substitution in Nigeria by estimating conventional money demand equations based on a partial adjustment and an autoregressive distributed lag models using three definitions of monetary aggregates. The behavior of the foreign currency/Naira deposit ratios have been influenced by devaluation expectations, exchange rate risks and political uncertainties during the Yar’adua-Jonathan presidency. Also, the money demand estimations reveal that short-term foreign interest rates significantly affect the demand for the Naira, suggesting strong evidence of currency substitution and the possibility of importing considerable instability in the economy.

On Time Series Modeling Of Nigeria’S External Reserves, Doguwa I. Sani, Sarah O. Alade

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

This paper proposes three short-term forecasting models for the adjusted external reserves using the seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average (SARIMA), seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average with an exogenous input (SARIMA-X) and an autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) processes. The performances of the proposed models are compared with the existing model obtained using an autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) process using the pseudo-out-of-sample forecasting procedure over July 2013 to May 2014. The results show that SARIMA model outperformed the other models in three to six months forecast horizon, whereas ARDL model performs better in one to two months forecast horizon. Therefore, in …

Impact Of The 2007/2008 Global Financial Crisis On The Stock Market In Nigeria, Peter Njiforti

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

The convergence of global economy makes all countries and all markets sensible to the happenings in other countries (the contagious effect). The 2008 global financial crisis that had its origin from USA was alleged to have had varying degree of impacts on different capital markets in various countries. This paper investigated the impact of the 2007/2008 global financial crisis on the Nigerian capital market. Monthly time series data from January 2006 to December 2009. All Share Index (ASI) was used as proxy for the performance of the Nigerian Capital market, while Credit to the Private Sector (CPS), Price of Crude …

Fiscal Decentralization, Economic Growth And Human Resource Development In Nigeria: Autoregressive Distributed Lag (Ardl) Approach, Elijah Udoh, Udoma Afangideh, Elias A. Udeaja

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

There is a widespread belief that fiscal decentralization is an effective tool for increasing the efficiency of public expenditures. Decentralization is expected to boost accountability and transparency in the provision of public goods for the well-being of the society. However, countervailing views maintain that little or no impact has been created at the periphery in terms of improving the welfare of the people in Nigeria. The main objective of this paper was to investigate how the decentralized system of expenditure impacted on human resource development in Nigeria. Using ARDL/Bounds Testing approach and data for the period 1980 to 2012, the …

Queue Modelling For Successful Implementation Of The Cash-Less Policy In Nigeria, Amos N. Dauda, Kenneth N. Korve, Onuche P. Agada

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

In line with the realization of the vision of the cash-less policy as being fronted by the Central Bank of Nigeria, this paper seeks to solve problems of long waiting time and queue lengths of customers known to be associated with the queuing system of the Automated Teller Machine (ATM), an indispensable piece of machinery for successful implementation of the policy. To this end, the M/G/1 model, a single-channel queuing model with Poisson arrivals, General distribution service time has been applied in modelling the ATM queuing system across three commercial banks: Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB), Diamond bank and Ecobank all …

Nonlinear Adjustments Between Exchange Rates And External Reserves In Nigeria: A Threshold Cointegration Analysis, Isaiah O. Ajibola, Ubong S. Udoette, Babatunde S. Omotosho, Rabia A. Muhammad

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

This study investigates the long run relationship between exchange rate and external reserves in Nigeria during 1990Q1 – 2012Q4. We confirm the existence of threshold cointegration between the variables in Nigeria, as against linear cointegration. Consequently, a two-regime threshold vector error correction model (TVECM) is estimated via maximum likelihood procedure. Model results indicate that cointegration between the variables occurs only when the equilibrium error exceeds an estimated threshold parameter of 0.52. Having partitioned the TVECM into two regimes based on the obtained threshold, we find that the error correction coefficients of the exchange rate in the two regimes are not …

Investigating The Dynamics Of Bank Credit In Nigeria: The Role Of Bank Consolidation, Olorunsola E. Olowofeso, Abiodun S. Bada, Adeyemi A. Adeboye, Valli T. Adejo, Kufre J. Bassey, Kumafan S. Dzaan

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

This paper examines the dynamics of deposit money banks (DMB) credit and the role of consolidation in credit growth in Nigeria using vector error correction model and Granger causality test. The empirical investigation involved DMBs that have maintained a unique name and some market characteristics before and after the 2004 banking sector consolidation. Using quarterly data from 1999Q1 – 2013Q2 of the selected DMBs, the results show a positive relationship between post-consolidation credit supply growth and the real gross domestic product. The results also show that despite the onesided positive causality from credit supply to economic growth, the total contribution …

Is Real Exchange Rate Misalignment A Leading Indicator Of Currency Crises In Nigeria?, Babatunde S. Omotosho

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

This paper constructs an early warning system for currency crises in Nigeria based on selected key macroeconomic indicators. It estimates the probabilities of currency crises as a logistic function of the included variables within the framework of a logit model. Particularly, the extent to which real exchange rate misalignment (RERMIS) could be used as a leading indicator of currency crisis is investigated by including its lag in the model. Our findings show that the likelihood of currency crisis increases when the real exchange rate is misaligned; the exchange rate is volatile; oil price declines; debt/GDP ratio increases; and the current …

Moving Average Stratification Algorithm For Strata Boundary Determination In Skewed Populations, Akeem O. Kareem, Isaac O. Oshungade, Gafar M. Oyeyemi, Adebowale O. Adejumo

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

Moving Average Stratification (MAS) is a new competing and simple algorithm for strata boundary determination in Stratified Sampling. It eliminates arbitrary choice of class interval associated with cumulative square root of frequency method (Dalenius and Hodges Rule (DHR) 1959) and the inherent geometric gaps created within strata by Geometric Stratification (GMS) of Gunning & Horgan (2004). It competes favorably well with DHR and GMS in terms of its precision, simplicity and speeds and therefore recommended for use in strata boundaries determination especially in skewed populations.

Dollarization, Inflation And Interest Rate In Nigeria, David O. Olayungbo, Kehinde T. Ajuwon

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

This paper investigates the relationship among dollarization, inflation and interest rate in Nigeria for the period 1986-2015Q1. It adopts inter-temporal model of money-in-utility (MIU) with an estimation technique of structural vector autoregression (SVAR). Empirical evidence shows that dollarization index has been on the increase in Nigeria since 1994, despite stable and low inflation and interest rate. Results of the cointegration show long run equilibrium among dollarization, inflation and interest rate. The Granger causality test reveals that there is a unidirectional relationship from dollarization to inflation in Nigeria. This suggests that policies that aim to reduce inflation in Nigeria must include …

Estimating Bull And Bear Betas For The Nigerian Stock Market Using Logistic Smooth Threshold Model, Mohammed T. Tumala, Olaoluwa S. Yaya

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

In this paper, we examine the Nigerian stock market sector returns and estimate the bull and bear betas using the Logistic Smooth Threshold Market (LSTM) model. The LSTM model specification follows from the linear Constant Risk Market (CRM) model. We estimate the LSTM model for the overall sampled daily time series from 2001 to 2012 using the conditional nonlinear least squares approach. We also estimate the model for each of the All share Index (ASI) sub-samples taking the time of financial crisis (February 2008) as the break point. The results show the significant correlations of stocks returns in each market …

Consumer Confidence Indicators And Economic Fluctuations In Nigeria, Adamu Ibrahim, Sani Bawa, Ismaila S. Abdullahi, Chizoba E. Didigu, Sani S. Mainasara

CBN Journal of Applied Statistics (JAS)

Consumer confidence indicators(CCI) serve as a veritable tool for providing useful information to policy makers, forecasters and the general public. Recent studies indicated the possibility of a slowdown in output, resulting from the pessimism of consumers in their expectations about the general state of the economy, even if their pessimism were not based on economic fundamentals. This study evaluated the predictive ability of the CCI in forecasting economic fluctuations in Nigeria. The study applied the Granger Causality tests, impulse response functions and forecast error variance decomposition to assess if CCI granger causes output growth as well as ascertain the magnitude …