12 Articles Published

1. ODA EFFECTIVENESS AND INCLUSIVENESS: THE LONG RUN DYNAMICS

Authors: PACIFIQUE MONGONGO DOSA

Abstract: While ODA mostly funds the fundamental rather than the proximate determinants of growth; its economic effectiveness is often denied using short run empirical findings. Considering this inappropriate, long term reassessments are now conducted. However, they still consider ODA and growth as homogeneous. Subsequently, these reassessments fail to capture specific nexuses between their respective components. Drawing on co-integration features of SSA data, this paper fills that gap. Unlike in most short run studies, the estimation results show that both aid-grants and aid-loans positively affect the overall growth with a higher magnitude assigned to aid-loans. More importantly, when shifting focus from the overall to the inequality adjusted growth, both components perform much better. However, while the annual adjustment of deviations from this long run equilibrium is 10% for the inequality adjusted growth, it is only 0.02% for the impact on the overall growth. This spells out why most short

Keywords: sub, Saharan, Africa, growth, aid, grants, aid, loans, poverty, reduction

Pages: 1 - 5 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-094-1-50

2. THE EFFECTS OF IT MANAGEMENT ON EMPOWERING THE BANK EMPLOYEES IN TEHRAN (CASE STUDY: EMPLOYEES OF PRIVATE BANKS IN TEHRAN)

Authors: AMIN ZAKERINIA

Abstract: Purpose: This study has been arried out in the first half of 2015aiming to examine the effects of informationtechnology management on empowering the Employees of private banks in Tehran. Research Method: This study is descriptive-survey which is an applied research in terms of objective. The population consisted of 40 employees of private banks in Tehran. Questionnaire was used to collect data whose reliability is 918/0 based on Cronbach's alpha and its validity was also confirmed. Findings: In this study, the factors associated with empowerment of employees’ job including improved performance quality, increased responsibility for decision-making, increased job diversity, increased self-controlling, ability and desire, communication with organization, creativity, sponsorship and support were considered. The findings confirmed with 99.8 percent that application of information technology management will empower the employees.

Keywords: Social, Science, Economics, Management, Study

Pages: 6 - 10 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-094-1-51

3. AGRICULTURE KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION SYSTEM WITHIN RAHAD AGRICULTURE SCHEME- SUDAN

Authors: HERMANN BOLAND , OMER TYSEER ELHADI

Abstract: The Establishment of the Rahad Agriculture Scheme in Eastern Sudan in the 1970s established an agricultural innovation system where different actors including research, extension, investment, and agro-pastoral farmers network in order to provide better livelihoods within the irrigated scheme area. This investigation focuses on the functioning of extensional system within the established Rahad Scheme and trying to relate it to the theorizing of agriculture knowledge and information system. It discusses the relations and synergies between extension suppliers, agriculture research, farmers’ organizations and financial institutions in the area. Challenges and opportunities within those connections are highlighted and thus better functioning of the agriculture innovations within Rahad Scheme is suggested. System thinking was suggested as a methodology to analyze knowledge networking among extension, research, and finance institutions from one side and among farmers’ organizations on other s

Keywords: AKIS, RAAKS, Rahad, Scheme

Pages: 11 - 20 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-094-1-52

4. IMPACT OF INTRINSIC MOTIVATION IN PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS: AN EMPIRICAL APPROACH

Authors: PATRICIA RUIZ-MARTIN

Abstract: This study is an attempt to define the key internal factors that have any impact into building the intrinsic motivation and external agents that can be shaped in order to enhance the individual´s efficiency within an organization. Although, there may be thousands of different definitions for motivation, there are three main aspects to highlight and that are common to every theory. Motivation is understood as some sort of energy associated to behaviour, it is also what drives people to act in a particular way and last but not least, it is something relative to the individual in itself. There are two differentiated components within the concept of motivation: extrinsic motivation, which is mainly the external means that encourage the individual based upon on performance. These factors will also make the individual adopt a specific position towards some situations and repeat the behaviour if a positive feedback or a reward is provided; and intrinsic motivation, the factors related to this

Keywords: motivation, strength, individual, extrinsic, intrinsic, factors, job crafting.

Pages: 21 - 25 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-094-1-53

5. WORK ENGAGEMENT AMONG WOMEN ENGINEERS IN MALAYSIA

Authors: HAPRIZA ASHARI , SITI AISYAH PANATIK , UNGKU NORULKAMAR UNGKU AHMAD , ZAIRUS NORSIAH AZHAR

Abstract: This research aims to examine the effects of Effort-Reward Imbalance on work engagement among women engineers in Malaysia. In this study we review the Effort-Reward Imbalance (ERI) model as the psychosocial work environment that consisted of three distinct dimensions, namely effort, reward and over-commitment. In this study, a total of 300 questionnaires were distributed to women engineers, but only 250 questionnaires have been completed by the respondents. The data were analyzed using correlation and multiple regression through SPSS version 22. The findings showed that all the three dimensions of ERI model (i.e. effort, rewards, and over commitment) are related to work engagement among women engineers. This study indicated that reward is the most dominant influence work engagement among women engineers. This paper discusses the implication of this study in the context of literature and suggests strategies to improve workplace engagement.

Keywords: ERI Model; Work engagement; Women Engineer

Pages: 26 - 30 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-094-1-54

6. PROFILING THE FACTORS AFFECTING THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN INDUSTRIAL SECTOR IN EGYPT

Authors: HASSAN MOHAMED HUSSIEN , MOHAMMED MAHMOUD KAMEL , SAMIR ALLAM

Abstract: The main purpose is to profile the main factors that affect the successful implementation of GSCM approach in Textile industry in Egypt.

Keywords: GSCM, SCM, Green Manufacturing, Green Marketing

Pages: 36 - 41 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-094-1-56

7. USING SHAKESPEARE DRAMA TO FOSTER STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND LANGUAGE LEARNING

Authors: DANIEL TAN ENG KENG , HANSINI THEDCHANAMOORTHY , LEE LING SIN , LISA SU LI KWAN , PHAWANI VIJAYARATNAM , VIKINESWARAN A. MANIAM

Abstract: The relationship between drama and language learning is ever positive by virtue of all the benefits that it brings along. Shakespeare dramas are said to be very handy not only in giving insight into creative usage of English language but also an outreach platform for educators to strengthen their connectivity with students. Shakespeare theatrical performance has been recommended by the English teaching community to gain various benefits besides developing proficiency in English. As most learners in second language learning environment remain fearful about the classes as well as when interacting with their peers in and outside classroom, educators need to pay special attention towards the modality used in teaching and student engagement outside classroom.The survey of the audience conducted after the drama held in the form of performance lecture indicated high level of satisfaction among drama participants and their intention to participate in similar dramas as well as recommend to othe

Keywords: Drama, English, performance lecture, language learning, literary techniques, Shakespearean, student engagement

Pages: 42 - 47 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-094-1-57

8. INVOLVING MICROFINANCE INDUSTRY IN FINANCIAL INCLUSION THROUGH SOCIAL INCUBATORS

Authors: PR. MUSTAPHA CHAMI , SARA LEBBAR

Abstract: Microfinance industry is a key sector in supporting inclusive development. However, this sector suffers from high costs worldwide. Very few studies focused on decreasing microfinance cost and support processes of needy entrepreneurs [1] to whom are assimilated the majority of microcredit holders. This work aims to assess Microfinance institutions’ (MFI’s) performance and to analyze their cost structure. The innovative idea is to provide a financial offer in adequacy to these institutions’ and to microcredit beneficiaries’ needs through a network structure. It emerges from the analysis that, the cost of microfinance is high and consists mainly of operating expenses. MFI’s apply high interest rates in order to cover their expenses and compensate their losses. Microcredit beneficiaries, over-indebted, cannot pay-off their debts. This fact leads to reducing of the long term profitability of these institutions. A network structure through non-profit incubators might reduce of microfinance i

Keywords: Microfinance, Microcredit, Cost, Networks, Incubator

Pages: 48 - 52 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-094-1-58

9. INNOVATIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT BY MEANS OF BUSINESS MODEL PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP

Authors: KRASIMIR NIKOLOV

Abstract: Increase of the manufacturing capacity in European Union (EU) depends on scarcity of resources. The competitiveness of manufacturing business is directly connected to effectiveness of waste management business. Business partnerships are main strategic element in the realisation of successful and gainful companies. Not all companies work on high level of productivity and effectiveness. So, the crowdfunding strategy gives the company’s opportunity to be funded by the community. The great challenge is solving the contamination problem and manufacturing effectiveness in Bulgaria and in EU. That could be done by the creation of business connection between public and private sector. Innovations in waste management business are more important than ever, the new principle community-to-community gives an opportunity for development of partnership between the public and private sector, as well as the community.

Keywords: waste management, public-private partnership, company and community

Pages: 53 - 58 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-094-1-78

10. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN E-BANKING SERVICES QUALITY AND CUSTOMERS’ SATISFACTION: A FIELD STUDY ON THE ARAB BANK

Authors: ALI AHMAD ALAWNEH

Abstract: In today’s volatile and turbulent business environments, many Jordanian banks have invested heavily for utilizing the capabilities of Information and Communication technologies (ICTs). This investment intended to deliver superior banking products and services in order to get their customers satisfied. This paper seeks to present empirical evidence on the customers’ satisfaction with e-banking services in Jordanian banks in order to achieve fully understanding of this contended issue and to provide feedback to management of the banking sector in Jordan. Based on the Alawneh et al. (2013) framework for measuring e-banking service quality in Jordan, this paper tested the casual relationships among the five constructs (reliability, efficiency, security/privacy, responsiveness and communication) and the satisfaction construct. Primary survey data based on the adopted conceptual framework were gathered from (200) employee who has conducted the e-banking service via the Arabi Online portal at

Keywords: banking, Service quality, Satisfaction Empirical Measurement, Jordan.

Pages: 59 - 63 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-094-1-79

11. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF IMMIGRATION POLICY IN THE REIGN OF PRIME MINISTER DAVID CAMERON TOWARDS EUROPEAN UNION

Authors: FRISCHA MELYANTHY , RAHMAT MUHAMMAD

Abstract: This paper would be focused on analyzing the new immigration policy of the UK under the government of Prime Minister David Cameron. This particular issue is frequently discussed by the European Union society as well as international community as a whole. The aim of the research is to identifying the background, mechanism of the policy and the impacts that might be appeared because of that policy. The method used in this research is qualitative namely library research or literature review. United Kingdom is included as one of founder of EU as well as a superpower country in that region. Therefore, as the founding principles of the EU, article I-4 of the Constitution that guarantees the free movement of persons, goods, services and capital within the Union, the UK is complying and adopting those principles in its domestic politics. However, the Prime Minister David Cameron initiates a new policy regarding to immigration which contavene the free movement principle of EU. Therefore, in ord

Keywords: The New Immigration, United Kingdom, the Constitution

Pages: 64 - 68 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-094-1-84

12. EFFECTS OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING CULTURE AND DEVELOPMENTAL FEEDBACK ON ENGINEERS’ CAREER SATISFACTION IN THE MANUFACTURING ORGANIZATIONS IN MALAYSIA

Authors: JOHNNY DING DUNG NGIE , MUHAMMAD HASMI ABU HASSAN ASAARI , NASINA MAT DESA

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to test the hypotheses that relations between organizational learning culture, developmental feedback and career satisfaction in the manufacturing organizations. A sample of 155 engineers was drawn from two major manufacturing organizations located in the Northern Malaysia. Participation in the research was voluntary and data were gathered by means of a survey questionnaire. Multiple regression results provided support for the direct impact of organizational learning culture and developmental feedback on the engineer’s career satisfaction. Key implications of the survey findings both of the theory and practice are discussed, potential limitations are specified, and directions for future research are suggested.

Keywords: organizational learning culture, developmental feedback, career satisfaction, engineers, manufacturing

Pages: 69 - 73 | DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-094-1-86