Analysing seasonal variation and forecasting the output of beverage industry in Pakistan using Demetra+
Published in: Int. J. Manufacturing Technology and Management, Vol. 32, No. 2, 2018
Jan 30, 2018
Abstract: The study analyses the seasonal variation and forecasts the output of the beverage industry in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province of Pakistan, using a seven-year (month-wise) data from July 2007 to April 2014. Tramo Seats version of Demetra+ software has been used on log-transformed data with the distinct feature of automatic model identification to capture seasonal differences in output of the beverage industry in KPK. Results suggest wider fluctuations in the original series as com...
Application Of Path-Goal Leadership Theory And Learning Theory In A Learning Organization
Published in: The Journal of Applied Business Research
Jan 09, 2018
ABSTRACT This paper used learning theory and path-goal theory to propose a learning leadership model. The practical side of these two theories is suitable for this proposed model, its agenda, and its tools for improving organizational learning. The model is based on the assumption that leaders need to develop their competences and the competences of subordinates by creating a continuous learning process through sharing, exchanging, and improving knowledge and experiences. The model stat...
LIQUIDITY, PROFITABILITY AND SOLVENCY OF UAE BANKS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF COMMERCIAL AND ISLAMIC BANKS
Published in: Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal
Jan 07, 2018
The present study aims to measure and evaluate the liquidity, profitability and solvency of Islamic and commercial banks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The study has used a sample of all fully-fledged Islamic banks and 14 commercial banks working in the UAE over the period of 2011-2014. Panel balanced data is fetched from different sources for Islamic banks and commercial banks in the UAE. Microsoft Excel, Eviews version 7 and SPSS version 22 have been used for the analysis of the data...
Islamic financial investments and economic growth evidence from emerging economy, United Arab Emirates
Published in: International Journal of Economics and Business Research
Jan 04, 2018
The paper examines the role of Islamic banking investments in enhancing the emerging economic growth of United Arab Emirates (UAE). The study uses annual time series data to examine the relationship between the variables. Autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) framework is utilised for co-integration along with error correction models. The findings indicate that in the long-term Islamic banks’ investments have contributed to the economic growth of UAE. It shows that when Islamic investments incr...
FAHP-based to-do-list for e-commerce website the case of SMEs in Abu Dhabi
Published in: Int. J. Economics and Business Research
Jan 01, 2018
The continued disappointment among SMEs for their online activities and the subsequent struggle in recognising benefits is a call for action to develop a checklist to guide owners/managers. Based on the web marketing mix, this paper responds to such requirement and develop a prioritised and most important to-do-list that can be used as a guideline for eCommerce website development. Further, the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) approach was used to rank and prioritise the list. The result...
Crafting employability strategy in skills-driven labour markets
Published in: Int. J. Economics and Business Research
Jan 01, 2018
Mahmoud Askari
Abdelkader Mazouz
Ghaleb El Refae
In this paper, we propose that universities could facilitate the employability of their graduates by utilizing the three main university functions of teaching and learning, research, and community engagement. Our approach is built on the assumption that the role of universities in the success of their graduates might exceed the transmission of theoretical knowledge in a typical classroom and should go beyond their graduation ceremony. The professional life journey of students starts after gra...