Over the last thirty years researchers have developed analytical tools that systematically attempt to establish a firm’s future competitive position and future potential of the industry in which it competes. As researchers…
Category: Economics
Research on the Causes, Case Studies and Logic in Current Trends of Outsourcing Practice in Government and Business
The subject of outsourcing, A-76 studies and strategic sourcing are familiar terms in government and business. What lies behind the development of increasing activity in this area is an organizational field that…
Experiments on Corporate Governance Factors Affecting Donation: Evidence from Charitable Organizations in Malaysia
The main objective of this study is to identify governance factors that affect donation. We posit that there are five governance factors related to donation. The governance factors are the board size,…
Linear Discriminant Analysis a Useful Tool for Characterization of Pomegranate Growers
An attempt has been made to focus and identify the discrete characteristics of the two contrast groups determining pomegranate yield. It examines the difference between the two groups of Pomegranate growers on…
Reasons for Decline of Demand for Handloom Products and Strategies to Improve Consumer Satisfaction and Demand
Handloom products are one of the consumer products which form a part of India’s rich heritage. They have a long history in India as they are being woven from a long time….
Zakat, Aggregate Consumption and Poverty: Evidence from Egypt
This study aims to evaluate the impact of Zakat on aggregate consumption and poverty alleviation in Egypt. The study introduces the concept of poverty and the strategies of poverty alleviation in a…
A Critical Study on the Usability of Online Business Registration Improvisation as Congo-brazzaville Rebranding Tool
There is growing concern that Congolese business’ inability to compete in a fiercely competitive international economy spells ruin. Thus, the study uses bricolage and information systems (IS) improvisation as a lens to…
Testing the Computer-use Wage Premium Hypothesis: Evidence from CPS Surveys
This research investigates whether and to what extent the use of computers at work affects employee wage premium. We construct a panel dataset from the 2000 and 2001 US Current Population Surveys…
Study on the Economics of Pineapple Marketing in Anambra State, Nigeria
The study analysed the economics of pineapple marketing for entrepreneurial utilization in Anambra State Nigeria. Data for the study were collected from 104 respondents which comprised of 40 retailers and 64 wholesalers…
Recent Perspectives of Sustainable Local Economic Development: The Role of Informatics in Determining Municipal Revenue Management
This chapter discusses the challenges undermining the ability of smaller municipalities in South Africa (SA) to raise revenue to sustain local economic development (SLED). The concept of enactment of technology-in-practice (ETiP) of…