The study focused on the co-integration and causality analysis between FDI and GDP for Kenya using annual data spanning 1970 t0 2013. It was established that though the two variables are I(1), they are co-integrated. The VECM framework revealed that FDI has a significant influenc...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/8612
The purpose of the study was to assess the strategic issues affecting the performance of urban employees of Nyamarambe Town Council (NTC). The Urban Councils have a critical role to play in the socio-economic development of Kenya. They are responsible for the implementation of po...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/12954
This study empirically explores Taiwan Supervisory mechanism affect firm performance on a data base of 537 listed firms. The regression results yielded statistically significant effects indicate more independent supervisors; less pledge and remuneration and more expertise with le...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/14265
Since the adoption of the multiple currencies, the Zimbabwean economy has been on a growth path, however liquidity challenges have been stifling further growth prompting most businesses to reposition themselves. With the liquidity situation worsening, it has become important for...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/14078
The paper focuses on the effects of resources used by foreign investors and its implications on the economic development of Nigeria from 1980-2012. The annual time series data on foreign direct investment, average manufacturing capacity utilisation, unemployment rate and real gro...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/14334
It is difficult to thoroughly explain what leads private enterprises in Burkina Faso into the practice of corruption. The argument most often offered is that corruption provides some gains. In this article, we have attempted to determine if the practice of corruption helps small...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/15017
This study aims to investigate the performance of chest diseases departments using hospital performance indicators as specified in Pabon Lasso Modal (PLM). It is also intended to draw attention of hospital management on hospital performance issues to achieve a better level of fun...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/13864
Our paper aims at assessing the relationship between sustainable growth rate and growth indices in manufacturing companies in sub-saharan Africa with special reference to Dangote group of companies in Nigeria between 2008-2012. The general objective of the study is to investiga...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/13796
Credit rating agencies rate companies and states by assigning them scores depending on their level of solvency. These scores are inversely proportional to default risk and then proportional to quotes which are proportional to bonds value. Consequently, scores are calculated depen...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/14369
The motivation of enterprises from emerging economies lies in their selection of international strategic alliance partners, while also considering market location, international expansion and technological exchanges. Based on the case study of Chinese Huawei Company, social netwo...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/13731
The major aim of this paper is to investigate Zimbabwe’s Stock Exchange indices’ exposure to global oil price volatility for the period 2009-2012.To determine the relationship between volatility of crude oil returns and volatility of stock returns of the ZSE indices using econome...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/12544
Kurdistan Region is a tourist hub. This research analyzes other Non-Oil Sectors that have huge attractions of Foreign Direct Investments into the Kurdistan Region from 2005 to 2013. Comparative analysis was carried out between Iraq and the Region, and among influential Sectors of...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/14001
Aims: This study analyzes the feasibility of tourism business model created by an integrated telecom operator in Taiwan. This research analyze its model design logic at a strategic level and design elements of content at an operational level, hoping to help this case company anal...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/13793
The objective of this paper is to examine the relationship between the volatility of real exchange rate of own country and the G-3 countries (United States of America, Japan, and Germany/ or Euro zone) and the economic growth in developing countries. We draw a sample of African e...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/12308
We are living in multispeed world economies. The globe has initiated measures to support horticulture industry. India is the fruit and vegetable basket of the world. The vast production base offers India tremendous opportunities for exports. During 2011-12, India exported vegetab...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/14116