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Airport Ownership and Management in European Union countries, BOT Applications in Turkey, and Suggestions for Turkey
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, April 2013
Pages:
61-67
Abstract: The purpose of this article is to examine the airport ownership and management applications of the European Union countries and Turkey, and to evaluate the appropriateness of the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Model, which is widespread in Turkey. For this purpose, the airports at the capital cities of the European Union countries are examined in the context of applications and a general assessment is made for Turkey and suggestions are presented.
Abstract: The purpose of this article is to examine the airport ownership and management applications of the European Union countries and Turkey, and to evaluate the appropriateness of the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Model, which is widespread in Turkey. For this purpose, the airports at the capital cities of the European Union countries are examined in the...
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Seven Wastes Elimination Targeted by Lean Manufacturing Case Study “Gaza Strip Manufacturing Firms’’
Khalil A. El-Namrouty,
Mohammed S. AbuShaaban
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, April 2013
Pages:
68-80
Abstract: The research paper aims to investigate and analyze the current situation of wastes elimination of the manufacturing firms in Gaza Strip and its important role for reducing the production cost; in addition it aims to promote lean thinking through studying the seven wastes that are targeted by the lean manufacturing philosophy. Wastes Relations Matrix (WRM) was implemented to analyze the effect of each waste on the other six wastes. The main findings are that lean manufacturing (wastes elimination) affects positively on reducing the production cost for the manufacturing business in Gaza strip.
Abstract: The research paper aims to investigate and analyze the current situation of wastes elimination of the manufacturing firms in Gaza Strip and its important role for reducing the production cost; in addition it aims to promote lean thinking through studying the seven wastes that are targeted by the lean manufacturing philosophy. Wastes Relations Matri...
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Logistics Outsourcing Partnerships: Conceptual Model
Chaabouni Fatma,
Dhiaf Mohamed Mahjoub
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, April 2013
Pages:
81-88
Abstract: The worldwide usage and importance of logistics outsourcing has grown dramatically over the last decades and will continue to do so. A model of logistics outsourcing relationship is developed and hypotheses are presented regard-ing the antecedents and consequences of trust. The objective of this research is to describe the relationships between logis-tics service providers and their customers. It aims at increasing interaction between customers and logistics service provid-ers. Our analysis is based on an extensive survey of the literature on logistics outsourcing relationship.
Abstract: The worldwide usage and importance of logistics outsourcing has grown dramatically over the last decades and will continue to do so. A model of logistics outsourcing relationship is developed and hypotheses are presented regard-ing the antecedents and consequences of trust. The objective of this research is to describe the relationships between log...
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Testing the Existence of Integration; Kuwait and Jordan Financial Markets
Mohamad H. Atyeh,
Wael Al-Rashed
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, April 2013
Pages:
89-94
Abstract: The objective of this research is to examine the Arab financial markets integration mainly through its stock markets concentrating on specific countries namely, Kuwait and Jordan. There are several methods have been used to examine the existence of integration. However, the Johansen approach to integration is considered a more reliable method than other conventional integration approaches and is applicable irrespective of the order of integration of the time series. Unlike most of the conventional integration procedures, which are valid for large sample size, Johansen approach is more robust and performs well for large sample sizes. The results show that the null hypothesis of no integration cannot be accepted. This suggests the existence of a long-run relationship between Kuwait and Jordan.
Abstract: The objective of this research is to examine the Arab financial markets integration mainly through its stock markets concentrating on specific countries namely, Kuwait and Jordan. There are several methods have been used to examine the existence of integration. However, the Johansen approach to integration is considered a more reliable method than ...
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Ethical Thinking: Whatarestudents’ moralthoughts?
James I. Schaap,
Juan-Pablo Stegman,
Miguel Blanco Callejo
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, April 2013
Pages:
95-107
Abstract: The study of ethics is increasingly viewed as an important component of business education. As such, we in-vestigated various real-world ethical scenarios using a self-administered survey instrument that was answered by 136 col-lege students in three different universities? We reviewed the results as they related to gender and ethnicity. A regression analysis revealed that there was no difference, at least from a gender standpoint, in the behaviors between males and fe-males. In fact, in some instances males behaved more ethically, and in other cases females behaved more justly. On the other hand, the regression analysis disclosed that there appears to be different patterns of behavior, from an ethnicity standpoint, between Whites and Hispanics. Still, as researchers (e.g., from an ethnicity standpoint—one being White and two being Latino), we could not easily justify why Whites showed a stronger formal ethical behavior than Latinos. We con-cluded, based on the responses by the student participants, that theresults are aligned with cultural differences between both ethnic groups.
Abstract: The study of ethics is increasingly viewed as an important component of business education. As such, we in-vestigated various real-world ethical scenarios using a self-administered survey instrument that was answered by 136 col-lege students in three different universities? We reviewed the results as they related to gender and ethnicity. A regressi...
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Systematic Approach for Improving Medical Service Quality, International Journal of Economics
Chang-Lin Yang,
Rong-Hwa Huang
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, April 2013
Pages:
108-114
Abstract: The purpose of this research is to discuss the characteristics of medical services quality in the hospital institutions. This study discusses the characteristics of medical services quality in the hospital institutions, combining the analysis of services quality deficiency and investigation then figuring out the method of improvements to focus on service deficiency. This research applied three kinds of technologies: The service quality questionnaire surveys, the gap model analysis and the quality function deployment (QFD). The result of investigating service quality shows three major key elements for im-provement: the hospital interior administration information efficiency and the personnel manner look after the service and the result and the hospital exterior communication. In the improvement plan, the customer opinion survey form provide and the recycling improvement, doctor specialty discussing, medical care personnel's soft training, the hospital bed specified number of personnel ratio are the most important item to be improved. In action plan, four most important departments are human resources room, laborer safety clinic, information room and quality control center.
Abstract: The purpose of this research is to discuss the characteristics of medical services quality in the hospital institutions. This study discusses the characteristics of medical services quality in the hospital institutions, combining the analysis of services quality deficiency and investigation then figuring out the method of improvements to focus on s...
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Causes and Consequences of Financial Corruption: a Conceptual Inquiry
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, April 2013
Pages:
115-118
Abstract: When mentioned, corruption is often thought to take place just in areas of civil authority where the mandarins squeeze people and public property. This definitely breaks the laws and doesn’t obey social ethics. There is, however, another form of corruption existing in front of people’s eyes and obeying legally basic principles of the market economy, internationally financial rules such as WB, IMF, ADB, WTO, etc. and even the laws in all countries. That is financial cor-ruption of economic, financial and banking corporations. Financial corruption is the root of the economic crisis worldwide in 2008 although it is known by the world’s largest market economies and recognized by global financial organizations but they do not dare admit it. Financial corruption is one of the challenges of the global economic security in the 21st century and unless it is stoppable, its companion will be financial fraud. It is possible to stop and curb financial corruption by the 3 tools: the State’s intervention, market tool and public media.
Abstract: When mentioned, corruption is often thought to take place just in areas of civil authority where the mandarins squeeze people and public property. This definitely breaks the laws and doesn’t obey social ethics. There is, however, another form of corruption existing in front of people’s eyes and obeying legally basic principles of the market economy...
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Public Procurement System Challenges in Developing Countries: the Case of Zimbabwe, International Journal of Economics
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, April 2013
Pages:
119-127
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the public procurement system challenges in developing countries with reference to Zimbabwe, addressing the extent to which the procurement systems have resulted in disgruntlement by pressure groups like the Affirmative Action Group (AAG) and the Upfumi Kuvadiki over the awarding of tenders to foreign owned companies. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study adopted a qualitative research design because it provided flexibility and afforded the researcher the opportunity to conduct an in-depth research. Case studies on major government projects such as the supply of prepaid meters for the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), the construction of the airport road in Harare and the expansion of Gokwe District Hospital were conducted. Findings: The findings suggest that most of the people tasked with the responsibility to procure resources are incompetent. For example the tender to supply ZESA with prepaid meters was flawed since it was the State Procurement adjudicators who were at fault. There was evidence of inadequate market enquiry in the awarding of most tenders, for example the City of Harare lost $80 million dollars in the construction of a 20km road instead of incurring a cost of around $10 million dollars. Delays in decision making resulted in the construction of a $600 000.00 district hospital in Gokwe North lagging behind schedule. There was also evidence of a high level of corruption activities in the public procurement. In 2011 a tender for the supply and delivery of malaria rapid test kits was withdrawn with participating bidders being refunded their tender fees because it had been corruptly flouted. Research limitations/implications: The main limitation of the study lies with a lack of complex analysis undertaken to support the findings. Practical Implications: The findings from the study suggest that professional procurement practices must be adopted in Public institutions for the benefit of the country. Social Implications: Govern-ments across the world pay lip service when it comes to implementing Government projects. As a result the public suffer due to poor service delivery. Originality/Value: The paper is original as it is the first attempt to discuss the public procure-ment system challenges in developing countries with reference to Zimbabwe as to how it has caused disgruntlement among the pressure groups on the awarding of tenders.
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the public procurement system challenges in developing countries with reference to Zimbabwe, addressing the extent to which the procurement systems have resulted in disgruntlement by pressure groups like the Affirmative Action Group (AAG) and the Upfumi Kuvadiki over the awarding of te...
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