Journal of Business and Economic Development

Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020

  • The Effect of Employee Engagement on the Relationship Between Leader-Member Exchange and Innovative Work Behaviour in Kenya

    Kanake Mercy Kananu, Kemboi Ambrose, Tenai Joel

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 113-120
    Received: May 05, 2020
    Accepted: Jun. 08, 2020
    Published: Jun. 20, 2020
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    Abstract: This paper aimed to explore the mediating effect of employee engagement on the relationship between Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) on Innovative Work Behaviour (IWB) within Manufacturing Firms in Kenya. The study was based on a quantitative approach and a cross-sectional survey design. Data were collected using self-administered, closed-ended questio... Show More
  • Oil and Gas Balance Analysis (Case Study of "X" Field)

    Ramli Nonci, Akhmad Fauzi, Fifi Diana Thamrin

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 121-129
    Received: Jun. 13, 2020
    Accepted: Jun. 23, 2020
    Published: Jul. 13, 2020
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    Abstract: Indonesia is one of the countries in the world that has the potential of natural resources in the form of oil and gas. As a resource that plays an important role in economic life, the utilization of oil and gas needs to be managed properly and correctly. Preparation of the balance of natural resources is an important part of the management of wealt... Show More
  • External Economic Shocks and Vulnerability of the West African Economic and Monetary Union

    Ibrahima Thiam, Sam Agbahoungba

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 130-137
    Received: Jun. 15, 2020
    Accepted: Jul. 07, 2020
    Published: Jul. 23, 2020
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    Abstract: Background: The regional integration, may it be economic integration or monetary union, is considered, since the success of the European Union, as a mean to development and to mitigate the consequences of exposure to globalization. However, in the African context, the capacity of resilience and the vulnerability of these economies against external ... Show More
  • Structural Transformation of Economies of the Economic Community of West African States: An Empirical Analysis

    Dimitri Sanga, Mamoudou Sebego

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 138-156
    Received: Jul. 06, 2020
    Accepted: Jul. 24, 2020
    Published: Aug. 10, 2020
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    Abstract: This paper analyses the structural transformation process of ECOWAS economies through an exploratory approach of stylized facts analysis on added value, employment, productivity and intra- and inter-sectoral mobility of labour factor, followed by an econometric approach in balanced panel data from 1991 to 2017 for the 15 countries in the region. Th... Show More
  • Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development of Small and Medium Enterprises in Vietnam

    Do Hai Hung, Nguyen Thi Hanh Nguyen

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 157-163
    Received: Jul. 09, 2020
    Accepted: Jul. 27, 2020
    Published: Aug. 10, 2020
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    Abstract: Implementing social responsibility activities (CSR) towards sustainable development (Sustainable Development) is one of the issues that businesses pay special attention. The study carried out a survey of 316 small and medium sized enterprises allocated according to different business sectors and territories in Vietnam. The main purpose of the study... Show More
  • The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Leadership Style in Jordanian Telecommunication Sector

    Refat Alfaouri, Esra' Tahat

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 164-171
    Received: Jun. 29, 2020
    Accepted: Jul. 17, 2020
    Published: Aug. 20, 2020
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    Abstract: The study aims at determining the level of influence of Emotional Intelligence (EI) of the managers of the Jordanian Telecommunication companies on their leadership style, also, it’s an attempt to find is there democratic and autocratic managers due to (EI) in the same companies and if there is a difference on senior and junior managers due to (EI)... Show More
  • An Assessment of the Effect of Casual Employment on the Level of Poverty and Economic Growth in Nigeria

    Babagana Mala Musti, Ahmed Mallum

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 172-177
    Received: Jul. 12, 2020
    Accepted: Jul. 27, 2020
    Published: Aug. 25, 2020
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    Abstract: The paper examines the implications of Casual employment on the poverty alleviation efforts of the government and economic growth in Nigeria. The study reviewed the existing literature on Casual employment and their impact on the poverty level in society and the economy. The study used a survey method and analysed the questionnaire distributed to s... Show More
  • The Role of Networking Capability on Organization Performance: A Perspective of Private Universities in Kenya

    Ruth Ndanu King’oo, Linda Kimencu, Godfrey Kinyua

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 178-186
    Received: Aug. 17, 2020
    Accepted: Aug. 31, 2020
    Published: Sep. 10, 2020
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    Abstract: Private Universities in Kenya have continuously faced a number of challenges such as declining quality of educational programs, quality of research, authenticity of degrees granted, flexibility of the university programs, innovations created and efficient utilization of resources at their disposal. Despite the increasing number of students seeking ... Show More
  • Informal Economy and Financial Development in West African Economic and Monetary Union Countries (WAEMU): Role of Institutions

    Aicha Tiendrebeogo

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 187-198
    Received: Aug. 17, 2020
    Accepted: Sep. 02, 2020
    Published: Sep. 19, 2020
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    Abstract: Informal economy is highly developed in sub-Saharan African countries, particularly, in West African Economic and Monetary Union Countries (WAEMU). In fact, the size of informal economy has been around 50% of GDP in recent years, despite the efforts made by international institutions (IMF and the African Union (AU)) to contain its development. It s... Show More