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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Effect of Information Systems Criterion on the EFQM Model in Institutions of Higher EducationRosli Ismail, Masrah Azrifah Azmi Murad, Marzanah A. Jabar, Rozi Nor Haizan NorThe purpose of this paper is to empirically test the effect of information systems criterion on the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) excellence model in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The paper identifies five (5) causal hypotheses from literatures that are related to the information systems criterion. The data were collected from 118 Malaysian higher education institutions through the questionnaire … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 12 · 4 Dec 2015 · 7,113 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstract3D Cinematography in the Cinema Art of Kazakhstan: Technological, Film Studying and Social AspectsVladimir Ilyich PopovThe article discusses the problems of formation and study of the new direction in the audiovisual culture and art-3D cinema. The film set of the first Kazakhstan 3D film, i.e., complicated for production feature 3D film named "Returning to the 'A"' directed by Yegor Mikhalkov-Konchalovskiy was the experimentation facility of the research. The purpose of the study is to conduct … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 11 · 12 Nov 2015 · 6,780 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOverview of Certification Methodologies for Sustainable Constructions of Brazilian BuildingsVanessa Silva Pugliero, Lorenzo Campos Coiado, Lia Lorena Pimentel et al.The terms “sustainable” and “environmentally-friendly” have been used in the construction industry field as a marketing appeal. The methodology to judge in which level a building is sustainable in Brazil is incipient, without orientation and hardly ever there is a diffusion of these methods inside Brazilian territory. Almost all developed countries have their appropriate certification methodology for sustainable constructions. Some … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 3 · 25 May 2015 · 6,915 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the abstractImproving Organizational Citizenship Behavior through Spirituality and Work EngagementAminah Ahmad, Zoharah OmarThe focus of previous studies on predictors of organizational citizenship behavior has been on individual, organizational and task characteristics as well as leadership behaviors. Despite the greater focus of previous studies on individual characteristics, little is known about the potential effect of spirituality on organizational citizenship behavior. Using the work engagement model and results from previous empirical studies, a framework … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 3 · 7 May 2015 · 7,139 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAssessing of the Competitiveness Level in the Industry using the Correlation Analysis on the Example of Agriculture of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russian FederationSvetlana Fanilevna Khasanova, Aigyl Ilshatovna FazullinaThis study presents the results of evaluation of the competitiveness of farmers and the agricultural sector in the region as a whole. Traditional approach of estimating monopolization level uses Herfindahl-Hirshman and Lerner indexes. But this methods not applicable in case of inhomogeneity of product in industry or when firms manufacture different type of products. The evaluation was performed by using … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 1 · 26 Mar 2015 · 7,467 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSTRATEGY TO INCREASE THE FARM COMPETITIVENESSFilippo Sgroi, Anna Maria Di Trapani, Riccardo Testa, Salvatore TudiscaItaly’s wine-growing production structure is highly pulverized. So, for many wine-growing farms lowering the production cost represents the only way of gaining a competitive advantage. Production at average unit costs lower than competitors allows to improve profitability. Among farming operations, winter pruning and tying of productive vine-branches require a high human labor. For this reason the paper presents the results … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 3 · 16 Jun 2014 · 7,787 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Moderated Practice for Strategy Implementation AnalysisShahryar Sorooshian, Javad DodangehImplementation of strategies is a crucial part of the strategic management fundamental process. The main objective of this research is to develop a practical model for analyzing strategy implementation styles. Based on reviewed literature, authors have identified three major factors of strategy implementation, which include structure, leadership style and human resources. This study moderates TOPSIS, a multi attribute decision making … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 9 · 24 Aug 2013 · 7,218 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWhy is China the World’s Leader of Solar Water Heater Production and Consumption?Lee Liu, Jie LiuSustainable energy programs in developing countries face many challenges. The purpose of this research is to examine why China has been successful as the world’s leader of Solar Water Heater (SWH) production and consumption. The study is based on field work in China in the past two years in areas where SWHs are widely used. The results may help provide … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 2 · 18 Apr 2013 · 7,495 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSmart Strategy: Intelligence, Gaming and AgilitySimon HustonGenerals, entrepreneurs and planners aim to dislocate enemies, outsmart competitors or build iconic cities. All advocate ‘smart strategy’ but what are its constituents? I seek some cross-disciplinary clarification. A selection of military, business and planning literature is investigated, looking for common themes and a smart strategy framework. Strategic complexity and the limits to generalisation in turbulent times are noted. In … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 4, Issue 3 · 11 Sep 2012 · 7,293 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Application of Interpersonal Relationship Poll to the Enhancement of Management EfficacyKuo-Wei Lin, Wen-Chi KuProblem statement: Every employee needs to directly face their different superiors and subordinates that he must have ability to get along with other people or teams. It is the ability that he could communicate, coordinate, convince, negotiate and inspire his working partners smoothly and the organization, leadership and control could be implemented in accordance with the established plans. So the … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 16 Jul 2012 · 7,636 accessesView PDFCite