Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTHE ROLE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS ON THE GROWTH OF ITALIAN SOCIAL COOPERATIVESFrancesco Agliata, Caterina Ferrone, Danilo TuccilloThe Third Sector in Italy records a slow but constant growth due to the increase of the number of entities but not of their dimension. The difficulties in financial management, generated by a low attraction of debt and equity financial resources and a low level of managerial skills characterized the non profit organizations. Focused on the social cooperatives, the article … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 5 May 2014 · 8,925 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFUZZY RULE-BASED SYSTEM FOR AVENUE MANAGEMENTS. Prakash, C. SundarMutual Funds are becoming effective way for investors to participate in financial markets. An investor must learn to analyze and measure the risk and return of the portfolio. The performance of funds is mainly affected by characteristics such as asset size, turnover and fee structure. Investors’ highest priority lies in understanding the relation between fund performance and above properties. Currently … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 5 · 15 Feb 2014 · 6,927 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMeasuring Drivers’ Effect in a Cost Model by Means of Analysis of VarianceMaria Elena NenniIn this study the author goes through with the analysis of a cost model developed for Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) activities. By means of ANOVA the evaluation of impact and interaction among cost drivers is done. The predominant importance of organizational factors compared to technical ones is definitely demonstrated. Moreover the paper provides researcher and practitioners with useful information to … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 12 · 24 Oct 2013 · 6,448 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInflation and Financial Development: EvidenceEmmanuel Nii AbbeyThe study examined the impact of inflation on financial development in Ghana using quarterly time series data (1990-2008). It was in line with the empirical works that provided support for the proposition that inflation affects financial development negatively. While price stability has been emphasized in the literature to be the best antidote in addressing the problem, recent evidence of disagreements … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 6 Jul 2013 · 7,912 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIntegrating Life Cycle Assessment and Other Tools for Ex Ante Integrated Sustainability Assessment in the Minerals IndustryDeborah J Shields, Gian Andrea Blengini, Slavko V. SolarProblem statement: The minerals industry is faced with choices beginning in the exploration phase and extending over the life cycle of mine. Firms examine the technical feasibility of alternative actions and typically rank them based on economic performance. Increasingly firms also consider alternatives' contribution to sustainable development. Approach: Sustainable decision making before investment (ex ante decisions) should incorporate a broad … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 11 · 10 Oct 2011 · 7,894 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAnalysis the Determinants of Corporate Philanthropy: A Case Study in the Jordanian Commercial BanksFaris Nasif AL-ShubiriProblem statement: Corporate philanthropy measurement has been the concern of many corporations who have tried to develop determinants for it. Hence, this study explores the determinants of corporate donations listed on ASE-index for 12 commercial banks over the four year period 2005-2008. Simple and multiple regression techniques have been used for gauging the determinants of corporate philanthropy after collecting data … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,430 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvolution of a Graduate Environmental Science ProgramWill Focht, Talya HendersonProblem statement: Environmental science programs vary widely in their curricula and pedagogical approaches. In part, this is due to the lack of a unified agreement on field identity. However, program differences are also the product of variable program histories. Approach: This essay described the founding and subsequent history of the Environmental Science Graduate Program at Oklahoma State University, its oldest … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 30 Apr 2009 · 7,010 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOutcomes of Human Resource Development InterventionsAbdullah HaslindaProblem statement: In Malaysia, Human Resource Development (HRD) plays an important role in the economic development of the country. Despite government policies encouraging the implementation of HRD activities, as well as the substantial infrastructural and financial support provided, the benefits or outcomes of the HRD activities being implemented and provided to employees have not been examined. The aim of this … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2009 · 8,795 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Importance of Capturing and Using Financial Information in Small BusinessDorothy Davis, Paul Dunn, Katherine BoswellProblem statement: Small businesses have not been realizing the advantages of good record-keeping and management of financial records. The purpose of this study was to determine some key issues relating to the recordkeeping practices of small business to help determine areas that are causing this major subgroup of businesses to underutilize their use of captured financial data through business processes. … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2009 · 8,452 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractComparative Analysis of Economic Policies in Korea and Malaysia after the Financial CrisisSeok YoonThe Asian Economic Crisis of 1997 escalated from Southeast Asia and landed in Northeast Asia. However, in the process of recovery from the crisis, two countries took the opposite approaches. The Korean Government adopted the plans from the IMF and received a rescue fund, but the Malaysian Government adopted the independent recovery plans. With strong fundamentals, a generally liberal and … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 9 · 30 Sep 2005 · 6,820 accessesView PDFCite