Many SMEs are manufacturing sub-contractors, leaving their purchaser manage the design phase. Even those using CAD systems do it in a very basic way. They face technical and methodological problems when they try to evolve to functional design which is mandatory in the globalized...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/14510
Following the outbreak of the sovereign debt crisis in the euro zone, austerity policies have emerged as the solution to the ills devastating the economies on the periphery. The impact of fiscal consolidation policies on growth remains an open question. There is widespread accept...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/15177
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