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Factors Influencing Farmers’ Decision to Shift to Organic Farming: The Case of Gaza Strip

Ahmed Abu Shaban · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

The building of proper policies for the promotion of organic farming should be based on good understanding of the factors that affect farmers' decision to shift to organic farming. This study aims at defining the determinants of farmers' decision to convert to organic agriculture...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/11708

Corporate Fraud Tendencies Versus Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) Initial Returns Volatility

A. A. A. Bruce & P. M. C. Thilakaratne · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

We examine the initial returns volatility of initial public offering by determining: (1) whether mispricing actually takes place during and after IPOs in Nigeria and Sri Lanka; (2) whether the mispricing (overpricing or underpricing) could constitute corporate fraud tendencies si...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/12762

Non-pecuniary Factors in Work Incentive Models: Social Preference and Social Esteem Approaches

Akinori Tomohara & Akihiko Ohno · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

This study examines the relevance of different approaches related to non-pecuniary factors by distinguishing positive from negative work attitudes (e.g., effort and shirking). Using survey data, we quantify the relative importance of several human resource management practices. R...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/13117

The Impact of the Concept (Ba) on Knowledge Managementan Applied Study in Cairo Amman Bank in Jordan

Ali Hadi Jebrin · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

There are many concepts of modern management models, which constitute a great revolution in the management and excellence organizations, including the concept of (Ba) and its relationship to knowledge management, But this issue did not get the subsequent studies and research, esp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/11571

The Impact of Sales Promotion by Cocoa Licensed Buying Companies on Sales of Farmers in Wassa Amenfi East District of Ghana

Kofi Poku & Deborah Ivy Lamptey · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Aims: The study sought to assess the effects of sales promotional programmes on cocoa sales of farmers by Licensing Buying Companies (LBCs) in the district. The main aim of the research was to identify the influence of sales promotions on the purchases of LBCs in Wassa Amenfi Eas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/12025

Analysis of the Determinants of Fresh Fish Marketing and Profitability among Captured Fish Traders in South-South Nigeria: The Case of Akwa Ibom State

Nsikan Edet Bassey, E. Okon Uwemedimo, Umoh Idaraesit Uwem & Nyong Eteyen Edet · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

The study analyzed the determinants of fish marketing and profitability in four selected markets in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Primary data collected through a multi stage  random sampling of eighty (80) fish traders were analyzed using descriptive statistics, profitability ratios...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/10744

The Impact of Creative Accounting on Organizational Effectiveness: A Study of Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria

Leyira Christian Micah & Okeoma Eunice Chinwe · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Creative accounting involves the manipulation of company financial records towards a predetermined target. This target can be motivated by a preference for more stable earnings. The purpose of this study therefore is, to determine if creative accounting has any influence in enhan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/7736

Assessing the Relationship between Regulatory Framework and Forensic Accounting, the Nigerian Experience

Leyira Christian Micah & Tony- Obiosulesi Ruth · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

The primary objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between regulatory framework and forensic accounting practice in Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research with questionnaire drawn to elicit responses. The results of this study show that  Nigeria Evidence...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/7600

Dynamic Effects of Capital Flow Shocks upon Stock Market Developments in Nigeria

Anuli Regina Ogbuagu & Dennis Brown Ewubare · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Aims: To analyze the dependent relationship between capital flow and stock market development in Nigeria. Study Design: case study (Nigeria) Methodology: the study employed the use of Vector Auto-regression Model (Granger – Causality Wald Test, Impulse Response Test and Variance...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/12740

Low Performance of Economic Growth in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU): Explanatory Factors

Ibrahima Thiam · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Despite the strategies implemented by governments and donors over the past fifty years, the obstacles to the promotion of a strong and sustainable economic growth in the WAEMU remain considerable. The objective of this paper is to describe the factors explaining the slow economic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/10637

Studies of Green Financial Performance System with Comparative Analysis of China’s Eight Economic Regions

Lan Xu · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Green Finance directs funds to transfer to the green industries by providing environmental friendly financial services, to support technical development and creations, which plays an important role in improving ecological environment and promoting sustainable economic development...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/12321

Impact of Customs Regulation in the Efficiency on International Trade

América I. Zamora-Torres & Francisco Javier Ayvar Campos · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Customs clearance is a force step on international trade. The evolution and grow of international trade has made more important and complex the task assigned to customs services. Now day’s customs administration is a relevant regulatory operator in international trade and goods m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/12156