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Influence of Motivational Strategies on Employee Performance in Public University Campuses in Kericho County, Kenya

Benjamin Bett Cheruiyot & Martin Onsiro · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2020

This study analyzed the influence of motivational strategies on employee performance in public university campuses in Kericho County, Kenya. It was apparent that various motivational strategies played key roles in shaping the performances of employees in any organization. Despite...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2020/v16i330238

The Relationship between Personality Big-5 and Integrity among Leader in Northern University of Malaysia

Mariah Darus & Sakinah Muslim · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2020

The purpose of this study is to emphasize the relationship between BIG-5 personality and integrity among leaders in the Northern University of Malaysia. The integrity issue can be observed by the increasing public complaints on government service delivery systems. Public complain...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2020/v16i230237

Study of the Impact of Different Investor Behaviours on Market Volatility

Abdolkarim Moghadam & Hamidreza Ghiabi · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2020

The purpose of this research is to study the impact of different investor behavior on the volatility of the bourse market. The field study consists of the companies listed on the stock exchange during the years 2012-2016. In this study, the different investor behaviour is conside...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2020/v16i230236

Stock Market Returns and Shareholders’ Wealth Sustainability of Companies Listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange

Adekunle Orelope Koleosho, Folajimi Festus Adegbie & Ayooluwa Olotu Ajayi- Owoeye · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2020

Sustainability of shareholder’s wealth has been a subject of discussion globally due to various decisions of the managers and the effect it has on company’s performance. Various corporate actions and information about the companies are disseminated over time and studies have show...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2020/v16i230233

Financial Literacy Overconfidence and Consumer Financial Satisfaction: Evidence from the 2018 US National Financial Capability Study

Fuzhong Chen, Yibo Wang & Di Yu · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2020

An increasingly prevalent topic on the associations between financial literacy and consumer financial satisfaction has been highlighted in recent years. Utilizing the data from the 2018 US National Financial Capability Study, this study conducts ordered probit regressions to exam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2020/v16i230232

Financial Distress Prediction Using Hybrid Machine Learning Techniques

Suduan Chen & Zong-De Shen · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2020

The purpose of this study is to establish an effective financial distress prediction model by applying hybrid machine learning techniques. The sample set is 262 financially distressed companies and 786 non-financially distressed companies, listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange betw...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2020/v16i230231

Carpet Weaving Occupation in Kashmir: An Analysis of Socio-economic Conditions of Carpet Weavers of Pulwama District

Ishfaq Majeed & Mohammad Swalehin · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2020

The carpet industry of Kashmir occupies an important place in handicrafts. The carpet Industry plays a significant role in the economic development of the rural areas. Carpet weaving in Kashmir is largely practiced in the informal sector. It contributes significantly by providing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2020/v16i130230

Environmental Liability Provisions and Earnings Persistence of Oil Firms in Nigeria

Gospel J. Chukwu, Hwerien Rosemary Idamoyibo & Monday M. Akunna · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2020

The purpose of this study is to examine whether provision for environmental liability is associated with earnings persistence of oil firms in Nigeria. The study also examines whether changes in provision for environmental liability is associated with earnings quality. Data from f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2020/v16i130229

Which is a Better Method for Reporting Cash Flows from Operating Activities-Direct or Indirect Method?

Dumisani Rumbidzai Muzira · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2020

This paper is a response to the ongoing debate in the accounting profession on whether the direct method is better than the indirect method when reporting cash flows from operating activities. The debate has its roots from the standard setters who prefer the direct method and are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2020/v16i130228

Sustainability Reporting: Imperative for Turnover Growth

Adegbie Folajimi Festus, Akintoye Ishola Rufus & Taiwo Oluwasikemi Janet · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2020

Growth in revenue of firms is an indicator to stakeholders that the firm is improving. Thus, creating the need for firms to ensure a continuous increase in their turnover. This study examined the effect of sustainability reporting on turnover growth of quoted companies in Nigeria...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2020/v16i130227

The Impact of Industrial Sector on the Application of the Six Capitals Model in Integrated Reporting: A Case Study of Zimbabwe

Dumisani Rumbidzai Muzira · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2020

The introduction of the six capitals models in integrated reporting brought about more disclosure in corporate reports for the benefit of the stakeholders. As an extension of the study done on the application of these capitals by the companies listed on the Zimbabwean stock excha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2020/v16i130226

Interest Rates and Foreign Investor Activity in Kenya: Evidence from Nairobi Securities Exchange

Loice Koskei · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2020

Interest rates play a key role in attracting foreign investor activity in the country. This study investigated the effect of interest rates on foreign investor activity at Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya. Monthly data was collected from Nairobi Securities Exchange, Central B...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2020/v15i430235

Effects of Off-farm Income on Poverty and Food Security Status of Farmers in Paikoro Area of Niger State, Nigeria

E. S. Yisa, A. Adewumi, C. O. Adebayo & I. I. Opuama · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2020

This study determined the effects of off-farm income on poverty and food security status of farmers in Paikoro Local Government area of Niger state, Nigeria. A total of 150 farmers were selected randomly from six wards across the Local Government Area. Structured questionnaire an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2020/v15i430223

Net Returns Maximizing Combination of Arable Crops among Smallholder Farmers in Kaiama Agricultural Zone of Kwara State, Nigeria

A. Adewumi, L. Tanko, F. D. Ibrahim & E. S. Yisa · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2020

The study developed an optimal arable crop combination plans that would maximize the net returns of the smallholder farmers in Kaiama agricultural zone of Kwara State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 40 smallholder farmers. Interview schedule was used t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2020/v15i430225

Comparison of Rate of Change in the Consumption of Various Sources of Energy in Nepal

Arjun Kumar Dahal · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2020

The present study examines the rate of change of various sources of energy like biomass, coal, petroleum products, electricity and renewable sources of energy in Nepal by employing secondary data collected from various published resources. It also aims to measure the consistency...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2020/v15i430221