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Cultural Issues and ‘Mofij’ in Local Business Development: Pragmatic Perspective

Md. Ashanuzzaman & Masum A. Patwary · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2018

A carefully designed study conducted to find out the cultural issues reigning business development in the northern region of Bangladesh. Also aimed at prescribing the possible way outs for organisations to cope up with these issues. Both the quantitative and qualitative research...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEBA/2018/43258

Family Owned Business in Anambra State; Issues, Problems and Prospect

K. Nnabuife, Ezimma, Okoli, Ifeanyi Emmanuel, Moneme, Chigozie Patrick & Ewah-Bassey Evelyn · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2018

The roles of Family Owned Businesses (FOBs) cannot be overemphasized in providing employment and contributing immensely to the economic growth of Nigeria. Anambra state known for its entrepreneurial exploits enjoys its fair share of family businesses as all over the states; there...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEBA/2018/44817

A Comparative Economic Analysis of Sugarcane Cultivation with and without Intercrops in Selected Areas of Pabna District in Bangladeshc

Mohona Hasan, M. Harun-Ar Rashid, Maimuna Begum & Md. Rashid Ahmed · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2018

The study measures the relative profitability of different farming systems of sugarcane production in Ishwardi Upazila of Pabna district. A total of 60 farmers, out of which 30 with intercropping and 30 without intercropping farm were selected following a stratified random sampli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEBA/2018/44373

Modeling Stock Returns Volatility in Nigeria: Applications of GARCH Family Models

Monica Jatau, Moses Abanyam Chiawa & David Adugh Kuhe · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2018

This study examines volatility and its stylized facts in Nigerian stock market using daily quotations of Guinness Plc and 7UP Plc stock prices for the period 2nd January 1995 to 31st December, 2016. The study employs basic GARCH (1,1) to examine the symmetric properties of the se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEBA/2018/39861

An Empirical Relationship between Foreign Exchange Rate, Inflation and Interest Rate in Nigeria

David Adugh Kuhe · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2018

This paper investigates the empirical relationship between naira/US dollar exchange rate, inflation and interest rate in Nigeria. The study uses annual time series data from 1970-2017. Augmented Dickey-Fuller unit root test, Johansen cointegration, fully modified least squares; E...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEBA/2018/39863

Firm’s Market Structure and Financial Reporting Quality in Nigerian Quoted Companies

Jonathan A. Okunbor & E. L. Dabor · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2018

This study examines the relationship between firm’s market structure and financial reporting quality in Nigerian listed companies. Data were sourced from the annual reports and accounts of sampled companies quoted on Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) between 2010 and 2014. Firm’s mar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEBA/2018/33576

Forward-Looking Information Based on Integrated Reporting Perspective: Value Relevance Study in Indonesia Stock Exchanges

Wiwik Utami & Putri Dwi Wahyuni · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2018

The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) in 2013 has formulated the Integrated Report Framework. Integrated reporting provides forward-looking information related to the company's holistic picture, future targets and the relationship between financial performance and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEBA/2018/44981

Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction of Electricity Distribution Company: A Study of Olumo Business Hub, Abeokuta, Ogun State

A. Shodiya Olayinka, O. Ojenike Joseph, O. Jolaosho Surajudeen & T. Adebayo Adeyinka · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2018

This study examines the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction in Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company. To achieve this, IBEDC customers residing in Ogun State were sampled to seek their opinion on their level of satisfaction with IBEDC's services. Surv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEBA/2018/44493

Cultural Dynamics and Performance of Family Owned Businesses in Anambra State

K. N. Nnabuife, Ezimma, Okoli, Ifeanyi Emmanuel & Arachie, Augustine Ebuka · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2018

The over-reliance on patriarchal inheritance culture which seems to inhibit the capacity of Family Owned Businesses (FOBs) to professionalise and its implications for industrialising Africa necessitated this study. The broad objective was to examine the relationship between Cultu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEBA/2018/43948

Remittances and Financial Inclusion: Micro-econometric Evidences from Pakistan

Yasir Amin & Abdul Jalil · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2018

This study investigates the impact of foreign remittances on financial inclusion in Pakistan. Using the household-level data of Pakistan Standard of Living and Measurement (PSLM) for the year 2014-15, this study tests whether the remittances have any impact on households' use of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEBA/2018/44990

The Paradox of Poverty Reduction in Ethiopia: Are Microfinance Institutions Really Pro-poor?

Abebe Tarekegn & Tsegaye Molla · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2018

Financial investment is one of development interventions to improve per capita income and consumption of the urban population. This study evaluates whether Adiss Credit and Saving Institution (ADCSI) as a microfinance institution is pro-poor and identifying determinants of borrow...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEBA/2018/44597

Total Quality Management and Service Quality Delivery at Ghana Airports Company Limited

Samuel Anafo & Christina Appiah-Nimo · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2018

This study was carried out to assess the effect of Total Quality Management on Service Quality Delivery. A quantitative research approach was employed. The study area was the customer service channel at Kotoka International Airport in Accra. The population was employees and custo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEBA/2018/43945

The Effectiveness of Services Outsourcing in Sri Lankan State Universities

Amarasingham Pahirathan · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2018

Universities in Sri Lanka are in the process of rapid development in tertiary education. In this context, service outsourcing becomes a crucial element of enhancing university functionalities in terms of cleaning, security and cafeteria in particular. Meanwhile, there is consider...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEBA/2018/43542

Effects of Microfinance Services on Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises: A Case of Wundanyi Sub-County, Kenya

Macarius Mng’ang’u Mrombo & Martin Onsiro Ronald · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2018

This study was conducted to establish the effects of microfinance services inaccessibility on the growth of small and medium enterprises in Wundanyi sub-county, Taita-Taveta County. The research objectives were to establish the effects of saving mobilisation services inaccessibil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEBA/2018/43967

Internal Audit Function and Management Support in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions

Godwin I. Ebirien & Nsima J. Umoffong · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2018

Aims: This study examined the extent of management support for Internal Audit Function (IAF) in Nigerian public tertiary institutions as well as the determinants of management support for IAF. Study Design: The research adopted a survey research design. Place of Study: The study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEBA/2018/43725