https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/45543 2026-04-05T01:35:31Z 2026-04-05T01:35:31Z Ilyas, Muhammad Awais Shaari, Hasnizam Alshuaibi, Ahmad Said Ibrahim https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/45656 2019-08-25T05:29:12Z 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Employer branding and its dimensions : a pilot study in higher educational institutions of Pakistan Authors: Ilyas, Muhammad Awais; Shaari, Hasnizam; Alshuaibi, Ahmad Said Ibrahim Abstract: The purpose of this paper is a pilot assessment to determine the validity and reliability of the instrument of employer branding dimensions namely training and development, employer brand reputation, work life balance and organization culture developed by Tanwar and Prasad (2016). The survey approach was used to collect response through 61 usable questionnaires from the academic staff of higher educational institutions located in Punjab which is largest populated province of Pakistan. The present study used the simple random sampling method in data collection. Then, the validity and reliability of items of employer branding dimensions were assessed through expert’s opinions both from academicians and practitioners and also from the small size sample data. The SPSS v20 was used to test the reliability in this study. Hence, the results of pilot study reveals that, the Cronbach’s alpha values of all constructs are above than 0.80, so it can establish that all the constructs of employer branding are reliable and no need to remove any item.

2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Suardana Telabah, Wayan Hermanto Handajani, Lilik https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/45655 2019-08-25T05:29:11Z 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Implementation of performance accountability system for government institution (SAKIP) : determinants and consequence in local government Authors: Suardana Telabah, Wayan; Hermanto; Handajani, Lilik Abstract: This study aims to examine the effect of the utilization of information technology, training and obedience to regulation on the implementation of SAKIP and examine the effect of SAKIP implementation on managerial performance as well as the influence of the role of self efficacy and intellect in the relationship between impelementation of SAKIP and managerial performance. Tests were conducted on 93 respondents representing 67 percent of the population. The group of respondents are structural officials of echelon II, III and IV in the scope of West Nusa Tenggara Provincial Government who have role in the planning, implementation and management of Regional Income Budget and Expenditure (APBD) through the implementation of SAKIP. The hypothesis testing used Struuctural Equation Modelling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The result of this research shows that the utilization of information technology and training have significant effect on the implementation of SAKIP but not influenced by obedience to the regulation, the implementation of SAKIP has an effect on managerial performance but self efficacy and intellect can not strengthen the relationship between SAKIP implementation and managerial performance. Based on the findings of this research, the operation of e-SAKIP and training conducted in a structured and sustainable manner plays an important role in improving the quality of SAKIP implementation so as to provide relevant and objective information to managers in order to improve the performance of government organizations.

2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Yahaya, Yusuf Sani, Mohammed https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/45654 2019-08-25T05:29:11Z 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Working capital management policy and the financial performance of food and beverages companies in Nigeria Authors: Yahaya, Yusuf; Sani, Mohammed Abstract: This study is set to examine the relationship between working capital management policy and profitability of quoted food and beverages companies in Nigeria. The population comprises a sample of ten (10) food and beverage companies quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. The study used secondary data for a period of ten (10) years (2005-2014) and was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of Stata version 13. Two research hypotheses were formulated and tested. It was found that, there is no significant relationship between receivable collection period (RCP) policy and profitability of quoted food and beverage companies in Nigeria. However, it was recommended that the management should identify the level of inventory which allows for uninterrupted production but reduces the investment in raw materials and minimizes reordering cost and hence increases profitability. The management should reduce their RCP from 53 days on the average to at most 30 days by instituting adequate control and flexible credit policy.

2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Sana Ullah, Muhammad Usman Ul Haq, Naveed Laeeq, Hood Raja, Ammar Aftab https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/45653 2019-08-25T05:29:10Z 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Financial contagion and globalization : evidence from South Asian countries Authors: Sana Ullah, Muhammad Usman; Ul Haq, Naveed; Laeeq, Hood; Raja, Ammar Aftab Abstract: This study investigates the contagion and globalization between the South Asian (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) and five largest economies (US, UK, China, Japan and Germany) stock markets. Daily stock returns data from 1st July 1997 to 30th June 2015 consisting of total 4695 observation is analyzed. DCC GARCH is applied to calculate the conditional correlation coefficients to overcome the issue of heteroscedasticity. Null hypothesis of no globalization got rejected eleven times out of twenty while the hypothesis of no contagion got rejected six times. Further analysis of conditional correlation coefficients confirmed the impact of 9/11 attacks, Subprime mortgage crises and Europeans debt crises on the Indian market. Impact of 9/11 attacks also found on Pakistani and Sri Lankan stock exchanges, while Dhaka stock exchange remained independent of all shocks. In sum, the South Asian stock markets remained isolated from the global shocks except India. Isolation of South Asian stock markets from the global shocks is due to their lower integration with the global markets. This study provides some useful recommendations to the investors and policy makers. Results suggests that Indian stock exchange get contagion impact from the major economies, so authorities of India should have to take measure to decouple the market from the global shocks. The markets of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan are not properly integrated with global financial system, so the authorities of these countries should have to take proper steps to liberalize the markets. This paper presents the first empirical study on financial contagion and globalization of South Asian countries.

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