American Journal of Economics

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Consumer Adoption of Recycled Bag for Retail Shopping
Rahida Ramli, Siohong Tih
pp. 43-50
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.01   7154 Views  1885 Downloads
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Literature Review on: ‘The Advantages and Disadvantages of Implementing E-HRM for an Organisation, E-Learning as an Example’
Abdul Aziz Alghafri
pp. 51-55
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.02   45560 Views  10970 Downloads
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The Development, Scheme, Risk and Fair Market Value Model of Sukuk Ijarah and Mudharabah in Indonesia
Irni Yunita
pp. 56-63
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.03   17246 Views  12702 Downloads
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The Effects of Demographic Factors on Market Orientation
Jeen Wei Ong, Peik Foong Yeap, Hishamuddin Ismail
pp. 64-73
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.04   5994 Views  2788 Downloads
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The Effects of Forces Driving Industry Competition and Distinctive Capabilities on the Competitive Strategy and Its Implication on Business Performance of Minimarket Network in Indonesia
Hans Harischandra Tanuraharjo
pp. 74-81
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.05   5275 Views  2593 Downloads
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Issues and Barriers to Sustainable Growth of Malaysian Haulage Industry
Saari Ahmad, Mustakim Melan, Mustafa Zakaria
pp. 82-89
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.06   8545 Views  3504 Downloads
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Virtual Currency: Analysis and Expectation
Li Yusen
pp. 90-94
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.07   8060 Views  3977 Downloads
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Exploring Malaysian Business Undergraduates’ Perceptions on Managing Corporate Corruption
Yen Wan Chong, Saari Ahmad
pp. 95-97
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.08   5519 Views  3643 Downloads
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Bridging the Gap of Perceived Skills between Employers and Accounting Graduates in Malaysia
Yee Ting Ngoo, Kui Ming Tiong, Wei Fong Pok
pp. 98-104
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.09   22915 Views  7137 Downloads
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Opportunity Recognition Framework: Exploring the Technology Entrepreneurs
Wei Lee Lim, Siri Roland Xavier
pp. 105-111
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.10   45843 Views  13803 Downloads
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Understanding Cultural Differences in Ethnic Employees’ Work Values: A Literature Review
Daria Gom, Mary Monica Jiony, Geoffrey Harvey Tanakinjal, Ruth S. Siganul
pp. 112-118
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.11   28798 Views  13910 Downloads
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Exports as a Driving Factor of Structural Changes in the BRICS Economies: 1995 – 2012
Aleš Kocourek
pp. 119-127
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.12   3504 Views  2078 Downloads
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Understanding the Effect of Organizational Culture and Employee Engagement on Organizational Performance Using Organizational Communication as Mediator: A Conceptual Framework
Mary Monica Jiony, Geoffrey Harvey Tanakinjal, Daria Gom, Ruth S. Siganul
pp. 128-134
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.13   27413 Views  14899 Downloads
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The Impact of Increasing CAPEX on Customer Number, Profit, and ROI in Indonesia Telecommunication Industry
Anisah Firli, Ina Primiana, Umi Kaltum
pp. 135-138
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.14   11746 Views  7545 Downloads
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Public Versus Private Payment for Financing Higher Education
Hieng Soon Lau
pp. 139-147
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.15   3116 Views  1827 Downloads
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The Conceptual Framework for E-Commerce Adoption Model
Norhayati Md Ali, Nik Kamariah Nik Mat, Noraini Md Ali
pp. 148-154
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.16   16772 Views  4228 Downloads
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Public Administration Re-engineering with Implementation of E-Governance Methodology
Ekta Gaur
pp. 155-158
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.17   3923 Views  1643 Downloads
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The Impact of Digital Decoding over E-Commerce Marketing
Siddharth Gaur
pp. 159-162
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.18   15515 Views  14248 Downloads
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Impact of Psychological Traits, Entrepreneurial Education and Culture in Determining Entrepreneurial Intention among Pre-University Students in Malaysia
Vijeyan Samydevan, ShishiKumar Piaralal, Abd Kadir Othman, Zahir Osman
pp. 163-167
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.19   8819 Views  4812 Downloads
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An Empirical Study of Direct Relationship of Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction and Bank Image on Customer Loyalty in Malaysian Commercial Banking Industry
Zahir Osman, Liana Mohamad, Ratna Khuzaimah Mohamad
pp. 168-176
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.20   19745 Views  13080 Downloads
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Determinants of Brand Equity in Private Healthcare Facilities in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Shishi Piaralal, Tan Mei Mei
pp. 177-182
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.21   12476 Views  8831 Downloads
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Empirical Studies: Corruption and Economic Growth
Chiam Chooi Chea
pp. 183-188
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.22   17013 Views  3609 Downloads
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Ethics and Global Climate Change: Voices of the Young
Yen Wan Chong, Saari Ahmad
pp. 189-193
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.23   2868 Views  1486 Downloads
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Creativity and Innovation (Organizational Factor) Influence on Firm Performance: An Empirical Study on Malaysian Telecommunication Mobile Network Operators
Thiaku Ramalingam, Jeannot Abdul Karim, Shishi Piaralal, Baldev Singh
pp. 194-199
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.24   11891 Views  3043 Downloads
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Employee Perceptions on Reward/Recognition and Motivating Factors: A Comparison between Malaysia and UAE
Ahmad Zaki Ismail, Selim Ahmed
pp. 200-207
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.25   21614 Views  4411 Downloads
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Access to Higher Education via ODL: Addressing Attrition to Maximize University Sustainability
Santhi Raghavan, Mohd Ghazali Mohayidin, Loo Sin Chun
pp. 208-216
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.26   4384 Views  1854 Downloads
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An Exploratory Study on the Usage of Technology among Retailers in Labuan, Malaysia
Ruth S. Siganul, Ainnecia Yoag, Geoffrey Harvey Tanakinjal, Mary Monica Jiony, Daria Gom
pp. 217-221
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.27   3943 Views  2261 Downloads
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Organizational Factors which Influence the Decision to Adopt EDI in HRM Functions: A Case Study of an Oil and Gas Company
Wardah Mohamad, Leena Logeswari Chandrashegaran, Ratna Khuzaimah Mohamad, Liana Mohamad
pp. 222-230
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.28   6036 Views  3939 Downloads
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Power and Influence – A Case Study of Leaders in Real Estate Company
Wardah Mohamad, Norazian M. Ramli, Norhayati Shuib, Tuan Fatma Tuan Sulaiman
pp. 231-235
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.29   15077 Views  4022 Downloads
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Social Media Strategies for Personal Branding– A Case Study of Malaysian Celebrities on Facebook
Soo Wincci, Wardah Mohamad
pp. 236-242
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.30   15500 Views  4367 Downloads
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Addressing Service Quality to Increase Students’ Satisfaction and Retention in Malaysian Private Higher Education Institutions
Santhi Raghavan, Ganesh R.
pp. 243-250
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.31   15645 Views  7869 Downloads
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An Integrated Model of the Likelihood and Extent of Adoption of Green Practices in Small and Medium Sized Logistics Firms
Shishi Kumar Piaralal, Sashidharan R. Nair, Nazry Yahya, Jeannot Abdul Karim
pp. 251-258
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.32   11009 Views  6707 Downloads
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Subordinates Response to Their Leaders Influence and Power: A Case Study of a Property Market Agency
Wardah Mohamad, Norazian Mohamad Ramli, Raemah Abdullah Hashim, Zulaika Zakariah
pp. 259-263
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.33   6802 Views  2212 Downloads
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Internet Use as a Marketing Tool by Retailers: An Exploratory Study in Labuan, Malaysia
Ainnecia Yoag, Ruth S. Siganul
pp. 264-268
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.34   8317 Views  1701 Downloads
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Determinants of Sustainable Development in Malaysia: A VECM Approach of Short-Run and Long-Run Relationships
Faridah Pardi, Arifin Md. Salleh, Abdol Samad Nawi
pp. 269-277
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.35   9116 Views  4293 Downloads
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Past Performance Evaluation is the First Step toward the Future: A Case Study of a Performance Management System in a Malaysian Multi-National Company
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pp. 278-284
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.36   14531 Views  10006 Downloads
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Emotional Intelligence and Entrepreneurs’ innovativeness towards Entrepreneurial Success: A Preliminary Study
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pp. 285-290
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.37   15432 Views  6150 Downloads
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Predictors of Green Purchase Intention in Nigeria: The Mediating Role of Environmental Consciousness
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pp. 291-302
DOI: 10.5923/c.economics.201501.38   18090 Views  13264 Downloads
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