Journal of Business and Economic Development

Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2017

  • The Level of Internationalization of Albanian Firms

    Daniela Karalliu

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 1-10
    Received: Oct. 25, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 18, 2016
    Published: Dec. 26, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jbed.20170201.11
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    Abstract: In this paper we examine how the level of internationalization, i.e. a firm’s relative exposure to foreign sales, affects individual SMEs in Albania. Since it is conducted using a data sample with albanian SMEs, its applicability in other countries may vary. The purpose of this study is to increase the knowledge and provide insights on how internat... Show More
  • Proposal of a Methodology for Ranking Stocks by Multicriteria Methods: A Practical Approach Case of the Stocks Exchange Tunis

    Wahiba Halimi, Ibrahim Lahouel

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 11-21
    Received: Oct. 30, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 19, 2016
    Published: Dec. 26, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jbed.20170201.12
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    Abstract: Multicriteria decision is one of the most complex areas, given the large number of criteria to assess the difficulty of quantifying some qualitative criteria and the requirement to integrate the decision-maker himself in the process of decision making through multi-criteria methods. The choice of methods depends on several variables in one of them ... Show More
  • Microinsurance and Its Untapped Economic Development Potentials in Nigeria

    Frank Bassey Ime, Acha Ikechukwu

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 22-30
    Received: Oct. 30, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 25, 2016
    Published: Jan. 03, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jbed.20170201.13
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    Abstract: This study highlights the potential contributions of microinsurance business to the growth and development of the Nigerian economy. It noted the low levels of insurance coverage where only 1% of the adult population is insured and insurance penetration of 0.68%. The contribution of insurance to GDP is put at a paltry 0.72% and poverty is so high th... Show More
  • Determinants of Capital Structure and Its Impact on the Debt Maturity of the Textile Industry of Bangladesh

    G. M. Wali Ullah, Mohammad Minhaz Uddin, Mohammad Abdullah, Md. Nazmul Islam

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 31-37
    Received: Oct. 31, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 23, 2016
    Published: Jan. 03, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jbed.20170201.14
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    Abstract: Capital Structure is one of the most important and talked about issues in the field of finance. The fundamental components of capital structure are debt and equity of a company. Though different researchers provide different comment on the theory of capital structure, majority of theories and findings seem to contradict with each other in terms of ... Show More
  • Brazil Cost: The Competitiveness of the Brazilian Automobilistic Industry

    Leonardo Betemps Kontz, Bruna Ferreira

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 38-43
    Received: Oct. 25, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 12, 2016
    Published: Jan. 05, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jbed.20170201.15
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    Abstract: The purpose of this paper is demonstrate the aspects related to the competitiveness and innovation of the Brazilian automobilistic industry, its difficulties and challenges found. It assumes the premise that the “Brazil Cost” has been one of the great responsible for defaulting the development of this area, interrupting in the capacity of innovatio... Show More
  • Financial Analysis of the Real Estate Industry in India

    J. C. Edison

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 44-56
    Received: Oct. 25, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 22, 2016
    Published: Jan. 13, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jbed.20170201.16
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    Abstract: The purpose of the study was to examine: (i) the relationship between real estate sector investment and GDP; and (ii) analyze the financial parameters of Indian real estate industry. Simple linear regression analysis was used to test the relationship between real estate sector investment and GDP. The results indicate a positive relationship between... Show More
  • The Relationship Between Organizational Learning and Employee Engagement, in the Perspective of Young Employees from Commercial Banks in Malaysia

    Ibiwani Alisa Hussain, Noormala Amir Ishak

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 57-62
    Received: Nov. 01, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 16, 2016
    Published: Jan. 16, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jbed.20170201.17
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    Abstract: The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship between organizational learning with employee engagement. Primary data were gathered through self-administered survey questionnaires. 100 respondents participated in the study and all of the respondents came from commercial bank in Malaysia. Method used to distribute the survey questionnai... Show More
  • An Appraisal of Financial Management Practices on the Growth of Micro Enterprise in Kenya

    David M. Kahando, Tirus Muya Maina, Charity Mweru Maina

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 63-70
    Received: Nov. 18, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 14, 2016
    Published: Jan. 16, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jbed.20170201.18
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    Abstract: Governments in different parts of the world are increasingly promoting and supporting the growth of Micro and Small enterprises as part of their overall national development strategy. The sector plays an important role in economic development and act as vehicle for low-income people to escape poverty through market-driven, productive activities for... Show More