International Journal of Business and Economics Research

Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2014

  • An Improvement the Accuracy of Grey Forecasting Model for Cargo Throughput in International Commercial Ports of Kaohsiung

    Chia- Nan Wang, Van- Thanh Phan

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2014
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: Dec. 07, 2013
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    Published: Jan. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: Based on the grey theory, grey prediction models, which are GM (1, 1), have been adopted to predict the cargo throughput and modified GM (1, 1) using Fourier series called “FRMGM (1, 1)” for improving the accuracy of forecast model. A forecasting the cargo throughput in the international commercial port of Kaohsiung from 2013-2015 has also been con... Show More
  • A Survey of Performance Improvement through Benchmarking in Commercial Banks in Kenya: The Managers’ Perception and Experience

    Daniel Ongeri Kerandi, Richard Bitange Nyaoga, Robert Matwere Bosire, Edinah Nyambega

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2014
    Pages: 6-14
    Received: Nov. 21, 2013
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    Published: Jan. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: This study sought to investigate the performance improvement through benchmarking in commercial banks in Kenya by focusing on the extent to which commercial banks used benchmarking, the relationship between benchmarking and organizational performance, and the challenges facing the adoption and implementation of benchmarking. Simple Random sampling ... Show More
  • Tanzania in the Face of International Trade: The Analysis of Revealed Comparative Advantage from 2009 to 2012

    Nuran Ally Mwasha, Zabibu Kweka

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2014
    Pages: 15-28
    Received: Feb. 06, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: Tanzania is the most promising current and the destination market for the world trade due to its copious resources and strategic location. It is well known in the region as the trade hub as it provides the influential and suitable trade solutions and investments. The aspiration of this paper is to analyse the Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) fo... Show More
  • The Impact of Conflict and Security Budget for Conflict Management on Gross Domestic Product in Nigeria

    Ijeoma, N. B.

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2014
    Pages: 29-36
    Received: Dec. 30, 2013
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    Published: Mar. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: This study assessed the impact of conflict and security budget for conflict management on gross domestic product in Nigeria. Secondary source of data gathered from published articles on peace and development, internet reports on conflicts, publications from the Federal Ministry of Finance and National Bureau of Statistics from 2000-2012 was employe... Show More
  • An Overview of Terry Towel Industry in Bangladesh with Swot Analysis

    Mohammad Abu Bakar Siddiquee, Abul Kashem Mohammad Ayatullah H Asif, Mahbubur Rahman

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2014
    Pages: 37-41
    Received: Feb. 19, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: The aim of this study was to increase the knowledge of terry products scope, products demand and supply, buyer or market of products, product range, export volume, trend and reveals other opportunities, strength, threat etc of this sector. Terry towel is one of the rapid growing and exigent sub sector of the textile sector of Bangladesh. Bath robes... Show More