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Author-Name: Manzoor Ahmed
Author-Name: Akhtar Baloch
Title: The Impact of Fiscal Decentralisation Through 7th NFC Award on Healthcare and Basic Education in Balochistan, Pakistan
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: The 7th National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, passed and implemented in 2009, not only has changed the distribution criteria among the provinces by including more indicators – poverty, reverse population, revenue share and population, though the latter with lion share (82%) – it also enhanced the vertical share of the provinces in divisible pool. The 7th NFC has significantly affected the landscape of resource distribution with positive consequences in Pakistan with postitive consequences on the principles of its federal structure. Owing to this, the provinces in Pakistan now have far better fiscal space with significant autonomy to allocate resources to critical social and economic sectors pertaining to services delivery to the people. Balochistan like other provinces witnessed a quantum jump in receiving transfers from the divisible pool and straight transfers which could potentially be translated into better social services delivery. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the 7th NFC Award on two sectors – health and education – in Balochistan by using a balanced panel dataset 1985-2014. A rich and unique dataset is gathered from various sources of the Government of Balochistan, and is analyzed by using different statistical techniques and econometric models. The empirical results show that while in post 7th NFC Award, where the share of Balochistan in divisible pool and straight transfers has increased many folds, the quality and quality in health and education sectors despite receiving large-scale budgetary allocations failed to witness a marked improvement. The results further demonstrate that while the infrastructure of healthcare and education sectors has shown a slight improvement, the same has not been translated for the benefit of the much-desired outcomes such as gross enrollment rates, number of primary schools, pass-out ratio in secondary schools examination, the overall literacy rate etc. The reason of such ineffectiveness and inefficiency of Balochistan in providing better education and healthcare could be many. But the key among them is the ‘elite capture’ in line with the bureaucratic and political class corruption and sheer embezzlement of public finances that is widely documented in the province.
Keywords: 7th National Finance Commission Award; Education and Healthcare Outcomes; Elite Capture; Balochistan
Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies
Pages: 1-30
Volume: 4
Issue: 2
Year: 2019
Month: August
DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2019.234
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Author-Name: Arshad Saleem
Author-Name: Amber Nasreen Anjum
Title: An Analytical Study: Understanding and Realization Towards The Notion of Intercultural Communicative Competence
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: The ever-expanding concept of globalization is becoming a part of our routine working and living so the profession of teaching is also not remained untouched by its effects. “Intercultural and pluralingualismen-counters” (Bastos & Sá, 2014) are getting common and bringing challenges with them. In this very scenario it’s becoming essential to give way to the development of Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC). The concept is very much facilitating in the field of second language teaching. In this thematic study the following concerns will be analyzed: (a) how much the background studies support this concept; (b) to what extent it is important to spread awareness about it; and (c) what is the status of awareness of ICC in Pakistani academia. The findings of the analyses ensured us about the dire need of ICC awareness amongst language teachers and moreover its practical aspects for the improvement of SLT practices at all levels.
Keywords: Intercultural Communicative Competence; Linguistic and Cultural Diversity; Language and Culture
Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies
Pages: 31-42
Volume: 4
Issue: 2
Year: 2019
Month: August
DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2019.235
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Okan Şen
Author-Name: K. Çağatay Bayındır
Title: Big data usage in electrical distribution systems: A review
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: By this study, author aims for reader to get basic knowledge about relation between data and distribution systems and big-data analytics concept on energy distribution systems. Concept of intelligent energy systems, namely smart grid is described. Big-data basics is explained. Benefits of data-driven systems are searched. A detailed information about applications of big-data on distribution systems is given. Sources of energy big-data is mentioned. Finally, we point out the challenges of managing big data-driven distribution systems. Affect of big-data analytics of energy efficiency. A comprehensive review on big data driven smart energy management applications is presented.
Keywords: Distribution System; Dynamic Energy Management; Smart Grid; Data Analytics; Big-data
Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies
Pages: 43-53
Volume: 4
Issue: 2
Year: 2019
Month: August
DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2019.236
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Author-Name: Naushad Siddiqui
Author-Name: Mohammad Abdullah
Title: The Impact Various Determinants Interlinked With The Job Satisfaction and Employees Performance at Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Pakistan
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: The impact of the interlinked determinants (nature of work, opportunities for promotion, relationship with the co-workers, relationship with the supervisors, and existing pay) with the job satisfaction and employees' performance was examined at the PIA through cross-sectional research strategy. Total 42 employees participated in the survey included through combining purposive and convenience sampling technique. Findings revealed that there is strong positive upward linear correlation between job satisfaction and employees' performance (r=0.905) and statistically significant (p=0.001). In addition to that, the opportunities for learning, relationship with co-workers, and existing pay has statistically significant role while relationship with supervisor and nature of work have non-significant role in relation to employees' performance and job satisfaction. Lastly, the existing pay is most dominant among all factors that mediate employees' performance and job satisfaction.
Keywords: Job Satisfaction; Employees’ Performance; Existing Pay; Relationship with co-workers; Opportunities for promotion; Aviation Industry
Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies
Pages: 54-72
Volume: 4
Issue: 2
Year: 2019
Month: August
DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2019.237
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Author-Name: Nadeem Hussain
Author-Name: Zuhaib Asghar
Title: The Correlation Between Resilience (Suppliers Characteristics) and Supply Chain Disruption: Evidence From Dairy SMEs in Pakistan
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: This quantitative study examines the correlation between suppliers’ characteristics (resilience) and supply chain disruption process. The dimensions of resilience include; persistence, agility and adaptability while supply chain disruption contains frequency and cost. Through deductive reasoning in this cross-sectional research design the total of 31 employees working in the diary SMEs in Pakistan were approached using purposive, convenience, referral and networking approach. The self-administered survey questionnaire developed on 5-points Likert scale was emailed to respondents. Results confirmed that adaptability’s magnitude of the coefficient of correlation with frequency as well as cost is strong and positive while persistence has positive moderate correlation with both components of disruption; cost and frequency. The correlation of adaptability and persistence with supply chain disruption is statistically significant. Furthermore, regression analysis confirmed that both; persistence and adaptability have significant impact of the supply chain disruption. Agility has positive weak moderate magnitude while the correlation is insignificant. Furthermore, agility have no significant impact on the supply chain disruption process.
Keywords: Adaptability; Agility; Persistence; Dairy SMEs; Supply Chain Disruption
Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies
Pages: 73-94
Volume: 4
Issue: 2
Year: 2019
Month: August
DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2019.238
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Muhammad Abdullah
Title: The Impact of Organisational Stressors on The Organisational Commitment of Contrasting Gender Working at London City Airport
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: The project investigates the impact of the organisational stressors on the organisational commitment of the employees working at the London City Airport, UK. This cross-sectional research considered the literature of the last five decades to investigate the research problem however, for the purpose of analysis the literature is mainly from last one decade. The theories and models of stress are evaluated along with the antecedents of the organisational commitment. Using mixed methodology, total 38 survey respondents and 12 interviews were conducted through non-probability (quota and convenience) sampling technique. The Pearson Correlation confirmed that the organisational stressors have strong significant positive relationship with normative commitment (=0.91), moderate relationship with continuance commitment (=0.56) and weak positive relationship with affective commitment (=0.42).
 Additionally, the results confirmed that organisational stressors affect the organisational commitment of the males and females differently. Males have higher normative commitment while females have higher affective and continuance commitment. Additionally, results confirmed that task demands highly affect males whereas females are commonly affected by interpersonal relations. Lastly, the consequences of stress also vary for males and females as males showed higher behavioural symptoms (43%) while females exhibited psychological symptoms (57%). The recommendations are proposed at the end of the research.
Keywords: Affective Commitment; Normative Commitment; Continuance Commitment; Organisational Stressors; Gender; Aviation Sector
Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies
Pages: 95-118
Volume: 4
Issue: 2
Year: 2019
Month: August
DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2019.239
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Author-Name: Muhammad Taha Ahmed
Author-Name: Muhammad Ammar Alam
Title: The Suppliers Characteristics affecting the Supply Chain Disruption: A Case Study of RB (Reckitt Benckiser)
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: The present research project is carried out to investigate the impact of characteristics of suppliers on the supply chain disruption at RB. The relationship between characteristics of suppliers (persistence, agility, and adaptability) and cost and frequency of supply chain is explored through cross sectional research design. Researchers used pragmatic philosophy to carry out this research by using online survey questionnaire in a cross-sectional research design. The sample size for present study is 48 employees of RB selected through inferential statistic technique. In addition to that, the respondents are selected through convenience sampling technique. The findings showed that there is a strong relationship between the characteristics of suppliers and cost and frequency of supply chain process. Furthermore, the adaptability is most significant and visible characteristic of suppliers that is causing disruption, followed by agility and lastly persistence. Moreover, findings showed that flexibility is main contributing factor of agility causing discrepancies in supply chain process. The descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, and ANOVA test revealed that there is significant positive relationship between research variables. The suppliers' characteristics affect the cost and frequency of supply chain as 71% and 83% of respondents agreed to it. The ANOVA results showed 0.29 that confirms the relationship between research variables.
Keywords: Supply chain management; resilience; persistence; agility; adaptability; cost; supply chain disruption
Journal: International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies
Pages: 119-134
Volume: 4
Issue: 2
Year: 2019
Month: August
DOI: 10.68099/ijabms.2019.240
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