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Abstract - The use of Gamification in Knowledge Management Processes: A Systematic Literature Review
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Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this article is to present a systematic literature review that synthesizes the investigations made into the use of Gamification in Knowledge Management processes in recent years, and a conceptual model for analysis of the Gamification of Knowledge Management Systems. Keywords: Gamification, Knowledge management, Literature review. |
Abstract - Theravada Buddhism and Thai Luxury Fashion Consumption
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Abstract: This paper reviews the Thai national character according to Hofstede’s (1991, 2001, 2017) cultural dimension theory and Komin’s (1991) nine values cluster (Psychology of the Thai people), analyses the social hierarchy of Thai consumers according to the Luxury 4P Taxonomy (Han et al., 2010), integrates the Theory of Cultural Capital (Bourdieu, 1984, 1986), and expounds the features of social class. The global luxury fashion industry has grown significantly in recent years, but much of the research has been limited to conspicuous consumption and social identity. This paper involves religious beliefs that are argued to influence luxury purchasing motives. The purpose of the paper is to develop an analytical framework to aid in understanding luxury fashion consumption in a Buddhist country such as Thailand in order to inform luxury products vendors on how to improve their marketing strategies. Keywords: Luxury fashion consumption, Purchasing motives, Buddhist beliefs, Marketing strategies, Thailand. |
Abstract - Trade Openness-Government Size Nexus: Compensation Hypothesis Considered for Nigeria
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Abstract: Over the years, substantial theoretical and empirical studies have been carried out on the trade openness-government size nexus. While a strand of the literature reported positive linkage, the other suggests otherwise. This study contributes to the debate by examining this relationship for Nigeria using the bounds testing approach to cointegration within an ARDL framework proposed by Pesaran et al. (2001). Empirical evidence reveals that government size measured by percentage share of total government expenditure in GDP and share (percent) of recurrent expenditure in GDP significantly affects trade openness in the long run but percentage share of capital expenditure in GDP as a measure of government size does not impact on trade openness in the long run. The results of the standard causality test corroborate these findings. However, the three measures of government size considered significantly affect trade openness in the short run. The major implication for our study therefore is that compensation hypothesis holds for Nigeria. Thus, the government need to continue to expand its expenditure in order to cushion the effect of increase in risk caused by rising trade openness. Keywords: Compensation Hypothesis, trade openness, government size, Bound Test, Nigeria.Download Full Article |
Abstract - Total Quality Management System in an Education Environment: The Case of a Private University in Bahrain
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Abstract: The study aims to analyze and explain the effectiveness and efficiency of implementing total quality management principles in private educational institutions. The context of the study narrowed down the areas of comparisons to tutorial conducts, student affairs and infrastructure. A detailed analysis of the existing total quality management currently in place at the selected university was duly comprehended. This resulted in finding the flaws/weaknesses in the system of universities in the kingdom of Bahrain generally. Findings through a survey and interview sessions indicated that teachers were not consulted for any changes in curriculum which leads to a lack of co-operation between management and teachers. Another problem in regards to the total quality management implementation was that students perceived the university as not being concerned with maintenance of the premises. Moreover, student affairs/services section was seriously lacking sport facilities, limited training sessions, poor equipment maintenance. Keywords: Total Quality Management, Educational, Bahrain, Quality Management System. |
Abstract - Transformation of the Forecast Assessment of Expected Credit Losses in Monitoring and Assessment of Credit Risk in Commercial Banks
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Abstract: The article presents the results of the systematization of issues arising in connection with the transformation of the banks forecast assessment of expected credit losses during the monitoring and evaluation of credit risk in commercial banks. Based on the data obtained on the introduction of IFRS 9 "Financial instruments" into the banking sector, it is concluded that in banking practice there is uncertainty regarding the long-term impact of credit risk, and there are significant difficulties with the use of a large amount of additional information, which creates certain difficulties in calculating future credit losses of banks. It is noted that the current use of the model of predictive assessment of expected credit losses of customers in the monitoring and evaluation of credit risk in the bank should take into account the selected collective or individual basis of assessment. The article presents a comprehensive approach to the use of the impairment model of expected losses in banking as a basic tool for modeling expected credit losses in order to form provisions for impairment with the allocation. The modification of this model will depend on the specifics of the bank's credit activities and portfolio, the types of its financial instruments, the sources of available information, as well as the IT systems used. Validation of this model will reduce the expected credit losses, reduce the amount of estimated reserves, as well as improve the efficiency of the Bank as a whole. Keywords: Assessment of expected credit losses, credit risk, default, bank borrower, financial instruments. |