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IMPACT OF MACROECONOMIC VARIABLES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE OF AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLING SECTOR OF PAKISTAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Get PDFThe study examines the macroeconomic variables impact on financial performance, using the financial statement of listed companies in Automobile sector of Pakistan stock exchange. The study covered the period from 2007 to 2016. Before applying the GMM model the preliminary test was done. Firm performance is measured with three ratios i.e., return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE) and gross profit margin ratio (GPM). The results revealed that the selected macroeconomics variables have the negative relationship with return on equity, return on assets and gross profit margin and the inflation has positive relation with return on equity and negative relation with return on assets (ROA) and gross profit margin (GPM)
EXAMINATION OF AGILITY FACTORS OF JUNIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS INBAÄŒKA TOPOLA, SERBIA
Get PDFThe project was designed to collect data about junior football players using complex instrumental measurements. Agility is the ability to move easily and quickly; it infers rapid onset, sudden stops and changes in direction. The execution of these requires complex skill set. In modern football, this factor is considered the most important one in terms of efficiency. Several previous studies have, with no significant results, tried to find a link between individual skills and agility. In the present research we were looking for answers to what factors influence agility among junior football players.According to the of the movement-structure analysis of these tests, it is possible, that separately they do not cover the whole scale of movement patterns which could be present during a match. Because of this, we promoted two new variables: There are the "Agility without ball" and the "Agility with ball". This test of movement structure contains all the components which could be expected of the players during a match, such as changes of direction, dribbles, using the dominant and subdominant leg separately and optionally.In modern football, agility is an extremely complex skill, and the exact structure of its performance components is hard to define. The factors influencing players\u27 agility should be emphasized and methodically developed in youth training in the light of future efficiency
ANTECEDENTS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE ORIENTATION
Get PDFCustomer service orientation is about knowing customers and willingly responding their expectations. Research efforts are underway to identify antecedents of customer service orientation. This concept is essential for service sector organizations. This study has examined the impact of Transactional leadership, Transformational leadership and perceived organizational support as antecedents of customer service orientation in the banking sector. Data from 278 respondents was gathered from bank employees in Islambad, Pakistan. Results have shown a positive and significant impact of all three antecedents on customer service orientation. This study will help banking sector organizations to design policies for enhancing customer service orientation by improving employees performance with effective leadership and supportive work environment.Â
ROLE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY AMONG DISABLE PEOPLE
Get PDFThis article reviews the literature on the rising issue of poverty due to disability and the role of small and medium business enterprises (SME’s). Literature survey identifies different causes which accelerate the poverty problem in the society. It has also been provided that growth in the number of disabled people around the globe is increasing and is a threat to the global poverty eradication programs. This article provides that there is a positive association between the development of SME’s and poverty alleviation.Â
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MACROECONOMIC VARIABLES AND THE DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO OF THE TEXTILE SECTOR LISTED ON PAKISTAN STOCK MARKET
No full textThis study empirically investigates to find the relationship of the interest rate, inflation rate, exchange rate, GDP growth rate and the unemployment rate with the dividend payout ratio by using annual time series data started from 2001 to 2017. The macroeconomic variables data was collected from State Bank of Pakistan and the dividend payout ratio data of Textile Sector listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange was collected from the official website of the companies. For analysis of the data the OLS model was applied of which the multiple regression models were applied. Before applying the OLS model the preliminary test was applied. The result of the OLS model shows that there is a positive relationship between the exchange rate and the unemployment and negative relationship between the interest rate, inflation rate and the GDP growth rate with the dividend payout ratio
STOCK RETURNS PREDICTION BY USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK MODEL FOR PAKISTAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Get PDFArtificial neural networks are extensively used to predict the financial time series. This study implements the neural network model for predicting the daily returns of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSE). Such an application for PSE is very rare. A multi-layer perception network is used for the model used in this study, while the network is trained using the Error Back Propagation algorithm. The results showed that the predictive power of the network was performed by the return of the previous day rather than the input of the first three days. Therefore, this study showed satisfactory results for PSE. In short, artificial intelligence can be used to give a better picture of stock market operators and can be used as an alternative or additional to predict financial variables
KNEE INJURIES IN BADMINTON SPORT: INVESTIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES OF INJURY AND MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES IN SINDH PROVINCE
Get PDFKnee injury is one of the most common types of injuries that sportspeople experience in Badminton sport. Extant literature on knee injuries suggests that most of the research undertaken was in advanced countries. Especially, very limited research has been undertaken in context of Sindh province. Consequently, this study aims to report survey findings of the cases of knee injuries in Badminton sport and its management techniques across thirteen districts of Sindh. Data were collected through structured interview using survey questionnaire by non-probability technique of convenience sampling. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 22.0. Mean age of the Badminton players across Sindh was about 34 years and about 42.3% have had graduation. These findings reveal that middle-aged and educated people play this game for fitness purpose. Findings also reveal that about 53.8% players got their right knee injured during the play. It was stated that 92.3% respondents were injured intrinsically. While X-ray was the only technique used to diagnose the injury. However, 80% respondents were suggested to go through some physiotherapeutic methods as management of the injury
ASSESSMENT OF THE PREVAILING BARRIERS IN PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AMONG THE INTER LEVEL COLLEGE STUDENTS OF DISTRICT PESHAWAR
Get PDFParticipation of college students in physical activities is necessary for their mental, developmental and academic growth. Understanding of the significance and guidance provided by mentor play a key role in promotion of students’ participation in physical activities. Nevertheless, there are several factors which offer hindrances to active involvement of college students in physical activities. In this study, we investigated the prevailing barriers in participation of college students of district Peshawar (n = 400) in physical activities. Respondents were selected from all the Government colleges of District Peshawar (male and female). Results indicated that there were significant effect of the barriers regarding lack of facilities, playgrounds, sports gears, lack of parental and student’s interest in their participation in sports in colleges. Based on students’ responses, the most prevalent barriers in promoting physical activities at college level were busy study schedule (86 %), lack of parental and social interest (84 %), parental preference of academic achievements over physical activities (82%) and negligence of sports activities in college time table (79 %).Â
EFFECTS OF FUND ATTRIBUTES ON FUND RETURN: AN ANALYSIS OF CLOSE-END MUTUAL FUNDS OF PAKISTAN
Get PDFMutual funds have become an attractive investment option particularly for small investors to diversify their portfolio. The aim of this study is to explore the determinants of close ended mutual funds return in Pakistan. For this purpose secondary data is used from 2007-2013. Multiple regression analysis is carried out to measure the determinants (fund size, liquidity, expense ratio and fund turnover) of fund return. The findings of the study revealed that expense ratio and fund turnover significantly influences the return of the fund. Moreover, fund size is positively related to fund return whereas expense ratio, fund turnover and liquidity are inversely related to fund return
SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE A SOURCE OF IMPROVED EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE THROUGH ORGANIZATION COMMITMENT
Get PDFThe purpose of this study is to present an analysis on the impact of the of Spiritual intelligence on the Organization commitment of the employees and also on the employee performance, it also involves a study of the mediating role of the Organization commitment between the Spiritual intelligence and employee performance in the Telecom sector of Pakistan. Relationship of the seven major themes of the spiritual intelligence also known as dimensions of spiritual intelligence have also been individually tested with organization commitment. Questionnaire distribution method was used to conduct this research. The total numbers of respondents were 258 in which the respondents of belonged to different service providers and mobile phone operators. People surveyed are all employees of the stated companies. The findings of this research paper indicate that all of the dimensions spiritual intelligence are positively correlated with the organization commitment and there is a significant evidence that the organization commitment serves as a mediator between the Spiritual intelligence and Employee performance. This paper encourages the companies that they should on the development and promotion of the spiritual intelligence in the employees in order to increase their level of organization commitment and performance.Keywords –Spiritual intelligence, dimensions of spiritual intelligence , Organization commitment, Employee performance