The present paper empirically examines consumer attitude and behavioral intention structures in social media context, particularly focusing on Gen Ys who are the world’s largest population group. Three antecedent factors (i.e. perceived relevance, perceived value and perceived credibility) were closely examined for their influences on attitude towards product placement (App) and purchase intention. App was…
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This article aims to revisit the measurement of the relative technical efficiency of three clinics belonging to the University Hospital of the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil, held in the second half of the 1990s. On this occasion, the specification of the econometric model included the analysis of productive sectors of the same institution…
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Main objective of the study was to establish factors affecting effectiveness of supply chain management in Kenyan public sector with, specific reference to the Ministry of Finance. The study’s specific objective is to determine the effect of ICT on effectiveness of SCM. The study adopted a descriptive research design with a study population of 120…
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This paper proposes to tackle a subject that many authors have warned should not be taken lightly: “the new paradigms of Science” and the theory of management. The paper begins with a brief explanation about the changing environment which began during the 1970s. This section contains background and relevant criticism made by several authors, and…
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The study examined the impact of contributory pension scheme on economic growth in Nigeria for the period 2004-2012. The objectives of the study were to determine the impact of pension funds on economic growth and as well as to ascertain the impact of pension savings mobilized on economic growth. The study used Ex-post-facto research design.…
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This study analyzed the profitability of charcoal production and marketing in Ibarapa zone of Oyo state using a structured questionnaire. A multistage sampling technique was adopted to select one hundred (100) respondents for the study. The descriptive statistical method and budgetary analysis were used for data interpretation. Charcoal marketing is dominated by middle or old…
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The growth performance, feed digestibility, economy of production and blood parameter of cockerel chicks fed diets with Garlic as feed addictive (0, 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5%) was evaluated in a trial that lasted 8 weeks. Two hundred and forty (240) day old cockerel chicks of the black strain were used; they were randomly allotted to…
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The existing literary sources do not provide an opportunity to forecast or develop measures to overcome the deterioration of economic activity. The authors consider the problems of the money circulation in its various forms, components, and relationships. The necessary parameters were determined by data from various literary sources. It is shown that certain interrelationships make…
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For several years, the use of oil to move vehicles, generate energy and other activities necessary for social life, made the world quite dependent on this input. However, this non-renewable source of energy is becoming increasingly scarce, while the demand for it grows periodically. Various researches have been carried out in order to search for…
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