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  • The Lebanese mobile banking applications and customer satisfaction : investigating service quality variables in North Lebanon 
    Faek, Joudi Jamil (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2020)
    Purpose - This study was conducted in order to investigate and analyze the underlying impact that mobile banking applications’ service quality has on customer satisfaction within the Lebanese context, specifically North Lebanon. Design/methodology/approach - Deduction was the reasoning approach embraced in this study. Using an online distributed questionnaire, there was a collection of 157 usable responses. Data was analyzed using SPSS. Moreover, correlations along with regression and other tests were used to test the considered hypotheses. Findings – The hypotheses considered in this study were ...
  • Lebanese non-profit organizations: evaluation and cases 
    El Helou, Johnny (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2006)
  • Lebanon's public debt 
    Nahas Matta, Roula (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2000)
  • Long run economic growth in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt 
    Abdul-Khalek, Eyad (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2005)
  • Managing employee incompetence in Lebanese organizations 
    Nehme, Rima Jamil (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2012)
    In 2011, the Central Administration of Statistics (CAS) Lebanon and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) within the context of the EU Twining project have published “Statistics in Focus (SIF)”, a series of social statistics, entitled “The labor market in Lebanon”. One main finding triggered the development of the research question: in Lebanon, when someone is given a job opportunity, he/she will accept it even if it does not match his/her own qualification level. Competence is the combination of knowledge, experience, skills, attitude and abilities that enable the employee ...
  • Measurement of the efficiency of Lebanese commercial banks using data envelopment analysis 
    Chukri, Joelle (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2015)
    Purpose -- The banking sector is the backbone of the backbone of the Lebanese economy, and Lebanese banks hold over half of the public debt. Therefore it is critical to periodically assess their efficiency and profitability. Failure to do so could lead the country to a debt crisis or even bankruptcy. The purpose of this study is the measure the efficiently and productivity of 24 Lebanese commercial banks in 2008, 2011 and 2013. Design/ methodology/ approach -- To measure relative efficiency, the study employed three data Envelopment analysis (DEA) models which are the CCR, BCC and A&P. the ...
  • Measuring efficiency of mobile industry in the Middle East using data envelopment analysis 
    Merheb, Cynthia (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    Purpose-Telecommunications, today, is considered an essential catalyst for economic growth. It has entered a new age of development and increased competition wi th established players. The purpose of this study is to use a sophisticated model to measure the efficiency and productivity of 16 mobile operators in the Middle East market during 2011. Design/methodology/approach-To measure relative efficiency, the study applies the partial factor productivity (PFP) and three data envelopment analysis (DEA) models, the CCR, BCC, and A&P models. The efficiency scores obtained from the PFP and the DEA ...
  • Measuring training effectiveness: a case study of the palace hotel, Dubai 
    Nakhoul, Maya I. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2010)
    Business organizations nowadays may have the money and the resources to succeed but their people may not be ready to work professionally. It doesn't matter how many office buildings and production facilities the organization has, without proper Human Resource management, the business will fail. This is most relevant in the hospitality sector which is a labor intensive industry, highly reliant on well-trained employees. Different trainings, seminars and workshops are very popular in all businesses fields. Business organizations, such as hotels, are investing money in their personnel. It needs ...
  • Measuring, assessing and comparing basel I, II, III on a portfolio of loans allocated by a Lebanese bank to SMEs 
    Bou Abdo, Celine (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2017)
    Purpose: The objective of this thesis is to estimate and compare the capital requirements of an SME portfolio belonging to a Lebanese Commercial Bank under different regulatory frameworks, Basel I, Basel II and Basel III, in addition to illustrating the calculation of the capital adequacy ratio to comply with the requirements of BDL and BCCL. Design/methodology/approach: The sample used consists of a portfolio of loans granted by a Lebanese commercial bank to 1,099 different clients as of June 30, 2017. The study aims first at demonstrating the several approaches (Standardized Approach, IRB ...
  • Mergers and acquisitions in the Lebanese banking industry 
    Malaab, Stephanie Said (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2000-07)
    The occurrence of mergers and acquisitions is not new in the United States. American companies have become accustomed since the late 1880's to such activities. Yet, nowadays, consolidations have become more important both in dollar vollume and number. Corporations are making use of mergers and acquisitions as a tool to be more competitive in our fast changing world where advanced technology and globalization are affecting everything. The US banking industry is a major constituent of the consolidations taking place and which resulted in the occurrence of important mutations in the sector over the ...
  • Modeling the crude oil volatility : Garch & EVT 
    Azar, Milad Fouad (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2018-04)
    Purpose: This study has two main purposes. First, Assess and compare the predictive ability of the Exponentially Weighted Moving Average EWMA, the Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity EGARCH (1, 1), the Exponential Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity EGARCH (1, 1), and the Glosten, Jagannathan, and Runkle Generalized Autoregressive Conditional heteroscedasticity GJR-GARCH. Second, Value at Risk is calculated using the Historical Simulation approach and the Extreme Value Theory. Methodology, Design and Approach: The models’ parameters are estimated from ...
  • Modeling the volatility and value at risk of cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies using GARCH models 
    Haddad, Omar (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2020-05)
    Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate and assess the predictive ability of the GARCH (1,1), IGARCH (1,1), EGARCH (1,1), GJR-GARCH (1,1), APARCH (1,1), TGARCH (1,1) and CGARCH (1,1) models in forecasting the volatilities of six major cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ripple, Litecoin, Monero, Dash, Dogecoin and six world currencies: Euro, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, Swiss Franc and the Japanese Yen. The optimal volatility model selected for each virtual and hard currency is then integrated into the Volatility Update Historical Simulation approach to evaluate the ...
  • Monetary policy in Lebanon 
    Daher, Nassar (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2003)
    This study is focused on the application of the monetary policy instruments in Lebanon throughout the 1993-2002 period and their impact on the Lebanese economy, namely the business cycle. Theoretically, we survey the techniques of monetary control and identify the process whereby these techniques might affect the macroeconomic behavior. Theories of how to conduct the monetary policy view the latter as an economic instrument which uses money supply and interest rates as intermediate objectives to help achieve a healthy business cycle-growth in output, low unemployment and low inflation. ...
  • "Motivation and empowerment on the job for teachers - the case of four 'American-type' private schools managed by School Development Consultants (SDC) in Lebanon" 
    Hosni, Rasha Shukri (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2011)
    The topic of this thesis is the area of organizational behavior and human resources, and it is: "motivation and empowerment on the job for teachers: the case of four 'American-type' private schools managed by School Development Consultants (SDC) in Lebanon". As a result, the following are the two research questions that were explored: What are the problems faced by the faculty of the four schools that are resulting in a lack of intrinsic motivation, specifically empowerment? As a result of the findings in researcxh question 1, what type of plan should management develop to secure an increase in ...
  • Motivation, compensation and job satisfaction of employees in an industrial holding group in Lebanon 
    Samoury, Aline (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 1999)
    This research studies motivation, compensation and job satisfaction of employees in an Industrial Holding Group in Lebanon named XYZ Group, where no similar study was done before. Since motivation of employees improves performance, employees should be supported morally and financially in order to reach job satisfaction that will in turn act as motivation. Consequently, the effects of motivational factors upon performance and, compensation, with the effect of motivation upon job satisfaction, is tested thoroughly.
  • Moving towards renewable energy and energy efficiency at Notre Dame University-Louaize: an economic feasibility study 
    Hajje, Patrick (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    This thesis is concerned with feasibility study made on energy saving and renewable energy at Notre Dame University- Louaize (NDU). The energy saving solution proposed to NDU deals with replacing fluorescent lamps inside offices and classes with LED lamps. This solution will decrease the watt-hour consumption of the university leading to less electrical power cost, less maintenance cost, and longer lamp lifetime. The renewable energy proposition is concerned with installing photovoltaic solar panels at the rooftop of the faculty buildings. The amount of power that the solar photovoltaic would ...
  • The need and importance of the renewable energy as perceived by Lebanon’s experts (the case of electricity) 
    Keyrouz, Anthony Hany (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2014)
    Purpose: Exploring the perception of the Lebanese experts concerning the need and importance of the renewable energy in Lebanon, with a focus on the Lebanese electricity sector. It aims at assessing the extent to which renewable energy such as wind, solar and hydro power is needed in Lebanon and its impact on alleviating the existing electricity crisis in the country. Design/methodology/approach: This study is an exploratory research. The secondary research was performed and the results are presented in two sections under the literature review chapter, describing several opinions and arguments ...
  • Olive oil business going international 
    Al Rassi, Michel (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2010)
    "Olive Oil" Where does it come from? What is its origin, history, benefits, potential growth etc...? All of these are questions asked and answered within the thesis. We are mainly here to discuss such a topic not only to explain to people about olive oil and give them information or extra data. We are here to expand a small family business, to improve it and try lunching it internationally. In addition, this thesis is to give our small family business all the data needed for expanding such business and will be kept as a reference that must be helping in the near future. More than that, this ...
  • Onboarding process : the case of Bank Audi 
    Rizk, Christelle (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2017-10)
    Purpose -- The world nowadays is changing in a fast pace. Companies are fighting for an important resource that is human capital and strive to find ways to retain it. The purpose of this research paper is to study the effect of implementing advanced onboarding programs on employees’ retention ratio. Design/methodology/approach -- This research is a study that uses a questionnaire based on Linkert scale as quantitative data collection tool and we studied the results using BMI SPSS 20 software program statistical tool such as correlation and regression. The philosophical approach is post-positivism ...
  • Online marketing : implications for nonprofit NGOs in the education sector of Lebanon : case study : Paradis d'enfants elementary school 
    Apikian, Gacia (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2014)
    Purpose - This thesis attempts to explore the effect of online marketing for nonprofit nongovernmental organizations in Lebanon in the education sector. It also serves to investigate whether online marketing is an effective means of communication with target audiences to increase positive perception, awareness, volunteerism and donations. Design/methodology/approach - The researcher undertook a case study on Paradis d'Enfants, a nonprofit nongovernmental association of primary schools. The researcher conducted an interview, online and offline questionnaires, and reviewed online analytics to ...

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