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  • The operational expansion to Iran : case of medicals international 
    El Hajj, Jad Hanna (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2007)
    In the middle of an unstable region and an ongoing fierce competition among companies in order to gain market share and develop further. A question arise on how can a Lebanese company like Medicals International, which deals with selling and marketing health care items related to ophthalmology and dentistry remain ahead in the business and increase its sales numbers, thus; generating profits? Would its penetration of a foreign market like ban give it this advantage? If so, what are the steps that this company needs to adopt in order to gain a success story in the Islamic Republic? The experience ...
  • Optimal capital structure and companie's performance : an empirical study on the FTSE 350 
    Bitar, Georges A. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2006-06)
    This study examines the relationship between capital structure and financial performance in the UK market by using FTSE 350 companies. The hypothesis tested is whether there is a significant relationship between capital structure and companies' performance. The null hypothesis (Ho) stated that there is no relationship between capital structure and firms' performance. The methodological approach taken was a sample of 129 companies from FTSE 350 compromising top UK companies. These companies were analyzed to find a relationship between the capital structure and financial performance. Data relating ...
  • OTC consumer purchasing behavior : the case study of Lebanon 
    Hanna, Sarah (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2023-04)
    Purpose: This research aims to evaluate the effect of eleven sub-variables under Attitude, Subjective Norms, and Perceived Behavioral Control on the over the counter (OTC) medicine purchasing behavior of Lebanese consumers. The study will also examine the mediating role of intention in determining consumer behavior. Design/methodology/approach: A questionnaire was developed and shared with 272 respondents through social media platforms. Quantitative data was collected to investigate the effect of Attitude, Social Norms, and Perceived Behavioral Control on consumer Intention and Behavior. Results ...
  • Overview of the services of Islamic banking system and potential for implementation problems in Lebanon 
    Kaddissi, Jeanette (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 1997)
    This study presents a brief and a quick overview of the Islamic banking system which is finding its way as a new competitive system. Islamic banking is mainly directed towards fulfilling and respecting Islamic fundamental laws of monetary relations among Muslims. this study concisely summarizes services offered by Islamic banking, then determines potential problems that could be encountered by this new system in the Lebanese economy.
  • The perceived merits of management by wandering around : a research intervention at Albert Haykel Hospital 
    Bou Farraa, Nathalie (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2018-12)
    Purpose –the purpose of this thesis is to study the perceptions of the nurses and administrative employees at Albert Haykel Hospital concerning a “Management by Walking Around” program applied at that hospital and check whether the elements of management by walking around vary with the demographics of the respondents. Design/methodology/approach –Deductive in nature, this thesis uses descriptive and inferential statistical methods. A survey questionnaire was distributed to the employees of the nursing and administrative departments at Albert Haykel Hospital to study their perceptions regarding ...
  • The perception of the Lebanese toward smoking ban and the consequences of its implementation on restaurants and pubs revenues 
    Harb, Marc Harb (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    This study aims to answer the following question: what is the economic impact of smoking ban in public places on restaurants and bars in Lebanon? This question is answered through analyzing the primary data collected from a survey conducted with a simple random sample of 194 Lebanese citizens above 18 years old. SPSS statistical package was used to conduct a descriptive statistical analysis including cross tabulation. As a conclusion, the main results showed that smoking ban will have a positive economic effect on restaurants and bars (i.e. an increase in their revenues due to the increase in ...
  • Preparing a bank merger : actual case study, Bank of Beirut & Transorient Bank 
    Ziade, Pierre-Thomas Georges (Notre Dame University-Louaize., 2001)
    As Lebanon's larger banks tap the international markets to increase their capital and long - term resources, the gap between small group of internationally active institutions and the general run of small, mainly family - owned banks continue to grow. Like their larger competitors, Lebanon's smaller banks need to raise capital resources to survive in an increasingly competitive market. In the last few years the Central Bank has encouraged mergers between smaller institutions and the acquisitions of small banks by larger ones. It has put pressure on smaller institutions by raising minimum capital ...
  • Privatization : objectives and obstacles 
    Frangieh, Nehman (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2000)
    The research is a study of privatization: concepts and types. Also, it explains deeply the rationale behind privatization and the conditions for the success of the process. After this, it comes to some examples of privatization in different countries and cultures: Industrial Countries, Western Economies, Economies in Transitions, Developing Countries, Central and Eastern Europe, and especially in Lebanon. This project may not have all the answers to our existing problems. However, it gives ideas and recommendations that could be useful in any country especially Lebanon.
  • Public transit users versus private car users: a study of the Lebanese perceptions toward transit services 
    Akiki, Rania Elie (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    Public transit is considered nowadays a basic mobility service helping people reach their destinations. However the absence of optimized public transport services in Lebanon and the increased dependency on private cars by the Lebanese are the major concerns of this research study. The key finding indicate that in order to increase public transport usage, the service should be designed in a way that meets the levels of service required by customers and by doing so, attract potential users. The present study investigates the accuracy of perceptions of Lebanese public transport users and private ...
  • Ranking commercial banks in Lebanon : application of multiple approaches 
    Ghasb Salem, Chantal (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2015)
    Purpose: The thesis will try the measure the efficiency of Lebanese banks, to rank and rate them using multiple approaches and taking into considerations the effect of bank size. The main objective is to compare the efficiency score to the actual ranking to see if there is any discrepancy and to see if the performance of large banks is better than that of unlisted banks. Design/ methodology/ approach: only top ten Lebanese banks are included in this thesis due to scarcity of information. Data for the study cover the period from 2008 to 2012. For the analysis and ranking of banks ‘efficiency, ...
  • Re-launching plan for a Lebanese cigarette brand "Cedars" 
    Amine, Antoine Nayef (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2002)
    With the beginning of the new millennium and after witnessing the globalization era, we cannot but continuously look and identify opportunities to ensure product continuation. The market is becoming more and more competitive especially that consumers are becoming more knowledgeable about what they purchase and what they consume. Moreover, with all the economic challenges Lebanon is facing, the consumers are becoming demanding regarding each and every product in the market. The purchasing decision for many consumers is not based on the brand name anymore but rather its affordability. the amount ...
  • The relationship between alumni engagement factors and donations: the case of Notre Dame University-Louaize 
    Moufawad, Jean-Pierre (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2021)
    The Purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between the factors of alumni engagement and how the level of engagement will affect alumni donations in Notre Dame University Louaize. Thus enabling Lebanese universities, especially Notre Dame University- Louaize to better understand the alumni community, and hence cater to their needs through creating strategies that take the factors into consideration. The research design adopted a quantitative deductive approach and the results obtained, were through the data collected using statistical techniques. The sample was selected using a ...
  • Relationship between financial development including Islamic loans and economic growth 
    Bsoussi, Jimmy (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2018)
    Purpose - The purpose of this study was to investigate empirically whether financial development including Islamic loans leads to economic growth Design/methodology/approach - This study covered 13 countries form the MENA region during the period of 2001-2015. Multiple Fixed effect models were used on a balanced panel to check the impact of financial development variables on the GDP per capita. Findings - Conventional loans and Islamic loans have significant positive relationship with economic growth. While bank asset concentration, stock market total traded value, stock market capitalization ...
  • The relationship between market structure and CPI: a study of the food and beverage, housing and transport industries in Lebanon 
    Abdo, Pia J. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2017)
    Purpose - With inflation being the main concern of all economies, many theories have been developed to try to find its determinants. Different studies have been conducted in an attempt to understand the behavior of prices and the link between competition and prices; however, none have been conducted in Lebanon. Consequently, this paper studied the market structure of the leading Lebanese Industries for the period extending between 2002 and 2016. In addition, aiming to understand the behavior of prices, this paper studied the existence and type of the relationship between market structure and ...
  • Relationship between performance management system and employee motivation: the case of Notre Dame University-Louaize 
    Yammine, Joseph (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2021-05)
    Purpose –Performance management system are an integral part of the running of a business or an organization and constitute one of the aspects of skills management. Managers make it possible to estimate the capacities and the performances of their subordinates and to be able to measure the real competences of an employee and to find practices that enhance their motivation and performance at work. Design/methodology/approach – The research methodology relies on a quantitative approach. Purposive sampling is used in as far as the selected population refers to administrative employees at the Notre ...
  • The relationship between the risk factors present in Iraq and leadership style, time, budget, and performance : case of Sima Baghdad 
    Saliba, Rachel Peter (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2014)
    Purpose: This study has two main purposes. The first is to identify what is the prevalent leadership style at Sima Baghdad and the most effective leadership style in a high-risk environment. The second is to recognize if there is a relationship between the effect of each risk factor on time, budget, and performance. Design/methodology/approach: Participants of this study are employees at Sima Baghdad holding managerial positions (except administrative positions) and/or have a leadership role on site. The study used a quantitative descriptive approach as well as Spearman's Row to accept ...
  • Residents' recycling intentions and behaviors in developing countries : a case study of Lebanon 
    Saliba, Stephanie (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022-06)
    Purpose: This research aims to shed light on key potential variables affecting the Lebanese recycling intentions and behaviors. It tries to reveal the mediation role that intention plays between these variables and the recycling behavior. It also studies the moderating role that the government and the presence of appropriate infrastructure might play in encouraging eco-friendly Behaviors. Design/methodology/approach: Quantitative data was collected from 317 participants through a questionnaire shared with participants on different social media platforms. The relationship between Attitude, Social ...
  • Resolving the Lebanese public debt 
    Sleem, Nizar Farhan (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2006-04)
  • Retail banking crises and credit risk management : United States vs. Lebanon case 
    Younes, Elias Fares (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2010)
    This case is important because it sheds the light on the key issues that need to be in place in order to reduce the risk of credit default. If we are to understand the profound significance and the contribution made by lack of Credit controls, the easy credit terms of banks to grant credit facilities and the loosened government legislations that govern the whole lending activity, then we will learn how the Credit Crises was driven and accumulated over the years. On the other hand, we will ensure how a controllable lending environment that is well managed will generate healthy borrowings ...
  • Reviewing human resources practices for a better integration of generation Z at the workplace : the case of Audi and Blom Bank 
    Aoun, Grace (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2021)
    Purpose – Human resources management practices constitute an important intervention lever and more particularly those related to young generation integration. In such, the main research statement tries to understand how do HR practices overcome generational cleavage to better integrate Generation Z into the workplace?” Design/methodology/approach – the research study adopts a quantitative approach. It consists on adopting a deductive reasoning by analyzing, first, the literature review, and to formulate accordingly research hypotheses to be tested on the selected population. Findings – The ...

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