International migration is one of the major constituents that determine the size and structure of a population. By its very nature, international migration connects populations across boundaries and thus has impacts beyond any specific country. It has shaped the worldwide human and economic globalization trends. Nowadays, more people are residing or permanently settling outside their country of origin, as human talent has become a key economic sought resource and a basis for innovation in science, technology, business, arts and other activities. This new given mobility offers countries a ...

Byblos Bank, in compliance with its policy to expand its activities overseas and especially in the Middle East region, is planning to open the soonest, a branch of the bank in Qatar. Maintaining the highest levels of group safety, the increasing challenge in technology and creating the most suitable nature of offices, are the major concerns of Byblos Bank. Plan, coordinate and execute the opening of Byblos Bank Qatar, and empower it with a secured and group compliant banking system that meets its needs, are crucial for its expansion. The objective of this projects is to provide a smooth opening ...

Among the many schools in Lebanon, there has been a growing trend for some schools to adopt a new type of Baccalaureate in Lebanon-the International Baccalaureate. This phenomena warrants an investigation especially since the educational system in Lebanon already has a Baccalaureate program. In order to be able to better understand the reasons behind the implementation of a foreign baccalaureate like the International baccalaureate, we must first consider the qualifications of each Baccalaureate program. this study sought to detail both the International and Lebanese baccalaureates and then ...

"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 ...

The explosive growth of wireless as a communication medium offering exciting new business opportunities and demanding that wireless become a new channel of the marketing Communication mix. A study of the technology of the interactive television will be interesting because it helps researchers to understand the contribution of a new information technology for doing business. The aim of this thesis is to gain a better understanding of how companies use interactive television in doing business. I will study the advantages and disadvantages of the interactive television and recommend its implementation ...

In recent years, high-technology industries pioneered the globalization of international business. A firm's success often depends on how well it transfers technology to other firms or foreign markets. Transnational technology transfer faces greater problems across borders than within a domestic environment because it confronts differing cultures, norms, laws, tax policies, and other barriers to entry. This begs the questions; what are the main factors and strategies involved in negotiating a successful international technology transfer, especially in a unique high-tech industry, and with a high ...

Corporate governance in the case of the banking industry reveals that laws, shareholder interests, bank interests and sound economics are factors to take into account. Banks are to balance profits with regulatory requirements and sound economics so as to be successful and management practices to be considered include adequate representation of shareholders, allowing for monitoring, minority control and compliance with legal procedures. While corporate governance is still an ambiguous subject and a fresh topic for most of the companies in Lebanon, it is fundamental to present a general and ...

Bond communications founded in 1989 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, acts as a system integrator and solution provider company (Full Extra Low Voltage System). By 2006 it managed to take its part from the Burj Khalifa, the tallest man-made structure on Earth after implementing projects like Burj El Arab and other prestigious projects in the UAE. Nowadays The Company has the knowhow, capacity, power and reputation to remain a well established company in the UAE. With an estimated 500 Million AED turnover in 2007, Bond Communications easily overshadows its competitors. In 2008 the company was racing ahead of ...

The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of information communication technology (ICT) in small rural hospitality businesses. Although ICT is often presented as a means of reducing the impact of being rural, little is known about the extent or level of use of ICT. This paper addresses these issues. The paper employs both quantitative and qualitative methods to gather and analyze data. The study had two stages: an initial survey to determine the extent and pervasion of ICT; and a second interview stage to explore the role and applications of ICT. The majority of businesses use ICT ...

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 ...