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  • The effects of microfinance on poverty reduction 
    Matar, Lara Assad (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    After many years of civil war, which completely paralyzed the Lebanese economy and demolished the local businesses, it was not before the early 90's that Lebanon started the process of reconstructing the local economy. It has succeeded into fostering one of the most advanced commercial banking sectors in the region. For the poor in need of funds, banks were not the best answer to where they could resolve, thus the microfinance movement emerged to become the great innovation in financial intermediation that reduces the costs and risks of lending to poor house-holds. We will tackle the MFI program ...
  • The effect of an international assignment on the cultural adaptation of French expatriates in Lebanon 
    Nassar, Maroun (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    This research study examines the effect of a previous international assignment of French expatriates residing and working in Lebanon, on the relationship between cultural intelligence (CQ) and adaptation measures. The proposed model expands already existing models concerning the relationship of the facets of cultural intelligence - cognitive, meta-cognitive, motivational, and behavioral CQ - and the dimensions of cross-cultural adjustment - interaction, general, and work adjustment -with measures of the willingness to adjust. Questionnaires have been sent to 200 French expatriates residing and ...
  • Assessing the implementation of Green Mobile Telecommunication Systems in Lebanon: a consumer perspective 
    El-Zoghby, Michel (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    Mobile telecommunications are one of the fastest developing sectors in the world. Both high usage and demand gather to show how this sector is increasing especially with the energy resources it requires to operate. Mobile telecommunications have a direct effect on the environment related to the usage (users' behavior, network's interaction, power and energy saving, etc.). Therefore, there is a serious need of going green in mobile telecommunications. The telecommunications sector in Lebanon is complex as different inter-related parties such as the government, the private sector, and the consumers ...
  • 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 ...
  • The impact of Basel III on lending spreads of banks (Group Alpha) operating in Lebanon? 
    Saliba, Pierre (Notre Dame University-Louaizé, 2013)
    After the financial crisis of 2008, the Basel committee on Banking Supervision announced the Basel III reforms that can increase the quantity, quality, consistency, and transparency of a bank’s capital. Banks can adjust to the regulatory reforms in a number of ways. In this paper, we assume that Lebanese banks seek to pass on any additional costs of meeting regulations by raising the loan rates. The aim of this paper is to study empirically the relationship between capital and lending spreads of banks operating in Lebanon, group alpha. Following the release of Basel III requirements, Lebanese ...
  • Discovering the presence of a Generational Gap in Lebanese firms 
    Naccache, Jean (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2014)
    The purpose of this study was to explore the behavior and opinions of the two largest age-groups working side by side in Lebanese firms in order to discover the presence or absence of a world-wide accepted phenomena, labeled the Generation Gap. The procedure followed in the study consisted of a literature review which includes studies conducted in the United States concerning the generation gap present there. Then a survey was distributed to over two hundred potential respondents, this survey being made up of 23 questions divided into two groups, according to the age groups in question. This ...
  • Consumer acceptance of NFC in City Mall 
    Merheb, Rita Julien (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2014)
    Purpose-Near Field Communication (NFC) is a new emerging technology with an approach to provide users with lots of new options with a simple, easy and fast way and which will make human life easier. This thesis aim to investigate the willingness of City Mall's customers to accept Near Field Communication (NFC) in the grocery store by exploring the key factors that affects their adoption decision. There are critical success factors that determine whether an adoption of such a technology will be in a successful matter. Design/methodology/approach -The research used a questionnaire to examine the ...
  • Youth integration in the Lebanese labor market : situation analysis and implications on development policies 
    Abdel-Sater, Angela A. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2014)
    Purpose - In the current climate of grass-rooted revolutionary changes in the Middle East, uncontrolled dispersion and oppression of youth is still leading to drastic systematic changes in the world order. Today, youth are not only assets, but also considered as agents of change in the International community. As a result, youth need to be treated as a distinct socio-demographic group targeted by specific national policies. Design/methodology/approach - This work will target the integration of youth through a mixed research methodology which will include a combination of exploratory content ...
  • Communication and job prospects in Lebanon : a multidimentional perspective 
    El Hadi, Rina Georges (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2014)
    Purpose - This research attempts to assess the perceived impact communication has on job prospects in Lebanon utilizing the theories of persuasive communication, heuristic-systematic processing, and halo effect. The topic is studied from both the job interviewer and the job interviewee's perspectives, for it focuses on communication during job interviews. Design/methodology/approach - Deductive in nature, this paper uses descriptive and inferential statistical methods. In order to collect data from both parties involved in job interviews, survey questionnaires targeting job interviewees are ...
  • Satisfaction with mobile phone services in Lebanon : application of the American customer satisfaction index (ACSI) in the Lebanese mobile phone services industry 
    Al Hasrouti, Elie (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2014)
    Purpose - The goal behind this research is to offer an accurate description of the perceptions and behaviors of mobile phone users in Lebanon by adapting the ACSI model to explore the antecedents and results of the end user satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach - The data were gathered via an online survey from 232 mobile phone subscribers in Lebanon using the convenience sampling technique. Findings - The service perceptions and customer behaviors of mobile phone subscribers in Lebanon were illustrated to an extent by the adapted ACSI model as the discriminant validity between perceived ...
  • 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 ...
  • Job satisfaction of pharmaceutical sales representatives in Lebanon: an insight into the pharmaceutical industry of Lebanon 
    Mantoufeh, Samer N. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2014)
    Purpose: The Pharmaceutical industry in Lebanon, as in other countries worldwide, has been witnessing an exponential growth rate. Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives, being the backbone of the sales departments of Pharmaceutical firms, have been at the highlight of the critique of this study that is intended to examine the motivation factors that are the most influential to their job satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach: The study targeted Pharmacists working as Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives in Lebanon. With the support of the Syndicate of Pharmacists in Lebanon, electronic copies, ...
  • Factors influencing adoption of sustainable consumptive practices of domestic water in Beirut-Mount Lebanon region 
    Hokayem, Rea Boutros (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2014)
    Purpose - Transition to a green economy in the Lebanese water sector requires a paradigm shift from the current embedded practices in the society. The aim of this thesis is to provide valuable information to policy makers on the Lebanese consumer's awareness, current practices and they key factors that affect their willingness to engage in water conserving actions. Design/methodology/approach - A survey was conducted to examine current water consumption practices, behaviors and key drivers of water conservation intentions of Beirut-Mount Lebanon residents. Findings - The findings showed ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Forecasting exchange rates procedures: artificial intelligence or statistical techniques? 
    Semaan, David Younan (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2014)
    Purpose - The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the power of Artificial Intelligence, specifically ANN, in forecasting exchange rates, and comparing the results to the statistical techniques' results. Design/methodology/approach - The purpose of this research is to compare between these two techniques, thus to find out which one is more accurate. Considering the fact that a slight difference among exchange rates influences business and trading, it is crucial to accurately predict exchange rates. The research will take the Euro Dollar exchange rate as a working example, although the ...
  • The audit expectation gap in the Lebanese commercial banking sector 
    Lara Nabil, Ghafary (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2014)
    Purpose - The purpose of this thesis is to attempt to investigate the potential existence of an Audit Expectation Gap (AEG) in the Lebanese Commercial Banking Sector and assess the understanding of bank employees of the standards of internal audit as promulgated by both the Institute of Internal Audit and the Lebanese Central Bank. Design/methodology/approach - Deductive in nature, this thesis uses a questionnaire survey to examine the existence of a significant AEG in different areas of audit. Findings - The thesis finds evidence that an AEG exists in the areas of fraud detection and ...
  • Correlation and causation between tourism development and economic growth in Lebanon 
    Samara, Nisrine I. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2014)
    The purpose of this thesis is to study the direction of the causality between tourism development and economic growth in Lebanon, and to investigate the existence of a long-run relationship between the two variables. In order to reach our objectives, we estimate a Vector Auto Regression model and apply the Granger causality test. Our findings suggest a unidirectional causality running from economic growth to tourism development thus support the Growth Led Tourism hypothesis. They also identify a positive relationship in the short-run between tourism development and economic growth, and the impulse ...
  • Factors influencing SME adoption of cloud computing by decision makers in Lebanon 
    Zgheib, Bouchra (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2014)
    Purpose - The study provides the vendors with insights on the cloud adoption patterns as well as the perceived barriers of SMEs cloud adoption in Lebanon which may influence the technology. Cloud computing allows you to access software anywhere via the internet instead of from your hard drive or your local computer network. Design/methodology/approach - A survey was conducted to understand Lebanese SMEs decision makers' perceptions that impact their willingness towards adopting cloud computing technology. Findings —The findings showed that educational level, type of organization and numbers ...
  • The value of training and development in enhancing employee motivation and job satisfaction: the Kettaneh case 
    Kairouz, Christina (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2015)
    Purpose -- the purpose of this thesis is to study and analyze the value of training and development with regards to the satisfaction and motivation of employees. Furthermore, this thesis tends to shed light on Kettaneh Company and better understand whether the training performed in this company is important and successful in enhancing the employees’ their performance and satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach -- in this thesis, the qualitative and quantitative approaches are used in presenting and analyzing the data. Primary data from a questionnaire and unstructured interviews was collected ...

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