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Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Subject "Banks and banking--Lebanon"

Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Subject "Banks and banking--Lebanon"

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  • Analytic study of the job enrichment leading to employees' Job Satisfaction and Performance (JSP) in the banking sector in the North of Lebanon 
    Mardini, Samir M. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 1997)
    This research studies the effect of job enrichment as an intrinsic motivational factor on the job satisfaction of Lebanese commercial bank employees in Muhafazat North Lebanon. This research shows whether or not intrinsic motivation such as job enrichment can be differentiated from extrinsic motivation in affecting performance of the employee. Since job satisfaction plays a significant role in affecting employee performance, the importance of job enrichment as a leading factor to job satisfaction is tested empirically.
  • Applying factor, cluster, multidiscriminant, and path analyses for classification of the Lebanese commercial banks 
    Haddad, Ziad Fouad (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 1995)
    The banking sector in Lebanon has survived bravely despite the fact that it has been seriously and unexpectedly shaken several times in the past few years. This study identifies and clusters 53 out of 72 Lebanese Commercial Banks into groups containing similar and homogeneous characteristics, and measures the direct and indirect effects of capital and assets/equity ratios on profit for 100 Arab banks. Its purpose is to analyze, design, implement, and establish a consistent framework of analysis of bank data. To reach this purpose, the researcher uses cross-sectional secondary data to answer ...
  • Assessing the impact of the downsizing implemented in the Lebanese banking sector during the current economic crisis: measuring employee performance 
    Salloum, Charbel (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022)
    The purpose of this paper is to evaluate and describe the effect of the downsizing strategy on the Lebanese Banking sector and how employee performance is affected during this period. For that, primary data is collected and analyzed in order to elaborate and test the hypotheses. To conduct our research, a deductive quantitative research was used using a questionnaire distributed online and answered by Lebanese banking sector employees. The data obtained from 101 individuals was analyzed using SPSS to test the hypotheses and answer the research questions. The findings obtained highlight that ...
  • 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 ...
  • Comparative study of retail bank products in foreign banks in Lebanon 
    Der-Ghazarian, Nelly (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2001)
    This thesis presents the important role of the foreign banks in Lebanon during the war and after the war until mid of year 2000. In spite of the significant role and the high customer perception of the foreign banks, their role has deteriorated due to high competition in the banking sector. Mergers and acquisitions within the local banks has created some giant banks, which are making the competition tough and pushing the sector few steps ahead, at the same time surviving as local bank in the market has become questionable for some banks. Alternatively, other foreign banks have arrived to the ...
  • Corporate governance : the case of standard chartered bank in Lebanon 
    Ayoub, Abdo Ibrahim (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2010)
    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 ...
  • Determinants of the dividend policy : an empirical study on the Lebanese listed banks 
    Maladjian, Christopher (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    Purpose - This paper aims at investigating the factors determining the dividend payout policy in the Lebanese banks listed on the Beirut Stock Exchange. Methodology - To achieve this objective, this study considers the impact of seven variables, namely, profitability, liquidity, leverage, firm size, growth, firm risk and previous year's dividend payout on the dividend payout ratios by using an unbalanced panel dataset of audited financial statement of listed banks between the years of 2005 and 2011. Two models were tested and seven hypotheses were investigated using the OLS and the dynamic ...
  • Exploring the relation between strategic openness, alignment, and employee engagement : the case of Bank of Beirut 
    Chahda, Elie (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2019)
    Purpose – This research attempts to unveil the plausible relations that may exist between internal strategic openness, perceived alignment, and engagement, as well as scrutinize how each may vary between employees of different demographic characteristics at microlevels of an organization. Design/methodology/approach – Employing a mixture of deductive and inductive reasoning approaches, this study poses six research questions and quantitatively tests twenty four hypotheses using a sample of 216 employees working in core banking functions at Bank of Beirut. Findings – The findings show that ...
  • Factors affecting the geographical distribution of commercial banks in Lebanon: an analysis of the need for further branch banking in Aley 
    Chammas, Ghada (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 1997)
    This research assesses the economic justification for establishing additional commercial bank branches in the Caza of Aley. The study is limited to the top-ten rating commercial banks in the country, which are determined according to specific criteria. The geographical centralization of commercial banks in beirut and its suburbs is evaluated given population and economic activity. Besides, factors encouraging the geographical spreading of economic activity over the Lebanese territory are considered. As to the economic potential of Aley, it is analyzed in light of the return of the displaced and ...
  • The impact of Lebanese life factors on credit card spending : the case of CSCBank SAL 
    Aoun, Elie (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2017)
    Purpose: This research attempts to analyze the impact of demographic factors and card ownership characteristics of Lebanese people on credit spending, and to investigate how total spending varies with respect to the selected variables. Design/methodology/approach: Deductive and quantitative in nature, this study relies on a sample of 2,169 cardholders over a period of sixteen years (2000-2016), and tests nine research hypotheses relating demographic factors and card owner ship characteristics to total spending per client “TSC”. Findings: The findings show that gender, income, settlement method, ...
  • Intrinsic and extrinsic job motivators in the Lebanese banking industry 
    Sassine, Maya (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2001)
    The objective of this study is to determine bank employees' preferences for intrinsic and extrinsic job factors in their present job' or when choosing a new job. Theoretical information on the role of motivation was obtained from published books and articles. Then a study was done on Lebanon taking a sample of 100 employees from various banks. This study was supported by a statistical approach. Finally, findings and recommendations were reported stressing upon the effect of rewarding employees according to their productivity.
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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.
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...

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