Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions

  • The effect of ICTs on small hospitality and tourism business in North Lebanon 
    Wansa, Etienne (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2010)
    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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • The impact of leadership style on employee satisfaction : the case of BLOM bank and LGB bank in Lebanon 
    Estephan, Hanady (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2021-02)
    Purpose: this dissertation aims to detect what leadership style is mostly adopted in the alpha banks in Lebanon and investigates the corresponding impact of the different leadership styles on employee satisfaction. This study shall conclude the leadership style that should be most adopted to reach the highest level of employee satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach: the research approach was specified as a deductive one. Then, the population represented by the chosen sample of 124 bank employees, specifically 62 from each of LGB and Blom bank. In addition, the research strategy was specified ...
  • 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 ...
  • Corporate income tax collection in Lebanon : criticisms and recommendations 
    Raffoul, Marcel (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 1997)
  • 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.
  • Development of E-commerce in Lebanon : obstacles and solutions 
    Asmar, Ziad J. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2000)
    E-commerce is now becoming one of the largest industries in the world, especially that it is accessible to all communities and markets at very low costs. Lebanon is now witnessing developments in the state, banks and business sectors to embrace this trend and capitalize on it. Major problems and opportunities, however, need to be explored especially due to the complicated technology and advanced nature of the issue.
  • Attitudes of academics versus business executives toward privatization in Lebanon 
    Yammine, John (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 1995)
  • Influence of electronic banking and the internet on Lebanese banking system 
    Darwish, Ali A. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 1997)
    The purpose of this research project is to show the inflow of technological means that affect business especially Lebanese banks. the Lebanese private sector seeks always to implement technologies that are aimed to provide increase in its profits. Electronic Banking is now adapted by foreign banks outside Lebanon (and soon it can be adapted) by the Lebanese banks. There exists in the market an array of advanced machines to serve customers in a faster pace, and as offer them new services to facilitate their daily transactions, thus easing economic business cycle. Internet is the most advanced ...
  • 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.
  • Demand for vocational education, and economic feasibility of a vocational school in el-Kah Town 
    Jabbour, Cynthia (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 1997)
    The same latent problem faces almost all developing countries. This problem is how to develop the society of the country. Before 1990, and for years, economists, politicians and development planners have charged year-to-year progress or decline within a country, by measuring average per capita income. So, clearly, before 1990 and for years development of a society was viewed as the development and growth of the capital resources of the economy, often by neglecting the human dimensions in that society, Current views regarding development, have changed. It is thought that the development of a ...
  • Is there an audit expectation gap in Lebanon? 
    Ghossein, Samar Joseph (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 1995)
  • 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.
  • Consumer loans : with reference to Byblos Bank 
    Abou Dib, Emile (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2001)
    The research is a study of Consumer Loans. Also, it explains the different types of loans applied on the worldwide banking sector. After this, it discusses deeply the processes of consumer loans: Loans policy, spirit and conditions of consumer loans. And it comes to some examples of loans from Byblos Bank as being one of the leaders in retail banking products. This project may not have all the required information to the consumer loans conditions. However, it gives ideas that could be useful in any consumer loan process.
  • Lebanese fiscal policy and evolution of its budget deficit through 1993-1999 
    Azzi, Ramzi (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2000)
  • The economic role of the apple refrigeration industry in Lebanon 
    Zgheib, Moussa (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 1999)
    Throughout the war period in Lebanon, the apple refrigeration industry suffered from destruction and disorganization. After the war, the reconstruction plans did not include this industry. Therefore, a chaotic construction of small non-developed refrigerators took place in different regions based on the financial interests of the owners. Further, the quality of results in apple refrigeration was and continues to be a conflicting issue between the owners of the refrigerators and their clients. This study provides a survey and an evaluation of apple refrigeration and focuses on the gaps and short ...
  • Corporate social responsibility practices in the Lebanese banking sector: a reality or a Myth? 
    Chlela, Maria (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2020)
    Purpose – The purpose of this research is to study the difference between the CSR reporting and the CSR execution in the Lebanese banking sector specially during the current financial crisis and lack of trust between the customers and the banks‟ administration as a whole. Design/methodology/approach – To proceed with this study, we used the quantitative method by extracting data and information for 13 Lebanese banks and calculating the sovereign exposure debt of all these banks separately and comparing them to their disclosed CSR practices. Findings – Our research showed that not all CSR actions ...
  • Lebanon's public debt 
    Nahas Matta, Roula (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2000)
  • 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.
  • Desired selling skills : compliance of a sample of Lebanese companies 
    Samrani, Anwar (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 1999)

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