2009 GABER International Conference
TENTATIVE Program
December 27- 30, 2009
The Grand Season Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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ON-SITE REGISTRATIONS
Sunday, December 27
10:00am – 1:00pm and 3:00pm-5:00pm
and
Monday, December 28
2:00-5:00pm
Monday, December 28: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Opening Ceremony
10:00 am – 10:30 Reception
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Schedule of Meetings
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Monday, December 28, 2009
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Monday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Crystal 8
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Session I: Accounting
Session Chair – Khairul Anuar Kamarudin, Victoria University, New Zealand
Audit Characteristics and Asymmetric Timeliness of Earnings: Evidence from Malaysia
Khairul Anuar Kamarudin, Victoria University, New Zealand
“Corporate Governance And Board Performance: Evidence From Malaysia”
Hasnah Kamardin, College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
“Sustainability Accounting Statements: Bridging The Environmental Accounting Gap Between The
Accounting And Economics Disciplines”
Rosmini Ismail, Murray Patterson and Vicky Forgie, Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti
Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
“An Analysis Of Audit Fee Premiums Of The Merged Audit Firm In Malaysia”
Mohd-Mohid Rahmat and Takiah Mohd Iskandar, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
Monday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grand Ballroom
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Session I: Economics
Session Chair – Rahmah Ismail, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Strategic Planning Intensity and Performance: A Study among Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka
D. N. Ranasinghe, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
“A Framework Of Malaysia Forest Natural Resource Accounting”
Faroby Falatehan, Faculty Economy and Business, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
“Impact Of Training Under Human Resource Development Limited On Workers’ Mobility In The Malaysian
Services Sector”
Rahmah Ismail, Zulridah Mohd Noor and Abd Hair Awang, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti
Kebangsaan, Malaysia
“The Purchasing Power Parity In Asean-5 Countries: A Time Varying Cointegration Approach”
Hawati Janor, Noreha Halid and Izani Ibrahim, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti
Kebangsaan, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
Monday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Meeting Room
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Session I: FINANCE: Investment
Session Chair – Suppanunta Romprasert, Assumption University, Thailand
Efficiency and Forecasting Performance on RSS3 Futures Exchange in Thailand
Suppanunta Romprasert, Assumption University,Thailand
“Price Performances of Equity Carve-outs in the Malaysian Stock Market”
Ken Chin Chong Lee, Faculty of Business and Accountancy, INTI University College, Malaysia
“Could Behaviour Of Share Returns Be Better Explained By The Theory Of Fractal Market Hypotheses?”
Liza Marwati Binti Mohd Yusoff, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
“The Determinants of Malaysian Stock Market Development”
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Sharmilawati Sabki and Shamshubaridah Ramlee, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti
Kebangsaan, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
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Monday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
LUNCHEON BREAK
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Monday 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Crystal 8
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Session II: Marketing: Tourism
Session Chair: Gwendolyn Rodrigues, University of Wollongong, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai Tourism Model: A Case Study of Clusters Driving Development
Gwendolyn Rodrigues, University of Wollongong, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Local Community Involvement in Developing Tourism Industry of Bangladesh: A Conceptual Framework
Khan Md. Raziuddin Taufique, Presidency University, Bangladesh
“Marketing Golden Triangle For New Era (OCB Through HRE In AOP”
Hossien Nezakati, Faculty of Economics and Management., Universiti Putra, Malaysia
“Factors Influencing The Confidence Level Of Malaysian Consumers Towards Electronic Commerce”
Tan Pei Kian, Desiree Heng Shih Rou, Yip Yen Yen, Tan Nya Ling and Wong Saw Bin, Faculty of
Business and Law, Multimedia University, Melaka
“An Empirical Investigation Of The Link Between Market Orientation And Business PerformanceCompetency Relationship: Food & Beverage Industry In Malaysia”
Norzalita Abd. Aziz, Norjaya Mohd Yassin and Mazuri Abd Ghani, Faculty of Economics and Business,
Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
Monday 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Grand Ballroom
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Session II: Management
Session Chair: Azman Ismail, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia,
TWELVE PRINCIPLES OF TAO ZHU-GONG: TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT OF MSMEs
Leilani Ibay-De Guzman, Saint Louis University, Phillippines
Ecotourism Management: A Case Study of Khao Pu
Chetsada Noknoi, Thaksin University, Thailand
“Relationship Between Occupational Stress, Emotional Intelligence And Personal Outcomes In Higher
Education: An Empirical Study In Malaysia”
Azman Ismail, Amy Yao and Elizabeth Yeo, Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development,
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia
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“Relationship Between Career Program Characteristics And Job Satisfaction: A Mediating Effect Of
Career Development”
Azman Ismail, Amy Yao and Elizabeth Yeo, Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development,
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
Monday 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Meeting Room
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Session II: Economics
Session Chair: Hasnah Ali, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Insights from the pilot project of SO2 allowance trading in Jiangsu province
Xiaomei Guo, Xiamen University, China
Arab Trade Integrationg: As Augmented Gravity Model
Walid Abdoulah, Arab Planning Institute, Kuwait
“Factors Affecting Industrialization In Malaysia”
Hasnah Ali, Sanep Ahmad and Noraziah Ali, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Kebangsaan,
Malaysia
“A Multilateral Decomposition Of Regional Wage Differentials In Malaysian Services Sector”
Zulridah Mohd Noor, Rahmah Ismail and Abd Hair Awang, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti
Kebangsaan, Malaysia
“Sustainability Growth Of The Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises (Smes) In Globalisation: Malaysia As
A Case Study”
Zaleha Mohamad, Norliza Abdul Samad and Ernie Melini Mohd Jamarudi, Faculty of Management and
Economy, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
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Monday 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Coffee/Tea/Snack Break
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Monday 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Crystal 8
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Session III: MANAGEMENT
Session Chair: Yu-An Lin, National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan
Study of Affecting Factors of Use Intention for Search Engine
Yu-An Lin, National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan
REDUCING THE EMPLOYEES' RESISTANCE: WHEN ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE HAS NEGATIVE
CORRELATION TO JOB SATISFACTION
Nugroho J. Setiadi, and Agoestiana Boediprasetya, Widyatama University, Indonesia
“Work Family Conflict Among Working Women In Private Organisations”
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Mazni Bte Alias, Susan Tee Suan Chin and Nurul Shakila Bte Norizad, Faculty of Business and Law,
Multimedia University, Malaysia
“Analyzing Hidden Quality Costs: A Study On The Implementation Of Quality Costing In A ContinuousProcess Manufacturing Company”
Cheah Soo Jin, Amirul Shah Md Shahbudin and Fauziah Md Taib, School of Management, Universiti
Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
“Retrenchment Rights: The Law And Its Implications To Human Resource Management In The Context
Of Malaysia”
Balakrishnan Muniapan, School of Business and Enterprise, Swinburne University of Technology,
Australia
Discussants: From the floor
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Monday 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Grand Ballroom
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Session III: ISLAMIC FINANCE
Session Chair: Aisyah Abdul Rahman, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Shari’a Non-Compliance as a Potential Risk for Islamic Financial Institutions
Shakir Ullah, University of Southampton, United Kingdom
“Evaluating Company’s Performance Using Multiple Discriminant Analysis. The Case Of Shariah
Compliance Companies”
Nuradli Ridzwan Shah Mohd Dali, Hamdi Hakeim Mudasir and Suhaila Abdul Hamid, Faculty of
Economics and Muamalat, Universiti Sains Islam, Malaysia
“Acquisition Performance And Attributes Of Malaysian Acquiring Firms”
Junaidah Jamaluddin, Muhd. Kamil Ibrahim, Mohd. Nizal Haniff and Mahathir Mahali, Universiti Teknologi
MARA, Malaysia
“Lending Structure And Insolvency Risk Exposure Of The Malaysian Islamic Banks”
Aisyah Abdul Rahman, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
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Monday 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Meeting Room
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Session III: ECONOMICS
Session Chair: Gladys
M. Navarro, Saint Louis University, Philippines
FISCAL LOSSES AND GAINS FROM ECO-TOURISM EARNINGS: ESTIMATES FROM A REGRESSION
MODEL
Gladys M. Navarro, Saint Louis University, Philippines
“Demand For Quality Rice: Evidence From Cross-Sectional And Time-Series Data”
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Tey (John) Yeong-Sheng, Mad Nasir Shamsudin, Alias Radam and Abdul Gariff Ramin, Institute of
Agricultural and Food Policy Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
“Effects of Import Tariff Trade Liberalisation on Vegetable Oil Market”
Yousif Othman and Abdul Hamid, Alazhari University and Universiti Kebangsaan, Sudan and Malaysia
Integration of Myanmar Domestic Agricultural Marketing into ASEAN
Nyein Nyein Thaung, Yezin Agricultural University, Myanmar
Discussants: From the floor
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
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Tuesday 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM
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Session IV: FINANCE
Session Chair: Dorothy Kueh, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
“Actual Share Buy-Backs And Shareholders’ Wealth”
Rohaida Abdul Latif, Wan Nordin Wan Hussin and Ku Nor Izah Ku Ismail Kamarun Nisham Taufil Mohd,
College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
“Financial Integration Between Indonesia And International Markets: An Application Of ARDL Bound
Testing Approach”
Bakri Abdul Karim, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia
“Wealth Effects and Financial Performance of CBMA in Five East Asian Countries”
Dorothy Kueh, Saw Imm Song and Kueh Chiok Chew, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
THE ROLE OF ICB IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MUTUAL FUNDS IN BANGLADESH
PROFESSOR TANBIR AHMED CHOWDHURY, EAST WEST UNIVERSITY,
BANGLADESH
Discussants: From the floor
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Grand Ballroom
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Session IV: MANAGEMENT
Session Chair: Quamrul Islam, University of Wales, Australia
Rec o nt ex t u al i zi n g St r a te g y Pr ac tic es a t th e I nt erf ac e of O r g an i za t i on a l a nd
T ec hn o l og ic a l B ou n da r i es
Robert Demir, Stockholm University, Sweden
Strategic Decision-Making Along the Relational Continuum Under a Bilateral Governance Structure: A
Quintessential Performance Matrix
Quamrul Islam, Cavendish College, University of Wales, Australia
“Examination Of The Psychometric Characteristics Of The Multidimensional Scale Of HR Roles”
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Yusliza Mohd.Yusoff and Hasliza Abdul Halim, School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
Malaysia
“Benchmarking of Quality Teaching: A Case Study on Selected Training Service Providers for Productivity
and Quality Improvement in Klang Valley”
Khairul Anuar Mohd Ali and AB. Rashid Omar, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Universiti
Kebangsaan, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Meeting Room
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Session IV: INFORMATION SYSTEM & LOGISTICS
Session Chair: Abdul Razak Ibrahim, University of Malaya, Malaysia
“Study On Global Supply Chains In Manufacturing Industry: Factor Drivers And Attitude Towards
Information Sharing”
Abdul Razak Ibrahim and Sidah Idris, University of Malaya, Malaysia
Decision Support System for prioritizing the profitable customers in a supply chain and for setting internal
supply chain service standards
PARTHIBAN PALANISAMY, National Institute of Technology, India
“Enterprise Architecture In Malaysia: How Are Organizations Progressing?”
Rafidah Abd Razak, Zulkhairi Md Dahalin, Huda Ibrahim, Mohd Khairudin Kasiran and Nor Iadah Yusop,
Graduate Dept. of Information Technology, College of Arts and Sciences, Universiti Utara, Malaysia
“Electronic Government Procurement Adoption amongst SME in Malaysia”
Wan Sallha Yusoff, School of Communication Skills and Entrepreneurship, Universiti Malaysia Perlis,
Malaysia
“Web Site Accessibility in Singapore: A Study of Eight Industries’ Web Sites”
Chai Lee Choi, Department of Marketing and Management, School of Business, Curtin University of
Technology, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
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Tuesday 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Break
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Tuesday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Crystal 8
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Session V: ACCOUNTING
Session Chair: Hamidreza Vakilifard, Islamic Azad University, Iran
The relation between performance based budgeting and activity based budgeting
Hamidreza Vakilifard, Mehdi zeynali, and Rahmatollah mohammadipour
Islamic Azad University of Tehran, Iran
“The Audit Assessment Practice Of Public Buildings In Malaysia”
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Khadijah Md Ariffin, David Martin and Rozilah Kasim, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia
“Relevance And Reliability of Earnings In Malaysian Public Listed Firms”
Radziah Mahmud, Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
“A Framework For Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility Systems”
Fathilatul Zakimi Abdul Hamid and Ruhaya Atan, Universiti Technology Mara, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Grand Ballroom
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Session V: ECONOMICS
Session Chair: Rozita Amirrudin, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Labor ‘Pains’ during Public Enterprise Reforms in Fiji
Jashwini J Narayan, University of the South Pacific, FIJI
“Risk And Control In Outsourcing Relationship: A Service Provider Perspective
Rozita Amirrudin, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Wagner's Law vs Keynesian Hypothesis: A Time Series Analysis of Public Expenditure on
Technical Education in Kerala, India
Sunitha.S, Indian Institute of Technogy, Madras, India
“The Effect Of Stock Market On Money Demand In China: An ARDL Approach”
Shihui Geng, Mansor Jusoh and Md. Zyadi Md. Tahir, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti
Kebangsaan, Malaysia
“Tourism Demand and Economic Growth Nexus in Sarawak”
Audrey Liwan, Rosita Hamdan and Khalid Abd Rahim, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Meeting Room
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Session V: MARKETING
Session Chair: Aliah Hanim M. Salleh, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Awareness of MyKad as an E-Commerce Tool in Malaysia
Farrah Fadil, . Chew Kok Wai, and Hezlin Harris, Multimedia University
“Factors Affecting the Customer Loyalty in E-Retailing in Malaysia”
Noor Hazarina Hashim and Ramin Golzar Adabi, Universiti Teknology, Malaysia
“E-Marketing Communications: A Study From The Malaysian Telecommunications Service Providers”
Wai-Ching Poon Monash University, University Sunway Campus, Malaysia
“Trust and affective commitment in relationship quality from the perspective of the Malaysian hotelier”
Aliah Hanim M. Salleh, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
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Discussants: From the floor
Tuesday 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Luncheon Break
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Tuesday 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Crystal 8
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Session VI: FINANCE
Session Chair : SUBBA REDDY YARRAM , UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, AUSTRALIA
Volatility Spillover Between Credit Spread & Stock Market of Korea
Hong bae Kim, Dongseo University, South Korea
The examination of firm-specific factors related to income smoothing practices: Evidence from Australia
Wan Adibah Wan Ismail, Vicoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
CAUSAL RELATION BETWEEN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT: CROSS-SECTIONAL
INTERNATIONAL EVIDENCE
SUBBA REDDY YARRAM AND OMAR AL FAROOQUE, UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, AUSTRALIA
“An Empirical Analysis of Exchange Rate Misalignment and Portfolio Inflows in Malaysia”
Noor Zahirah Mohd Sidek and Mohammed Yusoff, International Islamic University, Malaysia
“The Effects of Ownership Structure on Asset Restructuring Performance”
Azlan Alias, Fauzias Mat Nor and Mohammad Hasimi Yaacob, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
Tuesday 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Grand Ballroom
Session VI: ECONOMICS
Session Chair : Abdus Samad, Utah Valley University, U.S.A
Causality between Money and Prices in Malaysia
Abdus Samad, Utah Valley University, U.S.A
“The Impact of Domestic Resource Cost on the Comparative Advantages of Iran Crude Steel Sector”
Behrooz Charleghi, , Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
21st CENTURY CHALLENGES OF GLOBAL BUSINESS & ECONOMIC ISSUES FACED BY
ENTREPRENEURS
P.Uma Rani, (Affiliation?)Chennai, India
Healthcare strategies in Europe Reforms and Cost reduction: the cases of Germany, UK, Switzerland,
Italy and France
Daniel Simonet, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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“The Processes of Location Study for Developing Economic Zones Under Public Private Partnership
Model: Country Study On Bangladesh”
Md. Mahmudul Alam, Md. Abu Rashed and Chamhuri Siwar, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
Tuesday 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Meeting Room
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Session VI: MANAGEMENT
Session Chair : P.Parthiban,M.E. National Institute of Technology, India
Managerial Skills and Profit Changes in Iranian Tea Industry Exchange
Saied Hosseinipour, School of Economic Affairs, Tehran, Iran
AN INTEGRATED MODEL FOR PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT OF MANUFACTURING UNIT
P.Parthiban,M.E. National Institute of Technology, India
“Putting Entrepreneurs In The Spotlight: Is Entrepreneurial Competency The “Silver Bullet” For SME
Success?”
Noor Hazlina Ahmad, Hasliza Abdul Halim and Siti Rohaida Mohamed Zainal, Universiti Sains Malaysia
“Strategic HR Role In Sustaining Learning Organization”
Lam Wen Huey, Wong Siew Chin and Susan Peters, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
Tuesday 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Break
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Tuesday 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
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Session I: MANAGEMENT V
Session Chair – Ali Quazi, University of Canberra, Australia
Using Expatriates for Knowledge Transfer
Ozan Aglargoz , Anadolu University, Turkey.
Innovation as a survival strategy during the global financial crisis: The case of developing countries
Ali Quazi and Majharul Talukder, University of Canberra, Australia
The Influence of Company’s Exposure of Social Responsibiliy to Investor Reactions
Rima Rachmawaty. Tetty Lasniroha Sarumpaet, Widyatama University , Indonesia
Empirical Research on Organizational Factors to stimulat Creativity: Spillover Affect on Profitability
Lalita Singh, New Delhi Institute of Management, India
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Enhancing Community Involvement in Developing Tourism Industry of Bangladesh: A Conceptual Framework
Faisal Mohammad Shahria, Leading University, Bangladesh.
Raziuddin Taufique Khan Md.Presidency University, Bangladesh.
Discussants: From the floor
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Tuesday 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Grand Ballroom
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Session I: ECONOMICS
Session Chair – Albert Wijeweera, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Defence spending and economic growth in South Asia: An Econometric Analysis
Albert Wijeweera, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
FINANCIAL EXCLUSION: AN EMERGING CORRELATE OF POVERTY IN A GLOBALIZED ECONOMY
ELEANOR D. PACA AND GLADYS M. NAVARRO, Saint Louis University, Phillippines
Estimation of the Money Demand Function in a Heterogeneous Panel for selected Asian Countries
Mohammed Nur Hussain, University of New England, Armidale, Australia
“Stock Price And Money Demand In Malaysia”
Pui Kiew Ling and Abdul Ghafar Ismail, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Kebangsaan,
Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
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Tuesday 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Meeting Room
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Session I: FINANCE
Session Chair – EKREM ERDEM, ERCIYES UNIVERSITY, TURKEY
STOCK MARKET AND ECONOMIC GROWTH NEXUS IN EMERGING MARKETS: COINTEGRATION AND CAUSALITY
ANALYSIS
EKREM ERDEM, ONUR GÖZBAŞI, M. FATIH ILGÜN, AND ŞABAN NAZLIOĞLU, ERCIYES UNIVERSITY, TURKEY
Testing Weak Form Efficiency for Tehran Stock Market
The Performance of Filter Rules on the Tehran Stock Exchange
Saied Hosseinipour, Tehran, Iran
The Effects of Public R&D Subsidies on Firm’s Innovation Performance
Sangsin Kim, University of Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
“Financial Well-Being Among Retirees In Business: A Conceptual Framework”
Mariati norhashim, Faculty of Management, Multimedia University, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
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Wednesday 9:00 AM– 10:30 PM
Crystal 8
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Session IV: MANAGEMENT
Session Chair: V.Selvam, VIT University, INDIA
"Factors Influencing Dumping of International Goods on Indian Rural Market"
V.Selvam, VIT University, INDIA
“Understanding The Relationship Of Relationship Proneness, Relationship Orientation, Relationship
Quality And Loyalty Among Loyalty Program Cardholders”
Nor Asiah Omar, Norzalita Abd Aziz, Muhamad Azrin Nazri and Zizah Che Senik, Faculty of Economics
and Business, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
The Planning of material supplier business of Sari Endah Nature
Tetty Lasniroha Sarumpaet, Merizahenri., S.E., Widyatama University , Indonesia
“Generic Strategy, Implementation And Performance Of The Bumiputera Small Medium Enterprises
(Smes) In Malaysia: A Conceptual Study”
Wan Norhayate Wan Daud, Fakhrul Anwar Zainol and Ahmad Shukri Yazid, Faculty of Business
Management and Accountancy, Universiti Darul Iman Malaysia (UDM), Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
Wednesday 9:00 AM– 10:30 PM
Grand Ballroom
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Session IV: MANAGEMENT
Session Chair: M. Si Ak Rahmawati, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia
Financial Inclusion: Social Responsibility or a Viable Business Proposition?
Prakash Singh, Indian Institute of Management, India
“Where Are Current Performance Measurement Frameworks Leading Companies To: From Academic
And Practitioner Perspectives”
Abadan Jasmon and Wan Fadzillah Wan Yusoff, Faculty of Management, Multimedia University, Malaysia
INNOVATIVE METHOD IN RESPONSE TO TECHNOLOGICAL FIT TRAINING NEEDS IN DESIGNING
BATIK AT WEAVE FASTEN TO IMPECUNIOUS SOCIETY IN BAYAT KLATEN
M. Si Ak Rahmawati, Sebelas Maret University Economics Faculty, Surakarta, Indonesia
Dra. Ak. Siti Nurlela, 2UNIBA, Surakarta, Indonesia
and . M. Sahid, Politechnic Muhammadiyah, Surakarta, Indonesia
Entrepreneurial University Performance Measurement
Grid Rangsungnoen, Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus, Thailand
Discussants: From the floor
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Wednesday
9:00 AM– 10:30 PM
Meeting Room
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Session IV: FINANCE: Banking
Session Chair: Nellija Titova, University of Latvia, Latvia
Intellectual capital and the creation of value in Latvian banking sector, panel data analysis
Nellija Titova, University of Latvia, Latvia
Bank Efficiency And Bank Specific Factors: The Case Of Developing Countries”
Mohd Zaini Abd Karim and Chan Sok Gee, The Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya., Malaysia
“Bank Stock Returns And Economic Growth In Malaysia: An Empirical Analysis Of Post-Consolidation
Period”
Kian-Tek Lee and Chee-Keong Choong, Faculty of Business and Finance, Universiti Tunku Abdul
Rahman, Malaysia
“Bank Selection Criteria And Customer Demographics: Study On University Students In A Developing
Country Context”
Mamunur Rashid and Ainun Nishat, Graduate School of Business, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
The Effects of Card Level and Bank Level Benefits on Credit Card Interest Rates
G. Gulsun Akin, Bogazici University, Bebek, Istanbul, Turkey
Leveraging Web Interface for Marketing Financial Services: Evaluation of Malaysian Banks
Darinah Ahmad, Universiti Malaysia Perlis
Discussants: From the floor
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Wednesday 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Break
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Wednesday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Crystal 8
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Session V: ECONOMICS
Session Chair: Farizah Ahmad, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Effect of Immigration on Wages Within a Dynamic Model
Faridul Islam ,Utah Valley University, USA
Measuring Sustainability Practices towards Developing Socially Responsible Business in the South East
Asia
Amzad Hossain, Al Ain University of Science & Technology, UAE
“Malaysian Herbal Industry : Thriving For Dominance”
Farizah Ahmad, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
“Earnings Conservatism: Evidence From Malaysia”
Shahnaz Ismail, Universiti Malaysia, Malaysia
“Studying Food Safety Behavior Among Food Handlers: A Health Belief Perspective”
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Saidatul Afzan Abdul Aziz and Hayati Mohd. Dahan, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Grand Ballroom
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Session V: MANAGEMENT
Session Chair: Mohd Nor Ismail, Multimedia University, Malaysia
“The Mediating Effect Of Downward Influence Tactics On The Relationships Between Leadership Styles
And Organizational Citizenship Behavior”
Kim Lian Lee and Abdul Latif Salleh, Faculty of Business and Accountancy,University of Malaya,
Malaysia
An Exploratory study of the Relationship between HR Practices and Dimensions of Occupational Stress
in Indian industries
Shikha Ojha , IBS, Bangalore, India
“Training Impact On Employee’s Job Performance: Evaluation Of HRDL Training Programs”
Abd Hair Awang, Rahmah Ismail and Zulridah Mohd Noor, Faculty of Social Science, Universiti
Kebangsaan, Malaysia
“Promoting ‘I AM CEO’ Model For Corporate Entrepreneurship In Malaysia: A Conceptual Framework”
Mohd Nor Ismail, Norizzati Azudin, Tan Chew Beng, and Tan Bee Kuan, Faculty of Management,
Multimedia University, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Meeting Room
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Session V: FINANCE: Investment
Session Chair: JAHANGIR SULTAN, BENTLEY UNIVERSITY, USA
STOCK RETURNS IN GOOD TIMES AND BAD TIMES: THE ROLE OF LEVERAGE RISK
VAISHNAVI BHATT , ICFAI UNIVERSITY, INDIA
JAHANGIR SULTAN, BENTLEY UNIVERSITY, USA
VALUATION IN EMERGING MARKETS: REVISING THE RECENT IPO PRICE OF TURK TELEKOM
MURAT ERTUGRUL, ANADOLU UNIVERSITY, TURKEY
IMPACT OF MICRO FINANCE ON ECONOMIC STATUS OF MEMBERS OF THE SELF HELP GROUPS
R. Ganapathi,( Affiliated Institution?)India
VOLATILITY OF INDIAN AND JAPNESE STOCK MARKET& SENSITIVITY OF STOCK RETURNS TO
TREASURY BOND YIELDS OF INSURANCE AND BANKING SECTOR
Tarika Singh, Seema Mehta, and Deepali Gupta, Prestige Institute of Management, India
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Discussants: From the floor
Wednesday 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Luncheon Break
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Wednesday 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Crystal 8
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Session VI: ECONOMICS
Session Chair : Murat Ertugrul, Gr.T. Popa University, Romania
Private Foreign External Debt: Is Turkey on a Knife Edge?
Murat Ertugrul, Gr.T. Popa University, Romania
ASEAN Trades With Contemporary China in the Midst of Global Competition and Economic Crisis
Ernesto Fuentes Bulayog, Zhejiang Gongshang University, China
“The Determinants of Perceived Job Readiness among Business Undergraduates in Public and Private
Universities in Malaysia”
Wye Chung Khain and Yep Mee Lim, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
“The Problems Facing the Agricultural Sector in Nigeria and the Prospect of Muzara’ah and Supply Chain
Model”
Oladokun Nafiu Olaniyi, International Islamic University, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
Wednesday 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Grand Ballroom
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Session VI: MANAGEMENT
Session Chair : Arawati Agus, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
A review of the possible reasons of inefficient quality management outcomes in Iran
Mohammad Taleghani, Islamic Azad University, Iran
“The Importance of New Technology and Innovation in SCM in Enhancing Production Performance and
Product Quality Performance: An Investigation on mediating Effect”
Arawati Agus, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
“A Framework for Understanding SMEs Internationalisation: Views from Malaysian Selected Experts”
Zizah Che Senik, Rosmah Mat Isa and Ridzuan Md Sham, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
“The Effectiveness Of Management Accounting Systems On Managerial Performance In Services
Industry In Malaysia” (Accounting Session?)
Hamsatulazura Hamzah, Rose Ruziana Samad and Azliza Azrah Mohd Zakaria, Multimedia University,
Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
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Wednesday 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Meeting Room
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Session VI: ECONOMICS
Session Chair Abdullahi D. Ahmed, Victoria University, Australia
Role of Small and Medium Enterprises in Poverty Alleviation in SAARC Countries: An Econometric
Approach
Qazi Abdul Subhan, Bahria University, Pakistan
Private Sector Participation in Infrastructural Development: A Model for Non-Residence Infrastructure
Fund in Bangladesh
Md. Abu Rashed, Infrastructure Investment Facilitation Center (IIFC), Ministry of Finance, Bangladesh
Financial Structure and Economic Growth Link in African Countries: A Panel Co-integration Analysis
Abdullahi D. Ahmed, Victoria University, Australia
Abu N.M. Wahid, Tennessee State University, USA
THE FUNCTIONS OF STATE IN DETERMINING ECONOMIC POLICIES IN ISLAMIC TRADITION: WHAT IS
THE POSITION OF MARKET?
EKREM ERDEM, ERCIYES UNIVERSITY, TURKEY
Discussants: From the floor
Wednesday 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Break
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Wednesday 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
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Session I: MANAGEMENT
Session Chair – Norihiko TAKEUCHI,
Tokyo University of Science, JAPAN
Organizational Socialization Tactics and Newcomers’ Adjustments: An Empirical Investigation
Norihiko TAKEUCHI and Tomokazu TAKEUCHI, Tokyo University of Science, Japan
“Perceptions And Views On Learning Among Part Time Adult Students In Malaysia”
Mazni Bte Alias, Al-Mansor Abu Said, Susan Tee Suan Chin and Siti Hajar Abdullah, Faculty of Business
and Law, Multimedia University, Malaysia
“Factors Influencing The Spectators Satisfaction In KL Movies “
Ramin Golzar Adabi and Vahideh Tabasi Lotf Abadi, Universiti Teknologi, Malaysia
“Measuring Survival Growth And Lead Time Management For Bangladeshi’s Garment Industry”
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Ahasanul Haque Nuruzzaman, Department of Business Administration, International Islamic University,
Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
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Wednesday 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Grand Ballroom
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Session I: FINANCE: Corporate Governance
Session Chair – Madeline Berma, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
“Making Credit Accessible To Small-Medium Enterprises In Malaysia: Challenges Of A Specialised
Financial Institution”
Shamshubaridah Ramlee and Madeline Berma, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
“Development Of Corporate Governance Index In Malaysia”
Satirenjit Kaur Johl and Shireenjit Kaur Johl, University Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia
Causal relation between Corporate Governance and Foreign Direct Investment: Cross-sectional
International Evidence
Omar Al Farooq, University of New England, Australia
WHAT CONSTITUTE OF EFEFCTIVE BOARDS? EVIDENCE FROM MALAYSIA
Wan Fauziah, Victoria University, Australia
A PRACTICAL MODEL OF FINANCIAL DECISION MAKING
Gabriela Marinescu, (Affiliation?) Rumania
Discussants: From the floor
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Wednesday 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Meeting Room
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Session I: Environmental Economics
Session Chair – Amanullah Al Mahmood, Ministry of Public Health, Bangladesh
Climate Change, Water Pollution and Disaster Management in Bangladesh
Amanullah Al Mahmood, Ministry of Public Health, Bangladesh
“Environmental Performance Analysis: Addressing Impact of Climate Change on Aquaculture Production
in Malaysia”
Rozita Hamdan, Fatimah Kari and Azmah Othman, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
The Shock of Climate Change towards the Vulnerable Small Scale Fisheries Sector in Central Java
Province - INDONESIA: The Ways Forward
Indah Susilowati; Eko Joko Lelono; Sucyhatiningsih DWP; and Efriyani Sumastuti DiponegoroUniversity,
SEMARANG, INDONESIA
“Green Home Attributes In Environmental Choice Modelling”
Zuroni M.J, Jamal, O., Abdul Hamid and Tamat Sarmidi,Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
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“Simulating A Carbon Trading Advantage From The Municipal Solid Waste Management: The Role Of
Waste-To-Carbon In Malaysia”
Iwan Budhiarta, Chamhuri Siwar, Rawshan Ara Begum, Hassan Basri, Noorezlin Ahmad Basri and
Yulinah Trihadiningrum, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
Discussants: From the floor
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