wednesday, july 8th 2015 8:30am - global business...

1 The GBATA’s Seventeenth Annual International Conference, Peniche/Lisbon, Portugal, July 7-11th, 2015

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8TH 2015

8:30AM

[AC1] AUDITING AND TAXING

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Room A

Session Chair

Jose Luis Pereira

Coimbra University, Portugal

Accounting for Citizenship: The Role of Auditor

Rute Abreu, Guarda Polytechnic Institute, Portugal

Environmental Accounting Disclosures for Selected Large Manufacturers in South Africa: An

Integrated Reporting Evaluation

R. Rundora, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa

Job Dubihlela, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa

The Immorality of Taxing Business

Auke R. Leen, Leiden University, The Netherlands

Discussants

Leonie Jooste, University of Wollongong in Dubai , U.A.E. (Papers 1 & 2)

William Brent Carper, Gordon State College, U.S.A. (Paper 3)


[MG1] ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Room B

Session Chair

Leon de Wet Fourie

Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand

Employee Resistance to Organizational Change: Individual Perceptions on Change Processes

during a Merger in the Airline Industry

Georg Kodydek, WU Vienna University of Economics, Austria

Ronald Hochreiter, Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria

Creating and Sustaining Customer Value through Sertivization

Walter Duschek, University of Gloucestershire , U.K.

Wilson Ozuem, Regent's University London, U.K.

Impact of Inventory Management Policies on Customers' Needs in Manufacturing Industries'

Logistics in Gauteng Province, South Africa

Musenga Francis Mpwanya, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

C.H. van Heerden, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Discussants

Gordon Bowen, Regent's University London, U.K. (Papers 1 & 2)

Georg Kodydek, WU Vienna University of Economics, Austria (Paper 3)


[MK1] CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Room C

Session Chair

Vincent F. Maher

Iona College, U.S.A.

Non-Flight Related Paid and Auxiliary Services in the Air Transportation Industry of South

Africa and Malaysia-A Confirmatory Approach

Johan de Jager, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Muhammad Jan, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Top-Line Revenue Frustration: Why Traditional Sales/Marketing Methods Are Failing and What

Rethinking is Needed

Richard G. McNeill, Northern Arizona University, U.S.A.

Household Budget of Low-Income Families in Rio De Janeiro: A Segmentation Study

Luis F. Hor-Meyll, Pontifical Catholic Univ. Of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Luisa Grilo Abreu, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Elisa M.C. Nogueira, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Discussants

Desalegn Abraha, Skovde University, Sweden (Papers 1 & 2)

Shaukat Ali, University of Wolverhampton , U.K. (Paper 3)


[MK2] MARKET ORIENTATION: COUNTRY PERSPECTIVE

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Room D

Session Chair

Amani Boussaada

Universite de Tunis El Manar, Tunisia

The Influence of Internal Marketing on Graduate Employee Satisfaction Within Retail Banks in

South Africa

Mornay Roberts-Lombard, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Leigh de Bruin-Reynolds, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Christine de Meyer, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Impact of Market Orientation and Marketing Capability on Performance in Finnish SME Growth

Firms

Sanna Joensuu, Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Anmari Viljamaa, Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Possibilities for Sustainable Growth and Technology Management: Are American-Style

Campaigns the Model for Other Countries? A Case Study of Emerging Democracies in Southern

Africa (Malawi and the Republic of South Africa)

Easton Durbson Simenti-Phiri, University of Bolton , U.K.

Phil Harris, University of Chester , U.K.

David Perrin, University of Chester , U.K.

Discussants

Hilda H. Mahlangu, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa (Papers 1 & 2)

Zenzo Lusaba Dube, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe (Paper 3)


[MK3] BUYER BEHAVIOR I

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Room E

Session Chair

Ashok Som

Essec Business School, France

Towards an Intersectional Understanding of Online Service Failure and Recovery Strategies

Yllka Azemi, Cardiff Metropolitan University, U.K.


Credit Usage Intentions among Generation Y Students: Pilot Study Results

P.J. van Schalkwyk, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa

Ayesha L. Bevan-Dye, North-West University: Vaal Triangle Campus, South Africa

Utilisation of Payment Instruments at a Retail Chain in Gauteng, South Africa

Seugnet Bronkhorst, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Adriaan M. Bester, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Discussants

George V. Priovolos, Iona College, U.S.A. (Papers 1 & 2)

Edmir Kuazaqui, Escola Superior de Propaganda E Marketing, Brazil (Paper 3)


10:30AM

[SP1] PLENARY SESSION 1 - RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN

TOURISM AND MARITIME I

10:30AM to 12:30 PM Plenary Session Room

Session Chairs

N.J. Delener

GBATA, U.S.A.

Susana Rodrigues

Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal

Future Trends of ICT in Creating Smart Cities

Eesa Bastaki, President, University of Dubai, U.A.E.

Portugal - A Land Bathed by the Atlantic Ocean: Research and Sea Opportunities

Helena Vieira, Executive Director of BLUEBIO ALLIANCE- The Portuguese Marine

Bioresources Network, Portugal

Portugal as a Tourism Destination – Tourism 2020: Priorities and Challenges

Nuno Fazenda, Director at Tourism of Portugal, Portugal

The "Pousadas" of Portugal - Heritage and Exquisite to the Wellbeing

Jose Theotonio, CEO of the Pestana Hotel Group, Portugal

Moderators

Leon de Wet Fourie, Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand(Presentations 1 &2)

Bruno Mascitelli, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia (Presentation 3)

T. Diana Macedo-Soares, Pontifical Catholic Univ. of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Presentation 4)


1:30PM

[SP2] MEET THE EDITORS

1:30PM to 3:00 PM Room A

Moderator N.J. Delener, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Global Business and Technology

U.S.A.

Panelists

James Barrese, Editor, Journal of Insurance Issues

St. John`s University, U.S.A.

Halil Kiymaz, International Journal of Emerging Markets

Rollins College, U.S.A

Bruno Mascitelli, Editor -in -Chief,

Contemporary Issues in Business & Government, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia

Luis Rivera, Regional Editor, Journal of Global Business Technology

Capella University, USA

Mornay Roberts-Lombard, Guest Editor, Journal of Global Business Technology

University of Johannesburg South Africa


[EC1] ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH

1:30PM to 3:00 PM Room B

Session Chair

Auke R. Leen

Leiden University, The Netherlands

Do We Need to Cut Back Governments' Forecasts: Optimism as the Rule of Thumb?

Ozana Nadoveza, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Marija Penava, University of Zagreb, Croatia

The Role of Monetary Policy in the Sustainable Future Growth

Vladimir K. Krylov, State University of Management, Russia

Anna N. Zhilkina, State University of Management, Russia

South Africa's Competitive Advantage as an Emerging Brics Partner

Noluthando Matsiliza, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Creative Industries Development: Towards Economy Growth and Sustainable Livelihood

Oluwayemisi Adebola Oyekunle, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Discussants

Luiz Felipe Jac Motta, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Papers 1 & 2)

Ken Mathu, University of Pretoria, South Africa (Papers 3 & 4)


[MG2] BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

1:30PM to 3:00 PM Room C

Session Chair

Geoff A. Goldman

University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Mapping the Intellectual Capital of Cities and Regions

Florinda Matos, Intellectual Capital Accreditation Association, Portugal

Susana Rodrigues, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal

Valter Vairinhos, Icaa - Santarem, Portugal

Sales Dilemma in a Small Enterprise: A Commercial Challenge

D. Watters, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

M. Bounds, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Factors Contributing to Managers' Job Satisfaction at a South African State-Owned Company

Molefe Jonathan Maleka, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

The Moderating Role of Technology and Intermediation in the Relation between

Internationalization and Firm Productivity: The Case of Latin American SMEs

Ferran Vendrell-Herrero, University of Birmingham , U.K.

Emanuel Gomes, University of Birmingham , U.K.

John Child, University of Birmingham , U.K.

Kamel Mellahi, University of Warwick, U.K.

Discussants

Gordon Bowen, Regent's University London, U.K. (Papers 1 & 2)

Betty E. Carper, Gordon State College, U.S.A. (Papers 3 & 4)


[MG3] STRATEGIC ALLIANCES, FAILURES AND SOLUTIONS I

1:30PM to 3:00 PM Room D

Session Chair

Kathleen Park

Massachusetts University of Technology, U.S.A.

Strategic Failures: Business Failure Case's Analysis in the Ceramic Industry in Portugal

Vitor Hugo dos Santos Ferreira, Polytechnic Institute of Lieira, Portugal

Ana Rita Antunes Mendes, Polytechnic Institute of Lieira, Portugal

Business Process Orientation in Croatian Companies

Ljubica Milanovic Glavan, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Risk Management - Fundamental Questions

T.N. van der Linde, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

F.J. Frankel, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Discussants

T.N. van der Linde, University of Johannesburg , South Africa (Papers 1 & 2)

Onddrej Zizlavsky, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic (Paper 3)


[TO1] TRAVEL MOTIVATIONS: ECLECTIC PERSPECTIVES

1:30PM to 3:00 PM Room E

Session Chair

Zenzo Lusaba Dube

National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe

Erasmus Student Travel Motivations: A Factor-Cluster Segmentation Approach

Anabela Figueired Machado Monteiro, Instituto Politecnico Leiria, Portugal

Alexandra Matos Pereira, Coimbra University, Portugal

The Impact of the Built Environment on the Physical Activity and BMI Values of High-School

Pupils in a Semi-Urban Area

Liandi van den Berg, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, South Africa

W.C.J. Grobler, North-West University (Vaal Triangle Campus), South Africa

Gender Testing Connected to Sporting Events: An Examination of Some Legal and Ethical

Issues

Jamwell Maswanganyi, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Discussants

Bianca Els, North-West University, South Africa (Papers 1 & 2)

Anabela Almeida, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal (Paper 3)


3:15PM

[IS1] GOVERNANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

3:15 PM to 4:45 PM Room A

Session Chair

Bruno Mascitelli

Swinburne University of Technology, Australia

School Facilities as Choice Factor Considered by Parents Selecting Independent Primary Schools

in South Africa

Reann Immelman, University of Johannesburg , South Africa


Sustainable Development and Education: A Tunisian Case Study

Nabila Eljed, Manouba University, Tunisia

Management of School Projects by Department of Basic Education in the North West Province

South Africa: Views of School Stake Holders on the Subject

Genesis T. Molepo, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Andli Mji, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Discussants

Mona Chung, Deakin University, Australia (Papers 1 & 2)

Ljubica Milanovic Glavan, University of Zagreb, Croatia (Paper 3)


[MK4] DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3:15 PM to 4:45 PM Room B

Session Chair

Anna N. Zhilkina

State University of Management, Russia

A Guiding Framework for Conducting Focus Group Research Sampling in South Africa


Busani Dube, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Linear and Non-Linear Regression: Powerful and Very Important Forecasting Methods

Athanasios Vasilopoulos, St. John's University, U.S.A.

Homelessness Constructions in Johannesburg Inner City, South Africa: Social Workers'

Perspectives

Cynthia M. Phiri, Lund University, Sweden

Discussants Desalegn Abraha, Skovde University, Sweden (Papers 1 & 2)

Maria Fatima de Almeida, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Paper 3)


[TI1] BUSINESS INNOVATION

3:15 PM to 4:45 PM Room C

Session Chair

Ana M.B. Pires

Universidade Federal de Bahia, Brazil

The Determinants of Innovation Performance in MNE R&D Subsidiaries: The Extended

Perspective of Dunning's Eclectic Paradigm

Ting-Lin Lee, National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Yuan-Chieh Chang, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

Wen-Chiang Chieng, Institute for Information Industry, Taiwan

Absorptive Capacity- A Critical Moderating Factor for Firms That Leverage Innovation through

Strategic Alliance Portfolios? Initial Results of a Bibliographic and Bibliometric Study

T. Diana L. van de Macedo-Soares, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tania da Silva Barboza, Petrobras, Brazil

Work in Progress: A Proposed Framework of Non-Linear Value Creation

Francios Crafford, University of South Africa , South Africa

Hester Nienaber, University of South Africa , South Africa

Discussants

Leonel Cezar Rodrigues, Nove de Julho University, Brazil (Papers 1 & 2)

Vitor Hugo dos Santos Ferreira, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal (Paper 3)


[TO2] PROMOTION AND SERVICE QUALITY: CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE

3:15 PM to 4:45 PM Room D

Session Chair

Anabela Almeida


Effect of Actions of International Tourism Promotion on Sales of Tourism Destination

Patricia de Cassia Gomez, Universidade Fumec , Brazil

Mariana Regina Silva Linhares, Universidade Fumec , Brazil

Kleinia Anjos Viana, Universidade Fumec , Brazil

Jose Marcos Carvalho de Mesquita, Universidade Federal de Lavras , Brazil

From 2014 FIFA World Cup Towards The Olympic Games Rio 2016: The Residents'

Expectations

Deborah Zouain, Getulio Vargas Foundation (Fgv), Brazil

Paola B. Lohmann, Getulio Vargas Foundation (Fgv), Brazil

Kaarina B. Virkki, Getulio Vargas Foundation (Fgv), Brazil

Gabriela de Laurentis Cardoso, Getulio Vargas Foundation (Fgv), Brazil

The Hospitality Supervisor's Perceived Importance of the Performance Dimensions to Deliver

Quality Service

Antoinette Roeloffze, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Carina Kleynhans, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Ilse Swarts, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Discussants

Liandi van den Berg, North-West University, South Africa (Papers 1 & 2)

Luis Lima Santos, Polytechnic Institute of Lieira, Portugal, Brazil (Paper 3)


4:45PM

[SP3] PANEL: ENTREPRENEURSHIP: SHARING THE EXPERIENCE

4:45PM to 6:45 PM Plenary Session Room

Cale - Algue Bread

Emanha - Algue Ice Cream

Doce Lourinha Bonbons Aguardente - Chocolates of Licor

Rocim - Wines

Queijo Saloio - Cheese Company

Moderator Susana Rodrigues



THURSDAY, JULY 9TH, 2015

[AC2] ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES IN ACCOUNTING

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Room A

Session Chair

Auke R. Leen


Ethical Constructs in Accounting Disclosure: Application of an Underlying Sustainability Focus

A.J. Stagliano, Saint Joseph's University, U.S.A.

Transparency and Sustainability: The Role of Global Ethics

William Brent Carper, Gordon State College, U.S.A.

Comparing Ethical Perceptions of Accounting Students

Leonie Jooste, University of Wollongong in Dubai , U.A.E.

Discussants

Job Dubihlela, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa (Papers 1 & 2)

Rute Abreu, Guarda Polytechnic Institute, Portugal (Paper 3)


[MG4] INNOVATION AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Room B

Session Chair

Vitor Hugo dos Santos Ferreira


Importance of Integrated Logistics Support and Maintenance Management in Supporting High-

Technology Systems during Periods of Extended Life Cycles

K.R. Lambert, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Generation and Knowledge Management through the System Information and Networks

Manager

Alexander Jeney, Universidad Metropolitana , Venezuela

Jose G. Hernandez, Universidad Metropolitana , Venezuela

Maria J. Garcia, Minimax Consultores C.A., Venezuela

Gilberto J. Hernandez, Minimax Consultores C.A., Venezuela

Innovation, Internationalization and Knowledge Exchange in Global High-Tech Mergers and

Acquisitions

Kathleen Park, Gulf University for Science and Technology, Kuwait

Discussants

Christina Schweikert, St. John's University, U.S.A. (Papers 1 & 2)

Teresinha Covas Lisboa, Inesp College, Brazil (Paper 3)


[MG5] CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Room C

Session Chair

Sanna Joensuu

Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences, Finland.

National Culture in International Companies - An Empirical Study on the Impact of Chinese

Societal Values and Practices on the Organizational Cultures of Foreign Subsidiaries in the

People's Republic of China

Stefan Schilcher, Wu Vienna University of Economics, Austria

Helmut Kasper, W U Vienna University of Economics, Austria

Georg Kodydek, WU Vienna University of Economics, Austria

Cross-Cultural Integration as a Strategic Tool for Corporate Growth and Sustainability

Sheri L. Mackey, Luminosity Global Consulting Group, U.S.A.

The Use of Big Data and HRIS by HR Practitioners in New Zealand: Empirical Evidence From

A Longitudinal Study

Andries J. du Plessis, Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand

Leon De W Fourie, Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand

Discussants

Samir R. Moussalli, Huntingdon College, U.S.A. (Papers 1 & 2)

Fariz Ismailzade, ADAUniversity, Azerbaijan (Paper 3)


[MG6] CHANGE MANAGEMENT: THE CASE OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Room D

Session Chair

Gordon Bowen

Regent's University London, U.K.

Sustainable Management in Centers for Diffusion of Science, Education and Culture: An

Organizational Innovation Implemented by Rio Planetarium

Maria Fatima Ludovico de Almeida, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Thiago Quintella Castro, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Irlaine Alvarenga Cidaderasil, (No Affiliation in Address), Brazil

Celso Cunha, (No Affiliation in Address), Brazil

Management of Change as Perceived by Secondary School Educators in Amajuba District

Bongani Khumalo, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa


Genesis Molapo, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Change Management in Schools: Was Enough Done to Allay Fears of All Schools Stakeholders

during the Merging and Closing Down of Schools That Are Seen Not to Be Viable?

Genesis T. Molepo, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Discussants

Anita Lennox, North-West University: Vaal Triangle Campus, South Africa (Papers 1 & 2)

Emanuel Gomes, University of Birmingham, U.K. (Paper 3)


[TI2] CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Room E

Session Chair

Jurie J. Van Vuuren

University of Pretoria , South Africa

Play as a Mediator of Innovation Activities in Small and Medium Size Enterprises

Ana M.B. Pires, Universidade Federal de Bahia, Brazil

Francisco L.C. Soares, Universidade Federal de Bahia, Brazil

Business Innovation as Profit Appropriation Strategy from Mergers and Acquisitions

Leonel Cezar Rodrigues, Nove de Julho University, Brazil

Sergio Krakowiak, Universidade Nove de Julho , Brazil

Renato Penha, Universidade Nove de Julho , Brazil

Lucia de Carvalho, Universidade Nove de Julho , Brazil

A Critical Review of Sustainability in Consumer Protection Policies

Laura Best, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa

Miemie Struwig, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa

Discussants

Rim Jallouli, Manouba University, Tunisia (Papers 1 &2)

Vitor Hugo dos Santos Ferreira, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal (Paper 3)


10:30AM

[SP4] PLENARY SESSION 2 - RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN

TOURISM AND MARITIME II

10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Plenary Session Room

Session Chairs

Paulo Almeida


N.J. Delener

GBATA, U.S.A.

Portugal and the Sea - A New Economic Border: The Challenges and Opportunities of the Sea

Marco Loureiro Lemos, MARE- Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Portugal

Seaweed and the Market Opportunities

Rui Pereira, Co-founder of Algaplus, Portugal

Research in the Tourism Sector

Joao Viljoen de Vasconcelos, Director of the Tourism Research Center, Portugal

Moderators

Susana Rodrigues, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal

Luis Lima Santos, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal



1:30PM

[EC2] DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE


Session Chair Nicos A. Scordis

St. John's University, U.S.A.

Toward a Venture Capital-Backed Entrepreneurship Model in Brazil

Luiz Felipe Jac Motta, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Marcelo Cabus Klotzle, Instituto de Administracao E Gerencia (Iag)/Puc-ri, Brazil

Caio Ramalho, Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Antonio Carlos Figueiredo, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Effects of Agglomeration Economies on the Performance of Croatian Manufacturing Firms

Ivo Druzic, University of Zagreb , Croatia

Tomislav Sekur, Zagreb University of, Croatia

Tamara Sliskovic, Zagreb University of, Croatia

Azerbaijan's Efforts to Diversify Its Economy and Develop Non-Oil Sector: The Case of

Regional Transport Corridor

Fariz Ismailzade, ADA University, Azerbaijan

Discussants

Marija Penava, University of Zagreb, Croatia (Papers 1 & 2)

Anna N. Zhilkina, State University of Management, Russia (Paper 3)


[MG7] DEVELOPING A BUSINESS MODEL


Session Chair

Molefe Jonathan Maleka

Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Developing of the Business-Model while Entering the Foreign Market

Kirill Zabelnikov, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia

Nina Lyubakova, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia

Hurwicz Method Modified and The Amplitude Model (TAM)

David E. Perez, Universidad Metropolitana , Venezuela

Jose G. Hernandez, Universidad Metropolitana , Venezuela

Maria J. Garcia, Minimax Consultores C.A., Venezuela

Gilberto J. Hernandez, Minimax Consultores C.A., Venezuela

Relational Political Strategies in the Arabian Gulf: Implications of Influence-Based Systems of

Rewards for Business Internationalization from Emerging Economies

Kathleen Park, Gulf University for Science and Technology, Kuwait

Hiroaki Izumi, Gulf University for Science and Technology, Kuwait

Discussants

Geoff A. Goldman, University of Johannesburg , South Africa (Papers 1 & 2)

Dagmar Caganova, Slovak University of Technology, Slovakia (Paper 3)


[MK5] BRANDING IN GLOBAL MARKETS


Session Chair Mornay Roberts-Lombard


Branding of Southern African Politics: The Case of Democratic Progressive Party of Malawi and

African National Congress of South Africa

Easton Durbson Simenti-Phiri, University of Bolton , U.K.

Phil Harris, University of Chester , U.K.

David Perrin, University of Chester , U.K.

Estigma and Prejudice: The Brazilian Emerging Class Enters the Temple of Consumption

Luis F. Hor-Meyll, Pontifical Catholic Univ. Of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Glayciod Oliveira de Souza, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

What Are the Drivers of Brand Extensions in the Luxury Industry?

Ashok Som, Essec Business School, France

Naja Pape, Essec, France

Perceived Value - A South African Prospective Student Perspective

Isolde Lubbe, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Chris Jooste, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Daniel J. Petzer, University of Pretoria , South Africa

Discussants

Dana-Nicoleta Lascu, University of Richmond , U.S.A. (Papers 1 & 2)

Laura Best, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa (Papers 3 & 4)


[TI3] INNOVATION - INDUSTRY CASES


Session Chair

Cecile Nieuwenhuizen


An Empirical Study of the Innovation Process in an R&D Laboratory of an Oil and Gas

Company

Fabio de Oliveira Paula, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tania Silva Barboza, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Adriana Greco Ferreira, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Corporate Entrepreneurship in the Public Sector- A Case Study of the South African Revenue

Service ( SARS)

Jurie J. Van Vuuren, University of Pretoria , South Africa

Strategic Technology Management for Innovation and Sustainable Growth: Integrating Foresight

Tools in Decision Making Process

Maria Fatima Ludovico de Almeida, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Maria Angela Campelo De Melo, Pontificia Universidade Catolica, Brazil

Discussants

Oleg N. Zhilkin, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Russia (Papers 1 & 2)

Ana M.B. Pires, Universidade Federal de Bahia, Brazil (Paper 3)


3:15 PM

[IS2] UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEMPORARY TRENDS


Session Chair Florinda Matos

Intellectual Capital Accreditation Association, Portugal

Exploring University Business Students' Understanding of Climate Change and Global Warming

Adejoke Christianah Olufemi, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa


Murembiwa S. Mukhola, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Solar Energy Activated Microwave Mining Technologies in Qwaqwa, South Africa

John Agwa-Ejon, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Antoine F. Mulaba-Bafubiandi, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Discussants

Nombeko Dwesini, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa (Papers 1 & 2)

G. Van Heerden, University of Pretoria , South Africa (Paper 3)


[MG8] ENDURANCE AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES IN MANAGEMENT


Session Chair T. Diana L. van de Macedo-Soares

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Building Endurance: Common Practices of Companies in Business More Than One Hundred

Years

Vicki R. Tenhaken, Hope College, U.S.A.

Makoto Kanda, Meiji Gakuin University, Japan

Strategic Alliance Breakups: The Volvo-Renault Story

Desalegn Abraha, Skovde University, Sweden

Syeda-Masooda Mukhtar, King Abdul Aziz University, Saudi Arabia

Critically Appraising the Purpose of the Modern Business Organisation

Geoff A. Goldman, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Discussants

Edmir Kuazaqui, Escola Superior de Propaganda E Marketing, Brazil (Papers 1 & 2)

Sanna Joensuu, Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences, Finland (Paper 3)


[MK6] BUYER BEHAVIOR II


Session Chair Dana-Nicoleta Lascu

University of Richmond , U.S.A.

South African Consumers' Perception of Waiting Time and Its Relation to Satisfaction with

ATM Banking Services

Hilda H. Mahlangu, Vaal University of Technology, South Africa

The Influence of Online Store Atmospherics on Utilitarian and Hedonic Shoppers: A Focus on

Visual Stimuli

Mercy Mpinganjira, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Reflecting on World-of-Work Teaching Approach

Melanie Wiese, University of Pretoria , South Africa

G. Van Heerden, University of Pretoria , South Africa

Discussants

Richard G. McNeill, Northern Arizona University, U.S.A. (Papers 1 & 2)

Mercy Mpinganjira, University of Johannesburg , South Africa (Paper 3)


[TI4] TECHNOLOGICAL ALLIANCES IN GLOBAL SETTING


Session Chair Kathleen Park

Gulf University for Science and Technology, Kuwait

The Role of International Technological Alliance Portfolios of Firms in the Nuclear Sector in the

Face of the Socio-Economic Challenges: The Case of INB- Industrias Nucleares Do Brazil

T. Diana L. aduard Macedo Soares, Pontifical Catholic Univ. Of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Innovation in Industrial Enterprises in Relation to Inter-Cultural Management

Dagmar Caganova, Slovak University of Technology, Slovakia

Manan Bawa, Slovak University of Technology, Slovakia

Ivan Szilva, Slovak University of Technology, Slovakia

Jana Sujanova, Slovak University of Technology, Slovakia

Russian Commercial Aircraft Industry Competitiveness Development: Application of the

Alternative Business Model

Oleg N. Zhilkin, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Russia

Rostislav V. Lopatkin, People's Friendship University of Russia, Russia

Discussants

Christina Schweikert, St. John's University, U.S.A. (Papers 1 & 2)

Fabio de Oliveira Paula, Rio de Janeiro, Pontifical Catholic University, Brazil (Paper 3)


4:45PM

[LA1] LABOR AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT


Session Chair Mona Chung

Deakin University, Australia

Atypical Bargaining in Labor Field: Advantages in Companies' Productivity?

Catia Marques Cebola, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal

Joao Diogo da Cruz Santos, Portugal, Portugal

Parental Involvement in Childrens' Education

Anita Lennox, North-West University: Vaal Triangle Campus, South Africa

Bianca Els, North-West University, South Africa

The Ramifications of the Socio-Economic Reconstruction of the 1945-1947s Britain

Zenzo Lusaba Dube, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe

Discussants

Melanie Wiese, University of Pretoria, South Africa (Papers 1 & 2)

Syeda-Masooda Mukhtar, King Abdul Aziz University, Saudi Arabia (Paper 3)


[MG9] ENTREPRENEURIAL PERSPECTIVES I


Session Chair Stanley Mukhola


The Influence of Employees' Perceptions on Business Strategy of Small and Medium-Sized

Enterprises

Andries J. du Plessis, Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand

Sompaseuth Phasinsaksith, Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand

Leon De W Fourie, Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand

Sukesh Sukumaran, Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand

The Relations between Entrepreneurial Orientation, Organizational Learning and Organizational

Performance of Small Enterprises

Vanessa Nunes de Sousa, Universidade Nove de Julho , Brazil

Alencar Vasconcelos, Universidade Nove de Julho , Brazil

Amelia Silveira, Nove de Julho University, Brazil

Flavio Santino Bizarrias, Universidade Nove de Julho , Brazil

The Brazilian Crisis and Strategic Management of the Enterprises

Edmir Kuazaqui, Escola Superior de Propaganda E Marketing, Brazil

Teresinha Covas Lisboa, Inesp College, Brazil

Discussants

Florinda Matos, Intellectual Capital Accreditation Association, Portugal (Papers 1 & 2)

Richard G. McNeill, Northern Arizona University, U.S.A. (Paper 3)


[MG10] ENTREPRENEURIAL PERSPECTIVES II


Session Chair Kathleen Park

Gulf University for Science and Technology, Kuwait

The Development of Entrepreneurial Self-Esteem Among Higher Education Students

Sanna Joensuu, Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Anmari Viljamaa, Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Elina Varamaki, Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Erno Tornikovski, Grenoble Ecole de Management, France

Decisions Around Entrepreneurial Entry

Collin D. Reddy, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Entrepreneurs and Small Companies Organizational Networks in Mexico

Yesmin I. Juarez, Tecnologico de Monterrey Campus Morelia, Mexico

Gabriel Hector Carmona Olmos, Tecnologico de Monterrey Campus Morelia, Mexico

Discussants

Desalegn Abraha, Skovde University, Sweden (Papers 1 & 2)

Oleg N. Zhilkin, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Russia (Paper 3)


[TO3] PROFITABILITY AND SATISFACTION IN TOURISM INDUSTRY


Session Chair Luis Lima Santos

Polytechnic Institute of Lieira, Portugal

Profitability in Portuguese Tourism Recreation Enterprises

Conceicao Gomes, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal

Fernanda Oliveira, Polytechnic Institute of Lieira, Portugal

Aliona Cociorva, Polytechnic Institute of Lieira, Portugal

Job Satisfaction in the South African Hospitality Industry


J.J. Sibanyoni, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Assessing Guest Satisfaction in Hotels: The Case of East London Hotel, South Africa

Vikelwa Nomnga, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Discussants

Antoinette Roeloffze, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa (Papers 1 & 2)

Betty E. Carper, Gordon State College, U.S.A. (Paper 3)


FRIDAY, JULY 10TH, 2015

8:30AM

[FI1] FINANCE AND BANKING - CONTEMPORARY TOPICS II

8:30AM to 10:00 AM Room A

Session Chair Rute Abreu

Guarda Polytechnic Institute, Portugal

Socially Responsible Investment: Impact of Fund and Market Factors on Performance

Halil Kiymaz, Rollins College, U.S.A.

Optimization and Efficient Portfolios Through the Lens of Overreaction Strategy

Valeria Louise de Araujo Maranhao, Federal University of Pernambuco Brazil, Brazil

Odilon Saturnino Silva Neto, Federal Institute of Paraiba, Brazil

Pierre Lucena Raboni, College of Guararapes , Brazil

Assessment of Bankruptcy in Turkish Banking Sector Using Non-Parametric Efficiency Analysis

Gokce Gursel, Ankara University, Turkey

Discussants

Ritab Al-Khouri, Qatar University, Qatar (Papers 1 & 2)

Andre Vermeulen, University of Johannesburg , South Africa (Paper 3)


[IS3] CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES

8:30AM to 10:00 AM Room B

Session Chair

Rim Jallouli

Manouba University, Tunisia

Trade Promotion and Export Assistance: Dilemmas, Trends and Futures

Bruno Mascitelli, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia

Mona Chung, Deakin University, Australia

How Does Cultural Values Contribute to Unemployment - The Case Study of The African

Community in Stockholm

Ali Shaukat, University of Wolverhampton , U.K.

Religiosity in Management: Predicting the Near Future

Mariana Miranda, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Paulo Cesar Motta, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janiero, Brazil

Discussants

Reann Immelman, University of Johannesburg, South Africa (Papers 1 & 2)

Z.C. Dotwana, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa (Paper 3)


[LA2] LIABILITY, LEGAL AND ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES

8:30AM to 10:00 AM Room C

Session Chair Auke R. Leen


When Products Liability Exposure Becomes a Criminal Matter: The Case of New England

Compounding Company

Vincent F. Maher, Iona College, U.S.A.

George V. Priovolos, Iona College, U.S.A.

Elisabeth Maher, Case Western Reserve University, U.S.A.

Investor State Dispute Settlement ( ISDS) in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

between US and EU ( TTIP): Problems and Benefits from a Portuguese Perspective

Catia Marques Cebola, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal

Ricardo Fernandes, Lawyer, Portugal

An Examination of Legal and Ethical Frameworks for Protecting Displaced Persons Participating

in Health Research in Africa

Jamwell Maswanganyi, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Discussants

Bruno Mascitelli, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia (Papers 1 & 2)

Frank Le Veness, St. John's University, U.S.A. (Paper 3)


[FI4] CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

8:30AM to 10:00 AM Room D

Session Chair Halil Kiymaz

Rollins College, U.S.A.

Performance, Governance and Family Control

James Barrese, St. John's University, U.S.A.

David Pooser, St. John's University, U.S.A.

Nicos A. Scordis, St. John's University, U.S.A.

Ping Wang, St. John's University, U.S.A.

The Role of Corporate Governance in Determining the Dividend Policy and Capital Structure of

Firms: A Case Study

Ritab Al-Khouri, Qatar University, Qatar

Determinants of Financial Openness

Sahibe Meral Cakici, Piri Reis University, Turkey

Discussants

C. Pat Obi, Purdue University Calumet, U.S.A. (Papers 1 & 2)

Ljubica Milanovic Glavan, University of Zagreb, Croatia (Paper 3)


10:30AM

[CM1] CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT

10:30 AM to Noon Room A

Session Chair Rim Jallouli

Manouba University, Tunisia

Online Brand Community and Its Implications for Marketing Communications

Madina Ansarin, University of Gloucestershire , U.K.


The Relevance of Carroll's Corporate Social Responsibility Pyramid Model for Multinational

Enterprises Operating in South Africa: The Opinions of Academics on Corporate Social

Responsibility in South Africa

Anoosha Makka, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Cecile Nieuwenhuizen, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Herman de Bruyn, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Connecting People: Accelerating Universal Service and Access to Communications Services in

South Africa

David John Bate, University of South Africa , South Africa

Goonasagree Naidoo, University of South Africa , South Africa

Co-Creating Reputation In The Age of Parody: Key Considerations for Strategic Reputation

Management Confronted by User-Generated Parody Accounts on Social Networks

Maritha Pritchard, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Discussants

Bianca Els, North-West University, South Africa (Papers 1 & 2)

Mariana Miranda, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Papers 3 & 4)


[FI2] FINANCE AND BANKING - CONTEMPORARY TOPICS III

10:30AM to Noon Room B

Session Chair Ritab Al-Khouri

Qatar University, Qatar

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank ( AIIB): Challenge to American Interests in Asia

Frank Le Veness, St. John's University, U.S.A.

Financial Institutions and Cyber Crime Implications

Luis Eduardo Rivera-Solis, Capella University, U.S.A.

Impact of Information Technology on the Efficiency of Tunisian Banks: A Stochastic Frontier

Analysis

Fatma Siala Guermezi, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia

Amani Boussaada, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia

Discussants

Zenzo Lusaba Dube, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe (Papers 1 & 2)

Kenan Tata, Piri Reis University, Turkey (Paper 3)


[MG11] STRATEGIC ALLIANCES, FAILURES AND SOLUTIONS II

10:30AM to Noon Room C

Session Chair Christina Schweikert


Knowledge Sharing and Network Capabilities in Alliance Networks: The Role of Innovation

Appropriability

Chia Ling Liu, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

Does Lack of Some Resources and Slack of Other Resources Play a Role in Motivating Firms in

Emerging Economies to Form International Strategic Alliances?

Yasir Yasin Fadol, Qatar University, Qatar

A Multisectoral Public Policy Framework for Food Security in South Africa

Mapula Nkwana, University of Pretoria , South Africa

Lianne P. Malan, University of Pretoria , South Africa

Discussants

Pule A. Kholopane, University of Johannesburg, South Africa (Papers 1 & 2)

Georg Kodydek, WU Vienna University of Economics, Austria (Paper 3)


[MG12] EXPATRIATES AND RETENTION

10:30AM to Noon Room D

Session Chair Susana Rodrigues


Expatriate Employment Retention in Private Companies: Modelling the Literature

Shaukat Ali, University of Wolverhampton , U.K.

Relationship among Great Place to Work ( GPTW) Companies, Organizational Longevity and

Employee Retention

Patricia Amelia Tomei, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Ethical Conduct of Business Organisations: A Survey across Three Continents

Geoff A. Goldman, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Discussants

Andries J. du Plessis, Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand (Papers 1 & 2)

Kirill Zabelnikov, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia (Paper 3)


1:00PM

[FI3] FINANCE AND BANKING - CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IV


Session Chair James Barrese


Cascading Effects among Commodity Prices and Shipping Sub-Sectors

Kenan Tata, Piri Reis University, Turkey

Oral Erdogan, Piri Reis University, Turkey

Burhan Can Karahasan, Piri Reis University, Turkey

Floating Exchange Rates and Macroeconomic Independence

Yoonbai Kim, University of Kentucky , U.S.A.

Lian An, University of North Florida , U.S.A.

Yu You, Capital University of Economics and Business, China

The Impact of Non-Compliance to Business Processes: A Case of a South African Commercial

Bank

John Agwa-Ejon, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Andre Vermeulen, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Preventing Bankruptcy as One of the Possibilities for Sustainable Future Growth in Business and

Finance Management

Anna N. Zhilkina, State University of Management, Russia

Discussants

Nicos A. Scordis, St. John's University, U.S.A. (Papers 1 & 2)

Luis Eduardo Rivera-Solis, Capella University, U.S.A. (Papers 3 & 4)


[HC1] HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT DIGITAL REVOLUTION SERVICE QUALITY


Session Chair Samir Moussalli

Huntingdon College, U.S.A.

Health Care Service Quality in South Africa - A Rural In-and-Outpatient Perspective

Johan W. de Jager, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Stanley Mukhola, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Therese Roux, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Digital Revolution's Impact on Traditional Healthcare Leaders: Turning Predators Into Prey

George V. Priovolos, Iona College, U.S.A.

Vincent F. Maher, Iona College, U.S.A.

Including Genetic Variations in Patients' Clinical Trial Selection Process

Christina Schweikert, St. John's University, U.S.A.

Bonnie MacKellar, St. John's University, U.S.A.

Rami Alsaber, Long Island University, U.S.A.

Discussants

Patricia Amelia Tomei, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Papers 1 & 2)

Ozana Nadoveza, University of Zagreb, Croatia (Paper 3)


[MG13] STRATEGIC MONITORING: COUNTRY PERSPECTIVES


Session Chair Paulo Almeida


Board Performance in Strategic-Monitoring: The Impact of Non-Structural Factors - The

Evidence from Portugal

Vera Lucia de Silva Carvalheira, Iscte Business School Lisbon, Portugal

The Study of Using System Dynamics to Analyze the Demand and Supply Crisis of Nursing

Staffs in Taiwan

Ting-Lin Lee, National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Chih-Tung Hsiao, Tunghai University, Taiwan

Yung-Chen Cheng, National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan

The Effects of Individual and Demographical Characteristics on Organizational Commitment:

Evidence from Academic and Administrative Staff of Ankara University TOMER

Arcan Tuzcu, Ankara University, Turkey

Dilber Ulas, Ankara University, Turkey

Esra Satici, Ankara University, Turkey

Discussants

Samir R. Moussalli, Huntingdon College, U.S.A. (Papers 1 & 2)

Kathleen Park, Gulf University for Science and Technology, Kuwait (Paper 3)


[MG14] LEADERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL


Session Chair Shaukat Ali

University of Wolverhampton, U.K.

Leadership in International Research: G7 and BRICS

Leonova Tatiana, State University of Management, Russia

Nataliya Malanicheva, State University of Management, Russia

Igor Khasuntsev, The State University of Management , Russia

Pavel Bochkovskiy, State University of Management, Russia

The Impact of Leadership Self-Efficacy on Organisational Performance: Social and Emotional

Capitals as Mediators

Ana Martins, Zirve University, Turkey

Albino Pedro Anjos Lopez, Universidade de Lisboa , Portugal

Discussants

Sheri Mackey, Luminosity Global Consulting Group, U.S.A. (Papers 1 & 2)

Dagmar Caganova, Slovak University of Technology, Slovakia (Paper 3)


SATURDAY, JULY 11TH, 2015

8:30AM

[IS4] HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: ECLECTIC PERSPECTIVES

8:30AM to 10:00 AM Room A

Session Chair Mona Chung

Deakin University, Australia

Organized School Sport Participation Experiences and Perceptions: A Comparative Study

Between Schools

Liandi van den Berg, North-West University: Vaal Triangle Campus, South Africa

Anita Lennox, North-West University: Vaal Triangle Campus, South Africa

In Pursuit of Clean and Sustainable Energy in South Africa

Ken Mathu, University of Pretoria , South Africa

Discussants

Vincent F. Maher, Iona College, U.S.A. (Paper 1)

Cynthia M. Phiri, Lund University, Sweden (Paper 3)


[IS5] SUSTAINABILITY AND ASSESSMENT

8:30AM to 10:00 AM Room B

Session Chair Dagmar Caganova

Slovak University of Technology, Slovakia

Governance in the South African Higher Education: Perspectives on the Role of Student

Governing Structures

Z.C. Dotwana, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Determining Viability of an Academic Programme Using the Clarificative Evaluation

Sibongile Mandisa Ndlazi, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Exploring Educator's Views on the Impact of Unavailability of Libraries and Laboratories on

Learning and Teaching in Rural South African Schools

Bongani Khumalo, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa


Genesis Molapo, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Discussants

John Agwa-Ejon, University of Johannesburg, South Africa (Papers 1 & 2)

Bethuel Ngcamu, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa (Paper 3)


[MG15] MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION

8:30AM to 10:00 AM Room C

Session Chair Fatma Guermezi

Universite de Tunis El Manar, Tunisia

Influence of Intellectual Capacity Management on Innovation in Kenya

Ruth Wambui Wainaina, Kenyatta University, Kenya

Structure of R&D Expenditures: A Case Study from Czech Manufacturing Industry

Onddrej Zizlavsky, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic

Michal Karas, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic

Discussants

Ana Martins, Zirve University, Turkey (Papers 1 & 2)

Nabila Eljed, Manouba University, Tunisia (Paper 3)


[TO4] SPORTS AND TOURISM

10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon Room A

Session Chair Liandi van den Berg

North-West University: Vaal Triangle Campus, South Africa

Applying the Leadership Scale to Measure Generation Y Student Athletes' Perceptions of the

Leadership Behaviour of Sport Coaches

Bianca Els, North-West University, South Africa

The Application of Work-Integrated Learning ( WIL) as a Skills Development Strategy in a

Comprehensive University in South Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

Nombeko Dwesini, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Discussants

Carina Kleynhans, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa (Paper 1)

Luis Lima Santos, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal (Paper 2)


[IS6] LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon Room B

Session Chair Shaukat Ali

University of Wolverhampton , U.K.

An Exploratory Study on the Influence of Leadership on Transformation in a Higher Education

Institution: A Case A University in South Africa

Bethuel Ngcamu, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Government Initiatives in Assisting SMMEs in Khayelitsha, Western Cape, South Africa

Bukelwa Mbinda, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa


Discussants

Jose G. Hernandez, Universidad Metropolitana , Venezuela (Paper 1 & 2)

Andli Mji, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa (Paper 3)


[MG16] TALENT MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE

10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon Room C

Session Chair Carina Kleynhans


Enhancing Talent Management to Improve the Representation of Women Directors in Selected

South African Mining Companies Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange ( JSE)

Violet Moraka, University of South Africa , South Africa

Hester Nienaber, University of South Africa , South Africa

Unlocking African Growth: Talent Management as a Source of Competitive Advantage in Public

Organisations

Alexander Katuta Kyule, Nairobi, Kenya

Maureen Adhiambo Kangu, Nairobi, Kenya

Discussants

Vera Lucia de Silva Carvalheira, Iscte Business School Lisbon, Portugal (Paper 1)

Chia Ling Liu, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan (Paper 2)


1:00PM

[FI5] FINANCE AND BANKING - CONTEMPORARY TOPICS I


Session Chair Leonie Jooste

University of Wollongong in Dubai, U.A.E.

Impact of the Deposit Guarantee Fund on the Finance and Banking: Evidence from Brazil

Rute Abreu, Guarda Polytechnic Institute, Portugal

F. David, Guarda Polytechnic Institute, Portugal

L. Seguara, Presbyterian Mackenzie University, Brazil

H. Formigoni, Presbyterian Mackenzie University, Brazil

F. Mantovani, Presbyterian Mackenzie University, Brazil

The Case of International Tourism in Ghana: A Vector Error Correction Study

C. Pat Obi, Purdue University Calumet, U.S.A.

Greg Obi, Ohio University, U.S.A.

Investments, Leverage and Growth Opportunities: The Case of Turkey

Burcu Dincergok, Atilim University, Turkey

Discussants

John Agwa-Ejon, University of Johannesburg , South Africa (Papers 1 & 2)

Luis Eduardo Rivera-Solis, Capella University, U.S.A. (Paper 3)


[IS7] PEDAGOGICAL PERSPECTIVES


Session Chair George Privolos

Iona College, U.S.A.

Should Work-Integrated Learning Form an Integral Part of the Curriculum for Undergraduate

Human Resource Management?

Nombeko Dwesini, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Community Involvement in the Housing Development Trends: A Selected Case of Khayelitsha

Township in Cape Town, South Africa

N.M. Zonke, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa


Discussants

Laura Best, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa (Paper 1)

Rim Jallouli, Manouba University, Tunisia (Paper 2)


[MG17] ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING


Session Chair Andries J. du Plessis

Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand

New Pathways for Organisational Learning

Isabel Martins, Zirve University, Turkey

Ana Martins, Zirve University, Turkey

Albino Lopes, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal

Orlando Petiz, University of Minho , Portugal

The Application of Theory of Constraints ( TOC) in an Organization to Resolve Problems and to

Boost Productivity

Pule A. Kholopane, University of Johannesburg , South Africa

Decision Making and Social Media

Gordon Bowen, Regent's University London, U.K.

Deidre Bowen, Shs Charity, U.K.

An Exploratory Study on Factors Affecting the Quality of Work Life in a University in South

Africa

Bethuel Ngcamu, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Discussants

Cynthia M. Phiri, Lund University, Sweden (Papers 1 & 2)

Yasir Yasin Fadol, Qatar University, Qatar (Paper 3)


Alphabetical Index of Program Participants

Key:

A: Author, P: Panel, tutorial or workshop participant

C: Session Chair, D: Discussant

M: Meeting participant

(The participation symbol is followed by the Session Page Number)

Abraha, Desalegn .............................................................................. D:3, A:28, D: 13, D:33

Abreu, Luisa Grilo ........................................................................................................... A:3

Abreu, Rute ....................................................................................... A:1, D:17, C:35, A:53

aduard Macedo Soares, T. Diana L. ............................................................................... A:30

Agwa-Ejon, John ............................................................................. A:27, A:43, D:48, D:53

Al-Khouri, Ritab ....................................................................................... D:35, C:40, A:50

Ali, Shaukat ............................................................................. D:3, A:36, A:42, C:46, C:51

Almeida, Anabela ............................................................................................... D:11, C:15

Almeida, Paulo .................................................................................................... C:22, C:45

Alsaber, Rami ................................................................................................................ A:44

An, Lian ......................................................................................................................... A:43

Anjos Lopez, Albino Pedro ........................................................................................... A:46

Ansarin, Madina ............................................................................................................ A:39

Antunes Mendes, Ana Rita .......................................................................................... A:10

Azemi, Yllka ................................................................................................................... A:5

Barboza, Tania Silva .................................................................................................... A:26

Barrese, James ............................................................................................. P:7, C:43, A:50


Bastaki, Eesa .................................................................................................................... A:6

Bate, David John ........................................................................................................... A:39

Bawa, Manan ............................................................................................................... A:30

Best, Laura ................................................................................................ A:21, D:25, D:54

Bester, Adriaan M. ......................................................................................................... A:5

Bevan-Dye, Ayesha L. ................................................................................................... A:5

Bizarrias, Flavio Santino ............................................................................................... A:32

Bochkovskiy, Pavel ....................................................................................................... A:46

Bounds, M. ...................................................................................................................... A:9

Boussaada, Amani ......................................................................................................... A:40

Bowen, Deidre .............................................................................................................. A:55

Bowen, Gordon ................................................................................ D:9, C:20, D:52, A:55

Bronkhorst, Seugnet ........................................................................................................ A:5

Caganova, Dagmar ......................................................................... D:24, D:46, A:30, C:48

Cakici, Sahibe Meral ........................................................................................... D:40, A:50

Campelo De Melo, Maria Angela ................................................................................. A:26

Carper, Betty E. ........................................................................................... D:9, D:34, A:15

Carper, William Brent ................................................................................. D:2, A:15, A:17

Castro, Thiago Quintella .............................................................................................. A:20

Cebola, Catia Marques ....................................................................................... A:31, A:37

Chang, Yuan-Chieh ...................................................................................................... A:14

Cheng, Yung-Chen ....................................................................................................... A:45

Chieng, Wen-Chiang .................................................................................................... A:14

Child, John ...................................................................................................................... A:9

Chung, Mona ................................................................................... D:12, C:21, A:36, C:47

Cidaderasil, Irlaine Alvarenga ...................................................................................... A:20

Cociorva, Aliona .......................................................................................................... A:34

Crafford, Francios ........................................................................................................ A:14

Cunha, Celso ................................................................................................................ A:20

da Cruz Santos, Joao Diogo ......................................................................................... A:31


da Silva Barboza, Tania ............................................................................................... A:14

David, F. ........................................................................................................................ A:53

de Abreu, Manuel Pinto ................................................................................................. A:6

de Araujo Maranhao, Valeria Louise ............................................................................ A:35

de Bruin-Reynolds, Leigh .............................................................................................. A:4

de Bruyn, Herman ........................................................................................................ A:39

de Carvalho, Lucia ........................................................................................................ A:21

de Cassia Gomez, Patricia ............................................................................................. A:15

de Figueiredo, Joao Cotrim ............................................................................................. A:6

de Jager, Johan ...................................................................................................... A:3, A:44

de Laurentis Cardoso, Gabriela ..................................................................................... A:38

de Macedo-Soares, T. Diana L. van ................................................................... A:14, C:28

de Mesquita, Jose Marcos Carvalho ............................................................................ A:15

de Meyer, Christine ......................................................................................................... A:4

de Oliveira Paula, Fabio ..................................................................................... A:26, D:30

de Silva Carvalheira, Vera Lucia ......................................................................... D:2, A:45

de Sousa, Vanessa Nunes ............................................................................................. A:32

de Souza, Glayciod Oliveira ........................................................................................ A:25

de Vasconcelos, Joao Viljoen ...................................................................................... A:22

Delener, N.J. ................................................................................................. C:6, C:7, C:22

Dincergok, Burcu ......................................................................................................... A:53

dos Santos Ferreira, Vitor Hugo .................................................................................. A:10

Dotwana, Z.C. .................................................................................................... D:36, A:48

Druzic, Ivo ................................................................................................................... A:23

du Plessis, Andries J. ..................................................................... A:19, A:32, D:42, C:55

Dube, Busani ................................................................................................................ A:13

Dube, Zenzo Lusaba ....................................................................... D: 4, C:11, A:31, D:40

Dubihlela, Job ...................................................................................................... A:1, D:17

Duschek, Walter ........................................................................................................... A:52

Dwesini, Nombeko .................................................................................. D:27, A:54, A:54


e Cunha, Tiago Pitta ..................................................................................................... A:22

Eljed, Nabila ...................................................................................................... A:12, D:49

Els, Bianca ..................................................................................... D:11, A:31, A:38, D:39

Erdogan, Oral ............................................................................................................... A:43

Fadol, Yasir Yasin ............................................................................................. A:41, D:55

Fazenda, Nuno ................................................................................................................ A:6

Fernandes, Ricardo ....................................................................................................... A:37

Ferreira, Adriana Greco ................................................................................................ A:26

Ferreira, Vitor Hugo dos Santos .............................................................. D:14, C:18, D:21

Figueiredo, Antonio Carlos ........................................................................................... A:23

Formigoni, H. ................................................................................................................ A:53

Fourie, Leon de Wet ........................................................................ D:6, A:19, A:32, C:52

Frankel, F.J. .................................................................................................................. A:10

Garcia, Maria J. ................................................................................................... A:18, A:24

Glavan, Ljubica Milanovic ....................................................................... A:10, D:12, D:50

Goldman, Geoff A. ........................................................................... C:9, D:24, A:28, A:42

Gomes, Conceicao ....................................................................................................... A:34

Gomes, Emanuel .................................................................................................. A:9, D: 20

Grobler, W.C.J. ............................................................................................................ A:11

Guermezi, Fatma Siala ................................................................................................. A:40

Gursel, Gokce ............................................................................................................. A:35,

Harris, Phil ............................................................................................................ A:4, A:25

Hernandez, Gilberto J. ....................................................................................... A:18, A:24

Hernandez, Jose G. .............................................................. C:10, A:18, A:24, D:46, D:51

Hochreiter, Ronald ....................................................................................................... A:52

Hor-Meyll, Luis F. ............................................................................... D:3, A:3, C:5, A:25

Hsiao, Chih-Tung ......................................................................................................... A:45

Immelman, Reann .............................................................................................. A:12, D:36

Ismailzade, Fariz ................................................................................................ D:19, A:23

Izumi, Hiroaki .............................................................................................................. A:24


Jallouli, Rim ................................................................................... D:21, D:54, C:36, C:39

Jan, Muhammad ............................................................................................................. A:3

Jeney, Alexander .......................................................................................................... A:18

Joensuu, Sanna ........................................................................................... A:4, D:28, A:33

Jooste, Chris ................................................................................................................. A:25

Jooste, Leonie ............................................................................................ D:1, C:17, A:17

Juarez, Yesmin I. ................................................................................................ D:33, A:33

Kanda, Makoto ............................................................................................................. A:28

Kangu, Maureen Adhiambo ........................................................................................... A:2

Karahasan, Burcan ....................................................................................................... A:43

Karas, Michal ............................................................................................................... A:49

Kasper, Helmut ............................................................................................................ A:19

Khasuntsev, Igor .......................................................................................................... A:46

Kholopane, Pule A. ............................................................................................ D:41, A:55

Khumalo, Bongani ............................................................................................. A:20, A:48

Kim, Yoonbai ............................................................................................................... A:43

Kiymaz, Halil .............................................................................................. P:7, A:35, C:50

Kleynhans, Carina .................................................................. C:2, A:15, D:22, A:34, D:38

Klotzle, Marcelo Cabus ............................................................................................... A:23

Kodydek, Georg ....................................................................................... A:19, D:41, A:52

Krakowiak, Sergio ....................................................................................................... A:21

Krylov, Vladimir K. ....................................................................................................... A:8

Kuazaqui, Edmir ....................................................................................... D: 5, D:28, A:32

Kyule, Alexander Katuta ............................................................................................... A:2

Lambert, K.R. .............................................................................................................. A:18

Lascu, Dana-Nicoleta ......................................................................................... D:25, C:29

Le Veness, Frank ...................................................................................... C:31, D:37, A:40

Lee, Ting-Lin ...................................................................................................... A:14, A:45

Leen, Auke R. .............................................................................................. A:1, C:8, C:37

Lennox, Anita ................................................................................ D:20, A:31, A:47, C:49


Leonova, Tatiana .......................................................................................................... D:49

Linhares, Mariana Regina Silva ................................................................................... A:15

Lisboa, Teresinha Covas .................................................................................... D:18, A:32

Liu, Chia Ling .................................................................................................... A:41, D:52

Lohmann, Paola B. ........................................................................................................ A:38

Lopatkin, Rostislav V. .................................................................................................. A:30

Lopes, Albino ................................................................................................................ A:55

Lubbe, Isolde ................................................................................................................ A:25

Ludovico de Almeida, Maria Fatima ...................................................... D:13, A:20, A:26,

Lyubakova, Nina .......................................................................................................... A:24

Machado Monteiro, Anabela Figueired ....................................................................... A:11

MacKellar, Bonnie ....................................................................................................... A:44

Mackey, Sheri L. ................................................................................................ A:19, D:46

Maher, Elisabeth .......................................................................................................... A:37

Maher, Vincent F. ............................................................................ C:3, A:37, A:44, D:47

Mahlangu, Hilda H. .............................................................................................. D:4, A:29

Makka, Anoosha .......................................................................................................... A:39

Malan, Lianne P. .......................................................................................................... A:41

Malanicheva, Nataliya ................................................................................................. A:46

Maleka, Molefe Jonathan ..................................................................................... A:9, C:24

Mantovani, F. ............................................................................................................... A:53

Martins, Ana ............................................................................................ A:46, D:49, A:55

Martins, Isabel .............................................................................................................. A:55

Mascitelli, Bruno ................................................................................. D:6, P:7, C:12, D:37

Masscitelli, Bruno ........................................................................................................ A:36

Maswanganyi, Jamwell ....................................................................................... A:11, A:37

Mathu, Ken .......................................................................................................... D:8, A:47

Matos, Florinda .......................................................................................... A:9, C:27, D:32

Matsiliza, Noluthando ................................................................................ A:8, A:51, A:54

Mbinda, Bukelwa ......................................................................................................... A:51


McNeill, Richard G. .................................................................................. D:29, D:32, A:3,

Mellahi, Emanuel G.K. .................................................................................................. A:9

Miranda, Mariana ............................................................................................... A:36, D:39

Mji, Andli ............................................................................. A:12, A:20, A:27, A:48, D:51

Molepo, Genesis ...................................................................................... A:12, A:20, A:48

Moraka, Violet ............................................................................................................... A:2

Motta, Luiz Felipe Jac .......................................................................................... D:8, A:23

Motta, Paulo Cesar ....................................................................................................... A:36

Moussalli, Samir R. .................................................................................. D:19, C:44, D:45

Mpinganjira, Mercy ........................................................................................... A:29, D:29

Mpwanya, Musenga Francis ......................................................................................... A:52

Mukhola, Stanley ..................................................................................... C:32, A:27, A:44

Mukhtar, Syeda-Masooda .................................................................................. D:31, A:28

Mulaba-Bafubiandi, Antoine F. ................................................................................... A:27

Nadoveza, Ozana ................................................................................................. A:8, D:44

Naidoo, Goonasagree .................................................................................................... A:39

Ndlazi, Sibongile Mandisa ........................................................................................... A:48

Ngcamu, Bethuel ....................................................................................... D:48, A:51, A55

Nienaber, Hester .................................................................................................. A:2, A:14

Nieuwenhuizen, Cecile ...................................................................................... C:26, A:39

Nkwana, Mapula .......................................................................................................... A:41

Nogueira, Elisa M.C. ..................................................................................................... A:3

Nomnga, Vikelwa ........................................................................................................ A:34

Obi, C. Pat ......................................................................................... D:6, D:50, C:53, A:53

Obi, Greg ...................................................................................................................... A:53

Oliveira, Fernanda ........................................................................................................ A:34

Olmos, Gabriel Hector Carmona ................................................................................. A:33

Olufemi, Adejoke Christianah ..................................................................................... A:27

Oyekunle, Oluwayemisi Adebola .................................................................................. A:8

Ozuem, Wilson ........................................................................................... A:5, A:39, A:52


Pape, Naja .................................................................................................................... A:25

Park, Kathleen ...................................................................... A:18, A:24, C:30, C:33, D:45

Penava, Marija ...................................................................................................... A:8, D:23

Penha, Renato .............................................................................................................. A:21

Pereira, Alexandra Matos ............................................................................................. A:11

Pereira, Jose Luis ................................................................................................... C:1, D:1

Pereira, Rui .................................................................................................................. A:22

Perez, David E. ............................................................................................................ A:24

Perrin, David ........................................................................................................ A:4, A:25

Petiz, Orlando .............................................................................................................. A:55

Petzer, Daniel J. ........................................................................................................... A:25

Phasinsaksith, Sompaseuth .......................................................................................... A:32

Phiri, Cynthia M. ...................................................................................... A:13, D:47, D:55

Pires, Ana M.B. ........................................................................................ C:14, A:21, D:26

Pooser, David ............................................................................................................... A:50

Priovolos, George V. .................................................................................. D:5, A:37, A:44

Pritchard, Maritha ........................................................................................................ A:39

Privolos, George .......................................................................................................... C:54

Raboni, Pierre Lucena .................................................................................................. A:35

Ramalho, Caio .............................................................................................................. A:23

Reddy, Collin D. .......................................................................................................... A:33

Rivera-Solis, Luis Eduardo ............................................................. D:43, D:53, P:7, A:40,

Roberts-Lombard, Mornay ....................................................... A:4, P:7, A:12, A:13, C:25

Rodrigues, Leonel Cezar .................................................................................... D:14, A:21

Rodrigues, Susana .................................................................... C:6, A:9, C:16, D:22, C:42

Roeloffze, Antoinette ......................................................................................... A:15, D:34

Roux, Therese .............................................................................................................. A:44

Rundora, R. .................................................................................................................... A:1

Santos, Luis Lima .......................................................................... D:15, D:22, D:50, C:34

Satici, Esra .................................................................................................................... A:45


Schilcher, Stefan .......................................................................................................... A:19

Schweikert, Christina ..................................................................... D:18, D:30, C:41, A:44

Scordis, Nicos A. ..................................................................................... C:23, D:43, A:50

Seguara, L. .................................................................................................................... A:53

Sekur, Tomislav ............................................................................................................ A:23

Sibanyoni, J.J. .............................................................................................................. A:34

Silva Neto, Odilon Saturnino ....................................................................................... A:35

Silveira, Amelia ........................................................................................................... A:32

Simenti-Phiri, Easton Durbson ............................................................................ A:4, A:25

Sliskovic, Tamara ........................................................................................................ A:23

Soares, Francisco L.C. ................................................................................................. A:21

Som, Ashok .......................................................................................................... C:5, A:25

Stagliano, A.J. .............................................................................................................. A:17

Struwig, Miemie .......................................................................................................... A:21

Sujanova, Jana .............................................................................................................. A:30

Sukumaran, Sukesh ...................................................................................................... A:32

Swarts, Ilse ................................................................................................................... A:15

Szilva, Ivan .................................................................................................................. A:30

Tata, Kenan ........................................................................................................ D:40, A:43

Tatiana, Leonova .......................................................................................................... A:46

Tenhaken, Vicki R. ...................................................................................................... A:28

Theotonio, Jose .............................................................................................................. A:6

Tomei, Patricia Amelia ...................................................................................... A:42, D:44

Tornikovski, Erno ........................................................................................................ A:33

Tuzcu, Arcan ................................................................................................................ A:45

Ulas, Dilber .................................................................................................................. A:45

Vairinhos, Valter ............................................................................................................ A:9

van den Berg, Liandi ...................................................................... A:11, D:15, C:38, A:47

van der Linde, T.N. ............................................................................................ D:10, A:10

van Heerden, C.H. ........................................................................................................ A:52


Van Heerden, G. ................................................................................................. D:27, A:29

van Schalkwyk, P.J. ....................................................................................................... A:5

Van Vuuren, Jurie J. ........................................................................................... C:21, A:26

Varamaki, Elina ........................................................................................................... A:33

Vasconcelos, Alencar ................................................................................................... A:32

Vasilopoulos, Athanasios ............................................................................................. A:13

Vendrell-Herrero, Ferran ............................................................................................... A:9

Vermeulen, Andre .............................................................................................. D:35, A:43

Viana, Kleinia Anjos ..................................................................................................... A:15

Viljamaa, Anmari .................................................................................................. A:4, A:33

Virkki, Kaarina B. ......................................................................................................... D:15

Wainaina, Ruth Wambui .............................................................................................. A:49

Wang, Ping .................................................................................................................... A:50

Watters, D. ...................................................................................................................... A:9

Wiese, Melanie .................................................................................................. A:29, D:31

You, Yu ........................................................................................................................ A:43

Zabelnikov, Kirill ............................................................................................... A:24, D:42

Zhilkin, Oleg N. ....................................................................................... D:26, D:33, A:30

Zhilkina, Anna N. ............................................................................ A:8, C:13, D:23, A:43

Zizlavsky, Onddrej ............................................................................................. D:10, A:49

Zonke, N.M. ................................................................................................................. A:54

Zouain, Deborah .......................................................................................................... A:38


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