This paper aims to analyze the impact of economic and financial variables on cash conversion cycle of energy, oil and gas sectors listed in Muscat Security Market. The study population include 13 firms from 2008 to 2013 listed in Muscat Security Market and only 3 firms exception because the lack...

This study aims to examine the impact of stock options trading on the market value of companies listed in Kuwait Stock Exchange. The phenomenon of volatility in securities prices concerned as a threat to the companies listed on Kuwait Stock Exchange, which forced companies' managers to deal with...

The principal purpose of the present paper is to investigate the association between the efficiency of value added Intellectual Coefficient (VAIC) by the major components of a banks resource base {physical capital (CEE), human capital (HCE) and structural capital (SCE)} and three traditional...

This paper examines whether the total debt ratio and bank ratio of listed companies have any impact on their fixed investment during the years in 2004-2009, and whether this impact, if it existed, differed among companies with differing investment opportunities. The study has reveals the total...

Working capital does not receive a great deal of attention in financial decision making. Perhaps this is because it involves investment and financing for the short term. Nevertheless, it is an important component of firm financial management. This study investigates the relationship between...

The revolution of globalization, computerization and information technology has entered to Jordanian market. This phenomenon requires company's attention of human element and the acquired knowledge, experience and the development of the so-called concept of intellectual capital.(IC) In this...

This study explains the impact of investment in creative activities on turnover stock ratio of 13 commercial banks listed in Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) during the period from 2001 to 2011. The concept of creativity reflect all activities in the banking sector, which is considered an indicator of...

Accounting, economic, social and political, and slack resources theories provide different perspectives to addressing corporate social responsibility in relation to disclosure, corporate financial performance e.t.c. This paper aims to identify the determinants financial and non financial of...

Accounting, economic, social and political, and slack resources theories provide different perspectives to addressing corporate social responsibility in relation to disclosure, corporate financial performance e.t.c. This paper aims to identify the determinants financial and non financial of...

The recent financial crisis has created significant issues for insurers in managing their ALM. Regulatory change towards Solvency and a fair value/realistic approach also leads to greater transparency as regards risk management and the stability of the economic balance sheet. In this context...