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Developments in Studies on Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions, 1996–2011 Samra Chaudary and Saad Shahid Download Abstract This paper analyzes the methodological and publication trends in the literature on cross-border mergers and acquisitions over three five-year periods,1996–2001, 2001–06, and 2006–11. Based on a selection of 23 journals and a sample of 170 articles, we use advanced … Read more

Evolving Ownership and the Capital Structure Regime in Japan Wali Ullah and Shahzadah Nayyar Jehan Download Abstract This study is an attempt to investigate the implications of changes in ownership structure and control transfer in the Japanese corporate market—a trend attributed mainly to the government’s increasing liberalization policies during the 1990s. Our results show that … Read more

The Effect of PBL and 21st Century Skills on Students’ Creativity and Competitiveness in Private Schools Amina Talat and Hina Fakhar Chaudhry Download Abstract In an environment of slow economic growth where many businesses have failed, one sector that has done exceedingly well is the private education business. This study examines the effect of project-based … Read more

Assessing the Financial Performance of Investment Banks in Pakistan During the Current Financial Crisis Mirza Asjad Baig, Muhammad Ali Usman and Mirza Owais Baig Download Abstract Investment banks play a vital role in the economic development of a country through their impact on capital and money markets. In developing countries, they promote and support business … Read more

Why Are Multinational Sales Declining in Pakistan? Evidence from the Tobacco Industry Aliya Bushra and Nasra Wajiha Download Abstract Pakistan’s multinational companies have strong potential for growth and represent a large and increasing number of consumers. Unfortunately, their sales have been affected by certain factors. This study identifies these factors using a mixed-methods approach and … Read more

The Impact of Demographic Characteristics and Risk Tolerance on Investors’ Risk Perception and Portfolio Management Taqadus Bashir, Sadia Shaheen, Zahra Batool, Mohsin Hassan Butt and Aaqiba Javed Download Abstract Behavioral finance focuses on psychological factors—such as risk perception and portfolio management—that play a crucial role in investors’ financial decisionmaking. This study investigates the effect of … Read more

The Price and Volume Effect of Single-Stock Futures Trading on the Pakistani stock market Adil Awan and Syed M. Amir Shah Download Abstract The advent of single-stock futures (SSFs) provides an opportunity to investigate the company-wide impact of futures trading rather than the marketwide response captured through index futures contracts. This study analyzes the price … Read more

Factors Influencing the Acceptance of Online Shopping in Pakistan Samra Chaudary, Sehrish Nisar and Muhammad Abdul Rehman Download Abstract The rapid growth of the Internet and its extended reach has helped developing countries adopt e-commerce, thus enabling consumers to make transactions worldwide. This study identifies the factors related to online shopping and examines consumer motivation … Read more

Knowledge Management Practices in Pakistan’s Telecom Services Sector Danial Hassan Download Abstract Employee turnover has become a serious problem in knowledge-intensive industries such as telecommunications, where the resulting knowledge loss affects process safety and quality. This study examines knowledge management practices in Pakistan’s telecom sector and argues that the impact of knowledge loss could be … Read more

Consumer Behavior Toward Nonlocal Brands Sana Azar, Amina Talat, Feryal Khan and Anam Rana Download Abstract This study explores consumer behavior toward nonlocal brands in Pakistan. Specifically, it examines the extent to which (i) product quality, (ii) country of origin, (iii) religiosity (in the context of Pakistan as a predominantly Muslim country), (iv) social status, … Read more