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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between religiosity and the feeling of work stress, as represented by Muslim attitudes towards the religiosity scale.Design/methodology/approachA sample of 212 employees from the United Arab Emirates participated in the study. Frequencies, regression, ANOVA, and ratios were applied in the paper.FindingsThe major results revealed that self‐evaluation of faith level is not related significantly to any dependent variable. The majority of the respondents reported a low level of faith. Muslim females were identified to experience more work stress than males. Additional studies concerned with other religions can provide more comprehensive findings related to the relationship between religion and work stress.Originality/valueMultinational corporation and other business organizations can derive great benefit from the results of this paper with regard to business in Islamic countries.

Periodic Economic and Social Bulletin of Morocco ; N° 122 ; Periodic Economic and Social Bulletin of Morocco ; Périodiques Bulletin économique et social du Maroc ; Periodic Economic and Social Bulletin of Morocco ; BESM-article_122-01

Thanks to the positive characteristics of the double stator machine (DSIM), its high reliability, and reduced rotor torque ripples, it has become among the most important multiphase machines included in industrial applications. This article aims to apply the two techniques of artificial intelligence represented by the adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems (ANFIS) and the genetic algorithm (GA) for direct torque control (DTC) of the DSIM to improve the performance of the machine. The ability to learn and the parallelism of operation characteristics made exploiting the GA to control the machine possible instead of using the proportional integral controller (PI). Fixed switching frequency obtained, given with the vector selection table and hysteresis, allowed the inclusion of the ANFIS technique in the DTC strategy. Two-level inverters are included to feed the DSIM. Several results prove that the two techniques applied, ANFIS and GA, improve the quality of the electromagnetic torque and flux and the dynamic responses of the DSIM.

Purpose This paper explores how social accounting operates in the context of profound political, social and economic crises. Specifically, it examines how companies constructed strategies of action to produce and organise social accounting practices under different sociopolitical and economic contexts prior to and after the Arab Spring. Design/methodology/approach The paper draws on Swidler's theory of "Culture Toolkit" and 43 semi-structured interviews with 17 firms and their stakeholders in the Arab region. Findings The study argues that context influences social accounting practices by shaping a cultural toolkit of habits, skills and styles from which companies develop their social accounting related strategies of action. During "settled" periods, companies draw on resources to develop their social accounting practices whilst they seek knowledge and feedback on boundaries and expectations of the socio-political and economic contexts. During "unsettled" periods, companies begin to adopt highly organised meaning systems (i.e. ideologies) from which new ways and methods of social accounting practices are deployed. Originality/value The paper contributes to the extant literature by providing insights into social accounting practices in the under-explored context of the profound political, social and economic crises that followed the Arab Spring. In addition, we introduce Swidler's Culture Toolkit theory to the accounting literature.

Purpose
The antecedents and cost management methods and their effects on the value creation of inter-organization are essential topics of inter-organizational cost management (IOCM) in a hybrid relational perspective. This study aims to develop a synthesis coordinating mechanism theory which combines supply network theory and transaction cost economics. Using this modified theory, a structural model of IOCM and its hypotheses are developed by considering the organic connection among hybrid relational context, capabilities, methods and the effects of IOCM.


Design/methodology/approach
The data were collected under convenient sampling using the questionnaire survey method and analyzed using principal component analysis and structural equation modeling.


Findings
The results (significant at p < 0.01 and p < 0.05 level) show that there is a positive correlation among the hybrid relational context, capabilities (antecedents), methods and the effects of IOCM. Capabilities (antecedents) and cost management methods are also found to have a positive impact on synergic effect value and on improving collaborative efficiency in IOCM.


Practical implications
The managers of inter-firm networks may use the results of this study to ensure competitive advantages through collaboration with each other and building and retaining a long-term relationship.


Originality/value
This study demonstrates that the coordinating mechanism of IOCM can create the synergic effect value and improve the collaborative efficiency of the inter-organization relationship.

We analyze the impact of fiscal policy shocks on official and parallel exchange rates in Sudan under two extreme circumstances over the period1997-2017, using standard structural VAR framework, supported by Impulse Response Function IRFs to investigate the performance and transitory shocks on exchange rate systems, at first the stationary of the variables is obtained to avoid the specious of the model. The result of long run analysis shows that lag fiscal policy expressed by LGt; lag official exchange rate (Loexrt) and lag economic openness( Leopent) have significant positive impact on parallel exchange rate , on the other hand lag Gross Domestic Product(LGDPt) and LGt variables shows significant impact on official exchange rate, with respect to IRFs, the shock of fiscal policy on Loext only significant in the short run; while in the long run it deserve no effect, hence South Sudan referendum shows negative impact on LGt, which mean that Sudanese government fiscal policies did not achieved the targeted objectives, concerning US economic sanction results indicates that it is one of the main factors of parallel exchange rate volatility and encouragement of black market of foreign currencies. The study recommend the important of a comprehensive packages of fiscal and monetary policies; unification of multi-exchange rate system; rationalize taxes and duties to combat smuggling and the need to increase exports and encouraging inflow of remittances of Sudanese working abroad.

Favoritism/nepotism are common practice at most organizations. This study attempts to provide an insight by measuring the impact of favoritism/nepotism on emotional exhaustion and education sabotage. Data was collected from teaching/research assistants at six universities in North Cyprus. The interplay among the study variables was observed via SEMs. Implications and consequences of organizational politics like favoritism/nepotism and work-related strain like emotional exhaustion are discussed.

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to rank the importance of global manager characteristics according to the views of private and public leaders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In addition, it will establish the most important and in demand managerial knowledge for UAE managers over the next five years.Design/methodology/approachThis study was conducted using a two‐part questionnaire developed by the researchers. The purpose of the 52‐item questionnaire is to assess managers' ability to work in an international business environment. The sample includes 180 managers, from different public and private organizations in the UAE. Based on prior research, the characteristics examined include the following: communication skills, adaptability, open‐mindedness to foreign environments, strong technical skills, stress management, ability to work well with others, social intelligence, and valuing diversity and multicultural teamwork. Factor analysis is used to analyze the importance of these global leader characteristics.FindingsThe study found that the sample of UAE managers feel the top five global manager skills are: strong desire to go overseas, specific knowledge of overseas culture, the ability to adapt to time differences, the capacity to deal with expatriate work assignments, and overseas experience. In terms of the future, computer skills, communication skills, knowledge of worldwide networks and contacts, knowledge of home culture, and the ability to understand cultural dynamics are the most important skills.Originality/valueThe results will help in defining the major characteristics of future global managers in the UAE and the Gulf Corporation Council region.

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to capture some of the challenges and emerging trends in business education.Design/methodology/approachA sample of 155 business leaders who work in the UAE has responded to the survey.FindingsThe results of this study revealed the most important skills and competencies that local business leaders would like to see university graduates now and five years from now. In addition business leaders have pointed out the important level of the management areas to their companies now and five years from now.Originality/valueThe paper highlights business leaders' opinions and views in relation to the relative importance of skills needed in their companies.