The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of ownership structure on dividend payout (DIV) ratio of 100 companies related to non-financial sector listed in Karachi stock exchange for the sample period of 2011–2015. Fixed effects model as a panel data analysis technique indicates that...

Purpose-The existence of optimism as a personal psychological characteristic of managers is a necessity in contemporary economy and decision making, although the phenomenon of over-optimism may lead to unfavourable outcomes. The purpose of this study is to examine the optimism bias and its...

This paper is focused on the influence of leadership development on top management's effectiveness, both from theoretical and empirical aspect. The creation of an original theoretical model of leadership development process and top management's effectiveness has the purpose of determining...

The article describes the outcomes of the project whose purpose is - on the base of "Draft for a common statement" - to state generally accepted requirements for professional competence of managerial accountants and controllers. The important part of the project is empirical research focused on...

In the era of rapid globalization, every kind of business and commercial trading calls for a massive exchange of ideas, products, personnel, infrastructure, and development resources across the world. Today's highly competitive global business environment sets the platform for international...