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N. Salindo, Randolf Von, and Saed Adnan Mustafa. "Corporate Sustainability Practices and Supply Chain Management Performance of Bahraini Companies: An Initial Survey." Shanlax International Journal of Management 7, no. 4 (April 1, 2020): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.34293/management.v7i4.1633.
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Owing to the relatively small area and the decreasing natural resources of the Kingdom of Bahrain, businesses are searching for supply chains that are both sustainable and Greenly friendly. This study was conducted to determine the level of implementation of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) practices and the effect of these SSCM activities on the efficiency of supply chain companies in Bahrain. Bahraini companies are adopting two classes of SSCM practices: Renewable Packaging and Green Procurement. Five key components that make up the overall SSCM performance of the respondent firms were identified: Operational Performance, Efficiency, Green Performance; Corporate Social Responsibility; and Socio-economic Performance. The use of recyclable materials as packaging and the option of using only items that are safe at their end-of-life have a direct, positive and more importantly, significant impact on operational efficiency. Sustainable SSCM practices of Bahraini firms have a positive and significant impact on their sustainable supply chain efficiency.
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Juhmani, Omar Issa. "Audit Committee Characteristics and Earnings Management: The Case of Bahrain." International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting 7, no. 1 (January 28, 2017): 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ijafr.v7i1.10447.
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This study examines the effectiveness of some audit committee (AC) characteristics to monitor management behavior with the respect to their incentives to manage earnings. Bahraini listed companies on Bahrain Bursa for the year 2012 to 2014 have been investigated to analyze the relationship between AC characteristics and earnings management. The AC characteristics examined are AC independence, AC size, AC meetings and AC financial experts. Multivariate regression modelis used to examine the relationship between earnings managementasdependent variable and AC characteristics as independent variables and other firm-specific attributes, as control variables. As a small developing market, Bahrain’s unique business environment and context offer a good opportunity and provides a useful setting for examining the effectiveness of AC characteristics in detecting and preventing earnings management practices. The results show that discretionary accruals as a proxy for earnings management is negatively associated with AC size and AC financial experts, but positively associated audit firm size as control variable. However, the results do not show a significant relationship between AC independence, AC meetings, company size, leverage and earnings management. This study extends the literature on the monitoring function of the AC on earnings management, and contributes geographically to the financial reporting process and earnings management literatures by analyzing data from an emerging market and providing useful information for the corporations, accounting profession and the regulators on the effective practice of ACs.
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Alexandre, Laurice, and Radwan Kharabsheh. "The evolution of female entrepreneurship in the Gulf Cooperation Council, the case of Bahrain." International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship 11, no. 4 (November 7, 2019): 390–407. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijge-02-2019-0041.
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Purpose Bahrain is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). It is the third smallest country in Asia. Like its neighbours’, Bahrain’s economy is developing fast and the place of women in the work landscape is evolving. But few papers discuss the situation of women entrepreneurs in this country. The purpose of this paper is to study the evolution of women entrepreneurship in Bahrain, a country in the midst of high transition. The research question is: How do Bahraini women cope with the evolution of their environment? And how far are they keen to develop their own businesses? Design/methodology/approach After a literature review, a qualitative research was conducted among 12 women entrepreneurs of 19 to 51 years of age. Findings The results show a new kind of female entrepreneurship in the Arab region based on the support of the sociocultural environment, which is in contradiction with the literature. Also, it seems that Bahrain women are more in pull, not push situation to entrepreneurship. However, they need a role model to achieve their goals, which is new to the literature about women entrepreneurship in general and that in the developing countries in particular. As regards the obstacles, some Bahraini women seem to suffer from a lack of experience and knowledge in setting a business online. However, the results show that the companies of these women are mostly small and evolving in the service sector, with a trend in online businesses. Research limitations/implications This study is limited by the number of persons interviewed, which does not allow the generalization of the results. Also, generalization to the whole region is not possible because each country of the GCC has its own rules and practices towards women. Also, this study has not investigated the attitude towards the risk and the balance between family and profession. Originality/value This paper is one of the few research studies on female entrepreneurship in Bahrain. The findings are in contradiction with the literature on women entrepreneurship in developing countries and more specifically in the GCC. This study offers many research perspectives and could help governmental and non-governmental institutions to empower and support women in their actions.
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MADANY, I., S. ALI, and M. AKHTER. "Hazardous waste management in Bahrain." Waste Management & Research 5, no. 1 (1987): 84–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0734-242x(87)90039-5.
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Albaqali, Qasim, and Gagan Kukreja. "The factors influencing auditor independence: The perceptions of auditors in Bahrain." Corporate Ownership and Control 14, no. 2 (2017): 369–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv14i2c2p10.
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The aim of this research is to assess the relationship between the presumed AI influencing factors and AI from the standpoint of auditors in Bahrain. Researchers have continuously identified and assessed several factors that are expected to safeguard AI and objectivity to mitigate the potential threats faced by the audit profession worldwide. As a result of the promising Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 that emphasizes on ‘fairness’ as a one of major principle, the regulators in Bahrain are expected to adopt new measures that enhance the role of auditors in maintaining fairness and transparency. This research hence investigated the subject matter in a way that intended to assess the AI influencing factors in a Bahraini context. The research is quantitative in nature, whereby questionnaires were distributed to a range of auditors representing the audit firms in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Following reliability and validity tests, the responses were analyzed descriptively, along with empirical analysis through using the Multiple Regression Model. The findings signified the substantial role of the audit regulations and related provisions in enhancing AI and impartiality, when compared to other presumed factors. The research recommendations focused on the importance of overseeing the audit firms and accounting professionals through the formation of an independent audit quality board as well as considering the adoption of a joint-audit practice for the listed companies
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Reyad, Sameh, Sherine Badawi, and Allam Hamdan. "Assessing the impact of entrepreneurial skills development on self-employment practices amongst Egyptian and Bahraini accounting students in public and private universities." Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research 11, no. 5 (January 2, 2020): 1101–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jiabr-07-2017-0102.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper examines the development of entrepreneurial skills amongst accounting students in public and private universities and its impact on career pathways, including self-employment. Also, the paper explores what skills have an effect on self-employment intentions. Design/Methodology/approach This study uses a quantitative approach to measure the entrepreneurial skills developed by accounting students in business schools and whether these skills direct them to choose to start their own business. A questionnaire was developed and a sample of 583 Egyptian and Bahraini accounting students was used. Findings The study concludes that in private universities, there is no difference in the development of entrepreneurial skills and subsequent self-employment practices between students in Egypt and Bahrain. When it comes to public universities, students in Bahrain develop better entrepreneurial skills and subsequent self-employment practices than students in Egypt. In addition, private universities are better than public universities in representing the relationship between entrepreneurial skills and self-employment practices. Originality/value This study and its conclusions fill a gap in the literature in comparing public and private universities to highlight the relationship between developing accounting students’ entrepreneurial skills and their self-employment practices. This study is the first to compare universities in Egypt and the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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Ebrahim, Ahmed Husain, and Subhadra Ganguli. "Strategic priorities for exploiting Bahrain’s medical tourism potential." Journal of Place Management and Development 10, no. 1 (March 6, 2017): 45–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jpmd-03-2016-0011.
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Purpose Medical tourism offers many opportunities to diversify Bahrain’s economy and foster economic development and prosperity. This study aims to holistically investigate the potential of developing Bahrain as a medical tourism destination and create a strategic roadmap to help government decision makers and other key private sector players to realize that potential. Design/methodology/approach This study is primarily based on quantitative research methods. Data were collected from medical service providers in the Kingdom of Bahrain using a questionnaire and subsequently analyzed using quantitative analysis techniques. Findings Overall findings indicate that Bahrain has the potential to attain competitiveness in the medical tourism sector. This can be achieved through a combination of industry-specific management strategies which facilitate effective public–private partnerships, reinvent healthcare legislation and encourage investment in medical tourism infrastructure. Practical implications This study will help determine best practice, prioritize improvement opportunities and enhance performance relative to stakeholders’ expectations and responsible tourism development. Originality/value Studies assessing medical tourism competitiveness of various countries are difficult to obtain. This study fills an existing gap by providing a distinct and comprehensive evaluation method of such competitiveness through a structured analysis of relevant market data in Bahrain. This study can be further extended to include a wider range of stakeholders, namely, private enterprise and the government sector.
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Khamis, Reem, Wajeeh Elali, and Allam Hamdan. "Ownership structure and corporate financial performance in Bahrain bourse." Corporate Ownership and Control 13, no. 1 (2015): 419–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv13i1c4p1.
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The study aimed at investigating the relation between different types of ownership structures and corporate financial performance. The study sample was 42 companies from all sectors listed in Bahrain Bourse in the period of 2007-2011. Different dimensions of ownership structure were put under scope and two different measurements of financial performance were used (Tobin’s Q and ROA) evaluate the different results from using each one of them, which will help in justifying the conflicting results found by previous studies. Another objective of this study was to explore the patterns of ownership structure found in Bahraini market. It was found that institutional ownership is the most common type of ownership in Bahrain Bourse. The study’s results were conflicting regarding the effect of ownership structure on financial performance using both measurements of performance. It was also found that ROA represents financial performance more that T’Q.
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Hasan Al-Mannaei, Hasan Mohamed, and Allam Mohammed Mousa Hamdan. "Corporate governance and innovation: Evidence from Bahrain bourse." Corporate Board role duties and composition 12, no. 1 (2016): 15–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cbv12i1art2.
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The study aims to assess corporate governance and innovation in selected listed companies at Bahrain Bourse. The study sample included 39 companies in the year 2013. The study built one Linear Regression Model to study the relationship between corporate governance and innovation. After testing the first hypothesis, there is an accepted level of corporate governance in selected listed companies at Bahrain Bourse. And after testing the second hypothesis, there is no relationship between corporate governance and innovation in selected listed companies at Bahrain Bourse, whether the corporate governance is strong in selected listed companies at Bahrain Bourse or not, it has no relationship to Innovation. In Kingdom of Bahrain the innovation is weak due to the fact that Bahrain imports innovation from other countries. The study recommends that all companies listed in Bahrain Bourse to send their employees for special courses on corporate governance, which shows its benefits and to increase their awareness and advises to conduct a workshop of innovation in companies listed in Bahrain Bourse by professional institutes
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Ali, Mahmood Asad, and Joma Mahfod. "Overview of Performance Management System with reference to Higher Education in Bahrain." International Journal of Human Resource Studies 5, no. 2 (May 14, 2015): 104. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ijhrs.v5i2.7517.
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This paper focus on the nature, technics and the practice of performance management system applied in the higher education in Bahrain. Therefore, the chapter covers essential area related such as performance appraisal, promotion, rewards, and specifically: vision, mission, value and strategy; organization; employees’ talent management, leadership development; employee relations; staffing; education, learning and development; and performance management. The scope of this paper is to cover the applications of the performance management system in the Higher Education in Bahrain. The paper demonstrates the main obstacles and provide suggestion for solving the difficulties for the performance management system in higher education in Bahrain.
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AL Othman, Amal, and Said Taan EL Hajjar. "Implementation Influence of ISO9000 on Organization’s Performance." International Journal of Business and Management 12, no. 7 (June 6, 2017): 100. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijbm.v12n7p100.
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Implementing the International Organization for Standardization (ISO9000) in Bahrain Council of Representatives offers many prospects to diversify Bahrain’s Parliament and raise management development and duties. This paper entirely explores the potential items of customer focus, leadership, people’s involvement, and continual improvement, which will be used as a scale to measure the impact of ISO 9000 on Bahrain Council of Representatives performance and other private sector organizations to recognize that potential. This research work is mainly designed based on one of quantitative approaches, which is the survey questionnaire. Data was collected from Council of Representative’s Staff in the Kingdom of Bahrain by distributing the questionnaire randomly to Council of Representative’s employees and consequently analyzed through quantitative analysis methods. Overall findings show that all items appear to be useful and contribute to the overall reliability of their corresponding construct. This research work will help define best items and constructs for stakeholders’ who are interested in applying ISO9000 standards in the organizations, prioritize improvement of employees and enhance performance relative to shareholders’ expectations and liable organization development. This paper fills a prevailing gap by providing a distinctive reliable assessment scale of such effectiveness and comprehensive assessment measure through an organized analysis of pertinent arcade data in the kingdom of Bahrain.
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Hussain, Marwan Rajeh, Abduljalil Zainal, Wael Mohamed Elmedany, and Mohamed Waleed Fakhr. "Telematics Business and Management in the Bahrain Market." International Journal of Technology Diffusion 3, no. 3 (July 2012): 13–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jtd.2012070102.
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The aim of this paper is to present and demonstrate the main challenges and obstacles facing Telematics companies entering the market in Bahrain. Telematics is part of Information and communication technologies (ICT) which plays a major role in the economic development of countries. However, there are many obstacles and challenges facing new businesses that venture into the small market of Bahrain; e.g. the small market size, competition and lack of financing channels (e.g. venture capital).
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Alareeni, Bahaaeddin. "Does corporate governance influence earnings management in listed companies in Bahrain Bourse?" Journal of Asia Business Studies 12, no. 4 (December 10, 2018): 551–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jabs-06-2017-0082.
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PurposeThis paper aims to consider data for listed companies in Bahrain Bourse to determine whether companies practice earnings management (EM). Further, the effect of a set of corporate governance characteristics on EM practices is examined.Design/methodology/approachThe EM level was measured using discretionary accruals (DA) [calculated using the Modified Jones (1995) Model]. The study sample consisted of 20 companies listed during the period 2011-2015. Panel regression model was used to test the study hypotheses and achieve the study aims.FindingsEM is negatively correlated with board size, confirming that a larger board is associated with a lower level of EM practices. Further, board independence is positively correlated with EM, suggesting that the larger the number of independent directors, the higher the level of EM practices. In addition, internal ownership is positively related to EM, confirming that the higher level of internal ownership increases EM practices. CEO duality does not appear to have any effect on EM in Bahrain Bourse. More interestingly, the findings reveal that companies practice EM through income-increasing DA.Research limitations/implicationsFinancial data and data related to other corporate governance characteristics are lacking.Practical implicationsThe results of this study provide empirical support for the development of new regulations and amendments and necessary corrective decisions regarding the effectiveness of applying corporate governance code in Bahrain Bourse. More specifically, this study reveals an urgent need for new amendments to restrict EM practices in Bahrain Bourse.Originality/valueThis study enriches the EM literature by covering Bahrain as an Asian country, which has not been sufficiently examined in relation to this topic. Further, this study provides a clear picture of the level of EM practices in Bahrain Bourse to multiple parties.
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Hussain, Saleh H., and Chris Mallin. "Corporate Governance in Bahrain." Corporate Governance 10, no. 3 (July 2002): 197–210. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1467-8683.00284.
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Hussain, Marwan Rajeh, Abduljalil Zainal, Wael Mohamed Elmedany, and Mohamed Waleed Fakhr. "Telematics Business and Management in Bahrain Market." Transport and Telecommunication Journal 14, no. 1 (March 1, 2013): 13–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/ttj-2013-0002.
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Abstract The aim of this paper is to present and discuss issues related to the telematics business and management in Bahrain. Telematics is a part of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), which plays a major role in the economic development of countries. Telematics applications are becoming increasingly important in modern transportation to increase reliability, safety and security of both vehicles and drivers. There are many applications for telematics; some of these applications are telematics for educations, telematics for health, and vehicle telematics. One of the most important applications of telematics is vehicle telematics, which includes vehicle tracking, fleet management, container tracking, trail tracking. In this paper we are focusing on vehicle telematics business and management in Bahrain market.
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Ahmad Alshafea, Hasan, Abdelrahman Ahmad Saear, and Abdelrahman Mohamad Megahed. "" Management of human talent and its relationship to enhance the competitive advantage of some sports federations in the Egyptian and Bahraini societies "." مجلة جامعة فلسطين التقنية خضوري للأبحاث 7, no. 2 (September 15, 2019): 21–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.53671/ptukrj.v7i2.73.
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The study aimed to identify the relationship between talent management and enhancing the competitive advantage of some sports federations in the Egyptian and Bahraini societies, in addition to the difference in this according to the variables of both experience and level of employment. To achieve this, the researchers used both Talent Management and Competitive Advantage quetionair as a tool to collect data and information from a sampling sample of (50) and a core sample of (247) board members and employees of Egyptian and Bahraini sports federations. The results of the study showed that there is no relationship between the methods of managing human talent between the Egyptian and Bahrain sports federations. There is a positive relationship in the quality of talent in the Bahraini unions and creativity in the Egyptian and Bahraini federations. The results also indicate that there is no difference between the Bahraini and Egyptian federations in the management of sports talents and the promotion of competitive advantage due to the variables of experience and level of employment. Researchers have recommended that specific criteria be used to attract sports talent and retain competencies to reduce the cost of spending on sports talent.
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Ahmad Alshafea, Hasan, Abdelrahman Ahmad Saear, and Abdelrahman Mohamad Megahed. "" Management of human talent and its relationship to enhance the competitive advantage of some sports federations in the Egyptian and Bahraini societies "." مجلة جامعة فلسطين التقنية للأبحاث 7, no. 2 (September 15, 2019): 21–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.53671/pturj.v7i2.73.
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The study aimed to identify the relationship between talent management and enhancing the competitive advantage of some sports federations in the Egyptian and Bahraini societies, in addition to the difference in this according to the variables of both experience and level of employment. To achieve this, the researchers used both Talent Management and Competitive Advantage quetionair as a tool to collect data and information from a sampling sample of (50) and a core sample of (247) board members and employees of Egyptian and Bahraini sports federations. The results of the study showed that there is no relationship between the methods of managing human talent between the Egyptian and Bahrain sports federations. There is a positive relationship in the quality of talent in the Bahraini unions and creativity in the Egyptian and Bahraini federations. The results also indicate that there is no difference between the Bahraini and Egyptian federations in the management of sports talents and the promotion of competitive advantage due to the variables of experience and level of employment. Researchers have recommended that specific criteria be used to attract sports talent and retain competencies to reduce the cost of spending on sports talent.
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Khalid, Azam Abdelhakeem, Hasnah Haj Haron, and Tajul Ariffin Masron. "Relationship between internal Shariah audit characteristics and its effectiveness." Humanomics 33, no. 2 (May 8, 2017): 221–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/h-11-2016-0084.
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Purpose This paper aims to examine the characteristics influencing internal Shariah audit effectiveness in Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) in Bahrain. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 76 internal Shariah auditors, 23 Shariah supervisory board and 16 audit and governance committee from 52 IFIs in Bahrain. The data were analyzed using structural equation method via SmartPLS 2.0 to examine the relationship between characteristics and effectiveness of internal Shariah audit. Findings It was found that competency and work performance were positively significant with internal Shariah audit effectiveness. The findings revealed that the main competency of internal Shariah audit to influence effectiveness were to have professional certification and skills, while work performance to influence effectiveness were engagement planning, performing the engagement and communicating results with management and having sufficient information to provide sound opinion formed by Shariah audit. Originality/value From the research perspective, this is the first study that examines the relationship between internal Shariah audit characteristics and its effectiveness in Bahraini IFIs.
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Darwish, Saad, Syed Mir Muhammad Shah, and Umair Ahmed. "The role of green supply chain management practices on environmental performance in the hydrocarbon industry of Bahrain: Testing the moderation of green innovation." Uncertain Supply Chain Management 9, no. 2 (2021): 265–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.5267/j.uscm.2021.3.006.
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Recently, environmental degradation has become a global issue, and a green supply chain has been considered as the appropriate solution for it. Also, this issue gets the intentions of recent researchers. Thus, the current article aims to examine the impact of green supply chain practices such as green purchase, internal environmental management, and customer environmental cooperation on environment performance in Bahrain. The goal also includes examining the moderating role of green innovation among the nexus of green purchase, internal environmental management, customer environmental cooperation, and environmental performance in Bahrain. The primary data collection method has been executed by the study and collected data by using questionnaires. The employees of the supply chain department of the hydrocarbon industry in Bahrain are the respondents. The statistical results show that green purchase, internal environmental management and customer environmental cooperation have positive relationships with environmental performance. The outcomes also exposed that green innovation has played an influential moderating role among the nexus of green purchase, internal environmental management, customer environmental cooperation, and environmental performance in Bahrain. These findings provide guidelines to the regulators that they should develop effective policies related to the implementation of supply chain practices that improve environmental performance.
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Khamis, Reem, Wajeeh Al-Ali, and Allam Hamdan. "The relations between ownership structure and corporate performance: evidence from Bahrain stock exchange." Corporate Ownership and Control 13, no. 1 (2015): 97–114. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv13i1p10.
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In this article we examine the relation between ownership structure and corporate performance; the sample of the study included 42 out of 48 companies (resembling 87.5% of the population) of all sectors in Bahrain Stock Exchange in five years from 2007-2011. Several dimensions of ownership structure were studied and two different measurements of performance were used (ROA and Tobin’s Q) to capture the different results from using each one of them and to assess the relevance of each measurement to performance and to justify the conflicting results found by previous studies. Another objective of this study was to explore the patterns of ownership structure found in Bahraini market. The results of the study revealed that institutional ownership is the most common pattern of ownership structure that exists in Bahraini market. The results of testing the effect of ownership structure on performance were conflicting as expected depending on the measurement of performance that was used. Several recommendations were given to investors depending on the results obtained from the study and several points were cleared out to be addressed by future studies.
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Sarea, Adel Mohammed. "The impact of AAOIFI accounting standards on earnings quality: The case of Islamic banks in Bahrain." Corporate Ownership and Control 13, no. 4 (2016): 160–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv13i4c1p1.
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The purpose of this paper is to examine the change in earnings quality after the adoption of AAOIFI Accounting Standards in Islamic Banks of Bahrain. In this paper, we hypothesize that, adoption of AAOIFI accounting standards could lead to high level of earnings quality. However, data were collected from the annual reports of 5 Islamic banks in Bahrain during 2002-2011. The findings indicate that the change in earnings quality after the adoption of AAOIFI in Islamic Banks of Bahrain is higher due to the improvement of the quality of financial reporting. The Adoption of AAOIFI accounting standards is expected to lead to high level of earnings quality among Islamic Financial Institutions and play a significant role in attracting global investors’ interest in the local markets, especially in a developing country like Bahrain.
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Fook, Chan Yuen, and Abdulhadi Hasan Abdulhusain. "Conflict management style of principals as perceived by intermediate school teachers in Bahrain." New Trends and Issues Proceedings on Humanities and Social Sciences 6, no. 1 (May 9, 2019): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.18844/prosoc.v6i1.4149.
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This study aimed to investigate the nature of conflict management style (CMS) of school’s principals and to identify any significant difference in the perception of CMS practiced by the school principal from the view point of intermediate school teachers in Bahrain based on gender. A mixed method of descriptive research design was employed in this study. The data were collected through questionnaire and interview. This study involved 327 teachers selected based on stratified random sampling from 37 intermediate schools in Bahrain in the questionnaire survey. Besides that, five senior teachers have been selected purposively to provide further feedback in the interviews. The findings indicated that most of the school principals have adopted compromise and collaboration styles of conflict management, and empowering senior teachers to help resolve conflicts and a reform of the procedures in schools are needed to maintain a healthier working environment for teachers.
Keywords: Conflict management styles, intermediate schools, teachers, gender, Bahrain.
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Zubari, Waleed K., and Ibrahim J. Lori. "Management and sustainability of groundwater resources in Bahrain." Water Policy 8, no. 2 (April 1, 2006): 127–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wp.2006.0009.
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In Bahrain, groundwater in the Dammam aquifer is the only natural source of relatively freshwater to meet the increasing demands for water. Heavy reliance on groundwater, particularly by the agricultural and municipal sectors, and its prolonged overexploitation over the last four decades have led to severe deterioration in its water quality. Currently, most of the original groundwater reservoir has been lost to salinization. In the past, groundwater management efforts were concentrated principally on supply management, where great efforts have been made to develop additional non-conventional and conventional water sources to alleviate groundwater stress, while demand management, conservation and protection of groundwater resources have not received much attention or emphasis. Based on future anticipated management efforts and programs, three alternative policy scenarios are considered in investigating groundwater balance and sustainability in Bahrain for the period 2002–2010: (1) supply augmentation and stabilization of agricultural water demands, (2) supply augmentation and demand management in the agricultural sector and (3) supply augmentation and unrestricted agricultural sector water demands. The current groundwater deficit could be lowered significantly in the second and the first scenarios. Evidently, the second scenario is to be preferred and constitutes an appropriate base for securing sustainable development of groundwater resources. However, it will depend on the effective implementation of the proposed demand management and conservation programs in the agricultural sector with their socio-economic, as well as political constraints and risks.
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Albuflasa, H. "Smart Energy Management Systems for Households in Bahrain." KnE Engineering 3, no. 7 (October 15, 2018): 135. http://dx.doi.org/10.18502/keg.v3i7.3078.
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Poon, Jessie P. H., Yew Wah Chow, Michael Ewers, and Trina Hamilton. "Executives’ observance of zakat among Islamic financial institutions: evidence from Bahrain and Malaysia." Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research 12, no. 4 (May 28, 2021): 509–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jiabr-07-2020-0211.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of Shariah board members and managerial networking on zakat observance among executives of Islamic financial firms (IFFs) in Bahrain and Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach The methodology is based on surveys administered to 106 respondents and personal interviews conducted with individuals holding management positions in IFFs. Findings The paper finds that: networking among IFF executives in Bahrain positively influences their observance and perception of zakat in their firms; and higher representation of Shariah on the board of directors increases executives’ favorable perception and observance of zakat in Malaysia. Differences in findings may be explained by Bahrain’s global Shariah institutions where networking offers opportunities for socialization of zakat ethics. In Malaysia, on the other hand, Shariah directorship sets the pace and direction of zakat ethics. Originality/value The seminal work of DiMaggio and Powell (1991) on neo-institutional theory has drawn attention to executives’ agency in creating cognitive frameworks that help promote the development of firm standards and norms. However, application of the theory to Islamic finance is largely absent. This paper contributes to an empirical understanding of the theory by highlighting sources of IFFs’ social agency in the development of zakat norm and its observance, namely, managerial networking and Shariah directors as change agents.
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Kamhawi, Emad M. "IT and non‐IT factors influencing the adoption of BSC systems: a Delphi study from Bahrain." International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management 60, no. 5 (June 21, 2011): 474–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17410401111140392.
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PurposeThis study aims to underline the role of information technology (IT) in adopting Balanced Scorecard (BSC) systems/initiatives in Bahrain. It seeks to highlight this role through comparing the IT‐related factors/requirements against the non‐IT‐related ones that contribute to the implementation of such systems. Moreover, it provides a better understanding for the adoption of such systems through investigating the availability of such factors in Bahraini organisations.Design/methodology/approachA Delphi method was utilised relying on a panel of 67 BSC experts from 34 Bahraini organisations.FindingsThe results indicated that IT requirements for adopting BSC initiatives had the same level of importance compared to non‐IT requirements. From the non‐IT‐related requirements, management factors such as “clear strategic management” and “top management support”, and implementation factors such as “preparing implementation plans” and “proper training and guidelines” came on the top of the requirements list. On the other hand, the study suggests software interface characteristics such as “graphical user interface” and “easy to use application”, and data quality factors such as “standard data formats” and “data accuracy” as the top IT‐related requirements.Originality/valueThis study extends current research efforts related to the adoption of BSC systems. It provides insights for understanding how organisations get ready to implement such initiatives in both IT and non‐IT‐related areas. Moreover, it equips practitioners with an initial checklist of pre‐requisites for undertaking such performance management systems.
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Abushabab, Wajdi, and Reza Abdi. "Strategic Management Practices: An Investigation of Public Sector Organizations in the Kingdom of Bahrain." Information Management and Business Review 9, no. 3 (July 27, 2017): 47–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v9i3.1778.
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Several authors argued that strategic planning is limited and not producing the needed outcomes. In today’s increasingly challenging environment, it is argued that public sector organizations are expected to shift from traditional strategic planning to the strategic management approach in order to achieve their desired outcomes. Previous research has focused almost upon developed, and not on developing countries, for instance, the Kingdom of Bahrain. This study will be the first of its kind to focus on strategic management practices based on the new strategy of Bahrain for 2030. Using quantitative survey method, this paper aims to explore the progress of the transition from strategic planning to the strategic management approach in the public sector of Bahrain, and then the paper explores the elements that are related to successful strategic management approach in these organizations. The findings reveal that the progress in the transition from strategic planning to a strategic management approach in most of the organizations surveyed was limited. However, some of the organizations were found to be at the start of such a transition and this may be a good sign. Additionally, the findings reported many leading edge elements that are closely related to this transition.
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IQBAL, THONSE HAWALDAR, RAMONA BIRAU, CRISTI SPULBAR, BABITHA ROHIT, PRAKASH PINTO, THEKKEKUTT MATHUKUTTI RAJESHA, and FABRIZIO DI SCIORIO. "Further evidence on efficiency of Bahrain Bourse: A high challenge for other industries." Industria Textila 71, no. 05 (October 28, 2020): 458–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.35530/it.071.05.1732.
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The purpose of the present study is to provide further evidence of the weak form efficiency of the Bahrain Bourse. The research methodology is based on daily closing index values of the Bahrain Bourse from 2011 to 2015 in order to test the efficiency of the stock market while runs test, Autocorrelation Function, and advance tools such as ARCH and GARCH models and Hurst Index to provide further evidence of the weak form efficiency of the Bahrain stock market. For instance, a volatile and inefficient stock market has a negative impact on textile and apparel industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which is one of the most prosperous and attractive industries in the country. The empirical results revealed that Bahrain stock market does not follow normal distribution and the successive price changes are not independent. Further, ARCH effect is significant and indicative of a time-varying conditional volatility. There is an arbitrage opportunity and extreme mispricing in the Bahrain stock market as indicated by the GARCH (1,1) model. The results of the Hurst exponent also confirm the inefficiency of the market. The results of these tests are consistent indicating that the Bahrain stock market is inefficient
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Al-Sulaiti, Jabir, A. A. Ousama, and Helmi Hamammi. "The compliance of disclosure with AAOIFI financial accounting standards." Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research 9, no. 4 (July 9, 2018): 549–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jiabr-10-2017-0144.
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Purpose This paper aims to examine the compliance of disclosure with the financial accounting standards of the Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions’ (AAOIFI) related to Islamic financing products by Islamic banks in Bahrain and Qatar. Design/methodology/approach The study measures compliance using disclosure indexes. The disclosure indexes include the three financial accounting standards of Murabaha, Mudaraba and Musharaka. The data are collected from the annual reports of 24 Islamic banks in Bahrain and Qatar over a period of 2012-2015. Findings The paper found that Islamic banks in Bahrain and Qatar comply with AAOIFI financial accounting standards related to Murabaha, Mudaraba and Musharaka. However, there was a level of non-compliance in both countries. In addition, it found that the extent of compliance had increased over the 2012-2015 period. Also, the Murabaha standard had the highest mean of compliance. Moreover, the results showed that the Islamic banks in Qatar tend to have more compliance of overall Murabaha and Mudaraba disclosures compared to the Islamic banks in Bahrain. Research limitations/implications The findings are preliminary and highlight that the issue is of high interest to Islamic banks and AAOIFI. Hence, it requires a detailed follow-up to form a complete picture that would assist AAOIFI and regulators gear their policies toward better quality disclosure by Islamic financial institutions. Even though the findings are encouraging, future research is recommended to enforce compliance with the AAOIFI financial accounting standards. Originality/value This is a pioneer empirical study that focuses on the level and trend of compliance with AAOIFI financial accounting standards related to the Islamic financing products of Murabaha, Mudaraba and Musharaka standards, especially in Qatar. Additionally, it is the first study comparing between the only two Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, i.e. Bahrain and Qatar, that mandatory apply the AAOIFI standards.
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AlBastaki, Maryam Mohamed, Mohammed Youssif Abu Keir, and Ahmed Mohammed Arbab. "Human Resources Management Practices and Employees' Performance in Bahrain Airport Services Company." International Journal of Human Resource Studies 9, no. 2 (March 21, 2019): 61. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ijhrs.v9i2.14318.
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The objective of the research is to investigate, examine and analyze the impact of human resources management practices on the performance of the employees in the Bahrain Airport Services Company (BAS). The data was collected through a questionnaire that has been designed. The questionnaire was distributed to a random sample consisting of 346 employees representing the researched community. Software package SPSS 22, was used for data analysis. Analytical and descriptive methods were employed to answer the research questions and to test the research hypotheses. The results indicated that there is a statistically significant impact of human resources management practices on the performance of the employees in the Bahrain Airport Services Company (BAS). Finally, some recommendations have been suggested.
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Mohamed, L. F., S. A. Ebrahim, and A. A. Al-Thukair. "Hazardous healthcare waste management in the Kingdom of Bahrain." Waste Management 29, no. 8 (August 2009): 2404–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2009.02.015.
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Alhamad, Bassam Mohamed, and Rama Aladwan. "Balancing centralization and decentralization management at University of Bahrain." Quality Assurance in Education 27, no. 2 (April 1, 2019): 237–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/qae-01-2018-0005.
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PurposeThere is no such thing as a truly centralized or decentralized management system. With regard to universities, most of the key areas in universities are centralized, e.g. finance, personnel, curriculum, management and quality. These key areas will exhibit a higher impact on learning and research by maintaining the appropriate balance between centralization and decentralization approaches. The purpose of this paper is to study the key features of balanced management implemented within the internal quality assurance system at the University of Bahrain. Areas of such balance will be explained while showing theprosandconsof each management approach.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, both quantitative and qualitative surveys were used to study this balanced approach.FindingsThe centralization approach at the university maintained systematic compliance through the development of policies and procedures, quality structure and a clear framework for quality enhancement. Centralization ensured consistency in quality, programmes and activities. It also maintained diffusion of innovation, for example, sharing and transferring the knowledge of international accreditation practices to other colleges. The balance of the centralized with the decentralized management approach provided additional advantages. For example, the management shared the vision of decentralization to raise the level of responsibility and accountability. The management provided an acceptable level of authority to take on spot decisions; hence, building expertise at the decentralized levels. However, this would require support and capacity building to ensure directly responsible persons, who can take on spot decisions. The ownership of the self-improvement cycles was implemented at the level of the departments and colleges.Practical implicationsThis study showed that this balanced management had a great influence to maximize the benefits of the internal quality assurance (IQA) system, as it showed that 71.4 and 67.3 per cent of the academic and administrative staff, respectively, found that the IQA system was effective.Originality/valueThis balanced approach would guide the universities to enhance its quality system by organizing its structure, processes and systems in a harmonized nature.
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Abdalla, Latifa. "An Exploration of Transformational Leadership Preferences Among Women Sports Leaders in the Kingdom of Bahrain." Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research 57, no. 1 (March 1, 2013): 29–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/pcssr-2013-0005.
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Abstract The topic of leadership has attracted considerable interest amongst academics and practitioners. Much of the interest in the area of leadership is based on explicit and implicit claims that leadership styles are linked to organizational performance. This study aimed to examine the transformational leadership style among women sports leaders in the Kingdom of Bahrain. A total of 16 female sports leaders from the Kingdom of Bahrain participated in this study. The Multi-factor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) was used to determine the transformational leadership style of individuals. A demographic questionnaire was also administered to collect participants’ personal data. The results indicated that transformational leadership style is moderate among women sports leaders in the Kingdom of Bahrain, thus we need to develop the leadership skills of women sports leaders in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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DECHANT, KATHLEEN, and ASYA AL LAMKY. "TOWARD AN UNDERSTANDING OF ARAB WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN BAHRAIN AND OMAN." Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship 10, no. 02 (August 2005): 123–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s1084946705000100.
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Entrepreneurship has become a defining business trend in many countries throughout the world. The ranks of entrepreneurs contain a sizable contingent of women. As a result, research into the pathways of entrepreneurship as a general phenomenon as well as a career option for women has flourished in recent years. However, very little of this research has focused on women entrepreneurs in Arab countries, particularly those around the Gulf of Arabia, where private enterprise is viewed as a way for these nations to reduce their reliance on oil and their dependence on expatriate (foreign) workers. This study of the business start-up experiences of ten Arab women from Bahrain and Oman can serve as a starting point for such research. Although based on a non-representative sample, it suggests that the experiences of the Arab women entrepreneurs studied generally parallel those of their counterparts from other parts of the world with a few distinct differences. These differences relate to securing start-up capital and other resources, networking, and work/family balance. Infused with Arab and Islamic values, the unique cultural milieu played a major role in shaping the entrepreneurial experiences of the Bahraini and Omani business owners studied.
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Al-Ghawi, Abeer, and Ricardo Uauy. "Study of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of physicians towards obesity management in primary health care in Bahrain." Public Health Nutrition 12, no. 10 (October 2009): 1791–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1368980008004564.
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AbstractAimTo examine the opinions of physicians in Bahrain regarding their role in obesity control, and to evaluate their knowledge, attitudes and practices towards obesity prevention and management in primary health care.DesignA cross-sectional survey of physicians in Bahrain. A single-stage cluster sample was used, which included twelve health centres and 107 physicians. Ninety-seven physicians participated in the study with a 90 % response rate. A self-administered questionnaire was used to measure physicians’ knowledge and practices, their perceived role and potential limitations. Correction for design effect and finite population were considered in the analysis.ResultsThe majority of physicians in Bahrain (92 %) were aware of the obesity epidemic and 60 % of them felt capable of assuming a major role in obesity control, regardless of their negative views towards the success rates of weight management. Only 36 % agreed that they had effective weight-management practices. They were knowledgeable about weight-loss goals and showed a reasonable level of obesity identification, especially as part of chronic disease care (71 %). Physicians reported a high rate of utilization of various weight-loss strategies, except for pharmacotherapy and surgery. The major barriers identified in patient care included time constraints (91 %), lack of specialty clinics (81 %), absence of guidelines (78 %) and an inadequate number of dietitians (71 %). Sixty-four per cent reported that training in lifestyle counselling and behaviour modification are important requirements.ConclusionsPhysicians in Bahrain showed a reasonable level of interest in participating in obesity prevention and management. It seems that there would be a good opportunity for better practice if physicians were supported with appropriate training and the constraints of their working environment were adequately addressed.
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Guermazi, Imene. "Investment account holders’ market discipline in GCC countries." Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research 11, no. 9 (May 11, 2020): 1757–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jiabr-04-2019-0067.
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the two components of market discipline, investment account holder (IAH) monitoring and the consequent reaction of the Islamic banks in GCC countries for the 2004–2013 period, including the recent financial crisis of 2008. Design/methodology/approach We address the research question that Investment Account holders (IAH) in GCC countries suc as Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Bahrain and United Arab Emirates (UAE) monitor their banks. Regression analysis was used to examine the dependence level of profit-sharing investment account (PSIA) growth rate on bank risk characteristics (CAMEL variables). Then, the reaction of banks by regression influencing CAMEL variables of one-lagged period on PSIA growth rate was verified. Findings The results provide evidence of the first component of market discipline, i.e. the IAH monitoring, in KSA, Bahrain and UAE. The common result to the three countries is that market actors are concerned with accounting information on capital adequacy. However, in UAE, they are also interested in assets performance, whereas they look more at earnings in Bahrain. The results show evidence of the second component in Bahrain; the bank reaction to IAH monitoring and subsequently IAH discipline in Bahrain. Finally, the results do not support any impact of the financial crisis. Research limitations/implications The sample size is small although it is constituted by banks having a sufficient number of observations. Practical implications This study highlights the importance of IAH discipline, which would help prudential bank monitoring by regulators and wealth development for both investors and managers. It should increase the disclosure of relevant information as for the part of effective accountability of Islamic banks’ governance. Originality/value This study contributes to the literature on market discipline by dealing with Islamic banks. It is one of the very few studies to investigate IAH discipline in Islamic banks and the second component of market discipline, i.e. the influence of monitoring on banks.
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Khan, Emdad H., and Golam M. Khan. "Microcomputers and Small Businesses in Bahrain." Industrial Management & Data Systems 92, no. 6 (June 1992): 24–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02635579210015400.
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Nouy, Morgane Le, Richard Ratcliff, Jeremy Hall, and Abdulrahman Buali. "Integrated Effluent and Sludge Management in the Kingdom of Bahrain." Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation 2008, no. 7 (January 1, 2008): 8199–217. http://dx.doi.org/10.2175/193864708790894089.
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Abu Hussain, Hameeda, and Jasim Al‐Ajmi. "Risk management practices of conventional and Islamic banks in Bahrain." Journal of Risk Finance 13, no. 3 (May 18, 2012): 215–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/15265941211229244.
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Aqlan, Samer Abdulla. "Impact of Engineering Software on Construction Project Management in Bahrain." Applied Mechanics and Materials 501-504 (January 2014): 2614–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.501-504.2614.
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The main goal of this research is to ensure the important of engineering software in the construction industry in Kingdome of Bahrain. A self-administered questionnaire was done via E mail .The research investigated the impact of engineering software toward three factors of the success project scope, cost, and time. The results show that there is positive impact when we are using engineering software on construction project management. The primavera project manager software is the major software is using in construction companies for planning and controls the project; primavera project planning p3 is the second software and the third software is MS project. The research concluded that the engineering software positively impact on project success and increase its performance.
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Al Dhaen, Esra Saleh. "The use of information management towards strategic decision effectiveness in higher education institutions in the context of Bahrain." Bottom Line 34, no. 2 (July 14, 2021): 143–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bl-11-2020-0072.
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Purpose Strategic decision importance has rarely been investigated as a decision-specific characteristic in the strategic decision-making process (SDMP) literature taking into consideration information management while taking important strategic decisions. Here, the ability of decision importance to predict decision effectiveness as an outcome of SDMPs in higher education institutions (HEIs) is examined in the context of Bahrain. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual model is developed relating decision importance to decision effectiveness indirectly via the SDMP characteristics intuition, rationality and decentralization. Data from a cross-sectional questionnaire completed by leaders of HEIs and academics involved in strategic decision-making in Bahrain are used to test the model and hypotheses via correlation analysis. The paper also considers a literature review of the use of information management while taking a strategic decision. Findings Decision importance is shown to positively influence decision effectiveness in Bahraini HEIs mediated by rationality and by decentralization in decision-making, although negative effects of decentralization are also demonstrated. However, decision importance does not influence decision effectiveness mediated by intuition. Research limitations/implications Due to the small sample size, the results cannot be generalized to contexts beyond HEIs in Bahrain. Additional SDMP characteristics of significance in the context of HEIs could be future investigated, for instance, political behaviour and lateral communication, are not included in the model. Future research exploring the latter two aspects could provide deeper insight into the findings. Practical implications The findings of this paper could be considered by HEIs senior management and members of the governing body while strategic decision-making, which could be at different levels, including strategic planning or assessing a strategic decision in terms of effectiveness. This paper will also provide insight one the use of information while considering strategic decision-making. Social implications A model leading for effective strategic decision-making could be used by leaders of HEIs and regulators including licensing bodies and QA agencies to set standards for HEIs for sustainable performance and quality education in line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Initiative. Strategic decision-making will have an impact on the overall performance of HEIs and serve all relevant stakeholder’s including parents, students, employers and industry. Originality/value Little research conducted in relation to strategic decision-making in the Gulf Cooperation Council therefore, this research will add original findings and the outcome of this study will lead to future research related to SDMP and the use of information management in the overall strategic decision-making.
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Hasan, Hesham Y. A., and Muhammad A. Rizwan. "Efficacy of OK-432 Therapy for the Incisionless Treatment of Head and Neck Cystic Masses: Case series." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal [SQUMJ] 18, no. 1 (April 4, 2018): 88. http://dx.doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2018.18.01.014.
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Head and neck masses can present in different pathologies that usually vary according to the age of the patient. We report five cases of benign head or neck masses occurring among patients of different ages who were managed at the Bahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services Hospital, Ar-Rifaa, Bahrain, between 2005–2014. All of the patients were treated using the sclerotherapeutic agent OK-432. Although surgical removal is usually considered optimal treatment in the management of such cases, OK-432 appears to be a promising alternative.
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Alraouf, Ali A. "Regenerating urban traditions in Bahrain. Learning from Bab-Al-Bahrain: the authentic fake." Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change 8, no. 1-2 (June 2010): 50–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14766825.2010.490587.
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RAVEENDRAN, E., and I. MADANY. "The quality of groundwater in Bahrain." Science of The Total Environment 103, no. 2-3 (April 15, 1991): 177–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0048-9697(91)90143-3.
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Alnaser, W. E., and H. S. Almudaifa. "Total solar irradiation in Bahrain." Applied Energy 42, no. 4 (January 1992): 237–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0306-2619(92)90015-4.
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Al Mubarak, Muneer Mohamed Saeed, and Allam Mohammed Mousa Hamdan. "The impact of corporate governance on market capitalization: evidence from Bahrain bourse." Corporate Ownership and Control 13, no. 3 (2016): 121–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv13i3p11.
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Our study is based on the “Agency Theory”, as it interprets the relationship between corporate governance and market capitalization of firms listed in Bahrain Bourse (BB). Longitudinal data is used in this study from 36 listed firms in Bahrain Bourse during the period of 2009-2013. A set of econometric methods, including the fixed effects method, is used to overcome different measurement problems of such relationship. The study findings include a set of results that are related to effect of ownership structure and board of directors’ characteristics on market capitalization of firms. Based on these findings, a set of recommendations, along with study limitations and future research, are put forward.
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Fathy El Dessouky, Naglaa. "Pragmatic model for sustainable energy policy: Networking between the government and key players in Bahrain." Problems and Perspectives in Management 19, no. 1 (March 26, 2021): 387–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.19(1).2021.33.
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To fill the current literature gap, this paper strives to empirically determine the networking process between the government of Bahrain and the key players in the formulation and implementation of sustainable energy policy. The literature review divulges that policy network approach represents a useful tool for the analysis of public policy, since this approach permits a thorough explanation of the interaction between the network’s members. A questionnaire was distributed to key decision-makers involved in the elaboration of sustainable energy policy in Bahrain. The results of this paper revealed that the government of Bahrain has adopted successful policies of sustainable energy in reaching the intended results. Nevertheless, the current structure of networking might be described as a “Clientelist Network”. This paper proposed a pragmatic model for sustainable energy policy to reinforce the networking process between the government and the key players into a rational approach of “Pluralistic networks”. In this network, formal associations have to be established to embrace the industry, energy and environmental sectors. Accordingly, this type of networking will ensure direct and strong frequent ties. Also, this pluralistic network will provide further comparative advantages in terms of the power of control over resources and the flow of information among all key actors.
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Hatamleh, Dr: Ibrahim Mohammad. "HRM practices and Sustainable Competitive Advantage Evidence in National Bank of Bahrain." Psychology and Education Journal 58, no. 2 (February 13, 2021): 1040–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.17762/pae.v58i2.2133.
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The main purpose of this paper is to investigate how the HRM practices create a competitive advantage in the National Bank of Bahrain as a case study, from the perspective of the workers on the Bank. Thus data were collected from a randomly sampled respondent consist of 168 managerial employees of nine sub-bank locals in Bahrain through using a well-structured questionnaire, and validity and reliability to a questionnaire have been tested. descriptive and analytical methods were used, in addition, the Pearson correlation coefficient and simple linear regression test and Unilateral variation analysis (ANOVA). A key question measured in this research to explore how HRM practices which identified in five main factors (as planning and Job Analysis, and Recruitment and Selection, training and development, and Compensation (Pay and Benefits) seek to gain competitive advantage. The findings showed that there is a statistically significant effect of the dimensions of human resources management practices on achieving considerable a competitive advantage in the National Bank of Bahrain
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M. Desoky, Abdelmohsen, and Gehan Abdel-Hady Mousa. "The impact of intellectual capital on firm’s financial performance: empirical evidence from Bahrain." Investment Management and Financial Innovations 17, no. 4 (December 2, 2020): 189–201. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/imfi.17(4).2020.18.
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This study contributes to the intellectual capital (IC) area of literature by investigating the impact of IC on the firm’s financial performance of two main sectors in the Bahrain Bourse, financial and service sectors, during five years, 2013–2017. The study employs canonical correlation analysis as a unique statistical method to analyze data gathered from 29 sampled companies, representing 145 firm-year observations over the five years. Two groups of variables are employed. The first represents the firm’s financial performance with two variables (return on equity – ROE and return on assets – ROA), while the second includes three intellectual capital components, namely human, customer, and structural capital. Findings related to the financial sector reveal that all IC components (human capital, customer capital, and structural capital) have positive correlations with firm performance except for the labor costs variable (the sub-variable of human capital), which has a negative correlation with firm’s performance. Human capital is also found to be the most significant component of the IC, while structural capital is reported as the lowest effect on the firm’s performance, consistent with some previous research findings. Furthermore, the services sector results revealed that IC is significantly associated with the firm’s performance. Moreover, two sub-variables of human capital (number of Bahraini employees and labor costs) have the most significant impact on the firm’s performance.
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Ahmad Zolkifli, Norazwa, Zanita Ismail, and Nurul Syamshida Mokhtar. "Credit Risk and Operational Risk Determinants of Conventional and Islamic Banking in Malaysia and Bahrain." Asia Proceedings of Social Sciences 7, no. 1 (January 31, 2021): 30–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.31580/apss.v7i1.1742.
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The focus of this study on both Islamic and conventional banks is to consider the unique duality banking system in the countries. Data is obtained from annual reports and websites of selected banks. Financial statements for 10 years beginning from 2009 until 2018 were used for extracting data for analyzing the credit and operational risk using E-view software. Furthermore, panel data analysis were used in combination with time series and cross section. The findings reveal that the determinants of credit risk and operational risk are difference between banking in Malaysia and Bahrain. The banking system will have a solid risk management system that will assist Malaysia and Bahrain to develop a strong economy as well as the possible adoption of risk management by the international banking system.