This study focuses on the estimation of the covariance matrix as an input to portfolio optimization. We compare 12 covariance estimators across four categories – conventional methods, factor models, portfolios of estimators ...

Maintaining employees’ commitment to their workplace is a major challenge faced by many organizations. This study examines the impact of perceived organizational support (POS) on different dimensions of organizational ...

The purpose of this study is to find out how marketing and operations integrate to provide high-quality fast food delivery service. Based on survey data for three different restaurants that offer a telephone ordering ...

This study evaluates a Punjab Government development project titled “Customized Lending Program for Furniture Cluster at Chiniot.” The project was implemented by the Punjab Government’s Small Industries Corporation at a ...

The objective of this study is to identify the significant determinants of firms’ dividend policy across different sectors in Pakistan. Using data on 75 companies listed on the KSE 100 index for the period 2005 to 2010, ...

This study employs the Richardson model to investigate the presence of an arms race between Pakistan and India during the period 1972–2010. Using the generalized method of moments approach, we find that the grievance term ...

This study investigates the relationship among job attitudes (job satisfaction and turnover intentions), heavy work investment (work engagement and workaholism), and work motivation (promotion focus and prevention ...

This study critically analyzes the regulatory and supervisory frameworks that govern Islamic banks in the dual banking systems of Pakistan, Malaysia, Bahrain, and the UK. We discuss their core regulatory functions and ...

This study evaluates the determinants of customer behavior (brand loyalty and willingness to pay a price premium) within the framework of corporate social responsibility. We develop and test a model in the context of ...

This paper profiles the flow of credit to manufacturing SMEs and their subsectors in Pakistan. We discuss the challenges confronting the SME sector as well as the role of the central bank in this context. Based on the ...