IOSR-JBM   Volume-27 ~ Issue-7 ~ July 2025

Abstract: The events and logistics sector is integral to economic vitality and cross-sectoral productivity and it faces systemic challenges in building a sustainable workforce pipeline. These include episodic employment patterns, limited access to formal training pathways, digital skills gaps, and persistent equity barriers, particularly in underserved communities. This paper critically examines the potential of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to act as a transformative force in bridging the disconnect between workforce training systems and dynamic industry needs. Through comparative analysis of cases and models, it examines how employer-led design, stackable and portable credentials......

Keywords: Workforce Development; Public-Private Partnerships; Events And Logistics Workforce; Skills-Based Training; Stackable Credentials; Apprenticeship Models; Credentialing Frameworks; Digital And Soft Skills Integration; Vocational Education; Industry-Aligned Curricula; Community-Based Training; Labor Market Outcomes

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Abstract: This study examines the relationship between cultural intelligence and the Resource-Based View (RBV) in the context of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a specific focus on how CEO authenticity affects competitive advantage. Using a mixed methods approach, the research addresses three key questions: (1) What are the important VRIO resources that support cultural intelligence? (2) Does a positive cultural intelligence in the firm support.....

Keywords: Cultural intelligence, Resource-Based View (RBV), VRIO framework, SMEs, competitive advantage, CEO authenticity, dynamic capabilities, organisational culture, mixed methods research, leadership

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Abstract: This research work mainly aims to address the role of quality management in the integration of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Lebanese SMEs. We presented CSR, quality management and the relationship between 4 principles of quality management system (customer orientation, leadership, employee involvement and management of relationships with stakeholders) and CSR. The qualitative study conducted through an interview guide with the concerned Lebanese SMEs revealed that the principles of the quality management system could encourage SMEs to be socially.....

Keywords: CSR, quality management, quality management system, SMEs, Lebanon

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Abstract: The United States has recently shifted its trade policy, moving away from its long-standing commitment to globalization and free trade. Under this new approach, the U.S. has imposed higher tariffs on key imports such as steel, aluminium, and various technology products. These actions are driven by the goals of protecting domestic industries, reducing the trade deficit, and curbing unfair trade practices. A major consequence of this shift was the withdrawal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for several developing countries, including India.....

Keywords: American Tariff Policy, Indian Economy

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Abstract: As U.S. cities continue to seek inclusive and scalable solutions for job creation, the event industry, often overlooked in workforce development discourse, presents a powerful yet underutilized engine for economic revitalization. This paper positions events beyond cultural or economic moments, but as structured opportunities to train, employ, and empower local populations, particularly in urban and rural areas experiencing distress. Drawing from case studies, the research illustrates how festivals, conventions, and sports gatherings can stimulate workforce pipelines by creating thousands of temporary and permanent roles in logistics, hospitality, technology, safety.....

Keywords: Event Industry, Workforce Development, Job Creation, Economic Revitalization, Vocational Training, Community-Based Employment, Public-Private Partnerships, ESG Funding, Policy Recommendations, Scalable Training Models, Urban Development, Civic Engagement

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Abstract: In an increasingly complex financial world, individual investors are faced with an ever-expanding range of asset classes to choose from. This study explores the key determinants influencing investment decisions, including risk-return preferences, economic trends, demographic influences, financial literacy, and investor psychology. Drawing.....

Keywords: Investment Behavior, Asset Classes, Risk Tolerance, Financial Literacy, Investor Psychology, Economic Factors, Portfolio Allocation, Market Conditions

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Abstract: Resumo: A presente produção explora as abordagens e reflexões decorrentes das experiências do Programa Institucional de Bolsa de Iniciação à Docência (PIBID) em Geografia, especificamente entre 2020 e 2022, um período marcado pela pandemia de Covid-19 e por dinâmicos formatos de ensino. Ao permitir a integração entre a educação básica e instituições de ensino superior, o PIBID demonstrou ser um programa de relevância ímpar para a formação inicial de professores, especialmente na área de Geografia, atuando como um pilar de resiliência......

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Abstract: Transparency in corporate governance is vital for economic advancement and democratic accountability. In Nigeria, ambiguous ownership arrangements enable corruption and conflicts of interest, as individuals, especially public officials, obscure their financial interests through intermediaries like family members or shell corporations. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) depends on self-reported information with limited verification, enabling the existence of bogus directors and fraudulent beneficial ownership. This undermines regulatory scrutiny, enabling.....

Keywords: Transparency, corruption, CAC, NIN, BVN

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