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Contents Volume IV Issue II (Spring-2019)

An Analysis of Socioeconomic Stratification, Intra-Temporal and Intra Generational Household Mobility in Central Punjab, Pakistan
Abstract:	The study identifies the factors of intra temporal and intra generational household mobility in three districts of Central Punjab. The intra- temporal household mobility estimates the direction of transformation as disequalizing long term income. For the current analysis, three districts of Central Punjab are selected for data collection using literacy rate as prevalence rate. The results of ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Samra Khalid PhD ScholarDepartment of Economics,University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Nabila Asghar Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Business Administration,University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Upward Mobility, Socioeconomic Stratification, Intra Temporal Household
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).01	Details Download
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Page Nos:	1-9
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A Voyage of Esprit-De-Corps: A Sectorial Comparison
Abstract:	Esprit-De-Corps encompasses cohesion, loyalty and unity within an organization. The study is focused on the existing threads of EspritDe-Corps and its comparison in public and private sector universities. A sample of 533 faculty members was taken. The team STTEPS (T-TAQ) questionnaire was adapted for collecting the data. The data was analyzed through Percentage, mean and t-test. It was conclud ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Tabassum Naz Ph.D Scholar, NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Allah Bakhsh Malik HOD, Department of Education,NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan 3-Marium Din Assistant Professor, Department of Education,NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Esprit de Corps, Public, Private, Universities
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).02	Details Download
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Page Nos:	10-19
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A Perspective on Saudi Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy
Abstract:	This research analyzes the soft power and cultural diplomacy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Over the years, the Kingdom has been using its cultural diplomacy as an instrument of foreign policy for the promotion of its soft power at regional and global level. The analysis suggest the use of soft power and cultural diplomacy are part of Kingdom’s foreign policy, bringing a wider gesture of ap ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Abdulilah R Alkatheeri PhD Scholar, Department of Politics and International Relations, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Khan Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Cultural Inclusion, Soft Power Public and Social
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).03	Details Download
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Page Nos:	20-26
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Factors Affecting Duration of Unemployment among Young Graduates of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (An Approach to Duration Analysis)
Abstract:	The study was designed to calculate the waiting time for employment for graduates in KP with respect to their level of education and specialization in the field. Contribution of demographic, socioeconomic status, language proficiency, job preferences, job search methods and nepotisms was also measured regarding thewaiting time for employment. Responses of 791 respondents collected through mul ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Atta ur Rahman Associate Professor, Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Adnan Khan Research Scholar, Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Waseef Jamal Assistant Professor, Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Unemployment, Kaplan Meier, Cox regression
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).04	Details Download
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Page Nos:	27-33
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Costing out Educational Needs for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Abstract:	This study was undertaken for costing out education needs for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa based on location, gender, district and grade. The sample consisted of 778 schools, including 364 females and 414 males. The study used descriptive statistics for analysis. It was found that rural students get slightly less pocket money than urban students. The cost of average monthly stationery, uniform cost, tea ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Noor Jehan Assistant Professor,Department of Economics,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Idris Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Sajjad Ahmad Jan Assistant Professor,Department of Economics,University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP. Pakistan.
Keywords:	Costing Out, Primary School, Rural Schools, Urban Schools, T-Statistics, Regression Analysis
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).05	Details Download
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Page Nos:	34-42
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HEC Ranking Criteria in the Perspective of Global University Ranking Systems
Abstract:	Globalization and market-based orientation of higher education institutions has increased interest of students, parents, employers, universities, funding agencies, governments, and relevant stakeholders in knowing the rank of their concerned universities at national/global level. This has led to the emergence of several global university ranking systems. Aligned with international trends of ra ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Fazeelat Noreen PhD Scholar, Department of Education,Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Bashir Hussain Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Education,Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	HEC Ranking, Universities, Quality Assurance
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).06	Details Download
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Page Nos:	43-50
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Comforting Investments are Rarely Profitable: Impediments in Investor Decision Making
Abstract:	This research aims at testing and confirming existence of selected behavioral biases of investors that affect their decisions. Five behavioral biases affecting irrational behavior of investors were selected: overconfidence bias, illusion of control bias, confirmation bias and recency bias and optimism bias. Primary data was collected through a questionnaire from 300 investors from banks, ins ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Taqadus Bashir Associate Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Faisal Mehmood PhD Scholar, Department of Management Sciences,Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Altamash Khan PhD Scholar, Department of Management Sciences,Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Investment Decisions, Overconfidence, Illusion of Control, Optimism, Confirmation, Recency, Behavioral Biases
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).07	Details Download
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Page Nos:	51-59
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The Mediating Effect of CSR on the Relationship between Authentic Leadership and Organization Citizenship Behavior
Abstract:	The current research investigated authentic leadership and organization citizenship behavior relationship in the presence of mediator corporate social responsibility in services organizations of Pakistan. Data from the respondents were gathered through structured questionnaire. The instrument validity and reliability were ensured. A total of 220 respondents participate in the study. Participa ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Sajid Rahman Khattak Assistant Professor, IBMS, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Imran Saeed Lecturer,Department of Management Science,IBMS, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Saima Batool Associate Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Qurtuba University, Peshawar, KP, Paksitan.
Keywords:	Authentic Leadership, Corporate Social Responsibility, Organization Citizenship Behavior
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).08	Details Download
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Page Nos:	60-66
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Employment’s Impact on Household Poverty: Empirical Evidence from Multan District
Abstract:	This study analyzed the association between household employment and household poverty using logit regression on survey data of Multan District. It is found that qualification of household head, gender of household head, household employment rate, number of males employed in formal sector, number of females employed in informal sector, females permitted to paid work outside home, female’s a ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Imran Sharif Chaudhry Director,School of Economics, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Saeed ur Rahman Lecturer,Department of Economics, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Fatima farooq Assistant Professor, School of Economics,Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Household Poverty, Employment, Logistic Regression, Primary Data, Multan, Pakistan
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).09	Details Download
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Page Nos:	67-72
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A Study of Stimulanting Factors in Self-Motivated Professional Development among Teachers at University Level
Abstract:	The purpose of this study is to find out the factors which stimulate university teachers towards self-motivated professional development at university level. It was a descriptive study based on survey design; a mixed methods design was selected to collect the data through mixed method techniques. 200 questionnaires were distributed with the help of the snowball sampling technique, which helpe ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Fauzia Mushtaq PhD Scholar, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Iftikhar Ahmad Baig HOD, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Namra Munir Assistant Professor, Department of Education,Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	CLT, Experimental design, ESL, GMT, Intermediate level learners, Pakistani context.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).10	Details Download
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Page Nos:	73-79
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Influence of Type A and Type B Personality on Academic Achievement of University Students
Abstract:	Several factors directly or indirectly influence academic achievement of students. There is immense variation in students’ academic achievement due to individual differences. Therefore, every individual has different personality characteristics that influence life, especially students’ academic achievement. Thus, the current study investigates the influence of personality types A and B on ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Aabida Lateef PhD Scholar, Department of Education, PMAS, Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Arshad Dahar Assistant Professor, Department of Education, PMAS, Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Imran Yousuf Associate Professor, Department of Education, PMAS, Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Academic Achievement, Influence, Personality type
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).11	Details Download
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Page Nos:	80-87
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Internally Oriented High-performance Work Systems and Organizational Performance: Empirical Evidence from Banking Sector in Pakistan
Abstract:	This study analyses the influence of high-performance work systems on organizational performance. As, previous studies have mostly focused on individual HR practices in determining the influence of HR practices on performance so research is needed to analyze the combined effect of HRM practices as system to understand the importance of HR on performance. Based on AMO framework, this study inv ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Siddique Assistant Professor, Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Owais Mufti Assistant Professor, Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan 3-Shah Wali Khan Assistant Professor, Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	AMO, HPWS, Pakistan, Branch Performance, HRM Practices
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).12	Details Download
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Page Nos:	88-95
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Analysis of Reading Preferences of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Teachers’ Educators
Abstract:	English is a global language and it plays its role as the second and official language in many countries. Untrained teachers, rote learning, grammar translation method and overcrowded classrooms are the factors which affect the process of language learning in the school sector. The study was designed to analyze reading preferences of literary and language habits of Teacher Educators of RITE c ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Saddaf Ayub Assistant Professor,Department of Education,The University of Haripur, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Saeed Khan Assistant Professor,Department of Education, The University of Haripur, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan. 3-Umbreen Ashfaq Assistant Professor, Department of Education,The University of Haripur, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Reading Preferences, literary and Language Habits, English Language
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).13	Details Download
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Page Nos:	96-101
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Psychological Trauma and Corporal Punishment
Abstract:	The study analyzes Psychological Trauma as a result of Corporal Punishment at Secondary Level. The population was all the students of 10th class which made a population of 30200 students in Tehsils of District Malakand of KPK. Sixteen secondary schools and twenty-six students from each school were taken as a sample by using a simple random method. The research instrument DASS 42 about corpora ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Asghar Ali Assistant ProfessorFaculty of Education, University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan. 2-Mushtaq Ahmad Malik Assistant Professor,Department of Education,University of Sargodha, Sarghoda, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Itbar Khan Lecturer,Department of Education,University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Students’ Corporal Punishment, Psychological Trauma, Depression, Anxiety and Stress
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).14	Details Download
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Page Nos:	102-109
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An Anaylsis of Modern Trends in Teacher Education
Abstract:	This is a descriptive study. Objectives of the research included: examination of modern tendencies in Teacher Education and find out the breaks and give ideas for improvement of Teacher Education Programs of the region. The population of the research was all teacher education organizations of the province. The sample comprised 55 Course instructors of these institutions. The device of the res ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Mujahid Azam Policy and System Coordinator, UASID/IRC Pakistan Reading Project, Pakistan. 2-Niaz Muhammad Aajiz Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Islamia College and University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Idris Assistant Professor,Department of Education,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Modern Trends, Electronic devices, Web-based, Learning, Quality of Teachers
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).15	Details Download
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Page Nos:	110-117
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Historico — Cultural Analysis of Gendered Power - Play in Society as Portrayed in Nadeem Aslam’s Novels
Abstract:	This paper discusses an important aspect of human society, the gendered use of power on women and its portrayal through the literary texts of Nadeem Aslam. Literature mirrors human society through fictional characters and imaginary situations. A co-relation between gendered power, in the historical and contemporary social context and resultant discrimination through oppression and patriarchal ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Zakia Nasir PhD Scholar, Department of English Language and Literature, University of Management &Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Androcentric, Gender discrimination, Othering, oppression, Power, Trajectories.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).16	Details Download
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Page Nos:	118-123
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Students Self Perception as Learners, Teachers Support and Institutional Climate as Achievement Predictors
Abstract:	Several factors are important determinants of students achievement. Students positive perceptions about these factors contribute to their achievement. Considering importance of students perceptions about themselves, teachers support, and institutional climate in influencing their academic achievement, this study specifically examines students perceptions about themselves as learners, teachers ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Bashir Hussain Assistant Professor,Department of Education,Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. 2-Khalid Khurshid Assistant Professor,Department of Education, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. 3-Abid Shahzad Assistant Professor,Department of Education, Islamia University Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Achievement, Institutional Climate, Students’ Perceptions, Teachers’ Support.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).17	Details Download
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Page Nos:	124-131
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Developing English Speaking Skills: Enforcing Testing Criteria
Abstract:	Language is product of four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. English language learning and examination has been reduced to reading and writing in Pakistan, at the University level. However, English Speaking Skills (ESS) are in high demand in professional life. ESS require testing and grading like English writing skills. This study is based on developing ESS through testing cr ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Nailah Riaz PhD Scholar, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Sham Haidar Assistant Professor, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Riaz Hassan Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences,Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Testing Scales, Developing Oral Skills, Recorded Speaking Performances, Pakistan
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).18	Details Download
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Page Nos:	132-142
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Learning Engagement in Mathematics: A Test of an Active Learning Model
Abstract:	This experimental study explored the effect of the 4WsHs active learning model on learning engagement in mathematics classes. The research design used for conducting this study was true experimental research design (pre-test post-test equivalent group design). A sample comprising 190 students selected from two public sector schools was divided into experimental and control groups using a matc ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah Ph.D Scholar, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Iqbal Majoka Associate Professor,Department of Education,Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan. 3-Shaista Irshad Khan Secretary, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Abbottabad, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Learning Engagement, Active Learning, Secondary School Students, Mathematics Class, Teaching Mathematics
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).19	Details Download
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Page Nos:	143-150
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Marketing Strategies of SMEs and Performance: Empirical Evidence from Pharmaceutical Sector of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Abstract:	The study finds the effects of marketing strategies on the SME performance. Further, it explores the marketing strategies adopted by the pharmaceutical companies in various industrial sectors of KP. The Industrial Estate Hayatabad, Industrial Estate Hattar and Industrial Estate Gadoon were taken as sample areas for the selection of firms. Data was collected from 300 pharmaceutical firms in th ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Mian Daud Nazim PhD. Scholar,Department of Management Sciences, Qurtuba University of Science and IT, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Saima Batool Associate Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Qurtuba University of Science and IT, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Saima Urooge Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Islamia College University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	SME’S, Pharmaceutical Sector, Cost Leadership, Differentiation Strategy, Segmentation Strategy
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).20	Details Download
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Page Nos:	151-157
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Role of Energy in Economic Growth of Pakistan (1972-2015)
Abstract:	This paper highlights the importance of energy in the determination of growth for economy of Pakistan. This study has been taken for the period of 1972-2015. Along with energy consumption some other important variables are also put into investigation. The Johansson co-integration estimation technique has been used to estimate the required impact. The results show that energy consumption contr ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Sher Ali Assistant Professor,Department of Economics,Islamia College Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Fazle Wahid Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Islamia College Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Abid Ali Lecturer, Department of Economics, Islamia College Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Energy Consumption, Economic Growth, Johansen CoIntegration and Pakistan.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).21	Details Download
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Page Nos:	158-164
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Servant Leadership Style and Leadership Effectiveness: The Moderating Role of the Cognitive Style Index
Abstract:	The aim of this study is to find the moderating role of cognitive style index on servant leadership style and leadership effectiveness relationship. For this purpose, a survey was conducted on 415 teaching staff from public and private universities. A total of 200 completed questionnaires were returned and used in the analysis. Bivariate correlation and hierarchical multiple regression were u ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Zeeshan Zaib Khattak Assistant Professor,Institute of Business Studies,Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan. 2-Sammar Abbas Assistant Professor,Institute of Business Studies,Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Kaleem Assistant Professor, Institute of Business Studies,Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Servant Leadership, Cognitive Style Index, Leadership Effectiveness.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).22	Details Download
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Page Nos:	165-172
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Factors of Reduced Level of Affective Commitment: Evidence from the Banking Sector
Abstract:	Affective Commitment (AC) is a key determinant of positive organizational outcomes. However, certain climatic factors like lack of leader openness to voice (LLV), lack of open communication opportunity (LOC), defensive norms of organizational culture (DNO) and defensive silence (DS) may lead to low level (AC). A mixed method, sequential explanatory design based on quantitative phase followed ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Amen Imran Lecturer,Institute of Management Studies, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Sundus Wasai Lecturer, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Henna Gul Nisar Lecturer,IBMS,The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Affective Commitment, Lack of Leader Openness to Voice, Lack of Open Communication Opportunity, Defensive Norms of Organizational Culture
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).23	Details Download
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Page Nos:	173-181
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Chinese World Order and Pakistan: Emerging Trends and Prospects
Abstract:	Economic recession of 2009 marked the end of the US dominance in the world. The subsequent period brought transition in the global order. China stepped forward by taking “Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)”, establishing Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and creating alternative forums to engage various regions by assuming a global role. Chinese World Order here is not aimed at refe ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Hafiz Muhammad Shahzad Qasim PhD Scholar, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Noor Fatima Assistant Professor,Department of Political Science and International Relation, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Musharaf Iqbal Assistant Professor (visiting), International Islamic university Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Belt and Road Initiative, Economic Recession, Chinese Sphere of Influence, Chinese World Order, New World Order, Global Governance
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).24	Details Download
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Page Nos:	182-189
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Sino-Indian Engagement in Central Asia: Implications for Pakistan
Abstract:	Five Central Asian Republics (CARs) got independence in December 1991 as a result of the collapse of the USSR. Politically, economically, strategically and geographically Central Asia is regarded as the Heart of Asia. This region is the hub of the natural resources. It became a battle ground for the states which have interest in its hydrocarbon reserves. The paper examines the ongoing competit ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Quaid Ali PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science, Hazara University Mansehra, KP, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Ayaz Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science,Hazara University Mansehra, KP, Pakistan. 3-Saima Gul Lecturer,Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Central Asia, China, India, Natural Resources, Pakistan.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).25	Details Download
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Page Nos:	190-195
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Lying with truth: A Postmodernist Representation of History in Gerald Vizenor’s The Heirs of Columbus
Abstract:	This study traces the representation of deconstructed history in Gerald Vizenors fictional work The Heirs of Columbus. The study highlights the metanarrative techniques through which the officialized history is subverted and decentralized. The study is grounded in postmodern Historiographic Metafiction theory of Linda Hutcheon for investigation of the data. Historiographic metafiction ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Fehmida Manzoor Lecturer,Department of English,SBKWU (Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University) Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan. 2- Mehwish Malghani Assistant Professor,Department of English,SBKWU (Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University) Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan. 3- Shumaila Mazher Assistant Professor,Department of English,SBKWU (Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University) Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Deconstruction of History, Historiographic Metafiction, Parody, Pastiche.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).26	Details Download
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Page Nos:	196-202
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Development and Validation of Multiple-Choice Test of the Geometry Part of Mathematics for Secondary Class
Abstract:	This study overviews development and validity of a pool of multiple choice test items of geometry part of Mathematics for secondary level. A table of specifications was prepared and a pool of 48 multiple-choice type test items was developed from the test universe. The content validity and face validity of test items was determined with the help of a team of experts. Sample of the study w ...Read More
Author/s:	1- Nasreen Akhter Assistant Professor,Department of Education,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2- Ahmad Akhtar Usmani PhD Scholar, Department of Education,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 3- Sabiha Iqbal Lecturer,Department of Education,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Achievement Test, Difficulty Power, Discrimination Power, Item Analysis, Reliability, Validity
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).27	Details Download
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Page Nos:	203-210
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The Determinants Influencing the Influx of Counterfeit Luxury Goods in Pakistan
Abstract:	The demand for counterfeit goods has exponentially grown and counterfeit goods trade has consequently emerged as a global problem. The present study investigates the determinants that encourage consumers to acquire counterfeit luxury goods. This research further analyzes purchase intention as mediator and gender role as a moderator between the contextual factors and consumer behavior. A ...Read More
Author/s:	1- Abid Saeed PhD Scholar, Department of Management Sciences,COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2- Osman Sadiq Paracha Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences,COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Consumer Behavior, Counterfeit Luxury Goods, Gender, Pakistan, Purchase Intention.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).28	Details Download
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Page Nos:	211-221
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An Exploration of College Principals’ Technology Leadership Competency Assessment
Abstract:	This paper explores leadership technology competence of college principals in six domains, (1) vision and leadership, (2) teaching learning, (3) professional practice and productivity, (4) operations and support management, (5) evaluation and assessment, and (6) legal, ethical and social issues. Competence of the principals for using technology gadgets in the domains of teaching -learning ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Wajeeha Aurangzeb Assistant Professor,Department of Education, NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2- Tehseen Tahir Assistant Professor,Department of Education, University of Haripur, Haripur, KP, Pakistan. 3- Kifayat Khan Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Haripur, Haripur, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Technology Leadership Competence, Intellectual Property Rights, Cyber Security
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).29	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).29
Page Nos:	222-230
Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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Analysis of Political Discourse in Pakistani Party Manifestos
Abstract:	Political discourse is inarguably deemed an essential tool, impercetably influencing people’s perception within a socio-political zone. The present research revolve around the critical discourse analysis of manifestos of Pakistani political parties, pertaining to the general election of 2013. The theoretical framework for the study triangulates VanDijks (1998) Socio-Cognitive Model, along ...Read More
Author/s:	1- Mehwish Malghani Assistant Professor,Department of English, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. 2-Shabana Akhtar Assistant Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. 3- Farhat Farooqi Lecturer, Department of English,The Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering, and Management Sciences, Quetta
Keywords:	Political manifesto, Political Discourse, Identity and Ideology
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).30	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).30
Page Nos:	231-237
Volume & Issue:	IV-II
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China’s Contemporary Foreign Policy Behavior: An Analysis through Realist, Liberal and Constructive Perspectives
Abstract:	China’s tremendous rise will certainly be one of the major turbulent of the current century. Chinese leadership has already astonished the world with its economic development and active diplomacy. It is apparent that there will be a greater increase in Chinese power, influence, and involvement in regional and global affairs in future decades. We cannot envisage the exact nature of Chinese ob ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Asif Farooq Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Umbreen Javaid Professor, Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Foreign Policy, Strategic Options, Power, Interdependence, Identity
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).31	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).31
Page Nos:	238-244
Volume & Issue:	IV-II

Impact of Globalization on Inflation in Selected South Asian Countries: Using Panel Data Techniques
Abstract:	The present study is about to elucidate the relationship between globalization and inflation in the South Asian Region. This study is carried out for period of 1081-2016 for four south Asian countries. Panel data techniques were put into investigation. Panel unit root tests reported that the variables are of I(0) and I(1). Hausman test revealed that Pooled Mean Group is suitable for estimation ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Sher Ali Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Islamia College Peshawar (Public Sector University), KP, Pakistan. 2-Abid Ali Lecturer, Department of Economics, Islamia College Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Saleem Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Economics,Abdul Wali Kahn University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Globalization, Inflation, South Asian Countries, Panel Ardl
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).32	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).32
Page Nos:	245-253
Volume & Issue:	IV-II

The Effects of Family Size and Learning Achievement on Dropout Rate of the Students at Primary Level
Abstract:	In this paper the researcher observed about family size, learning achievement and dropout rate of the students at the primary level in Swat, Pakistan. A sample size of 170 respondents was interviewed from the total population of 700 (dropped students). To find out the effect of family size and learning achievement on dropout rate of the students. A logistic regression model was applied. The r ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Ahmad Ali Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology,Abdul Wali Khan University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Hussain Ali Lecturer,Department of Sociology, Abdul Wali Khan University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Syed Rashid Ali Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Abdul Wali Khan University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Dropout; Family Size; Learning Achievements; Primary Education
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).33	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).33
Page Nos:	254-260
Volume & Issue:	IV-II

Green Marketing Strategies : Paradigms and Assessment
Abstract:	The current study also attempts to contribute significantly in this regard, as it attempts to map relationships between value systems and attitude towards green buying behavior. This study postulates that Environmental Value (EnV) forms the GA, which endorses CBB. After a careful literature review it has been revealed that very limited studies have attempted to map this relationship thread l ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Adnan Jamil Lecturer, Department of Leadership and Management Studies, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Zia ur Rehman Assistant Professor,Department of Leadership and Management Studies, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Keywords:	Green Consumption values, Environmental Values, Attitude towards Green Products, Consumer Buying Behavior and Value Attitude Behavior Hierarchy Theory.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).34	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).34
Page Nos:	261-268
Volume & Issue:	IV-II

Socio-Psychological Effects on Media Professional Standards during Military Operations in Pakistan
Abstract:	While using qualitative and quantitative techniques, this study analyzes the issues and challenges faced by the journalists while working in the areas going under military operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and FATA. Based on the hierarchy of influences model, a survey was conducted in Waziristan, Swat and Peshawar. A total of 185 local journalists from Swat, North Waziristan and Peshawar ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Rooh ul Amin Khan PhD Scholar, Centre of Media and Communication Studies,University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Zahid Yousaf Associate Professor,Centre for Media and Communication Studies,University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	War on Terror, Role of Media, Psychological Pressures, Responsible Reporting, Safety of Journalists
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).35	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).35
Page Nos:	269-275
Volume & Issue:	IV-II

Role of Tribal Family Institutions in the Promotion of Honour Killing
Abstract:	This study is carried out in tribal district Kurram, Pakistan under positivistic methodology with the aim to investigate the role of family institution in honour killing. The results of the study concluded that honour killing is family oriented act that threatens social status and reputation of family. This barbaric act is carried out inside home as well as in public places by the male family ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Arshad Khan Bangash Assistant Professor,Sociology, Gender Studies and Education,Bacha Khan University Charsadda, KP, Pakistan. 2-Syed Imran Haider Assistant Professor,Department of Sociology, Social Work and Population Studies,Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Fariha Bibi PhD Scholar, Rural Sociology, Agriculture University Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Honour Killing, Kurram Agency, Maliks, Lungi Holders, Spingiri
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).36	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).36
Page Nos:	276-282
Volume & Issue:	IV-II

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): Fostering the Trade, Investment and Economic Globalization
Abstract:	Though the 21st century was considered hallmark economic globalization and trade partnership but recent developments of Brexit and President Trumps protective and anti-multilateral trading have challenged the established liberal consensus on economic globalization. This paper would argue that on the contrary the case of CPEC is the recent initiative from China and Pakistan which is giving boo ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Noor Fatima Chairperson, Department of International Relations and Political Science,International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Asia Baig Demonstrator, Department of Economics,Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Burhan Ali Shah Assistant Professor,Quaid-i-Azam School of Management Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	CPEC, Trade, Economic Development, Foreign Direct Investment, Globalization
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).37	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).37
Page Nos:	283-290
Volume & Issue:	IV-II

Moral Suasion or Policy Reforms? How to Tackle Sectarian Violence in Pakistan: The Case Study of Gilgit-Baltistan
Abstract:	The existing literature in social sciences and humanities analyzing root causes of sectarian and religious conflicts focus mostly on micro-factors. The inability of market and state factors to control sectarian conflict for last seven decades remains understudied by the contemporary literature. This article aims at filling that gap and seeks to identify certain market and government failures th ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Saranjam Muhammad Baig Assistant Professor,College of Economics and Political Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat Oman.
Keywords:	Extremism, Policyreforms, Pakistan, Religion, Sectarianism, Government-Failures, Violence.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).38	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).38
Page Nos:	291-297
Volume & Issue:	IV-II

Reflection of Teacher Educator’s Professionalism on Prospective Teachers
Abstract:	Reflection of teacher’s own professionalism matters so the present study aimed to evaluate the reflection of teacher educator’s professionalism on their students. The survey was conducted to collect data by using two self-developed questionnaires one for teacher educators and others for prospective teachers. A sample of 155 teacher educators and 200 prospective teachers participated in this ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Asma Khizar Khizar Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Nadeem Anwar Assistant Professor,Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Mushtaq Ahmad Malik Assistant Professor, Department of Education,University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Teacher Professionalism, Reflection, Teacher Educators, Prospective Teachers, Teacher Education programs
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).39	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).39
Page Nos:	298-306
Volume & Issue:	IV-II

An Investigation into the Mediating Effects of Organizational Commitment Between Psychological Capital and Work Engagement
Abstract:	The main objective of this study was to investigate not only the relationship between Psychological Capital and Work Engagement but also to test the mediating role of Organizational Commitment. A cross-sectional design was used. Data was collected from 226 nurses of the threelarge hospitals of Peshawar, Pakistan. The PCQ, UWES-9 and Meyer and Allen (1991) scales were used as measuring instrumen ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Nazim Ali Assistant Professor,Department of Commerce and Management Sciences, University of Malakand, KP, Pakistan. 2-Zahid Ali Lecturer, Department of Commerce and Management Sciences,University of Malakand, KP, Pakistan. 3-Adnan Khan Lecturer,Department of Commerce and Management Sciences, University of Malakand, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Psychological Capital, Work Engagement, Commitment. Nurses, Pakistan
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).40	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).40
Page Nos:	307-316
Volume & Issue:	IV-II

Health Needs and Care Seeking Behavior of Internally Displaced Persons Living in Jalozai Camp (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan)
Abstract:	Since 2009, an estimated 3 million people were displaced in Pakistan of which 10% took refuge in “camps”. To ascertain their health needs and care-seeking behavior an exploratory crosssectional survey was undertaken from November 2017 to April 2018 in Jalozai camp by interviewing 318 household heads and 318 married females using systematic and convenient sampling techniques respectively. Stu ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Mohammad Imran Marwat Fellow Ph.D. Public Health,Health Services Academy,Islamabad, Health Services Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Katrina A. Ronis Associate Professor,Health Services Academy, Islamabad, Health Services Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Noor Sanauddin Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Care Seeking Behavior, IDPs, Human Rights, Health Services, Health Needs, Pakistan
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).41	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).41
Page Nos:	317-326
Volume & Issue:	IV-II

Prevalence of Physical Abuse at Primary School Level in District Faisalabad
Abstract:	Physical abuse in schools is quite visible in developing countries like Pakistan; it is being covered by maintaining discipline in schools which instigated to conduct this study as a dire need of the time to cope with physical abuse at the primary school level. A multi-stage sampling technique was used. Two hundred and forty-five teachers and 23 head teachers and 500 students were selected fro ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Nadia Rafique Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education,Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Bushra Naoreen Assistant Professor,Department of Education,Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Ayub Buzdar Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Physical abuse, Primary school level, School teacher, Head teacher
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).42	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).42
Page Nos:	327-335
Volume & Issue:	IV-II

High School Students’ Perception of Challenges in Physics Learning and Relevance of Field Dependency
Abstract:	The study examines high school Students’ Perceptions and challenges in learning Physics regarding Field Dependency. Physics is often represented as being abstract and unrelated to the real-life subject. Field Independent students gain higher than the Field Dependent students as hat independent students’ confidence and understanding are higher than dependent students. The study uses a survey ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Nasrin Akhter Assistant Professor,Department of Educational Research and Assessment,University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Abdul Majeed Khan Assistant Professor,Department of Education, University of Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Naseer Ud Din Professor, Institute of Education & Research,Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Physics, Perceptions, challenges, Level of Field Dependency, Group embedded figure test, Hidden Figure Test
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).43	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).43
Page Nos:	336-343
Volume & Issue:	IV-II

Post-colonial Feminist Critique of Roys The God of Small Things
Abstract:	The present study intends to thoroughly examine the Postcolonial feminist perspective in Arundhati Roys novel The God of Small Things by focusing on the theoretical approaches of Gaytri Spivak, Trinh T.Minha and Ania Loomba. The ambivalent personality of colonized women is tarnished due to subalternity imposed by the patriarchal culture of India. The destructive nature of the Western Imperialis ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Zahir Jang Khattak Professor, Department of English,University of Qurtaba, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Hira Ali Lecturer,Department of English,Sargodh University, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Shehrzad Ameena Khattak PhD Scholar, Department of English,University of Qurtaba, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Postcolonialism, Feminism, Subaltern, British Imperialism, Colonized. Patriarchal Traditions.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).44	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).44
Page Nos:	344-349
Volume & Issue:	IV-II

Exploring the Rhetoric of Deceit in Cyber Marketing for Education
Abstract:	Current article aims to investigate the rhetoric used in one of the biggest scams in the history of online education known as the "AXACT scandal". The key purpose is to unfold the real situation by finding the strategies used for deception and to identify the fallacious tactics that stay hidden from the eyes of the website audiences. The research has not only attempted to recognize the rhetori ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Rabiah Rustam Assistant Professor,Department of Humanities,COMSATS, Abbottabad Campus, Pakistan. 2-Akbar Ali Assistant Professor, Department of English,FATA University, Kohat, KP, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Imran Lecurer,Department of English,FATA University, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Rhetoric of Deceit, Persuasive Claims, AXACT Website, AXACT Scandal
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).45	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).45
Page Nos:	350-359
Volume & Issue:	IV-II

Unlocking the Role of Corporate Boards in Stimulating Corporate Governance
Abstract:	Corporate boards have gained remarkable significance over the past few years due to the efforts of various scholars who explored the positives of corporate boards in the context of governance of companies. This paper investigates the effectiveness of corporate boards in stimulating corporate governance, generating shareholder value and examining physiognomies that affect good governance practic ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Bilal Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Samza Fatima Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Aamir Abbas Assistant Professor,Department of Law, G. C. University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Corporate Boards, Corporate Governance, Effectiveness of Board of Directors
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).45	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).45
Page Nos:	350-355
Volume & Issue:	IV-II