Business Administration
Recent Submissions
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THE IMPACT OF MARKET COMPETITION ON CAPITAL AND OWNERSHIP STRUCTURES: INSIGHTS FROM GCC COUNTRIES
(2025 , Dissertation)This study examines the impact of sector-level market competition on the ownership and capital structures of publicly listed firms in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Using an extensive dataset comprising over ... -
UNDERSTANDING INFLATION IN AN IMPORT-RELIANT ECONOMY: EVIDENCE FROM SECTORAL CPI
(2025 , Professional Masters Project)An This thesis investigates inflation dynamics within a unique economic structure like Qatar, with particular focus on the food and beverage (F&B) sector from 2012-2023. It addresses how domestic household Consumer Price ... -
DIGITAL DETOX TECHNOLOGIES: DESIGNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS THAT PROMOTE USER WELL-BEING IN THE AGE OF OVERLOAD
(2025 , Professional Masters Project)This research examines elements that influence self-regulation of digital device engagement with five predictors in mind; Digital Addiction (DA), Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), Habit Development (HAB), Health Severity (HLTH), ... -
DEVELOPING INTEGRATED SERVICE ROBOT ACCEPTANCE MODEL (ISRAM) IN HOSPITALITY USING META-ANALYTIC STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING (MASEM) APPROACH
(2025 , Dissertation)The widespread adoption of service robots in the hospitality industry has prompted researchers to examine the factors influencing customer intentions to use these technologies. This study aims to address the fragmentation ... -
THE IMPACT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION ON ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS: THE MEDIATING ROLES OF SELF-EFFICACY AND RISK APPETITE
(2025 , Professional Masters Project)The global community recognizes entrepreneurship as a fundamental aspect of economic progress. This has led to an increased focus on entrepreneurial education and its influences on entrepreneurial intentions. However, the ... -
THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING AND EXPORT ON ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION IN QATAR: AN EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF LOCAL MANUFACTURING AND EXPORT IN ECONOMIC GROWTH
(2025 , Professional Masters Project)The aim of this study is to study the effect of local medical equipment's manufacturing can have on the economic diversification and non-oil Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of Qatar. Amid growing interest in reducing ... -
USING PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS TO IMPROVE RESTAURANT PERFORMANCE IN ONLINE FOOD DELIVERY PLATFORMS (OFD) IN QATAR
(2025 , Professional Masters Project)Online Food Delivery is becoming an integral part of restaurant operations and profitability because online delivery platforms are increasing the reach and accessibility of restaurants through the digitalization of the ... -
NAVIGATING DISRUPTION: STRATEGIC INSIGHTS INTO CONSUMER BEHAVIOR AND BUSINESS RESPONSES IN QATAR'S RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ SECTOR
(2025 , Professional Masters Project)This study focuses on examining consumer behavior and business responses within Qatar’s restaurant and café sector, offering a comprehensive analysis of how external disruptions have influenced the industry’s performance, ... -
GREEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE: THE MODERATING ROLE OF TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETENCE AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
(2024 , Dissertation)Increased emphasis on sustainability has propelled the adoption of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) practices in organizations. However, in regions like Qatar, which are undergoing rapid industrialization and economic ... -
REDEFINING THE FUTURE OF BANKING IN QATAR: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE MASRAF AL RAYAN MERGER AND ITS IMPLICATIONS
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)In the fast-paced realm of Qatar's banking sector, the merger between Masraf Al Rayan and Al Khalij Commercial Bank P.Q.S.C. has drawn the interest of industry observers and market participants. This paper analyses the ... -
THE USE OF SIMULATION GAMES AS A LEARNING TOOL AND ITS IMPACT ON STUDENTS' PERFROMANCE
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)The evolving landscape of education has witnessed a shift from traditional teaching methods to incorporate contemporary trends, such as the use of simulation games. This study explores the impact of simulation exercises ... -
EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF GENERATIVE AI APPLICATION ON PERFORMANCE: EMPLOYEES' PERSPECTIVE
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)Digital transformation has become essential for organizations striving to maintain competitiveness in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is a driving force behind this ... -
STRATEGIC SYNERGY AMIDST BUSINESS DIVERSIFICATION: CHALLENGES AND APPROCHES TO INTEGRATED MULTIFACETED CLUSTERS AT ESTITHMAR HOLDING
(2024 , Master Thesis)The dynamic landscape of Estithmar Holding, a holding company with diverse business clusters spanning industries such as finance, healthcare, technology, and real estate, is investigated in depth in this case study. Estithmar ... -
EMBRACING AI TOOLS IN EDUCATION: THE CASE OF CHATGPT
(2024 , Master Thesis)The evolution of generative artificial intelligence tools has experienced a notable surge in recent years, creating new opportunities for higher education to innovate by enhancing teaching, learning, and research practices. ... -
IMPACT OF MERGER AND ACQUISITION STRATEGIES ON BUSINESS GROWTH IN QATAR AND GLOBAL MARKETS
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)Increased globalization and competition in various industries has led to the rise of mergers and acquisitions for companies seeking competitive edge. The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of mergers and ... -
REVISITING THE IMPACT OF COMPETITION ON INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMIC BANKING STABILITY: EVIDENCE FROM DUAL BANKING SYSTEM
(2024 , Dissertation)In this paper, we analysed the effect of bank competition on individual bank stability (micro level) and systemic stability (macro level). On the micro level, our result presents that by controlling capital adequacy, there ... -
THE EFFECT OF GENERATIVE AI ON STUDENTS' CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
(2024 , Master Thesis)Higher Education Institutions (HEI) are assigned the responsibility of cultivating skillsets in students that improve their employability and maximize their value to industry. Creativity and problem-solving are important ... -
EXPLORING THE FACTORS THAT IMPACT THE DECISION TO START A NEW VENTURE: THE CASE OF WOMEN IN QATAR
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)As the female entrepreneur population in Qatar grows, their contributions to the economy have increased. Despite extensive research on general factors impacting entrepreneurial ventures, specific factors influencing female ... -
AN EXAMINATION OF THE STRATEGIC DECISION IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONTEXT, PROCESS, AND OUTCOMES
(2024 , Dissertation)Strategic decision implementation is an important subject for both researchers and managers, yet a relatively under-researched area in the strategic management literature, even though a significant proportion of decision ... -
IMPACT OF EMPLOYEES' PROCEDURAL FAIRNESS PERCEPTION OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL PROCESSES ON TASK PERFORMANCE
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)It's well known that employees play a major role in assisting organisations in achieving their objectives. Leveraging on the literatures that argue about the possibility of a direct impact between employees' perceived ...