faculty of law & management
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Thursday 21 September 2017
Universityof
Mauritius
Faculty of Law & Management“Enhancing Knowledge creation process
in Business and Law”
18 September - 22 September 2017
UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS
RESEARCH WEEK 2017(10th Edition)
AgricultureEngineeringInformation, Communication and Digital TechnologiesLaw and ManagementScienceSocial Sciences and HumanitiesInnovative and Lifelong Learning
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Venue: LT2, New Academic Complex,
University of Mauritius
TIME/VENUE LT2 (Opening Ceremony)
08.45 – 09.15 Registration of Participants
09.15 – 09.20
Welcome Address by
Assoc Prof B. Seetanah
FLM Research Week Organising Committee
09.20 – 09.25
Address by
Assoc. Prof. (Dr) Geetanee Napal
Dean, Faculty Law & Management
09.25 - 09.30
Address by
Professor (Dr) Sanjeev K SOBHEE
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academia)
University of Mauritius
09.25 – 09.45
Keynote Address by
Mr Ken Poonoosamy
Managing Director, Invest Mauritius
09.50-10.00
Pole of Research Excellence at FLM
The International Centre for Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality
Dr Robin Nunkoo
Director, ICSTH
10.00-10.15
‘Research Matters’
by Ms Penny de la Plain
Sales Manager: Africa John Wiley & Sons South Africa (Pty) Ltd
10.15 – 10.30 TEA BREAK
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Parallel Session 1 Venue: Room LT2, New Academic Complex,
University of Mauritius
10.30 – 10.45
Co2 emissions and economic growth in small island developing states. A Panel ARDL approach for small island developing states.
Fauzel S
10.45 – 11.00
The Uneven Development of Microfinance: A Sub-Saharan African Perspective
Jugarnath B & Ramen M
11.00 – 11.15
Using Economic Fundamentals as Determinants for Explaining Changes in Land Prices in Mauritius
Gopy- Ramdhany N
11.15 – 11.30 A Review of Empirical Studies on Intellectual Capital.
Bhattu- Babajee R
11.30-11.45
Liquidity Premium Theory and Developing Countries:
The Empirical Evidence
Bissessur S A R, Sookia N and Juggarnath B
Discussion
Session Chair: Assoc Prof A. U. Subadar
12.00 – 13.00 L U N C H
13.00 – 13.15 Developing a Forensic Accounting Framework using a Meta Analysis Approach
Ramen M & Jurgarnath B
13.15 – 13.30
Determinants of Real Effective Exchange Rate in Sub-Saharan African Countries: A Panel Data Analysis
Khan Jaffur Z R, Seetanah B & Sookia N
13.30 – 13.45
Political stability and FDI: The case of Sub-Saharan African countries.
Seedoyal B A & B Juggarnath
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13.45-14.00 Does FDI Crowd-In or Crowd-Out Domestic Investment? Evidence From Sub Saharan African Countries Gopal K, Seetanah B, Matadeen J
14.00 – 14.15 The Impact of Exchange Rate and Exchange Rate Volatility on Mauritius Foreign Direct Investment: A Sector-wise Analysis
Moraghen P G W, Seetanah B & Sookia N
14.15- 14.30 The foreign investment effect of Double Taxation Treaties (DTTs): Evidence from African countries Soondram H
Discussion Session Chair: Prof Sannassee
14.45 - 15.00 TEA BRE AK
15.00 – 15.15
Impact of Corporate Governance on accounting quality of Mauritian Firms
Seetah K
15.15 – 15.30
Banking regulation in the era of Information Technology: Challenges ahead
Mooneeram-Chadee V
15.30 – 15.45 A longitudinal study of CSR reporting in Mauritius.
Ramdony D, Rahid A & Gow J
15.45 – 16.00
Dynamic linkage between CSR and Financial Performance in Mauritius
S Fauzel
16.00-16.15
An Assessment of the e-filing service by taxpayers in Mauritius
Gunesh-Ramlugun V D & Mosaheb A
Discussion
Session Chair: Dr B Juggarnath
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Parallel Session 2: Venue: Room G1, New Academic Complex,
University of Mauritius
10.30 – 10.45
The Anti-Avoidance Provisions of the Mauritius Income Tax
Act 1995; lessons from UK and Australia
Beebeejaun A
10.45-11.00
Is Freedom of Information Act necessary in a democratic country like Mauritius?
Sowkhee Y, Vani, Jaunky V C
11.00 – 11.15 Media and Juvenile Violence: A Critical Review
Vani,& Jaunky V C
11.15 – 11.30
Punishment vs. Prevention in Drug Related Offences – A
Criminal Justice System Perspective
Boodhun H D K & S Appiah
11.30-11.45
An Appraisal of the regulatory framework of the global
business sector in Mauritius
Mooneeram-Chadee V
11.45 – 12.00
Human Rights and Environmental Issues: The effectiveness of a legal framework for sustainable tourism in Mauritius
Beebeejaun A
1200 – 12.15
"La laïcité à Maurice"
S Georgijevic
Discussion
Session Chair: Mrs Mooneeram-Chadee
12.00 – 13.00 L U N C H
13.00-13.15
The Judiciary as a watchdog: comparing the constitutional
role of the courts in Mauritius
Bissessur P and Purmah N
13.15- 13.30
A case commentary of Emtel Ltd v ICT Authority
and Others [2017] SCJ 294
Bissessur P and Purma N
13.30 – 13.45 Precarious employment in Mauritius: “To what extent the
legal framework of employment contribute in reducing
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precarious employment?”
Ray Suraj & Gunputh R P
13.45 - 14.00
Consumer law and Policy in Africa-The Mauritian Mixed System Case Study
R P Gunputh
14.00 – 14.15
The need for Mauritius to develop an ecosystem-based management approach to the use of the sea.
Uppiah V
14.15 – 14.30 Factors leading to terrorist recruitment. Boodhun H D K & Y Mooneesawmy
Discussion
Session Chair: Assoc Prof Gunputh R P
14.45-15.00 TEA BRE AK
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Venue: G2, New Academic Complex, University of Mauritius
10.30 – 10.45
Determinants and Consequences of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour: A Theoretical Frame
Goolaup S P
10.45 – 11.00
Exploratory study of e-procurement adoption in Indian and Mauritian companies: case study
Bhaukaurally B N, Vani, Jaunky V C
11.00 – 11.15
A study of knowledge networks and communities of practice towards enhancing knowledge sharing in knowledge intensive firms: Evidence from a leading company in the financial services sector
Vencatachellum I & Hughes J
11.15 – 11.30
Assessing the impact of technology on patient compliance in the private healthcare sector
Planel - Ratna C, Juwaheer T D
11.30 – 11.45
Customer Engagement on Facebook: A Netnographic study of Corporate Posts by Tesco and Walmart
Peeroo S
Discussion
Session Chair: Dr T D Juwaheer
12.00 – 13.00 L U N C H
13.00 – 13.15
OCB and Job Performance: A comparative study among part-time and full-time employees at Mauritius hotel industry.
Mudhoo R, Vani, Jaunky V C
13.15 – 13.30
Mismatch between Higher Education Learning Outcomes and Job Market Requirements in the Business Field: An Exploratory Study in Mauritius, Teeroovengadum V and Seebaluck A
13.30 – 13.45
A case evaluation of the relationship between tacit and explicit knowledge in Mauritian business using knowledge creation taxonomy.
Betchoo N K
13.45 - 14.00
Three Skills Every 21st-Century Manager Needs: Corporate expectations from Indian Management
Vani, Jaunky Vishal C
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14.00 – 14.15
The Impact of Foldable/Collapsible Containers on Empty Container Management: A Case Study at Port Louis.
Ramphul M
14.15 – 14.30
A Review of Framework of the 21st Century Skill Lesson for Mauritius
Ramtohul N & Neeliah H
Discussion
Session Chair: Dr Seebaluck/Dr Teeroovengadum
14.45 - 15.00 TEA BRE AK
15.00-15.15
Development Of Off-Coast Tourism In Mauritius- An Aid To Degrading Potential Of Coastal Tourism Due To Climate Change.
Ladkoo A
15.15-15.30 Tourist Loyalty remodeling.
Ladsawut J & R Nunkoo
15.30-15.45
Evolution of marketing techniques in Political Campaigns in a developing state: The case o
Pompeia M & Gowreesunkar V
15.45-16.00
Turnover intentions of employees in the hospitality sector of Mauritius
Rughoobur-Seetah S and Nunkoo R
16.00-16.15
Understanding the Motivators to Use of Metro Express: Development of a Theoretical Model
Nunkoo R, Teeroovengadum V and Seetanah B, Ragodoo J F and Gopy Ramdhany N
16.15-16.30
The usefulness of action research within a management faculty: Case Study of Porlwi Festival
C Hurnath
Discussion
(Session Chair: Dr Nunkoo)
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Poster Sessions
- A critical analysis of the external Corporate Governance framework in
Mauritius. Gunesh Ramlugun V D - A Web-Based Legal Information Retrieval System for Mauritius.
Pudaruth S, Gunputh RP Soyjaudah S. - Assessing the Impact of Economic Openness Sustainability in Sub-
Saharan Africa: A Panel Data Analysis. Bissoon O
- The Mediating Role of Work Engagement in the Relationship between Job Autonomy and Citizen. Goolaup S P
- Auditors perception on the determinants of audit quality control, audit profession and client satisfaction. Mandhoo D, Vani, Jaunky V C
- Understanding and Predicting Mauritian Citizens’ Behavioural Intentions
towards Public Bus Transportation: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach. Teeroovengadum V, Seetanah B, Nunkoo R and Gopy Ramdhany N.
- Developing a Conceptual Model to facilitate emotional Labour in the
midst of the hospitality Sector. Rughoobur-Seetah Soujata
- An Assessment of the e-filing service by taxpayers in Mauritius. Gunesh-Ramlugun V D & Mosaheb A
FLM Research Week Committee
Chairperson: Assoc Prof B Seetanah
Members: Dr V Teeroovengadum, Miss V Uppiah, Mr D Ramdhony, Mrs S B Fauzel,
Mrs A Beebeejaun, Dr G Dirpal and Mr I Vencatachellum
Secretary: Mrs N Mudhoo