Contribution of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in global export is becoming significant but still a large number of these are unable to outperform in international market. In this study, we have identified and classified the firm-level controllable determinants of export performance. Based upon a comprehensive and systematic literature study we finally developed a synthesized model which may provide a broader understanding of the export behavior of the SMEs to enhance their export performance. Many information sources have been explored to collect the relevant literature. The determinants found from the literature are classified into firms characteristics, management characteristics, and export marketing strategic capabilities. In this paper, we have proposed a synthesized model for the researchers who are interested to investigate the issue further (i.e. about SMEs export performance determinants).

The aim of this study is to investigate the main causes of stress for employees working in different industries in Sukkur and their vicinity. Stress is taken as dependent variable whereas independent variables are categorized into extra-organizational and intra-organizational stressors. Data were collected from different sectors such service, manufacturing and distribution including banks, insurance companies, manufacturing (LU Continental Biscuit Factory Sukkur and Engro Foods) and distribution (Medicine distribution firms). Data were collected through self-administrative questionnaire consisting of 20 questions. Respondents were only the employees working at operational level. From the results it was quite clear that employees working in different areas feel great stress, there were different causes due to which employee experience stress. Findings have been classified into extra-organizational and intra-organizational stressors. Extra-organizational stressors include variables such as climate, economic conditions and employee family, whereas intra-organizational stressors include variables such as company policies, working conditions, and leadership, workload and office timings. According to results 33% of overall stress is caused by factors outside organization whereas 67% stress is due to internal factors. It was also found that major cause of stress is workload (25%) because employees are been utilized more than their capabilities, second major cause for stress is timings (16%) as employees work for long hours, next cause for stress is climate (11%) as employees especially from distribution side have to go outside offices to meet their clients and customers so hot weather, traveling distances and transportation system really give them tough time which result in stress. Next stressor is leadership as leader-employee relationship is needed to be very good but according to some employees their bosses do not behave well due to which they feel stressed. Other causes include economic, family, company policies and working conditions with percentage of 11%, 8%, 7% and 7% respectively.

This research investigates the impact of Global Financial Crisis Macro economic linkages to Pakistan's Agriculture. Macroeconomic shocks can impact agriculture more strongly than factors that affect the sector directly. Data were collected from various secondary sources. It was revealed that recent Global financial crisis has negative impact on the Trade growth in Pakistan. It also affects the Price, production, consumption and trade. It was further revealed that Pakistan's exports have fallen substantially, through mainly because of a drop in the world trade prices rather than export volume.

This research investigates the sustainability of Micro Credit system in Pakistan and impact of poverty alleviation. Data were collected from 400 respondents who used Micro credit by using the simple random sampling technique and data were analysis by using SPSS-18 version. Interviews of farmers/ growers, officers of micro credit, office public and private supporting services, Institutions and other professionals were conducted by using structured interview. Present study attempts to viability of Micro credit system in Pakistan and how its impact on, macro economic policies designed to accelerate growth were combined with appropriate fiscal polices for income redistribution for reducing inequalities. The second style aims at public investment in creating an infrastructure for providing health, education, etc. with a view to promoting quality of life. Results showed that Micro credit has positive impact on alleviate poverty in Pakistan. The case study indicates that 40% of the beneficiaries opened shops/small provision stores, followed by investment in poultry, embroidery and livestock.

This qualitative study was designed to gather information, using focus groups, about Asian international students' experiences and attitudes toward Australian-New Zealanders, to identify the sources of these attitudes, and to discover methods that could address negative attitudes that Asian students might have towards Australian-New Zealanders students. Data were collected from 200 respondents by using simple random technique at the ratio of 100 respondents each (Asian, and Australian-New Zealander students). A well structured questionnaire was used as a tool to record the responses. This article also underlines perspectives for rethinking research strategies with Asian international students. It was revealed that Asians were "nice" and "friendly" and it was easy to develop friendships with them. Some students suggested that friendships were easier to form with Australian-New Zealanderss than with Asian students because Australian-New Zealanders seemed to be more curious about Asian cultures and expressed their emotions more openly and honestly. The participants agreed that Australian-New Zealanders were not all bad, as they were portrayed in the media.