Social Sciences

Volume 6, Issue 4, August 2017

  • Multiplicity of Taxes and Foreign Direct Investment: A Relational Analysis of Nigerian Tax Environment

    Akinwunmi Abiodun Jelil, Olotu Ayooluwa Eunice, Adegbie Folajimi Festus

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 91-101
    Received: 11 May 2017
    Accepted: 25 May 2017
    Published: 12 July 2017
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    Abstract: Governments of different countries have the constitutional backing to impose a plethora of taxes on both local and foreign entities doing businesses in their countries. It is common for a country most especially the developing one like Nigeria to impose all of these taxes instantaneously. Obviously, these taxes have important implications for inves... Show More
  • Taylor Scientific Management Theory Carding and Significance of Organization Management

    Yimeng Su

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 102-107
    Received: 19 July 2017
    Published: 19 July 2017
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    Abstract: In the early 20th century, the theory of scientific management was one of the most common management ideas and theories in western industrialized countries. In the production practice, Taylor developed his theory of scientific management through constant scientific experiments and scientific calculation. This theory revolves around the main problem... Show More
  • Strategies for Regeneration of Urban Villages in Hometown of Oversea-Chinese

    Wang Li, Behzad Sodagar

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 108-122
    Received: 21 March 2017
    Accepted: 11 April 2017
    Published: 26 July 2017
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    Abstract: Hometown of Oversea-Chinese is a special phenomenon in the history of Chinese near-modern development, mainly in the east and south coast of China. At the beginning of last century, a large number of coastal residents moved overseas for living. After decades of efforts, they invested back hometown to build houses. These residence layouts consist bo... Show More
  • An Analysis on Dynamic and Static Aspects of Language Taboo from Cross-cultural Perspective

    Zhang Xiaoge, Ma Qian

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 123-126
    Received: 1 August 2017
    Published: 2 August 2017
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    Abstract: With acceleration of globalization, cross-cultural communication is increasing day by day. Language is the carrier of culture and promotes effective communication. Under the multicultural context of cross-cultural communication, language taboo regarded as part of culture is one of important sensitive issues. Because there are always some conflicts ... Show More