IOSR-JBM   Volume-17 ~ Issue-6 ~ June-2015

Abstract: Entrepreneurship, Material, Methods, Money and Human resources are the five major resources of humans. Human resource stands out since it's a live entity; it's the unifying factor among all the resources since in its absence the others automatically seize to exist. In the world today Human resource has grown to unexpected levels, it has gone beyond planning, sustaining controlling, monitoring and developing since its now actively contributing to core of the organizations through Human resource audit. This shows that there is a paradigm shift in the way Human resource is perceived. Human resource professionals greatly influence determination of any organization's strategic planning through bringing new skill sets, accurate forecasting and filling the human resource needs. Their skills influence the organization mostly in developing, hiring and training, both the new and the experienced resources. In this study, the author focuses on the corporate expectations from engineering graduates in India.,

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[4]. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry & NMIMS, Mumbai, Industry – Academia Convergence, "Bridging the Skill Gap"
[5]. Kristina Winbladh (2004). Requirement engineering: Closing the gap between academic supply & industry demand, Crossroad: The ACM student magazine, 2004, 10.4.

Abstract: Tea has been one of the main agricultural export items for many developing countries like Turkey, China, Sri Lanka or Bangladesh. According to Wikipedia, Bangladesh ranks tenth in the world production of tea whereas the position was 6th in 2000 AD. Bangladesh faced strong competition with Kenya, Malawi, India and Sri Lanka for good quality tea at cheaper price . Also the shifts in the composition of demand for tea in the developed importing countries have had unfavorable effects on aggregate export earnings from tea following trade imbalance. The economic agenda involved in the production and marketing of tea is markedly different now compared to the 1970's and 1980's. A collective approach to tea production and promotion would eventually result in increased profits and reduced costs to all the producers. The aim of this paper is to figure out the existing scenario of tea sector in Bangladesh and competitiveness of Bangladesh with other producers. Furthermore, tea production, consumption and export levels for Bangladesh and other developing countries have been emphasized. Finally, the development procedure in tea sector of Bangladesh has been highlighted. Keywords: Tea production; Trade imbalance.

[1]. Alkan, Isil, Koprulu, Onur and Alkan, Bora. 2009. Latest Advances in World Tea Production and Trade, Turkey's Aspect. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences 5 (3): 345-349, 2009. ISSN 1817-3047
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Abstract: This study is aimed at investigating the influence of professional commitment and job satisfaction towards turnover intention.The professional commitment variable consists of three dimensions, which are Affective Professional Commitment, Continuance Professional Commitment, and Normative Professional Commitment. This study employed survey for the data collection and the data collected was then analyzed by using smart PLS. The finding of this study shows that turnover intention is determined by professional commitment which consists of affective professional commitment and continuance professional commitment, as well as auditor's job satisfaction.However, this study fails to prove that turnover intention is defined by normative professional commitment. Keywords: Affective Professional Commitment, Continuance Professional Commitment, Normative Professional Commitment, Job Satisfaction, Turnover Intention.

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Abstract: All contracts of insurance are contracts of utmost good faith, so both the insurer and insured are under a positive duty to make full disclosure of all material facts and not to make any sort of misrepresentations or mis-descriptions during the negotiations for obtaining the policy. This duty of utmost good faith applies equally to both the insurer and the insured. The duty to observe utmost good faith is ensured by requiring the insurer or the proposer to declare that the statements in the proposal form are true, and that he agrees that they shall be the basis of the contract and that any incorrect or false statements shall avoid the policy.

1) Indian Contract Act, 1872
2) Indian Marine Insurance Act, 1963
3) Motor Vehicle Act, 1939

Abstract: Fast food is one of the contributions of modern life, this new concept whose origin is American has spread worldwide and operated significant changes in food consumption patterns including those of the Moroccan consumer.Our paper explores the impact of fast food on the socio-economic behavior of the Moroccan consumer, we tried to study the main influencing factors that lead Moroccan consumers to opt for this mode of consumption. Thus a study has been conducted amongst 142 individuals. The main results indicate that Moroccan fast food consumers are mainly young, leading a busy life and they opt for fast food to gain time and get a quick service.

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[3]. Brady M.K, Robertson C.J., andCronin J.J, Managing behavioral intentions in diverse cultural environments: An investigation of service quality, service value, and satisfaction for American and Ecuadorian fast-food customers, Journal of International Management, 7, 2001, 129- 149;
[4]. Goyal A., and Singh N.P., Consumer perception about fast food in India: an exploratory study, British Food Journal, Vol. 109, No. 2, 2007, 182-195;

Abstract:The main purpose of the study is to understand the impact of culture on HRM practices relating to the Foreign MNCs and local South Asian companies in South Asia.
The study is conducted on the basis of questionnaire survey from the managers of U. S Subsidiaries, European Subsidiaries, Japanese Subsidiaries and Local South Asian companies in South Asia. The Main Findings of the study are that HRM practices have impact on organizational performance and only HRM practices are not adequate to achieve the organizational performance. Despite HRM practices, HRM Strategy and Style are also key factors.

[1]. Absar, M., Azim, M., Balasundaram, N., & Akhter, S. (2010). Impact of Human Resources Practices on Job Satisfaction: Evidence from Manufacturing Firms in Bangladesh. Economic Sciences Series, P.34.
[2]. Adhikari, D. R. (2010). Human Resource Development for performance management. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management. Vol; 59. No;4, 306-324.
[3]. Agarwala, T. (2008). The Relationship between workplace training and organizational commitment in manufacturing firms: Evidence from India. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Ethics and Quality of Work-life for Sustainable Development,. Bangkok, Thailand.
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Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the factors that influence in Growth Domestic Product (GDP) contribution by Small and Medium Enterprises( SME) in Malaysia. This research has looked at the various factors which contribute on SME's such as labour wages, unemployment rates, net exports and inflation rate. The entire population 3292 SME's in Malaysia. The research used convenience sampling method to choose the samples. In addition, the research instrument utilized in this research was a secondary data and the results obtained were analyzed using regression anlaysis.

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September 2006. Department of Statistics.
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Malaysia: A Preliminary Investigation.
[5]. Omar, S., Arokiasamy, L. & Ismail, M. (2009). The Background and Challenges Faced by the Small Medium Enterprises.A Human
Resource Development Perspective. International Journal of Business and Management, (4) 10.
[6]. Smolarski, J., & Kut, C. (2009). The impact of venture capital fianncing method on SME performance and internationalization.
International Interpreneurship Management Journal.

Abstract:Thisstudy examined theeffect of 13 development intervention modules and demographic characteristics such as gender, family income and parents' education on academic achievement of school students.The respondents of the study were grade 9, 10 and 11 studentsfrom 4 different schools in the three emirates of UAE:Sharjah, Ajman and Fujairah. Education is a very costly project for the expatriate community in the Middle East. Hence it becomes imperative to analyze and understand the factors affecting the performance of learners so that the desired results are obtained. Moreover, there is a pressing need to bring to the attention of the parents, especially in the gulf region, about the impact of their educational background and income on the performance of their wards.

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Abstract: The concept of microfinance was introduced in India three decades back and the concept was pioneered in Bangladesh with the efforts made by Prof Mohd Yunus, and followed by it many developing countries have adopted microfinance. Over a period of time with the progress in the sector, many MFIs were evolved and were successful in alleviating poverty by providing financial services to poor, vulnerable and women which led to their upliftment and empowerment. Indian microfinance sector was struck with a crisis in 2010, followed by suicides by microfinance clients in Krishna District,

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[3]. Bereket Zerai & Lalitha Rani(2012), Technical Efficiency And Its Determinants Of Micro Finance Institutions In Ethiopia: A Stochastic Frontier Approach, African Journal of Accounting, Economics, Finance and Banking Research 8(8), 2012.
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Abstract: Corporations are now facing more scrutiny than ever into their social and environmental stewardship and are expected to transition toward a more sustainable future. Companies and managers that ignore moral concerns are saying to those affected, we don't want to invest in making this relationship better and still hard unethical behavior can at times give nowadays those who ignore ethical issues are heading of trouble more the long run. Companies are setting their CSR agendas in an isolated and uncoordinated fashion, which is detached from business operations and broader corporate strategy. This paper conceptually discusses the concept of business ethics and a rigorous literature will be sourced for the above and understanding social responsibilities of businesses for attaining sustainability.

Key Words: Business Ethics, Social Responsibility, Leadership, sustainability, transition

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