IOSR-JBM   Volume-18 ~ Issue-10 ~ October-2016

Abstract: In the last few years, it has been observed through various surveys and seminars that the large number of engineering graduates is not employable. One of the important reasons for that is the lack of necessary skills in them. Though the purposes of education is the holistic development of the graduates and make them strong in fundamentals, but it cannot be denied that in the present economic environment, developing necessary skills is also important. In this context, this paper presents the results of the survey of industry executives visiting campuses for placement to find out the skills required by the industry so that the curriculum can be revised and delivery mechanism augmented to prepare students with desired skills

Keywords: Skill Development, Engineering Education, Employability, Industry

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Abstract: This study aims to investigate relationship between talent management and organization performance in Sylhet city, Bangladesh. Data have been collected form the employees of retail stores located in Sylhet city using structured close ended questionnaire adapting convenience sampling technique. Correlation was applied to investigate the relationship. The results show the components of talent management such as employee attraction, selection, engagement and retention have positive relationship with the performance of retail sectors in Sylhet city, Bangladesh. Employee development is identified negatively related with retail sector performance

Keywords: Talent management, organization performance

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Abstract: Employee engagement is an endless build that touches all parts of human asset administration features we know until now. On the off chance that all aspects of HR is not tended to in fitting way, Employees neglect to completely draw in themselves in their employment in the reaction to such sort of bungle. The build representative engagement is based on the establishment of prior ideas like occupation fulfillment, Employee responsibility and Organizational citizenship conduct.............

Keywords: Employee engagement, Employee commitment, Organizational citizenship behavior, Job satisfaction

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Abstract: For a densely populated country like Bangladesh the international placement of professionals is an important source of revenue. This paper explores the opportunities that exist in the placement of Bangladeshi nurses in foreign countries. There is a considerable gap in the demand and supply of nurses in the world market. The Philippines and India are the leading 'exporters' of nurses globally. Nursing education commenced in Bangladesh more than 7 decades ago.............

Keywords: International placement, Bangladeshi nurses, GVC Analysis, Triple-triangle Analysis

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Abstract: Innovation is described as the process by which, firms master and implement design, and the production of goods and services that are new to them. Innovations generally assume different forms such as product innovations, marketing innovations, micro MFIS, location innovation, and research and development innovation. Financial innovations include institutional innovation, product innovation, and process innovation. These innovations have eased the way of doing business for financial institutions including microfinance institutions. It remains largely unclear whether MFIs are adequately innovative in running their businesses given that they are faced by the challenge of limited growth and expansion.............

Keywords: Financial Innovation, Microfinance, institutional innovations, product innovations, process innovations

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Abstract: The growth of any organization depends on the overall performance such as Production, Marketing, Human resource and Financial performance of the organization. The financial performance of the any organization reflects the strength, weakness, opportunities and threats of the organization with respect to profits earned, investments, sales realization, turnover, return on investment, net worth of capital. Efficient management of financial resources and deliberate analysis of financial results are pre requisite for success of an enterprise..............

Keywords: Financial performance, ratio analysis, micro finance institutions (Mfis).

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Abstract: Only recently, developed countries such as the US, UK and some wealthy European Union countries have been chanting out social innovation as their new innovation outcome strategy. This is due to the fact that, the contribution of social innovation is said to be much greater and portrayed significant benefits as compared to technological innovation per se. Social innovation gives concurrent benefits towards social, economic and technological aspects, whereas technological innovation limitedly contribute to merely fulfilling private needs. Various developed countries staggered on social innovation as their new innovation outcome strategy through.............

Keywords: Knowledge resource, KTP partnership, Social innovation

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Abstract: Social entrepreneurs are one that are involved within making the contribution for the social, economic, cultural, and environmental betterment and development within the country. An increase trend is observed within the contribution being made by the experts within the field. In the traditional environment, charitable and other NGOS are criticized for being operating as bureaucratic organizations while public sectors are criticized for being the overstretched organizations (Zahra, Rawhouser, Bhawe, Neubam and Hayton, 2008). In such situation, social entrepreneurship is appreciated and highlighted as a source for increasing and meeting the social and economic needs of the country. The environments in which the enterprises operate are observed to directly impact over the outcomes of the research.

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Abstract: Islamic banking products and services are gaining popularity among non-Muslims across the globe. The aim of this paper is to examine non-Muslim customers' perception of Islamic banking products and services in Bangladesh. The analysis of this research involved 117 respondents, all of whom are customers of Islamic Bank Bangladesh Limited branches located in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Results of the study indicate that the cheaper transaction costs and better services delivery are the main reasons that attract them to use Islamic banking services..............

Keywords: Attitude, Islamic banking, Islamic bank services, Islamic bank quality, Non-Muslims

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Abstract: The study is to determinethe effect of internal control on financial performance of some selected firms. The methodology of the study is based on survey research approach. The statistical data used for the study were obtained by distribution of one hundred and fifty (150) questionnaires selected employees, in the five (5) organisations considered in this research work. These respondent were selected using non-probability sampling method and the data obtained from the questionnaire were analysed using multiple regression statistical tools in SPSS ( Statistical packages for social sciences.).............

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Abstract: This study is an attempt to measure the multiple effects of the price system used in some types of meat in Iraq (fish and beef). Effects quantitatively representative of state revenue and the efficiency of production and consumption and its impact on economic performance efficiency as well as the producer and consumer surplus. Projects supported by the state and livestock production. For the purpose of increasing production. After that the demand has increased to a large extent on animal products. As well as the disclosure of the negative effects that occurs from the use of price policy...............

Keywords: Meat products; Pricing Policy; PartialEquilibrium; Iraq.

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Abstract: This study was undertaken to examine the career success aspects that Malawians feel they have achieved a level they are happy with. Research on how individuals define a successful career is very important because it brings to light what aspects people in different cultures value most and would strive to attain as they progress through the various stages of their careers. However, just like in many non western contexts, little is known about how Malawians conceptualize career success. For this study, data were collected from 403 Malawians using a structured questionnaire which had 30 aspects..............

Keywords: Career, Career Success, Factor Analysis, Malawians

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