IOSR-JBM   Volume-19 ~ Issue-1 ~ January-2017

Abstract: Light engineering is a sector which makes small and medium machineries and spare parts. Spare part business is one of the main lines of business of Bangladesh's light engineering sector. In Bangladesh workers of light engineering sector are highly efficient with their craft. Yet, local market is dominated by imported spare parts. Demand side analysis is needed to find out why such is the case. This paper measures perceptions and attitude of buyers towards local spare parts. In product attributes, it is found that local spare parts are not very far behind in comparison with imported parts. While that is the case, further in the paper causes of dominance of imported parts were discovered and recommendation made for dominance of local makers in the local market.

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Abstract: This paper represents an overview of Value Added Tax (VAT) in Bangladesh. It depicts the basic features of Value Added Tax and its implication, and importance in the growing economy of Bangladesh. Bangladesh faces many problems in raising sufficient tax revenues to fund its economic and social development. To address this problem and to improve economic efficiency and growth, a major tax reform program was initiated in 1991 which centered on the introduction of a value-added tax (VAT) to replace a range of narrowly-based consumption taxes. This study works as a linkage between theory and practice on Value Added Tax.............

Keywords: Value Added Tax, Social, Corporate, Economy, and Government.

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Abstract: The main objective of the study is to find out the influence of cultural factors on employee performance at Halawanee Corporation in Amman, Jordan. Oftentimes, employees work harder to achieve organizational goals if they consider themselves to be part of the corporate culture. The study asked the main question "What is the influence of cultural factorson employees' performance atHalawanee Corporation in Amman-Jordan? Hypothesis were put and tested and a model was crafted to fit the study..............

Keywords: Culture, Factors, Performance, Goals, Environment, Behavior, Commitment.

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Abstract: The theories consider macroeconomic variables to be major determinants of stock market returns or performance. But, the empirical evidence collected from different countries over the world is ambiguous. The effect of macroeconomic variables on stock market has been very popular among the researchers from past many decades. This study chooses two macro variables, i.e., oil price and exchange rate because of their increasing importance nowadays. The variables chosen do not show long run association, while short run association was evident from the analysis.

Keywords: Oil price, Exchange rate, Stock market, VAR analysis

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Abstract: As a fast growing industry the boutique fashion is the lifeblood of Bangladeshi economy. There are a lots of potential small boutique wear producers for inclusive growth in our economy. However, few studies examined their development, challenges and future prospects. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to investigate the sustainability and growth potential of small boutique wear producers in Bangladesh. A survey and individual interviews were conducted with professionals and owners of the boutique fashions.............

Keywords: Boutique, Fashion, Growth potential, Sustainability, Triple triangle framework

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Abstract: The paper assesses the Tiv socio-cultural environment and considers its effect on the emergence of entrepreneurship. A qualitative methodology was adopted based essentially on a theoretical survey, scattered observations and random access to some features of the Tiv socio-cultural environment, and a discussion of their implications for the emergence of entrepreneurship. Certain Tiv socio-cultural features and history,- such as attitudes towards wealth, authority and leadership, work and leisure, savings and the formal education system,- were "found" to be capable of either inhibiting their entrepreneurship development or holding............

Keywords: Tiv, Entrepreneurship, Socio-Cultural Environment

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Abstract: The study aimed at finding ways of improving organisational viability by small businesses in Chinhoyi through applying Customer Relationship Management (CRM). This study was prompted by lack of growth of the sector. These firms have been facing a business environment characterised by low Gross Domestic Product (GDP), foreign currency challenges, high unemployment, brain drain, liquidity crisis, high competition and low demand for domestic products. The descriptive design was used. Thirty registered small businesses, with approximately 100 subordinates and 25 managers/supervisors formed the target population for the study. The sample size was 40 and comprised of 30 subordinates and 10 managers/supervisors. Simple random sampling was used to select respondents for the study...............

Keywords: Customer Relationship Management, Organisational viability, Small businesses

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Abstract: Any nation, to grow today in the world of intense competition, requires entrepreneurs at the core of the economic development. Entrepreneurial activities and entrepreneurship has been dominated by males since ages. However, in the era of information technology, the women have become more aware and better educational facilities have enabled them to venture into this male dominated space. The women today have emerged as a key player in economic development of the nations. However this transformation of society is far from over and the women entrepreneurs not only face difficulties while starting up an enterprise but also during the running phase...............

Keywords: Women Entrepreneurship, Women Entrepreneurs, Challenges, MSME, Finance

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Abstract: PATBM strategy is the child protection movement being tested by the Indonesian government during 2016 in 136 villages nationwide. This strategy is conducted by moving the volunteers to those villages as the facilitators who work by bringing the mission of changing people's behavior in reducing the level of violence against children. This study was aimed to determine the effectiveness of the PATBM strategy, especially in the 4 villages as the pilot project in the province of North Kalimantan. Primary data collected was subsequently processed by using analytical tools SEM (Structural Equation Modeling)................

Keywords: PATBM Strategy, facilitators' competence, behavioral change, violence against children.

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Abstract: The research study was aimed at assessing employee perceptions of board effective in state enterprises using in a public sector medical aid institution in Zimbabwe. The objectives of the study were to assess how employees at PSMAS perceive board effective in state owned medical aid society. A case study approach was used. Quantitative design was used with a sample of sample size of 80 employees of the medical aid society. Simple random sampling technique was used................

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