IOSR-JBM   Volume-20 ~ Issue-12 ~ December-2018

Abstract: Countries all over the world whether developed or developing are taking great effort to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Indian Government also making policy changes to attract more FDI into the country. India is a largest democracy and second largest populated country in the world. India offers a large potential market, possesses pool of talent, educated and skilled workforce, has relatively low labour costs and liberal democratic political structure. The unorganised retail sector of India offers more than 8% employment to its people. A large share of population have their livelihood through the Kirana stores, vegetable stores etc. In 2012 Government of India has decided to allow 51 % FDI in Multi Brand 100% in Single Brand retail sector. Some trade associations raised objections to the decisions. This research paper is to find out the facts and fiction on the probable impact of FDI and retail sector upon small and marginal sector.

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Abstract: This study attempts to determine the influence on stock prices by various factors for listed companies in DSE in fuel and power sector. Secondary data are taken for five years from 2013 to 2017 for all the variables. This study applied correlation and multiple regression method to test the hypotheses where Stock price is the dependent variable. Independent variables are of two kinds; Micro variables- Earning per share, Net asset value, Return on equity and Macro variables- Interest rate, Exchange rate, and Money supply. The outcome of the study shows that micro variables have a significant impact on firm's stock prices.EPS and NAV has a positive correlation with stock price. There is no significant impact of ROE and Macro variables on stock price. The findings in this study could be helpful for the policy makers and potential investors which demands further study.

Keywords: stock price, Earning per share, Net Asset Value, variables

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Abstract: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) consists with a company and its existing and potential customers through a systematic way for ensuring maximum customer satisfaction. Most of the organizations use specific software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for better customer services. Main purposes of CRM are to improve provided customer services, to sustain customer within competitive market and to use customers' information for target marketing or post selling with future referral. CRM is included some philosophical policies and process of the organizations to deal with the customers. CRM is technology based business strategy which focused both business to business (B2B) and business to customer (B2C) sectors. This paper is focused on needs of customer relationship management in business and its relationship with marketing or sells performance from the perspective of Bangladesh showing some points of views.

Key Words: Customer Relationship Management or CRM, Customer and Organization

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Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate, whether hijab is a fashion item or not for the Muslim women of Bangladesh. Design/ methodology/ approach: This study collected the data from the primary source. The respondents were the women who wearhijab. In total 250 respondents were interviewed to perform the research. Findings: Thefindings of the study reveals that, the Bangladeshi women wear hijab mostly for religious purpose. The respondents identified fashionas secondary purpose to wear hijab. Practical implications: The study outlines the thinking of Muslim women toward hijab in Bangladesh and it will help the professionals from fashion industry and related sectors to know about the women consumer behavior for formulate strategies accordingly.........

Keywords: Hijab, Women's clothing, Muslim women, Fashion item, Consumer behavior..

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Abstract: We have come to live in an age where high-end brands play an important role in the development of consumer self-image or expression. High-end brand perceptions have influenced consumers enough to desire his or her personal belonging of fashion status. Consumer self-image has become a high-end brand phenomenon itself which is acknowledged through two consumer behaviortheories "Expected Confirmation Theory and "Theory of Planned Behavior" for this study.This phenomenon is credited with philosophy of anthropology, perception, psychographic segmentation, business economics, environmental / social sciences, fashion management and consumer behavior studies to improve fashion industry knowledge. This thesis specifically spreads awareness on how..........

Keywords: High-end brands, Self-image, Status, Spread awareness, Brand perception, Fashion professionals

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Abstract: This study aimed to analyze the influence of corporate social responsibility, corporate governance of financial performance; analyze the influence of corporate social responsibility, corporate governance on stock prices; analyze the effect of the financial performance of the stock price, and analyze the influence of corporate social responsibility, corporate governance to the stock price through financial performance. Samples 33 companies manufacturing consumer goods sector in the period 2013-2016. Mechanical analysis using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results show that corporate social responsibility and corporate governance affect the financial performance. Corporate social responsibility and corporate governance to the stock price. The financial performance of an effect on stock prices.

Keywords - Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Governance, Stock Price, Financial Performance

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Abstract: Despite the numerous studies that have been done, dividend policy remains an unresolved issue in corporate finance. Corporate management in making capital structure decision of paying out dividends to the shareholders has always faced the dilemma of whether; the payout criterion has effect on the value of the firm. Several theories have been proposed to explain the reliance of dividend policy and whether it affects firm value, but there has not been a universal agreement. The aim of the paper is to analyse the effects..........

Key Words: Effects, Dividend Policy, Value of Banks

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Abstract: The purpose of the study is to measure the extent of social and environmental reporting practices in banking industry of Bangladesh with reference to GRI G4 framework. For attaining the purpose of the study, content analysis methodology was applied. The sample size under this study was twenty eight conventional private commercial banks in Bangladesh. Social and environmental reporting items were selected from annual reports/ stand-alone sustainability report/integrated reports of the banking companies related to the financial year ended 2017. The study reveals that the overall level of social and environmental reporting is still at a low level. About 52.63% banking companies report social aspects with a major focus on society and 27.53% banking companies report environmental aspect with a lower focus............

Keywords: content analysis, environmental reporting, global reporting initiative, social reporting

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Abstract: Ces dernières années, on assiste à une intensification de la communication sociétale dans le monde et notamment au Maroc. L'objectif de cet article est de comprendre la manière dont le consommateur perçoit la responsabilité sociétale des entreprises (RSE) et d'étudier l'impact des activités sociétales sur l'image de l'entreprise dans un pays émergent. Notre étude exploratoire qualitative, réalisée auprès d'un échantillon de consommateurs, nous a permis de constater que ce dernier perçoit la RSE selon un construit multidimensionnel et qu'elle pourrait influencer l'image de l'entreprise. A partir de la revue de la............

Key words: Corporate Social Responsibility - CSR - consumer – Corporate image – Morocco

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Abstract: We live in a world impacted by rapidly changing technology, practices, cultural norms and fluctuating economies. India has experienced seven decades of freedom but its women are still waging a war for equality and independence. This thought extends to women in business too. Women are now eager to start enterprises irrespective of the scale of operation. Starting a business would not suffice. The entrepreneur would have to traverse through myriad obstacles. Hence, the current research was necessitated. 164 women entrepreneurs in and round Vijayawada were surveyed in the newly formed Andhra Pradesh in Southern India. The structured questionnaire comprised queries on demographics, the facilitating factors, ability to handle obstacles, Government support and growth of women entrepreneurs.

Keywords: Women, Entrepreneurship, Growth, Capabilities, Government

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