IOSR-JBM   Volume-20 ~ Issue-6 ~ June-2018

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Review on New Research Methodology Adopted In the Field Of Retail Management
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Gautam Rudra || Shakil Anwar Siddique || Dr. Rumna Bhatacharaya
	:	10.9790/487X-2006020104

Abstract: Today Retail Management is considered as the modern aspects of business. Many to bands are already opening their retail chain store or planning to do so in the near future. The business environment is also driving these organized sectors to consider the retail establishments. There are many factors which not before todays are make as important. These factors are very crucial to extract the data's of various types relate with the retail management sectors. These factors are very crucial to extract the data's of various types relate with the retail management sectors. In recent days certain shifts are recognized in the research areas as well as in the research subjects. So the focus of the researcher is to develop a comprehensive approach within the research format which not only relate with the collection of data but also try to understand the psychological behavioral aspects of the consumers..............

 

Keywords: Retail, Visual Merchandising, Consumer, Supply Chain Management, Logistics

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[3]. Ayers, James B. (2001) Handbook Of Supply Chain Management. Florida, CRC Press, LLC, Ballou, Ronald H.(2001) Supply Chain Management. Porto Alegre, Bookman, 2001.
[4]. Blake, B. F., Neuendorf, K. A., & Valdiserri, C. M. (2003). Innovativeness and variety of internet shopping. Internet Research, 13 (3), 156–169. http://dx.doi.org /10.1108 / 10662240310478187
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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Equity Linked Savings Scheme: A Study onthe Effect ofDemographic Factors ofGender andAge onInvestment Decisionswith Special Reference toKottayam District
Country	:
Authors	:	Mrs. Preetha Thomas || Mrs. Juby Thomas || Mrs. Maria S Karakkatil
	:	10.9790/487X-2006020509

Abstract: An average Indian investor is risk averse and not willing to think beyond the traditional investments avenues such as fixed deposits, property, gold etc. Thefinancial markets in the country has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few yearsand has witnessed the introduction of a large number of innovative investment options with varied risk and return profilesto suit the requirement of different classes of investors. Prominent among them is the Equity Linked Savings Schemethat offers to the investor among other things tax savings under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. Despite the numerous advantages and benefits of investing in ELSS, the volume of investment seems low. This study was carried out to find out investor perception towards ELSS and whether investment in ELSS was influenced by demographic factors such as gender and age.........

 

Key Words: Equity linked savings scheme, mutual funds,demographic factors.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Study on Relationship between Use of Social Networking Sites and Employees' Performance at Work Place
Country	:	India
Authors	:	R.Sakthivel || Dr.J.Parasuraman
	:	10.9790/487X-2006021013

Abstract: The concept that employee performance is to a large extent, dependent on their technical andorganizational knowledge was fronted by Burton, Wu, and Prybutok (2010). While acknowledging the need for professionals to constantly update their knowledge to remain abreast of new technologies; changes in organizational strategies; and current affairs in other organizational units, they indicate that it is an important way to be informed in such a manner to tap one's social networks through which one stays attuned to the organization's mission and gains tacit organizational knowledge. Hence, social networks which influence systems mediate the effect of human resource practices on knowledge transfer. This study investigated the relationship between use of social networking sites and employee performance.125 professionals.........

 

Keywords: Impact - Industrial Security - Performance - Human Resources

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Research on Exploring the Influence of Customer's Openness to Experience on Online Purchase Intention
Country	:	China
Authors	:	Muhammad Khalid Iqbal || Ali Raza || Hammad Mushtaq || Fawad Ahmed || Ikramina Larasati Hazrati Havidz
	:	10.9790/487X-2006021418

Abstract: Online shopping is growing rapidly in 21st century, as compared with brick and mortar stores electronic stores are offering more diverse products to the customers. Customers have more product choices, information and convenience for purchasing online. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of openness to experience customers on online purchase intention. This is the first study that is going to check the effect of openness to experience on online purchase intention. A theoretical model is developed to check the causal effect among those variables. Data were collected through questionnaire from the students of different universities in Pakistan and analyzed through partial least square........

 

Keywords: Openness to Experience, Online Purchase Intention, Perceived Usefulness, Electronic Commerce

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[3]. Liao, C. and C. Lee, An empirical study of employee job involvement and personality traits: The case of Taiwan. International Journal of Economics and Management, 2009. 3(1): p. 22-36.
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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Study on Socioeconomic Status and Working Conditions in Dairy Industry: With Reference To Selected Dairy Units in Andhra Pradesh
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Dr.Shaik.Mastan Vali
	:	10.9790/487X-2006021932

Abstract: TWhat are the new challenges that the dairy industries face today, how they cope with the environment and employees, what they need in improve their situation and to realize successfully to meet the goals of the employee at work place. The main aim of the report is to study the regarding the Socioeconomic Status and working conditions. Within the report, a lot of empirical information was collected, systematized and analyzed, the main part of which is presented in this report. The received findings could be implemented in forming of Socioeconomic Status and Working Environment in the dairy industry improving the methodology for collecting statistical information by demographic profile of the respondents, as well as for designing an perception of the respondents by using the percentage........

 

Keywords: Socioeconomic Status, Working Conditions, Heritage Dairy, Thirumala Dairy, Jersey Dairy and Dodla Dairy, Andhra Pradesh

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Strategies for Effective Management of Entrepreneurship Education in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions for Poverty Eradication and National Development
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Catherine U. Osuji Ph.D || Amie- Ogan O. T
	:	10.9790/487X-2006023338

Abstract: The National University Commission has made the study of entrepreneurship compulsory in our tertiary institutions, irrespective of the course being offered by our students. Among other benefits of entrepreneurship education are understanding steps essential in business start-up, enhancing awareness of career and entrepreneurial option, idea generation and assessment of feasibility of ideas, understanding basic financial concepts to mention a few. It has been observed however that despite all efforts made by government and tertiary education regulatory bodies to ensure effective running of entrepreneurship programmes, there still exist so many missing links as a result of poor management by the school regulatory authorities. These missing links affect the outcome of the programme in.........

 

Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Management, Skills, Education

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Financial Management Practices on Profitability of Small-Scale Enterprise: Case Study Hawassa City Administration, Ethiopia
Country	:	Ethiopia
Authors	:	Desta Yohanes || Kenenisa Lemie Debela || Woldemichael Shibru
	:	10.9790/487X-2006023945

Abstract: Small-Scale Enterprises are very important to the economic growth and development of a country. SensibleFinancial Management Practices can help Small-Scale Enterprises to become profitable and stays in business for a long period of time. This study aims to examine theeffect of Financial Management practices on profitability of Small-scale Enterprise in Hawassa City Administration. Questionnaires were used to collect primary data while secondary data were collected from various documents. The surveyinvolves 116 Small-Scale Enterprise for empiricalexamination of fixed asset management practice, accounting information systems practice, capital budgeting management practice, working capital management practice and capital structure management practice of Small-scale enterprises.Descriptive, correlation and regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Results revealed that a good.........

 

Keywords: Ethiopia, Financial Management,Hawassa City Administration, Profitability, Small Scale Enterprise.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Relationship Quality in High-Credence Service Setting (An Empirical Study on Top Performing Hospitals Operating in Ethiopia)
Country	:	Ethiopia
Authors	:	Dr Getie Andualem Imiru
	:	10.9790/487X-2006024660

Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the antecedents and outcomes of the relationship between Service providers and consumers of a "high-credence" service, in Ethiopia. Relationship quality model was used to conceptualize as the degree of trust and satisfaction with the antecedent variables and Behavioral Outcomes of Relationship Quality.A self -administered structured Questionnaire was distributed to 354 Patients of top 12 public and private hospitals. Although a total of 354 questionnaires were distributed, only 322 questionnaires were returned at the end of the data collection process, which gave the response rate of 91 per cent. During the data cleaning process only 302 were found usable and used for the subsequent statistical analysis.The data was analyzed byPartial Least.........

 

Keywords:Relationship quality, Antecedents Services,Behavioral Outcomes of Relationship QualityPartial Least Squares. Ethiopia

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Consumer Preferences of Online Shopping Websites across Product Categories – An Empirical Study
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Dr Hanif Kanjer || Dr Shipra Bhatia
	:	10.9790/487X-2006026168

Abstract: This study attempted to understand and compare consumer preferences across popular online shopping websites in India as well as across popular online purchase product categories. The pattern appeared similar for all the multi-category sites under study with Gadgets being the most popular category for the majority for their preferred website, followed by Apparel and Accessories categories. Snapdeal was seen to be equally preferred for all these three categories, however, for Flipkart and Amazon the share for Gadgets was significantly larger. Myntra and Jabong were found to be perceived as a category-specific website with more than 50% of the respondents stating them to be the preferred choice for online Apparel purchase. Similarly, Grofers and Big Basket were perceived to be largely Groceries-specific as is evident from the finding that a majority of the respondents opted for either of these two websites as their preferred choice for online purchase of Groceries..

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Ethics of Islamic Business and the Welfare of Secondhand-Clothes Vendors at Karang Sukun Market in Mataram
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Khalid Abjadi || Busaini || Moh. Huzaini
	:	10.9790/487X-2006026975

Abstract: This study is aimed to understand Ethics of Islamic Business and the welfare secondhand-clothes vendors at Karang Sukun Market in Mataram. This study used qualitative method, the result of this study shows that the merchants were not applied the principles of Islamic business ethics, because some of the traders was dishonest and transparently offered information about the quality of goods. Based on their welfare, not all of the traders at Karang Sukun market have gained Islamic prosperity because they were not met their spiritual needs (prayer and hajj), although their modest life the traders greatfully felt for it.

 

Keywords: Ethics, Business, Vendors and Welfare

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Importance of Competence, Achievement Motivation and Knowledge Management in Improving Teacher Performance
Country	:	Indonesia
Authors	:	Amandus Atakabelen Ledun || Rudy Wahyono || Syaiful Arifin
	:	10.9790/487X-2006027685

Abstract: This study aims to determine the influence of competence, achievement motivation and knowledge management on the performance of teachers public senior high school in Nubatukan Districts, Lembata Regency. The population used are teachers who actively teach in public senior high school in Nubatukan Districts, Lembata Regency amounted to 84 people. The analysis model used is multiple regression. The results showed that the competence, achievement motivation and knowledge management simultaneously and partially significant effect on the performance of teachers public senior high school in Nubatukan Districts, Lembata Regency. And the variable that has dominant influence to the performance of public senior high school in Nubatukan Districts, Lembata Regency is competence..

 

Keywords: Competence, Achievement Motivation, Knowledge Management and Teacher Performance

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Leadership Styles and Operational Efficiency of Domestic Tour and Travel Firms in Kenya
Country	:	Kenya
Authors	:	Dr. James T. Kariuki || PhDSudiMwiti Omar
	:	10.9790/487X-2006028690

Abstract: Operational efficiency is critical in a firm endeavor to quality service delivery and sustainability. The objectives of this study were to determine the dominant leadership styles in use; and the relationship between manager's leadership style and operational efficiency of domestic tour and travel firms in Kenya. The study used a descriptive research design and targeted 141 travel firms that were in operation.A structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data that was used in the study. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis were used in the analysis. Although both transaction and transformation leadership style are in use, transaction leadership style was found to be dominant. The study also established a significant positive relationship between leadership style and operational efficiency. Based on the results, managers in tour and travel firms in Kenya should be prepared to switch leadership style based on the specific situations being managed..

 

Keywords: Leadership Style, Operational Efficiency

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