IOSR-JBM   Volume-20 ~ Issue-8 ~ August-2018

Abstract: Fast foods have become more popular today due to accessibility, taste, low price, convenience, variety of items, busy working schedule and so on. Fast food refers to food that can be served ready to eat. Fast foods are popular among young generation due to modernisation and globalisation. This article is aimed at understanding the buying attitudes of fast foods among college students in Lunglei town in Mizoram, a small state in North East India. The data were collected by administering a structured questionnaire from the sample of 150 college students. The sample...........

Keywords: Buying attitudes,College students, Fast foods, Junk foods, Instant foods

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Abstract: This study aimed at reviewing attitude and behavior of Vocational High School students in Makassar city by analyzing causal relationships between entrepreneurship learning, individual commitment, achievement motivation and the interest of business establishment. In this study, survey method was used as an approach to 4000 vocational high school students in Makassar city as population. The sample was obtained through Malhotra formula by multiplying all indicators or question items with five and the research sample was 200 students. The questionnaire was used as a technique of data collection, and Structural Equation Model (SEM) was used as an analysis. The result of the analysis showed that there was a significant influence on entrepreneurship learning and individual commitment..........

Keywords: Entrepreneurship competency, interest, business establishment

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Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to identify the risks faced by banking sector and the process of risk management of different banks in Bangladesh.This paper also examined the different techniques adopted by banking industry for risk management. In the use of Bangladesh Bank guidelines for managing risks, it is revealed that asset liability management, investment risk management and foreign exchange risk management are much significant to the bankers. In order to make the risk management effective in the selected commercial banks operating in Bangladesh, the major types of risks, e.g., credit risk, market risk, operational risk, interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, equity risk, liquidity risk, money laundering risk, information technology risk, marketing risk and human resource risk need to be emphasized by the concerned bank authority. This paper reviews the different literature on risk.......

Keywords: Risk, Risk Management, Techniques,Banking Sector, Bangladesh

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Abstract: Firm performance has attracted many researchers over the years. Effort has been expended on what really influence performance of firms, but it is not clear whether different researchers do have a common ground on the issue. Given that performance could be influenced by several variables both internally and externally. Most research have seen performance as externally influenced. However the current study believe that performance can be internally influenced as well. The current research was a critical review of the existing literature, and endeavoured to identify whether there is an agreement on the influence top management team (TMT) characteristics on firm performance. The key result from the review seem to suggest a clear divide, as there are those who found an association, while others found no relationship between the two variables..

Keywords: Board characteristics, firm performance

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Abstract: This study is aimed at exploring the mediated effect of work motivation on the relationship between emotional intelligence and competency on the performance of regional government officers in Aceh, Indonesia. This study focuses on the government officers at the district secretariat office of Aceh Besar, Indonesia. Out of 147 officers, 100 of them were selected as the respondent of the study using the stratified random sampling technique. To gather the data, 100 questionnaires were distributed and all of them were completely filled up and returned. To answer objective of the study, the study uses the multiple regression technique based on the path analysis approach. The study documented...........

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Abstract: The Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) are financial institutions in the line of co-operatives societies that aims to meet common needs of the members through savings mobilization, loans and financial advisory services. They enhance economic growth and development by availing funds to members so as to engage in viable business ventures. Despite this contribution, SACCOs have not been able to perform effectively in Kenya due to financial instability in their operations. Therefore, the researcher felt the need to investigate the determinants of financial performance of Saccos in Nakuru Town, Kenya. The objectives of the research study were based on; membership size, frequency of supervision and employment management practices. It was further guided by theories; organizational..........

Keywords: Savings and Credit Cooperative societies, Membership size, Frequency of supervision, Employment Management Practices, Financial Performance

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Abstract: One of the most efficacious and effective models of experiential learning in Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs is undoubtedly 'student internship'. It requires a coordinated and concerted effort on the part of all the stakeholders, namely, employer, student and faculty to make any internship effective. This research paper gauges the effectiveness of the summer internship in PGDM programs. Thepros and cons are elaborated from the perspectives of the three stakeholders, and an overall assessment is conferred. The purpose of this research is to conduct a gap-analysis by answering the following twofundamental questions: 1. What are the goals laid out by PGDM interns before starting their internships? 2. What is the extent to which these goals are achieved? The research paper concludes by recommendingsteps that can boost the rigour of summer internships in general..

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Abstract: The purpose of this research is to know the increase of work performance through human capital and social capital through satisfaction variable as mediation variable. It is very important to do because public service by state officials as a part of bureaucracy reformation becomes strategic issue because their performance quality level will determine whether their service to society is good or bad. This research takes object on : A Study on Family Planning Field Officers (PLKB) of Family Planning Division in Pemalang District. The number of samples taken is 82 people consisting of Family Planning officers, Town midwives, and staffs. Sample taking technique is with stratified random sampling..........

Keywords: Human Capital, Social Capital, Work Satisfaction, Employee Performance

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Abstract: For determination of satisfaction level of Employees, weformed and later on alternated a theoretical model (instrument) for measurement of the Satisfaction level. By using quantitative methodology empirical data was collected on which statistical analysis was performed. For the measuring of service quality eight basic dimensions were extracted from the 19 items which were perception, attitude, satisfaction level, pay structure, supervisory support, promotion and Organizational structure. A questionnaire consisting of 19 questions was conducted to the sample of target population, selected through convenient sampling method. The results were then analyzed using SPSS and Microsoft Excel and the findings were recorded along with the analytical discussion and managerial recommendations..........

Keywords: Attitude, Perception, Employees, Islamic Banking,satisfaction

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Abstract: FMCG is the fourth largest sector in the Indian economy. This sector was dominated by HUL, P&G, Colgate-Palmolive, Nestle, ITC, Godrej Consumer Products Limited, Dabur India Limited and the like. A new player PatanjaliAyurved Limited (PAL) entered into the market. In a short span of time from 2006 to 2016 it captured a major market share. Its revenue crossed 10000 crores in 2016-17. This paper tries to study its growth story, to analyse 4P model and to examine customers' preference, buying behavior, spending patterns etc.

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