IOSR-JBM   Volume-6 ~ Issue-2 ~ Nov-Dec-2012

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Impact Of Hr Audit on an Educational Institute in Order to Gain Insight into the Present Scenario and Future Prospects So That It Can Set a Benchmark for Educational Sector
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Ghazala Ishrat, Javed Habib
	:	10.9790/487X-0620108

Abstract:In the changing economic and business environment, proper Human Resource Management has assumed a crucial role in the growth of the organization. It has become imperative to re-look at this most important asset of the organization. The main objective behind this research was to gain in-depth knowledge of the Human Resource and the effectiveness of HR functions within an organization. The HR audit in University was planned to get a clear judgment about the overall status of most faculties/Departments and to find out whether existing systems and procedures are yielding desired result. This information will be an invaluable input while making strategic
Key Words: HR Audit, Innovative Tool, Working of An University, Functional Role of each department and faculty, Service Role Of the department/Faculty or unit , Compliance to established benchmarks, Strategic effectiveness of the department/faculty/unit, Financial Management of the department/faculty/unit

1. Specific charter of duties for Security Personnel should be made available to Security supervisor and should be read, understood and signed by all the security staff at the time of taking over the duty.
2. Mock exercises should be conducted regularly to check response and serviceability of fire fighting capabilities/equipments
3. The EPBAX operators should be shifted to entrance of the main block so that they can perform the dual role of operator and receptionist.
4. There should be Job enlargement of PRO by delegating more responsibilities e.g. transport section/management and reception/operation of EPBAX .
5. There is a strong requirement of a database management system in the academics section as it has to deal with huge amount of data relating to students and staff. This would help in generating ad- hoc reports as and when required by UGC/AICTE and control delay in publication of Annual Report of University.
6. University should issue a letter for delegation of financial powers to various CFAs as the earlier letter on the delegated financial powers has expired on 31st March 2006 (discussion with staff)
7. There is a requirement of issuing detailed instructions on utilization of delegated financial powers by various CFAs and training on procurement procedures (observation of the audit team).
8. The system of allotment and expenditure of funds needs to be streamlined (suggestion from the audit team).
9. A formal system of monitoring of Probation period should be instituted.
10. The need for a formal system of Induction training for the employees was strongly felt so as to acquaint them with the goals/objectives/vision of University so that they can contribute efficiently to achieve the same .

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Impact of Rewards on Employee Performance in Commercial Banks of Bangladesh: An Empirical Study
Country	:	Bangladesh
Authors	:	Serena Aktar, Muhammad Kamruzzaman Sachu, Md. Emran Ali
	:	10.9790/487X-0620915

Abstract:This study seeks to examine the relationship between rewards and employee performance as well as to identify the relationship between extrinsic and intrinsic rewards. The study explored factors determining extrinsic and intrinsic rewards and their impact on employee performance and actions to influence the commercial banks for a consideration of a more systematic and structured approach to acknowledge employee's efforts which would in turn prosper high performance culture in commercial banks of Bangladesh. Descriptive statistics based frequency tables and graphs were used in the study to provide information on demographic variables. The results are investigated in terms of descriptive statistics followed by inferential statistics on the variables. A total of 200 questionnaires were distributed to employees of the commercial bank and a total of 180 employees completed the questionnaire properly. The result indicate that there is a statistical significant relationship between all of the independent variables with dependent variables employee work performance and all the independent variables have a positive influence on employee work performance.
Keywords: Rewards, Intrinsic rewards, Extrinsic rewards, Employees' performance.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Increase students' engagement in the classroom
Country	:	Bangladesh
Authors	:	Masoom Ahmed, Fazluz Zaman, Munshi Samaduzzaman
	:	10.9790/487X-0621621

Abstract:In this study of we investigated student engagements of level 4 statistical analysis module with a specific interest of how to raise the motivation. We used observation to get into root of problems. We implemented some strategies to increase students' involvement in the class room. We are pleased with the results have achieved. After eight weeks of study we noticed that our strategies helped the students to involve more in the class room and they started enjoying learning statistics. We as teachers should consider action as a continuous process in educational context. We could expand our knowledge using observation. We started our class with a warm up task for about 20 minutes. It helped students to relax and they could start focusing on what they are doing. It also creates a friendly environment. After that we gave them a group activity, using games which put groups against each other to help students' to learn.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A study on Women Empowerment Self Help Group with reference in Perambalur District
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Dr. D. Kalaiselvan, Mr.T.Jeyaraj
	:	10.9790/487X-0622226

Abstract:Women empowerment is a process in which women challenge the existing norms and culture, to effectively promote their well being. The participation of women in Self Help Groups (SHGs) made a significant impact on their empowerment both in social and economical aspects This study addresses women empowerment through self help groups in Perambalur district of Tamilnadu . The information required for the study has been collected from both the primary and secondary sources A multistage random sampling method has been followed. Average and percentage analysis was carried out to draw meaningful interpretation of the results. Garret ranking technique was used to find the reasons for joining the Self help group. Factor analysis was used to measure the determine the relationship between the observed variables The results of the study revealed that the SHGs have had greater impact on both economic and social aspects of the beneficiaries.
Keywords- Woman empowerment, SHG, Perambalur, Tamilnadu

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	"Growth of Indian mutual fund industry in the past decade"
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Dr. Umarani. M. B
	:	10.9790/487X-0622229

Abstract:The mutual fund industry has grown satisfactorily over the past decade. From the days when it was felt that a savings oriented institution like the unit trust of India needs to be established in the early 1960's, the industry has grown enormously in the past decade. In fact, the entire nature of the industry has completely not only in quantitative aspects. The mutual fund industry now proffers a very wide range of choices for investment to the potential investors. The industry has grown in stature to such an extent that it now acts as a reasonably strong counter-force to the foreign institutional investors in the stock markets during times of high volatility which is the hall mark of the sustained intermediate bull-runs in the stock markets This present paper makes an attempt to assess the growth of funds and suggests certain steps that need to be initiated by all players of the industry in a concerted manner to create an atmosphere that will take the Indian mutual fund industry to its next level of growth
Key words:Mutual Fund, SEBI, AMU, AMFI, Stock market, funds, schemes

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Motivation, an Engine for Organizational Performance, a case Study of Lagos State University, External System.
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Olusanya Samuel Olumuyiwa, Awotungase, Suleiman Adelaja and Oyebo, Afees Oluwatosin.
	:	10.9790/487X-0623041

Abstract:The research study takes a look at motivation, an engine for organizational performance, a case study of Lagos State University, External System. However, the study make use of primary data and questionnaire were distributed to one hundred and fifty resource person (lecturers) in Lagos State University, external system and Spearman's rank Correlation coefficient was adopted as the estimation techniques. More so, the objectives of the study examine whether motivation affects individuals lecturer's performance in Lagos State University External System, and to also examine whether job satisfaction enhances productivity among the lecturer's in Lagos State University, External system. Further more, the result of the study reveals that motivation plays a lot of role in affecting individual lecturers' performance in Lagos State University, external system and at the same time Job satisfaction has not enhances productivity among the lecturer's in Lagos State University, External system, and that many resource person (lecturers) in LASU external system are not happy with the system and the way it is been coordinated, according to them, bad leadership. Therefore, the study recommend and conclude that the lecturers have need for affection, achievement, recognition, and advancement at work and any attempt that makes all these not present will cause job dissatisfaction to the entire resource person (lecturers) in LASU, external system, therefore the director of the programme should endeavor to improve on the welfare of the resource person (lecturers) for better productivity to take place in the system.
Key words:Lagos State University, External System, Motivation, Productivity, Resource Person.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting Practices in Bangladesh: A Study of Selected Private Commercial Banks
Country	:	Bangladesh
Authors	:	Md. Abdul Kaium Masud Mohammad Sharif Hossain
	:	10.9790/487X-0624247

Abstract:Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting was a matter of developed countries. Now in the age of information CSR reporting plays a vital role in the developing countries like Bangladesh. Globalization made CSR reporting practices an imperative for Bangladesh Business. The paper tries to find out CSR reporting practices of selected Banks in consideration of finance act 2010 and 2011. The study was based on annual report of 2010 of listed Banks. The study revealed that 100% Banks reported their CSR activities but it is also a matter of concern that less than 60% Banks participated in prescribe CSR areas according to finance act.
Key words:Corporate Social Responsibility, Reporting, Bank, Finance Act.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Training and Development, A Vital Tool For Organizational Effectiveness. (A Case Study of Sterling Bank Nigeria Plc)
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Olusanya, Samuel Olumuyiwa, Awotungase, Suleiman Adelaja, Ohadebere Emmanuel Chukwuemeka
	:	10.9790/487X-0624857

Abstract:The research study takes a look at Training and Development, a vital tool for Organizational Effectiveness (a Case Study of Sterling Bank Nigeria Plc). However, the study make use of primary data and questionnaire were distributed to one hundred Staff of Sterling bank Nigeria Plc and Spearman's rank Correlation coefficient was adopted as the estimation techniques. More over, the objectives of the study examine the impact of staff training and development on Organizational Effectiveness and to also examine whether through Staff training and development of employees in Sterling bank Nigeria Plc, the bank's performance has been enhanced. More over, the result of the study reveals that Staff Training and development has a significant effect on organizational effectiveness and that Staff Training and development has enhanced employees performance in Sterling bank Nigeria Plc. Therefore, the study recommend and conclude that the training and development is a vital tool to achieve organizational effectiveness in Sterling bank Nigeria Plc and management training, leadership skills, language and technical skills training, should be the interest of the management of Sterling bank Nigeria Plc.
Key words:Training and Development, Motivation, technical skill, organizational Effectiveness, Sterling bank Nigeria Plc.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Subsidizing education by taxing wage versus subsidizing wage by taxing education: which pro-employment policy matters?
Country	:	Tunisia
Authors	:	Raies Asma
	:	10.9790/487X-0625866

Abstract:A belief that a better-trained workforce will enhance employability of workers at the individual level and thus reduce unemployment at the agregate level is commonly held. Nevertheless, in spite of massive public resources devoted to the education sector in developing countries, unemployment rates still strongly hit the most educated populations. This article develops a simple and tractable neoclassical model that shows how unemployment and human capital investment are related to each other. It also compares the consequences on employment of two pro-employment policies, namely, subsidizing education by taxing wage versus subsidizing wage by taxing education. The results suggest, contrary to the common belief, a negative relation between employment rate and human capital investment and show that education should be taxed rather than subsidized. Keywords: Unemployment, human capital investment, taxes and subsidies policies
Key words:H52,I25, I28, J23, J24, J38.

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