International Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Sciences

Volume 1, Issue 3, June 2013

  • Service Quality and Student Satisfaction: A Case Study on Private Universities in Bangladesh

    Mohammad Asaduzzaman, Moyazzem Hossain, Mahabubur Rahman

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, June 2013
    Pages: 128-135
    Received: 19 May 2013
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    Published: 30 May 2013
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijefm.20130103.11
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    Abstract: With an ever growing assortment of educational options, students seek institutions that will provide for them a unique educational experience that they will remember for a life time. In addition, the present student is a customer seeking an educational program that will prepare him/her for a successful career and gainful employment. Since instituti... Show More
  • Farmer’s Profitability of Potato Cultivation at Rangpur District: The Socio-economic Context of Bangladesh

    Abu Zafar Ahmed Mukul, Shah Johir Rayhan, Mohammad Masudul Hassan

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, June 2013
    Pages: 136-144
    Received: 03 June 2013
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    Published: 30 June 2013
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijefm.20130103.12
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    Abstract: Bangladesh is predominantly an agricultural country. Agriculture is the indispensable culture of Bangladesh. Agriculture has a enceinte contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country. Earlier more than 50% of GDP came from this sector. Various types of crops are produced in this country. These crops might have been categorized into... Show More
  • On the Changing Role of Marketing within the Firm

    John M. D. Koster

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, June 2013
    Pages: 145-150
    Received: 13 June 2013
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    Published: 10 July 2013
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijefm.20130103.13
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    Abstract: The marketing department’s influence has diminished and marketing has less influence on strategic decisions. Marketing is placed mainly in a tactical, executive role. More marketing activities take place outside the conventional marketing department. Reasons for all that are the marketing department’s disappointing performance, lack of accountabili... Show More
  • Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) Practices and Its Effect on Financial Performance: Evidence from Some Selected Scheduled Private Commercial Banks in Bangladesh

    Tawhida Khatoon, Muhammad Ruhul Amin, Md. Moyazzem Hossain

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, June 2013
    Pages: 151-158
    Received: 19 June 2013
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    Published: 10 July 2013
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijefm.20130103.14
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    Abstract: Formulation and execution of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) practices and its effect on perceived financial performance of any organization is a burning issue in the globalized competitive business era. This study aims to find out the relationship between SHRM and financial performance to ensure the sustainability and competitive advant... Show More
  • Production and Profitability of Banana in Bangladesh-An Economic Analysis

    Abu Zafar Ahmed Mukul, Md. Arafat Rahman

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, June 2013
    Pages: 159-165
    Received: 06 June 2013
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    Published: 20 July 2013
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijefm.20130103.15
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    Abstract: Banana production provides suitable options for subsistence and income generation in Bangladesh. It is a commercial fruit, but in context of Bangladesh, it is grown in limited area commercially. Inadequate marketing system in this sector affect the income of the producers and its trading which also limit the expansion of banana production in our co... Show More
  • The Relationships among Interest Rate, Exchange Rate and Stock Price: A BEKK - MGARCH Approach

    Serpil Türkyılmaz, Mesut Balıbey

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, June 2013
    Pages: 166-174
    Received: 17 June 2013
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    Published: 20 July 2013
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijefm.20130103.16
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    Abstract: This paper employs a BEKK-MGARCH model approach to generate the conditional variances of monthly stock exchange prices, exchange rates and interest rates for Turkey. For the sample period 2002:M1-2009:M1, before the effects of global economic crisis hit Turkey, the results indicate a significant transmission of shocks and volatility among these thr... Show More
  • Measuring Dynamic Market Risk Charge for Market Risks

    Norhana Abd. Rahim, Fauziah Hanim Tafri

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, June 2013
    Pages: 175-180
    Received: 17 June 2013
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    Published: 30 July 2013
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijefm.20130103.17
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    Abstract: An insurance company is significantly affected by market risks. In many current risk-based capital models, the market risk capital charge is determined by applying the fixed pre-determined percentage to the annual statement values regardless of market conditions. Many questions have been raised as to whether the fixed pre-determined percentage is ... Show More