International Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Sciences

Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015

  • Household Unit Factors and Efficient Electricity Use: A Review of Households in Nakuru Town Housing Estates

    Maina Kairu, Oyugi Tobias, John Mironga

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 68-77
    Received: 29 January 2015
    Accepted: 08 February 2015
    Published: 13 February 2015
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    Abstract: The purpose of the study was to relate household unit factors and efficient electricity energy use within the Nakuru town residential houses. The study adopted a correlational research design and conducted a correlational analysis to understand the influence of household unit structure on efficient electricity use. Primary data was collected on hou... Show More
  • Credit Risk Management (CRM) Practices in Commercial Banks of Bangladesh: “A Study on Basic Bank Ltd.”

    Raad Mozib Lalon

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 78-90
    Received: 08 January 2015
    Accepted: 06 February 2015
    Published: 15 February 2015
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    Abstract: This Paper is not only a way for getting acknowledged about the efficiency in managing credit risk of Bangladeshi Banks, but also a conclusive reference for studying how CRM practices helps to increase profitability and long term sustainability of commercial banks. Credit risk management encompasses identification, measurement, matching mitigations... Show More
  • Farmer’s Profitability of Tobacco Cultivation at Rangpur District in the Socio-Economic Context of Bangladesh: An Empirical Analysis

    Mohammad Masudul Hassan, Mosammod Mahamuda Parvin, Samira Islam Resmi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 91-98
    Received: 25 January 2015
    Accepted: 08 February 2015
    Published: 15 February 2015
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    Abstract: Bangladesh is mainly an agricultural country. Agriculture is the major stay of the economy of Bangladesh. Agriculture is the crucial way of life of Bangladesh. Agriculture bears an anticipative contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country prior to a greater extent than 50% of GDP. At present greater portion of Bangladesh’s GDP co... Show More
  • Financial Performance Analysis of Islamic Banks in Bangladesh: A Case Study on Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL)

    Jaba Chakraborty, Farjana Salam, Md. Ghulam Rabbany

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 99-106
    Received: 28 January 2015
    Accepted: 09 February 2015
    Published: 16 February 2015
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    Abstract: Banking means deposit mobilization and deployment of those deposits into advances or investments in different sectors. The element of interest has been for long used as main instruments for deposit mobilization and the deployment of funds therefore.In the Muslim world, it remains a deep cry in peoples` hearts to fashion and design their economic li... Show More
  • Diversification of the Nigerian Economy towards a Sustainable Growth and Economic Development

    Suberu O. J., Ajala O. A., Akande M. O., Olure-Bank Adeyinka

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 107-114
    Received: 22 January 2015
    Accepted: 08 February 2015
    Published: 03 March 2015
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    Abstract: As a matter of priority, Nigeria government must encourage the diversification of Nigeria’s economy. It is the only viable way to survive the current environment of global economic uncertainty with the volatility of oil price. It is crucial that government do not believe that oil provides an endless source of revenue. Nigerian economy is mono-econo... Show More
  • Effect of Strategic Supplier Relationship Management on Internal Operational Performance of Manufacturing Firms: A Case of East African Breweries Limited, Kenya

    Owuor Joel Onyango, Muma Benard Onyango, Sophia Nduta Kiruri, Susan Njeri Karanja

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 115-124
    Received: 23 February 2015
    Accepted: 10 March 2015
    Published: 15 March 2015
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    Abstract: It is the aim of every organization to achieve sustainability and operational excellence. For these reasons, organizations adopt various strategies. To achieve operational excellence, every functional area of the organization must be have roles to play. Supply chain operations are in particular key in enhancing operational performance. The aim of t... Show More
  • The Efficiency of Exchange Rate Market: A Case Study on Pakistan

    Zobia Israr Ahmed

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 125-137
    Received: 20 February 2015
    Accepted: 13 March 2015
    Published: 18 March 2015
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    Abstract: This study investigates the efficiency of foreign exchange market in Pakistan. Based on monthly data during the period of July 2000 to October 2012 for 13 currencies against the Pak Rupee, three techniques of regression analysis are applied. The result of regression on trended data portrayed that unbiased hypothesis does not hold in the exchange ra... Show More
  • Iraq's Economic Development Strategies: The Challenges and Requirements

    Husam Yaseen Mohsin, Kezhong Zhang

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 138-147
    Received: 31 January 2015
    Accepted: 10 March 2015
    Published: 19 March 2015
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    Abstract: Sustainable development, with its economic, social, environmental aspects, is required for the advancement of human life in developing countries. This can be achieved after examining the challenges (economic and non-economic and internal and external) and the requirements for development, while acknowledging that the process of identifying the phil... Show More