Factors of Women Entrepreneurs’ success in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh

Main objectives: The success of women entrepreneurship depends on different social and economic aspects. The success of women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh is also very challenging especially in the southern part of the country. This study aimed to investigate the key factors affecting the success of women entrepreneurs in SMEs in Faridpur city. Background problems: Lots of studies and discussions have been taken place regarding the role of women entrepreneurs across the world. As well as the success of women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh is also very challenging especially in the southern part of the country. Novelty: The study took into consideration the broad factors contributing to women entrepreneurship and applied such factors in particularly in the Faridpur district. Research Method: This study was conducted on 67 women entrepreneurs (N=67) of Faridpur city using a convenient sampling technique. The collected data were processed and then analyzed using SPSS. Structural equation modelling was applied to test hypotheses. Findings: The study revealed a bunch of factors that affect the success of women entrepreneurs among these psychological and motivational factors affect significantly and positively the success of women entrepreneurs in SMEs. Contribution: The survey results also show that women entrepreneurs face a range of challenges including financial, technological, lack of proper training, family and mentor supporting, competent staff, and networking for doing business in Bangladesh. Conclusions: The descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis were carried out to identify the important determinants of the success of women entrepreneurs. The implications of this study are elaborated along with some recommendations

Challenges in Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HRM Practices: A study on Bangladesh Perspective

Main Objectives: The objective of this study is to assess HRM practices in Bangladesh, as well as This paper, has highlighted the importance, future challenges, and benefits of adopting artificial intelligence. Novelty: In Bangladesh, most of the HRM-related research conducted by focusing existing HR practices, this paper, therefore, sought to explain the next step of human resource management practices through the possibility of adopting artificial intelligence. Research Methods: The relevant information was collected from secondary sources, such as newspaper articles, books, and websites. Based on secondary sources, we explain HRM practices in Bangladesh, AI Significance, and challenges in the adaptation of AI. Contributions: This study will assist policymakers to pay attention to the benefits and importance of adopting AI in HRM practices in Bangladesh, besides further research can be conducted on employee perception and readiness of accepting AI. Conclusion: Human resource management practices focused on artificial intelligence have a great potential to enhance employee performance, talent development, learning and development, and employee retention, while also helping to minimize employee turnover. As Bangladesh is progressing and going to be a developing country by 2024, hence this is a high time to adapt AI to boost up HR function in the business organization

Understanding of The Customers’ Perception on Islamic Banking and Financial Services in Malaysia

The main objectives: The main objectives of this study are to delve customers’ knowledge and perception of Islamic banking financial products and services. Background Problem: The background problem is lack of awareness and understanding of the Islamic finance industry is a major challenge for clients, investors, and other stakeholders. Islamic Banking and Finance (IBF) is a booming sector in the financial industry. However, it is still at a developing stage in the economy. Clients awareness is a crucial step to attain its business and social-welfare objectives by abiding by Islamic commercial law. Research Methodology: The research methodology implemented was empirical/inductive. A survey via questionnaire was conducted on 135 banking clients via questionnaires; a comparison between Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB) and non-BIMB clients was exemplified using mean and T-test statistics, on their level of knowledge and understanding of the different principles, products, and services of IBF. Results and Findings: Results and findings have inferred that there is not much significant difference in their level of knowledge and understanding. Then it was examined whether there was a significant relationship between the knowledge of the clients and their preference for IBF services. Research Contribution: The contribution of this study can help the Islamic banking industry gain insight into the current level of understanding of IBF products and services among the clients. Conclusion: The conclusion of the study indicates that there must be more attempts to educate clients and other stakeholders of the Islamic banking industry.  Finally, it was also concluded that the clients have a better perception of the prospect of the IBF industry in Malaysia, despite it being at a developing stage

Factors Affecting the Audit Quality in Bangladesh

Main Objectives: The study mainly focused on different factors which actually affects the audit quality. The principal goal of the report is to comprehend the association between quality and various variables of audit influencing it. Background Problems: In Bangladesh, a series of market crash and manipulated financial statements questioned the audit quality which as a consequence degraded market confidence. Identification of the influential factors towards audit quality can be the steppingstone towards facing the problematic situation. Novelty: 11 factors along with new factor like external manager review was incorporated to work with and to see the impact of each factors. This was unique in nature as the combination of factors were not researched before. Research Methods: Descriptive statistics and Regression model were used for the analysis. The samples were collected randomly which mainly included article students of different firms. Paper based survey was conducted to bring out the responses. The regression model helped us to formulate the significant components which mostly affected the essence of auditing and its nature.  Finding /Results: Audit quality was perceived high, and the respondents assumed that audit review by an external manager of the team had considerable amount of influence over audit quality followed by internal control. It was also visualized that number of client/assignments of a firm inversely impact the audit quality. Contributions: The influential factors were identified which can be studied or regulated to retain the reliability and confidence of the market which is significantly influenced by the audit quality. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the study was successful in identifying the factors affecting the audit quality in Bangladesh which creates an avenue for the concerns to look into the subject for improvisation

Tourists Behavioural Intention to Visit Halal Tourism Destination: An Empirical Study on Muslim Tourists in Malaysia

Introduction: Today, the demand for halal tourism has increased dramatically and highlighted as one of the new horizons and fastest-growing sector in the world’s tourism industry. Background Problem: Malaysia is indeed one of the countries with the most concerned halal segment in the tourism sector. Research Objective: The key purpose of this study is to examine the influence of affecting attributes on tourist’s behavioral intention to visit Malaysia as a halal tourism destination. Research Methods: The development of the research framework is based on the theory of plan behavior (TPB) model. A total of 394 responses were received from the Klang Valley area of Malaysia. For the purpose of analyzing the data, SPSS and AMOS were hired. Findings: Findings from the study reveal that, affecting attributes like, “Halal Certification for Food and Beverage”, “Destination Image” and “Emotional Incidents” have a significant positive influence on tourist’s satisfaction towards behavioral intention to determine the destination. Research Contribution: The key significance of this study demonstrated that a large number of Muslim travelers are able to experience Islamic cultures while considering halal tourism products and services in visiting accessible Muslim destinations. Conclusion: The conclusions of this research provided insights into the behavioral intentions of Muslim tourists select Malaysia as a destination for tourism.

The Influence of Social Media Advertising Values on Consumers Purchasing Intention in Somalia

Background of the problem: Due to the absence of internet facilities and strangeness on the part of regional customers, particularly the countryside and some states residences are not aware of social media advertising existence, social media advertising is still at the beginning of advancement Somalia. Main objective: This study's main objective is to understand the impact of social media advertising on the purchase intention of consumers in Mogadishu-Somalia by employing Ducoffe’s advertising value model. Research methods: a quantitative study was used, and the participants totalled 182. The data was collected using a convenience sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was utilized to gather the data through the social media platform, especially Facebook and WhatsApp and analysed employing exploratory factor analysis and multi regression analysis. Findings: Results signify that there is a significant relationship between informativeness, entertainment, credibility, the overall perceived value of social media advertising and the purchase intention of consumers who are living in Mogadishu-Somalia. Contribution: Social media marketers in Mogadishu-Somalia should develop an innovative, cutting-edge, information-rich, full entertained of social media advertising, maintain the trustworthiness of their ad’s campaigns, and enhance the perceived value of social media ads to lure and urge the purchase intention of the consumers. Conclusion: All the independent factors (informativeness, entertainment, credibility, and perceived value of social media advertising) have a positive impact on consumers' purchase intention. Therefore, it is recommended for marketing professionals to carefully plan and design their advertising campaigns to lure their target audiences' attention

Addressing Voluntary Turnover in Manufacturing Sectors: An Empirical Study

oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/8Main objectives: Voluntary turnover of employees are increasingly becoming serious problems in manufacturing sectors. Turnover creates a hindrance to practical access to ensure a continuous production process. That is why, turnover prediction model was proposed to address such problem in manufacturing organizations. Background problems: Despite the introduction of automation in manufacturing-based organizations across the world, Human resources are still one of the key determinants of production and Voluntary employee turnover still remain the barrier to remove such problem.  Novelty: The study took broad aspects resulting in voluntary turnover firstly and applied the multinomial regression and multilayer perceptron model for analyzing categorical data. Research method: Along with the descriptive analysis, the research applied multinomial regression and multilayer perceptron model to analyze data. Besides, Secondary data of manufacturing-based organization was collected from kaggle.com archive for the study purpose. Findings: Table 2 to 8 display the empirical findings of the study. Table 5 explained correlation and table 6 showed regression results of the study. Correlations showed that performance score and complaints directly contribute to the turnover decision, while multinomial regression proved that error, performance score, pay, complaints, abutments lead to the voluntary turnover decision. Contribution: The findings contribute to the literature by identifying different causes of voluntary turnover in manufacturing organizations. The study will help the manufacturing organizations to address the voluntary turnover. Conclusions: The different independent variables (the reason for termination, performance score, pay, error, and _90_days, etc.) are identified to suggest the possible action to be taken by the organization to minimize the influence of voluntary turnover. Manufacturing organizations may be able to take necessary actions to recruit or retain the existing workers with the identification of workers who may leave the organizations

Factors Influencing Consumer Purchase Intention: A Study of Bookstores in Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Background problems: Due to the weakness of the banking system infrastructure, there is no online bookstore or E-commerce business in Kurdistan. Many customers complain about the problem of the parking facility, most of the bookstore locations have not enough parking space nearby for the customers to be able to visit the bookstores and spend quite enough time to search for books and buying them. Main objective: So, the researcher has decided to study the impact of social media marketing on customer purchase intention toward bookstores in Kurdistan region. Research methods: The sample of the study consists of 300 respondents of which 231 are males, and 69 are females. The instrument of the study is adapted from previously established studies. The first part of the survey was designed to investigate respondents’ demographics, whereas, the second part focused on the independent and dependent variables of the study. Finding: The results showed that all the independent variables significantly influenced customer purchase intention toward bookstores in Kurdistan. Contribution: The findings of the study implied valuable contribution in two aspects. Theoretically, the study findings showed evidence for the establishment of TAM. In terms of managerial implication, the study provided a practical recommendation for the practitioners. The research findings come to validate SMM as a potential promotional strategy for bookstores in the region. Conclusion: So, bookstore marketers need to include social media marketing to their promotional strategy and improve social media marketing skills which can give advantage for the bookstores

Job Opportunities and Obstacles of Madrasah Graduates in Bangladesh

Background: The aim of this article is to investigate the current employment situations of Madrasah graduates in Bangladesh along with problems and prospects in the work fields. Purpose: This paper also identifies the problems and barriers of the employment opportunities for Madrasah graduates in Bangladesh and finds out the possible solutions to those problems. Method: This article has followed the qualitative research approach and collected primary data through face-to-face eight in-depth interviews from Madrasah graduates who are successful with their career in their respective areas. Significance: This study will help the policymakers to formulate strategies to ensure job opportunities for Madrasah graduates. Findings: Madrasah graduates in Bangladesh face various obstacles and discrimination in getting jobs. Besides, Madrasah graduates have a variety of academic shortcomings such as lack of technical and communication skills. Their social skills and job skills are inadequate. The education provided by Madrasah are often theoretical and exclude practical knowledge like an internship or industrial attachment. The absence of qualified teachers is also another problem and this sector is having a leadership crisis. Applications & Recommendations: The results of this article can play a significant role in developing skills for better employment opportunities for Madrasah graduates in Bangladesh. This study also recommends on creating job demand for Madrasah graduates and draws the attention of policymakers for further action and development towards employability