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- ItemOpen AccessA Sustainable E-Waste Management Model for Emerging Economies and Developing Countries -(North South University, 2018-12) Hafiza Sultana; Dr. Muslima Zahan; Habiba J. Shirin; Mohammad Mahboob RahmanThis empirical study aims to develop an efficient e-waste management model for emerging economies and developing countries. To propose the same, first, the critical factors for sustainable e-waste management have been identified from both suppliers and consumers, with a combination of judgement and convenient sampling. The model has been proposed through qualitative analysis taking into account the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the informal scenario of e-waste handling, that is predominant in these nations. The research indicates the economic, social, and environmental benefits of the model, and, thus, offers valuable academic insights necessary to understand the e-waste solutions in the background of developing countries like Bangladesh. It can also assist the public and private organizations to realize the critical factors and their roles required to create a sustainable e-waste management framework.
- ItemOpen AccessCorporate governance and financing decisions of Sri Lankan listed firms(North South University, 2018-12) Dr. Pratheepkanth Puwanenthiren,; Mr.Sathasivam Balaputhiran; Mohammad Mahboob RahmanThe purpose of this paper is to evaluate the association between corporate governance and financing decisions in Sri Lanka as an example of emerging market. Data are drawn from a sample of 150 listed firms from the Colombo stock exchange (CSE). Multiple regression analysis is used in the study in estimating the relationship between the corporate governance and financing decisions. Corporate governance was proxied by board size, independent directors, board meeting and CEO duality. Financing decisions was measured by Debt ratio. The empirical results show statistically significant and positive associations between board size, independent directors, firm size and growth and financing decisions (debt ratio), suggesting that Sri Lankan listed firms pursue high debt policy with a larger board size and higher percentage of independent directors. The results also indicate an insignificant relationship between the board meeting, CEO duality and financing decisions. Accordingly, the results recommend that firms with well-established corporate governance structures are able to gain easier access to debt financing at lower cost since such firms are able to repay their debt on time. The main value of this paper is the analysis of the effect of corporate governance on financing decisions from the Sri Lankan perspective.
- ItemOpen AccessSustainable 7Ps for Supermarkets in Bangladesh(North South University, 2018-12) Dr. Muslima Zahan; Dr. Frank Henry Wade; Mohammad Mahboob RahmanGreen marketing mix or sustainable 7Ps is the cutting edge issue. To keep up with the changing needs of consumers and changing climate as well as business environment, companies need to adopt green marketing practices. Thus this study finds out whether supermarkets of Bangladesh are adopting green marketing mix. The study found that 90% of consumers are aware about green products (or organic; product that do not harm the environment) and want to purchase these products from a trusted source like supermarkets. Survey results show that 65% consumers expect the green products should also be at competitive prices. Product placement such as shelf display, point of sale advertising, employee training, green product promotion and packaging, improvement of physical environment and selling processes are demanded by the respondents of this study. Supermarkets in Bangladesh hardly try to achieve competitive advantage through Green Marketing Mix. Though they can meet consumer expectations and be more profitable through. So, it is time for supermarkets to act green as well.
- ItemOpen AccessPerceptions of Workers on the Effectiveness of Health & Safety Training In the RMGs of Bangladesh: An Evaluation Subsequent to Rana Plaza Tragedy(North South University, 2018-12) Kazi Nazmul Huda; Rashed Mahmud Shakil; Dr. Mohammad Sirajul Islam; Mohammad Mahboob RahmanHealth & Safety (H&S) training is one of the vital issues for an employee, organization, and the society at large. Effective evaluation of training programs ensures good governance and global standard H&S practice. Industrial catastrophe like Rana Plaza is an eye opening instance for this industry to rectify the previous malpractices related to H&S issue. This study evaluates the performance of H&S training programs considering the opinion of 200 RMG workers of 10 factories located outside the export processing zone of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Findings of the study were also validated through the opinions of ten experts in the field of H&S. From the study it is revealed that the sample RMG factories made a significant progress in maintaining the regularity of H&S training program and the workers felt engaged at the time of training. Overall learning of the workers is found good in terms of comprehension and competency. The sample RMGs are still struggling to arrange and maintain a good training environment for their workers. Recommendations like hiring ex civil defense professionals as trainer and arranging modern training materials and equipment were emphasized to overcome the limitations of H&S training programs.
- ItemOpen AccessFactors Influencing Employees on Job Involvement: Effects of Expectancy Theory on Private Banking Bangladesh(North South University, 2018-12) Farhana Afroz; Mohammad Mahboob RahmanThe studies of expectancy theory have been established as major conceptual framework for explaining work related behavior. The present research study has a certain aim to identify whether factors of expectancy theory do motivate employee for delivering high involvement at workplace. This study is a casual research in nature. Using nine components, the present study extracted three fundamental factors by using factor analysis method. This report found that are most important factors to be considered valance, instrumentality and expectancy in this order .For data collection, a questionnaire survey of 100 executives of private bank of Dhaka district was carried out. This research could help researchers and practitioners in terms of framing the concept of job involvement not only for banking industry as well as for other industries in Bangladesh.