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Financial Inclusion Services by Uttar Pradesh Regional Rural Banks in India
No full textAs we all knows that to have a financial plan for our future is really very much important in our life. As without managing finance we can’t even think for surviving. Now a day all our expenditure reach too high that it seems to touch the sky. So for that we need to have better financial planning. A smart financial plan includes all the ways through which we can manage our finance. Since there are already many research/ study have been made on financial planning/ financial inclusion then also once again I would like to have study on these topic to make people (especially young age students/ employees/ and for poor class family) aware about how one should plan for better financial future. And also try to highlight the importance of financial services in each and every individual especially for poor class family and for middle class family. So, in this paper we would like to know more about our financial inclusions services provided by various regional rural banks of Uttar Pradesh through which we can easily get financial services.
Training and Organizational Citizenship Behaviour of Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria
No full textWe in the study, sought to examine the relationship between training and organizational citizenship behaviour of manufacturing firms in Nigeria. This work examined the influence of training on Organisational citizenship behavior. In order to test formulated hypotheses, data were drawn from one hundred and thirty-four (134) samples using structured questionnaires and were analysed with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), adopting Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient analytical technique. The result showed that training has a significant positive relationship conscientiousness, altruism and courtesy of employees. The results also showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between the variables. The study therefore concludes that adequate training programmes should be implemented in the organisation as it will bring about good citizenship of employees and also aid in achieving set goals of the organisation.
Efficiency Assessment and Corporate Sustainability of Banks in Port Harcourt
No full textThis study sought to examine the relationship between Efficiency assessment and corporate sustainability of banks in Port Harcourt.The population for the study was a total of 146 senior management and supervisors of 10 selected banks in Port Harcourt. The sample size of 103 respondents was finally used for data analysis. Based on the findings. We recommended that, the design and growth of efficiency assessment systems should be transparent and follow formats which clearly identify what is expected from the worker and how deviations from expectations are to be managed or corrected Performance measurement should emphasize on outcomes and goals of objectives of the organization. Such specifications should guide what is expected of the workers and the extent to which their performance matches with the requirement. And that consideration should also be given to other performance assessment measures such as relationship with others (interpersonal) as it is evident that support and relational leveraging is critical to the performance of the workers and in the actualization of corporate sustainability
Market Efficiency and Investor Overreaction towards Bonus Announcements in India
No full textThis research investigates the stock price reaction to the bonus issue announcement in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. The study pursues standard event methodology in which data on 73 bonus announcements from 13 different sectors constitute the basic inputs for analysis. The findings reveal the positive market reaction on ex-bonus day and the same immediately fades off after that. The analysis finds statistically insignificant abnormal returns on and around the bonus issue announcement dates which challenge the signaling hypothesis for India. However, the research cannot offer any conclusive evidence on the semi-strong efficiency of financial markets in India.Keywords: Bonus Shares, EMH, Event Study, Overreaction, T-testHow to cite this article: Saji TG. Market Efficiency and Investor Overreaction towards Bonus Announcements in India. J Adv Res Acct Fin Mgmt 2019; 5(1&2): 16-22.
Strategy Implementation and Service Quality of Insurance Companies in Port Harcourt
No full textThe aim of the study was to establish an empirical link between strategy implementation and service quality in insurance companies. The population of this study of consist 32 insurance companies operating in Port Harcourt. The sample size covered all the 32 branch managers of insurance companies in Port Harcourt. The study population is 32 insurance companies in Port Harcourt the sample sizes is the same as the population. the reliability test of the study was conducted relying on the Nunnally (1980) threshold alpha of 0.7, The study found that organizational implementation as sub-dimension aspects of strategy implementation relate positively and significantly with the measures of service quality which includes tangibility, and reliability. We stressed in the study that, the strategic nature of the strategy implementation must not be giving due regards. Hence, managers are expected to create a common interactional platform were views are commonly expressed and shared by all stakeholders for an effective implementation. This will help managers to sufficiently clear ambiguous areas associated with policy or strategy crafting which will also hinder quality service delivery
Safety Challenges in Construction Industry - A SHEQ Out
No full textThis paper evaluates essentially the safety challenges to the construction industry reviewing instances of failures and desperation from ground realities. Towards abatement of risks and safety hazards the preventive practices as per ISO 45001 are suggested in preference to the control documentation as prescribed in OHS&MS 18001. The process of Management of Change to a situation of total abatement is reviewed, for which competency need for learning has been prescribed. The need for managing processes and alignment w.r.t handling of safety issues using an ab-initio approach has been modeled, maintain due focus on Leadership, Strategies, and Customer, around the system thinking paradigm.Analyzing the processes, it is recommended to appropriately evaluate the preventative options, as governed by should- can-will- do approach to strategically plan the responses, and considered potent will be attempted for successful consummation.Keywords: SHEQ-PDCM, Conscientiousness, Learning for Risk Abatement, Improvement of people focus for safetyHow to cite this article:Thareja P. Safety Challenges in Construction Industry - A SHEQ Out. J Adv Res Qual Control Mgmt 2019; 4(1): 33-43
Mann Ki Baat - Present and Future
No full textThe main aim of this study is to learn about how people feel about this radio show and similarly what people actually feel should be implemented if possible for getting more benefits from it in respect ofvarious subjects which can help the masses in more effective way. References from few papers were studied too as they mainly focused on what is the effect of this show economically or socially and what people should expect from this show in future but this research paper helps in understanding, what people really need than to expect and likewise what people feel would be beneficial for them rather than making assumptions about requirements of the masses. This research paper have alsofocused on theories already made about the show to get broad idea regarding the analysis of current trend set about the show to produce a product which helps everyone who comes across the paper with our input and study. Similarly, the study helps us in understanding real time expectations and deliverables that happen in India in current times with the hope of getting a better future for the show and satisfaction in the terms of peoples’ requirements
Assessment of Performance of Functional and Partial Functional Water Supply Systems in Sunsari District of Nepal
No full textOnly 25.4% of water supply projects are fully functional in Nepal though the target of government is to provide access to safe water supply and sanitation facilities for all. Therefore a study for comparing the performance of the functional (Itahari) and partial functional (Duhabi) water supply and sanitation project after management transfer is needed to assess the indicators to improve the status of water supply and sanitation projects. Both the projects are of Sunsari district.Purposive Sampling technic was applied based on sample size of central limit theorem. Scheduled Questionnaire Survey, Expert Consultation, Focus Group Discussion and Water Sample Test were done for primary source of data whereas reports. Journals, project reports, similar studies, books, websites and audit reports were reviewed for secondary source of data. Comparative performance of both the projects was analyzed based on technical, financial and institutional indicators.From the study it was found that pressure of flow, water demand of users, chlorine demand, and quick response of staffs, water quality and open defecation free were maintained at Itahari whereas such features were lacking in Duhabi Water Supply and Sanitation Project. It was found high tariff rate, timely payment and a business plan of Itahari WSSP was better resulting into better financial performance of the system in comparison to that of Duhabi.Based on policy in both water supply and sanitation projects 33% of women along with a vital post and marginalize group based on service area representation were found. In Itahari Water Supply Project, for per thousand of connection 3.66 staffs were appointed whereas in partial functional Duhabi Water Supply System 1.91 staffs were found for per thousand connections. Itahari WSSP had maintained a citizen charter, complaint box, information system, detailed design report, As Built Drawings, Standard Operating Process and project information’s were documented which causes the management of the system effective for implementation of reliable and satisfactory of the system whereas these things need to be improved in case of Duhabi for creating the confidence about the service.
The Influence of Models Portrayed in Beauty Product Television Advertisements Concerning Body Image among Women in Coimbatore City
No full textAdvertising and media play an important role in everyday life and sometimes the message conveyed to women on beauty and body images are skewed. In reality, no one really knows what actual beauty is, so advertisers created an impression by using the elusive models. Portraying unrealistic models in television advertisements resulted in concern about their body image among women. This paper discusses how the beauty product television advertisements portray models with slim body shape and how it influences the women audience. A survey has been conducted in Coimbatore city with a sample of 350 women respondents from different age groups
Bond Investment and Future Sustainability of Potential Retirees among Nigerian Academics in Selected Tertiary Institutions
No full textLife after retirement is what many employees look forward to. However, the dependent on government pension scheme has failed majority of the senior citizen overtime hence the need for complementary source of fund to keep the future safe. Most studies on retirees were generalized on workers but not potential retirees that are lecturers in Nigeria. The study was carried out to determine the impact of bond investment on the retirement investment goals of steady income stream of potential retirees in Nigeria academia. The study adopted survey research design. The population of the study was 5,805 lecturers for both public and private tertiary institutions that were Universities and Polytechnics. A sample of 487 which was determined using Taro Yamane formula was used. Validated questionnaire was used in collecting primary data with Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficients ranged from 0.70 to 0.75. The study recorded retrieval rate of 83.4%. The study adopted descriptive and inferential statistics for data analysis. The study showed that Bond Investment had significant effect on future sustainability of potential retirees that are lecturers because the result showed that there was a significant relationship between Bond investment and retirement investment goals (β1 = 0.529, R2 = 22.4%, p< 0.05). The study concluded that Bond Investment lead to future sustainability of potential retirees that are lecturers and equally recommended that government should encourage every individual to map out means to invest in financial asset in addition to the pension scheme to aid sustainability of every employee.Keywords: Employees, Phase of Life, Professionals, Retirement Plan, Universities and PolytechnicsHow to cite this article: Oguntodu JA , Enyi EP, Adegbie FF. Bond Investment and Future Sustainability of Potential Retirees among Nigerian Academics in Selected Tertiary Institutions. J Adv Res Acct Fin Mgmt 2019; 5(1&2): 1-7