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Factors affecting tourists’ satisfaction: An empirical study on Rangamati as a tourism destination
No full textThis study aims to unearth the determining factors of tourist satisfaction in the Rangamati District and explores the degree of interdependence. Data were collected from 140 tourists who visited Rangamati from 2019 to onward were selected based on convenience using a survey questionnaire. The findings of the study revealed that two factors among five such as natural factors, cultural factors were found to have a positive influence in determining tourists’ satisfaction however the other three such as tourism product, destination support services, and financial factors do not influence tourists satisfaction. SPSS-2020 was used for analysis where descriptive statistics were used to express the demographic profile of the respondent and to rank the individual factors to find out which factors are most important for determining the dependent variable. Then, correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis has been used to judge the degree of relationship among independent and dependent variables. A set of recommendations was provided which will help to improve the performance of the agencies as well as tourist services and it will gradually bring satisfaction to the local and international tourists
International Human Rights Regime as an Instrument for Advancing National Interests: : The US and Others in the 21st century
Get PDFThis paper examines the relationship between international human rights regimes and the pursuit of United Sates national interests in the 21st century. Archival research or literature survey, content analysis, and the realist theory of international human rights were adopted for the inquiry. The core objectives of the paper were to assess US human rights posture; find out if US international defence of human rights and interventions is without bias; and to determine if there is a positive relationship between US pursuit of national interest and US human rights policy. The results of analysis show that US has both internal and external poor human rights posture; and there is lack of neutrality in US international human rights campaign. The results further reveal that there are different supranational principles of human rights and institutions; and although the US refused to ratify key international human rights regimes, they have being used consistently to advance US national interests. It is therefore concluded that international human rights regimes are weakened by conflict of value systems and Great powers politics
Legal and Policy Regulations of Performance Requirements for Foreign Investors in Bangladesh
Get PDFThe multinational enterprises (MNEs) have a common intention to maximizing their capital investment to gain more profit. In doing so, sometimes they behave irresponsibly towards the host countries, even do not hesitate to bypass the laws of the country. In relation to performance requirements for foreign investors, the host country like Bangladesh may have specific laws or policies; but due to the desire to attract more FDI and pressure from the MNEs, the government may be reluctant to impose various requirements or refrain from enforcing them. This paper will discuss the negative impact of FDI in Bangladesh due to lack of performance requirement provisions> It will also highlight the significance of enacting such provisions into the FDI laws. This paper will address one major question: why the foreign investors should be required to fulfill performance requirements during their entry in Bangladesh? In this study, six respondents were interviewed for expert opinions. The findings of this study show that the existing laws and policies of Bangladesh significantly lack performance requirement provisions. In this relation, recommendations have been provided for consideration by the government
Students’ Awareness on Educational Tour Policies Issued by the Commission on Higher Education, Philippines
No full textPurpose: This study explored the level of awareness of students on the educational tour policies based on the CHED memorandum order number 17 (CMO#17) of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in selected state universities in Region 8 in the Philippines. This study also assessed the constraints encountered by the students before, during, and after the educational tour.
Method: Four hundred (400) students are respondents in Higher Educational Institutions in S.Y. 2016 - 2017 with the study students’ level of awareness on the Educational Tour. The study used Descriptive – correlational design utilizing Pearson r, Point Bi-serial, and Eta Correlation as Statistical tools.
Results: The findings state that most respondents answered a much aware level of awareness on the Educational Tour before, during, and after the conduct of the study. Lack of money, time, safety, and management deficiencies were moderately felt problems. It concluded that the level of awareness in Educational Tour before, during then after the educational tour is much aware.
Implications: The Study recommends, sustainable awareness programs, the inclusion of the discussion of educational tour in student, parent\u27s orientation, and discussed in the student handbook. Constraints with the educational tour are addressed before the activity, and the conduct of relevant studies regarding educational tour be further addressed
Effect of Human Resource Planning on Organizational Performance of the Hospitality Sector in Nigeria
Get PDFPurpose: The study aims to investigate the effect of human resource planning on the organizational performance of selected hotels in Nigeria.
Method: It is a cross-sectional survey research. A self-developed close-ended questionnaire was used to collect data from managers, supervisors, and front desk officers working in 15 selected hotels operating in Ebonyi state, Nigeria. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze participants\u27 demographic characteristics while regression was used to analyze the hypotheses.
Results: The study found that human resource planning dimensions, namely, adequate funding, competence, age, and cultural background have a positive significant effect on organizational performance.
Implications: The HR managers must focus on the financial capability of the firm as well as the age, competence, and cultural orientation of the prospective employees while making the HR planning. 
Management Accounting Practices and the Performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Get PDFPurpose: The study was designed to examine the effect of Management Accounting Practices (MAPs) on the performance on Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria.
Method: The survey research design approach was employed using a structured questionnaire to gather data from 40 purposively selected SMEs operators for the population pool. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools using SPSS version 20.
Result: Results showed a strong positive correlation between the dependent variable (firm performance) and independent variables (Costing System, Budgeting System, Performance Evaluation System, Decision Support System, and Strategy Management Accounting System).
Implications: The study recommends that the SMEs should avail themselves more with contemporary MAPs to ensure the profitability and sustainability of the businesses
Administrative Tribunals in Bangladesh: Investigating Legal and Factual Challenges, and Remedies in Proper Dispensation of Justice
Get PDFAdministrative Tribunal in Bangladesh is a specialized adjudicating body established in order to ensure prompt, effective, inexpensive, flexible, and expert adjudication as well as expeditious disposal of service disputes of civil servants by ousting the jurisdiction of ordinary courts on such matter. However, this paper tries to explore that the adjudicating mechanism of such Tribunals are affected by intricate legislation, non-compliance to the Constitutional mandate, deviation from equality principles, unavailability of a dynamic procedure as to the recruitment of personnel of expertise, non-existence of any established system of appointing panel advocate, a variety of the jurisdictional lacking and faults as well as functional and procedural defects. To explore challenges related to the Administrative Tribunals in Bangladesh, this paper attempts to examine whether the legal provisions of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1980 and Rules framed thereunder are adequate for the proper and expeditious disposal of the service litigants\u27 grievances through the critical analysis of these provisions compared to, especially, that of India and Pakistan as well as the empirical scrutiny of the practical scenario of such Tribunals in Bangladesh. This paper, in fine, concludes with the necessity for serious modifications of those legal provisions and tackling those challenges, and therefore puts forward the ways out
How does Emotional Intelligence Relate to Transformational Leadership, Creativity, and Job Performance?
Get PDFThis study aims to investigate the relationships between emotional intelligence (EI), and transformational leadership (TL), creativity (CR), and job performance (JP) of the managers as perceived by the subordinates. Cross-sectional survey research is the primary research design for the study. A printed survey instrument is used to collect data from 189 working MBA students in Chattogram city using a purposive sampling technique. The respondents provide information about EI, TL, CR, and JP of their managers. We employed descriptive statistics, bivariate correlation, and regression analysis to analyze the obtained data. The findings of the study show that there is a positive correlation between EI and TL (r = 0.68). Again, a firm affinity is observed between EI and CR (r = 0.62). Furthermore, a strong relationship is found between EI and JP (r = 0.73). This study imparts the message to the organizations that they should focus on upgrading the EI competencies of the managers who intend to be transformational leaders and willing to show their credibility in creativity and superiority in job performance. The purposive sampling technique was adopted which is one of the major limitations of this study
Developing a Model for Packaging and Popularizing Township Tourism in Zimbabwe
No full textPurpose: There is tremendous potential for vibrant township tourism in Zimbabwe. The country boasts an abundance of township tourism resources such as monuments of colonial history, administrative centers, informal sector activities, co-existence of traditional and modern cuisine, art and craft centers, community markets, iconic personalities and buildings, and others. Despite this rich heritage of tourism resources, township tourism has failed to attract a critical mass of clients to make it viable thereby depriving the country of potential revenue of this form of alternative tourism. Keeping this in mind, the main objective of the study was to develop a model for packaging and popularising township tourism in Zimbabwe.
Method: The study adopted a qualitative methodology. Data were collected from Tour operators, residents, and Zimbabwe Tourism Authority through participant observations and in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using a thematic approach.
Results: The study revealed key challenges to the growth of township tourism being lack of finance, lack of support from authorities, illegal operators, and limited access to markets, stringent operational laws, and poor understanding of the concept. Furthermore, tour operators and residents were of the view that information should be disseminated through publicity associations, using brochures and travel shows to aid in popularising township tourism. Respondents highlighted the need for educating all stakeholders on township tourism and creating mutual relationships.
Implications: Recommendations included stakeholder involvement and tour operators’ in-depth knowledge of iconic tourism resources in the township. It further recommends a strategic partnership with international tour operators offering township tourism
Institutional Support for Entrepreneurship Development in Bangladesh
No full textPurpose: Entrepreneurs need various support services, like infrastructural facilities, counseling, training, market promotion, information, etc. to start and run their businesses. Such services make the job easier for potential entrepreneurs to ensure a smooth start and efficient management of their businesses. The purpose of this study is to explore the institutional support facilities available for entrepreneurs in Bangladesh.
Method: This is a descriptive study based on secondary data. It provides a brief description of the relevant organizations that facilitate starting and running the business in the context of Bangladesh. Also it includes the empirical studies conducted on the performance of such institutions.
Result: There are several institutions, in one way or the other, involved in the process of entrepreneurship development in the country. But it is found that the institutions are not performing at par. They are lacking in their technical, managerial, and behavioral aspects.
Implications: In order to yield greater result these institutions should be equipped with more resources and the employees of these institutions should be trained to be more proactive in providing services to entrepreneurs indiscriminatel